Dinghy Sailing
The Dinghy Division of the Sailing Section of Hillarys Yacht Club offers enjoyable family and competitive sailing for all ages and experience levels, plus training and coaching, on the clear, clean water off Hillarys.
We sail types of dinghies that suit juniors, teenagers and adults. Generally the minimum age is 7 years old but it is dependent on swimming ability.
Dinghy racing is held on Saturday mornings during the summer sailing season which extends from October to April, with winter racing from June to August. Races range from Club races through to special regattas.
Parents whose children sail are encouraged to participate either by sailing with their children, in another dinghy, or helping out on a support boat during racing or training.
For those just starting out, dinghy training courses are run during school holidays. These classes are small with qualified sailing instructors. The Club has a number of each type of dinghy available for training and racing.
Dinghy Classes
The dinghy classes at Hillarys Yacht Club are either single or two handed, consisting of some of the world’s most popular classes including Optimist, Tasar and Laser.
Optimists – single handed for ages 8-15 yrs
Lasers – single handed for 15 yr old – adults
National 125 – two handed for all ages
Dinghy Training & Racing Fees
| Combined Winter & Summer | Single Handed | $357 |
| Double Handed | $385 | |
| Winter Series Only | Single Handed | $76 |
| Double Handed | $92 | |
| Summer Series Only | Single Handed | $315 |
| Double Handed | $357 | |
| Single Race Day Registration | Single & Double Handed | $27 |
| Optimist / Laser Fee |
$15 per active sailing week/sailor ($10/Active week if only one day scheduled) |
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| Quest Fee |
20 per active sailing week /boat - Includes Skipper and all Crew) ($15/Active week if only one day scheduled) |
Register for Winter & Summer Series
Dinghy Storage
Dinghy storage facilities are available to Club members on application at the annual cost of $344. Club members participating in training and racing will receive a discounted fee of $172 per year.
Apply For Dinghy Storage
Race Results
2026-27 RACE RESULTS
2025-26 RACE RESULTS
2024-25 RACE RESULTS
Contacts
Dinghy Captains: Jason Tutty | Tel: 0474 462 066
Rear Commodore Sailing: Boyd Timler | Tel: 0409 293 674
Aquatics Coordinator: Tel: 9246 2833 | [email protected]
Downloads
Dinghy Handbook 2026-27 Dinghy Calendar 2025-26
Learn to Sail Courses
View our courses section for dinghy training opportunities.
