Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Highlights
- Savour breathtaking views of the city skyline while enjoying seasonal dishes on the deck at RYCV.
- Experience steady breezes and calm waters, ideal for sailors of all skill levels at Williamstown's premier yacht club.
- Join a vibrant community with over 1,000 members and a lively social program welcoming all guests.
- Explore a range of sailing courses for all ages at the Royals Training Centre, fostering maritime skills and camaraderie.
The Royal Yacht Club of Victoria (RYCV), originally founded as the Port Phillip Yacht Club in May 1853, is one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs.
Located in picturesque Williamstown, the Club offers breathtaking views of the city skyline with complete waterfrontage and is rich in yachting history and tradition.
Today, RYCV boasts more than 1,000 Members and over 200 yachts on the register, making it an ideal Club for sailors with all levels of experience. Sailors can enjoy reliable and steady breezes with little or no current, making it a perfect stretch of water for club sailing or state, national and international regattas.
The Royals Training Centre offers a range of courses for all ages, while the Club’s lively social program ensures a welcoming atmosphere for Members and guests alike. The Club’s restaurant and bar offer an excellent seasonal menu, best enjoyed with stunning views from the deck or lawn.
RYCV is a hub for maritime enthusiasts and a beloved part of the local community.
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- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
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Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
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