Midway Point Yacht Club

Midway Point Yacht Club is based at 34 Brady Street, Midway Point, on the shores of Pittwater near Sorell. It has a long association with boating, sailing and sail training in the area, and everything at the club — from the clubhouse to the change rooms — was built by members.

The sailing season runs from October to late April, starting with an Opening Day Come and Try for newcomers, followed by pennant and trophy racing. Classes sailed include the NS14, B14 and Sabre, and the club hosts the annual Pittwater Regatta. There is a ramp and jetty on site. Contact the club on 0406 864 602 or 0400 892 129, or by email at mpycinc@icloud.com. See our Midway Point sailing clubs page for more.

The best way to start at Midway Point is the Opening Day Come and Try, held at the beginning of each season in late September. It is a relaxed chance to get out on the water, meet members and see which boats might suit you. From there the club offers sail training through the season, alongside its regular club racing.

Club racing includes pennant and trophy races from October onwards, with fleets such as the NS14, B14 and Sabre. These are all great boats for building skills, and the friendly racing makes it easy for newcomers to join in. If you are new to sailing, our beginner's guide to sailing in Australia is a handy read before your first day.

The club is at 34 Brady Street, Midway Point, on Pittwater — the sheltered stretch of water near Sorell, about 25 minutes' drive east of Hobart and on the road to the Tasman Peninsula. The club's ramp and jetty make launching straightforward, and the protected water suits training and dinghy racing.

Pittwater's big event is the annual Pittwater Regatta, which the club has run for many years. For other clubs south-east of Hobart, see Lauderdale Yacht Club on Frederick Henry Bay, or browse our Midway Point sailing clubs page.

Pittwater is a shallow tidal inlet crossed by causeways linking Midway Point to Sorell and the airport side of the bay, so keep an eye on depths and tides, especially in keelboats. The flat, sheltered water is exactly why it's such a good place for juniors and newcomers. Our FAQ on the best season to learn to sail in Tasmania explains what to expect through the year.

Local records mention two earlier attempts to start a sailing club at Midway Point, but the one that stuck began in 1968. Mac Story got things moving by knocking on doors around Midway Point and running a trophy race in February 1968, then organising a meeting in the local pine forest to form the club. He led it for its first four seasons before moving away in 1972.

Everything at the club has been built by members' hard work, from the clubhouse canteen to the change rooms and later extensions. The club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018, and Mac Story has been compiling a history of its first ten years, with early memorabilia displayed on the club's history wall.