About Noosa Yacht
& Rowing Club
About Our Club
The Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club has one of the best locations in Noosa to drink, dine, celebrate and enjoy the sparkling Noosa River.
The Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club truly captures the essence of waterfront leisure, offering a vibrant mix of casual dining and a laid-back bar scene, all with stunning river views. Its contemporary bistro-style restaurant is perfect for enjoying fresh, local flavours in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re here for a meal, a drink, or just to soak up the view, it’s an ideal spot for unwinding by the water.
Locals and visitors alike, all are welcome at the Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club.
Come Down and Enjoy the Club
Here’s what you can look forward to at the BIGGEST little club in Noosa:
Amenities
Our Mission Statement
To build a long term financially viable Yacht & Rowing Club that provides boating activities, facilities and training programs for members and the community.
Dress Rules
We look forward to welcoming you to the Club soon. Here are a few things to be aware of regarding our Dress Code:
- Smart Casual Attire
- Footwear must be worn at all times
- Management has the right to refuse entry based on improper attire
- NO singlets or thongs after 6pm
- Excessively soiled work wear NOT permitted
- Swimwear and/or wet clothing NOT permitted
- Pets are NOT permitted (registered guide/support animals are an exception)
Our History
The Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club has a rich history rooted in the dedication of sailors and rowers dating back to the 1950s.
Originally known as the Noosa River Sailing Club, it first opened its clubhouse in September 1961, led by Noosa Shire Council Chairman S. Adams and Commodore W. Hayter. The Club expanded as membership grew, evolving into the Noosa Yacht Club.
Meanwhile, rowers, who were also prominent on the Noosa River, founded the Noosa Rowing Club in 1981. They sought a permanent home, leading to a collaborative effort that resulted in the incorporation of the Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club in February 1984.
Key figures like Don Reed, Dr. Nick Kahl, Simon Newcomb, and Billy Griffiths played crucial roles in securing the riverfront site that would become the club’s permanent base.
Construction of a new clubhouse began with support from dedicated volunteers and local government approval.
Noel Playford, the Noosa Shire Council Chairman, and Club Vice Commodore Peter D’Arcey turned the first sod, launching the build led by Ron Slinn and Ron Scholes, with an ambitious completion target of Easter 1994.
On April 1, 1994, the Club celebrated its grand opening, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Queensland’s Department of Tourism, Sport and Racing’s Steve Hoban, Commodore John Sheriff, and Hon. Secretary Bruce Whitfield.
Since then, the Club has thrived, with membership expanding and programs developing, including Queensland’s premier children’s sailing program and a highly regarded Sailability initiative, making it a prominent part of the Noosa community.
Club Committee 2025-2026
Our current Club Committee:
Commodore
Grenville Snowdon
Vice Commodore
Brian Knott
Treasurer
John Tidy
Hon. Secretary
Kerrie Cooney
Rowing Captain
John Edginton
Social Director
Shane Castleman
General Committee
Valere Oddoux
General Committee
Tim Moran – 2 Year
Noticeboard
New full member applications
The following applications are pending for consideration by the Committee at its meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of February (17th February):
- Mr. Andrew Pink – Sunrise Beach
- Mrs. Lucy Pink – Sunrise Beach