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Sailing club
Deviot Sailing Club is a friendly dinghy and catamaran club on the western shore of the Tamar River, halfway between Launceston and Low Head. Club days run on Saturdays from October to April, with Discover Sailing Days for newcomers, fleets from Mirrors and Pacers to foiling Moths and Nacras, and social nights every third Friday of the month.
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Deviot Sailing Club is a friendly dinghy and catamaran club on the western shore of the Tamar River, halfway between Launceston and Low Head. Club days run on Saturdays from October to April, with Discover Sailing Days for newcomers, fleets from Mirrors and Pacers to foiling Moths and Nacras, and social nights every third Friday of the month.
Service area: Deviot, TAS
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Deviot Sailing Club sits at 556 Deviot Road on the western shore of the Tamar River estuary, just under two nautical miles south of the Batman Bridge and about 35 minutes' drive north of Launceston. The club sails on Saturdays from October to late April and welcomes almost anything that floats: International Mirrors, Sabres, Pacers, B14s, 505s, NS14s and Moths (foiling and non-foiling), Nacra and Hobie catamarans, keelboats and trailable yachts.
Racing uses yardstick and skipper handicaps so everyone has a fair chance, with season championships and individual race prizes. Discover Sailing Days are held several times a season for people thinking about joining, and social nights run every third Friday of the month all year round. See other clubs in the region on our Deviot sailing clubs page.
The best way to start is at one of the club's Discover Sailing Days, held several times each season for people thinking about taking up sailing. You get a taste of being on the water with experienced members on hand, and a chance to see the different boats the club sails. From there, regular Saturday club days from October to April give newcomers plenty of time on the water.
Racing is designed to be fair and fun for all levels. The club uses yardstick handicaps for different classes and a skipper handicap system, so newer sailors can compete for prizes alongside experienced racers. Deviot also hosts state championships and school sailing championships, so there is a pathway for those who want to go further. Our beginner's guide to sailing in Australia is a good read before your first visit.
The clubrooms are on the west bank of the Tamar River at 556 Deviot Road, roughly halfway between Launceston and Low Head and just under two nautical miles south of the Batman Bridge. It is about a 35-minute drive north of Launceston through the Tamar Valley wine region.
The club describes its waters as offering reliable winds, a wide expanse of water and some interesting tidal patterns — a combination that suits everything from dinghies to catamarans and trailable yachts. For other clubs on the river, see Tamar Yacht Club in Launceston and Beauty Point, and Port Dalrymple Yacht Club near the river mouth.
Those tidal patterns deserve respect: the Tamar has a sizeable tidal range and the stream can run strongly through its narrower reaches. Our FAQ on tidal streams in Tasmanian harbours is a good read before heading out, and see our Deviot sailing clubs page.
Deviot Sailing Club has long been a gathering place for dinghy and catamaran sailors on the upper Tamar. Its location halfway down the river and its mix of reliable breezes and open water have made it a regular host for state championships and school sailing championships. Monthly social nights, held every third Friday of the month throughout the year, keep the club community together well beyond the sailing season.
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