YYC Yarrawonga Yacht Club

23/06/2026

BOOK NOW for 'The Real Housewives of Lake Mulwala'
Performed by the Yarrawonga/Mulwala Allegro Theatre Co. ... showcasing many local talents and our very own YYC DB songstress, Julie McBurnie ...
Tickets on sale TODAY for July & August dates:
July: Thu23 | Fri 24 | Sat 25 | Thu30 | Fri 31 Aug: Sat 1
Location: Yarrawonga Town Hall | Time: 7:30pm - 10pm | Tables of 10 available. Tickets at TryBooking.com ....

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19/06/2026

Working B AT YYC today 9am come on down BBQ provided at lunchtime 😋

15/06/2026

YYC Yarrawonga Yacht Club … supporting other local clubs & community members to thrive …
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This morning the Friends of Chinamans Island group (FOCI) gave 10 residents from Woods Aged Care a visit to Chinamans Island. The Yacht Club hosted a small morning tea in the clubrooms while Bruce McKean of FOCI gave the residents a bit of history of the area and updates on what is happening to keep the nature reserve a beautiful place for locals and visitors to enjoy. A short tour by minibus followed allowing the residents an opportunity to see Chinamans Island for themselves.

11/06/2026

🐲YAY! They made it …and here is our update … direct from Di Richardson … crew member on the Ord River 55km marathon paddle!
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Last Sunday 7 June 2026, 6 paddlers from Yarrawonga Dragon Boat team (Helen, Leonie, Jan, Bernie, Peter and me) joined forces with paddlers from Mt Beauty, Beechworth, and Dragonflies DBC to complete the 55km marathon paddle down the Ord River in the Kimberley, WA.

We set off from Kununurra at 4.30am and all 120 paddlers (8 boat loads) bussed to the Ord River dam. Quick breakfast and then into the boats around 7.15am.

We paddled through the most magnificent scenery, soaring red gorges and pristine water. The first section included some fast water and each boat had to be guided through safely. We stopped for morning tea at the 25km mark and then back into the boat for another 20kms before stopping for lunch.

Kununurra Dragon Boat Club do the most amazing job of organising this event. Catering was very well done, given it was just set up on the rivers edge. Huge thanks to everyone, as well as the support crew, SES, rescue boats and photographers.

With only just over 10kms to go we got back on the water, did a quick photoshoot in front of Elephant Rock (at the 50km mark) and then the last 5 kms on tired arms and dead water. The last kilometre we all dug deep and brought our boat home. We were exhilarated, exhausted and excited. I think we got in about 4.30pm.

I only saw 1 crocodile (other paddlers reported seeing more) but "they are only freshies" (!)
(Freshwater, not Saltwater crocodiles)

Marathon completed! Cheers and congratulations to all the paddlers and sweeps who made the event a success, sharing a common goal and a brilliant sense of kinship across the teams.

So now, what's next? Any ideas?

PS. We all showed up for breakfast next morning fighting fit, no injuries, no blisters, and all joints and muscles in working order. All that training paid off.

These photos are not in order....

Helen Dornom
Leonie Orr
Bernadette Frances
Peter James
Jan Marshall
& me, Di Richardson!
(Photos by Di & Peter…with thanx)

16/05/2026

🐲UPDATE🐲
-Docklands Training-
This long distance training is In preparation for the 2026 Ord River Marathon (Sun07Jun26) by our YYC Dragon Boat Paddlers incl., Helen, Di, Peter, Jan, Bernie & Leonie … together with members of the Mt Beauty, Beechworth & Kingfisher DB Clubs!

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Yesterday, Sat 16 May, 2026 the, "Alpine Murray Serpents" crew completed our last big paddle in prep for the Ord River Marathon next month.

We paddled 25kms from the Docklands dragon boat complex (a first for some of us) down past Hawthorn, and back.

The starting point (Docklands): at first we paddled away from the CBD and under the Bolte Bridge, then turned and headed back towards the city. Docklands features the western end of the river and opens into Port Phillip Bay.

The CBD Stretch: We paddled past my old work offices and major landmarks like Flinders Street Station, the rowing clubs and Southbank. Paddling under the numerous gorgeous bridges was a treat. The elaborate old bridges remind us that Melbourne was once one of the richest cities in the world (during the Gold Rush).

The Inner East: Passing Burnley, we saw the Herring Island Environmental Reserve and the famous "Hawthorn Rowing" curve. We looked with envy upon the gorgeous homes that back onto the river in Hawthorn.
At the 12km point we turned and paddled back to the start. When we arrived we did a detour past Marvel Stadium, and check iut the luxury yachts moored nearby, to get our total distance for the day to 25km.

We had a great day, and got our new team shirts too, so we look the business now !

Only 3 weeks to go before the big event, so it's back into the gym tomorrow to work off the spoils of our Japan trip!
…Many ‘Thanks’, to Di for this awesome update!
Your YYC family is excited to follow your journey and we wish you well in your final weeks of training!
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Ord River Paddlers River Marathon 2026

14/05/2026

ANZAC Day Regatta 2026 ... Enjoy our terrific overview of another enjoyable sailing event at YYC Yarrawonga Yacht Club, held on Lake Mulwala ... Highlights of the day included the Hartley TS16 Association of Australia Inc. Victorian State Championships!
Many thanks to Stephen Elgar ( Veil Films) for supporting our event with his awesome videoing prowess!
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30/04/2026

Looking for a new experience ... Come and try SAILING on Lake Mulwala at YYC Yarrawonga Yacht Club?!! We meet every Saturday during the warmer months and alternate Saturdays during Winter. Both experienced and in-experienced sailing enquiries are very welcome ... To learn more, contact YYC Sailing Captain, Garry on 0486 196 075!
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28/04/2026

ANZAC Regatta …A great weekend was held at the YYC Yarrawonga Yacht Club on Sat & Sun 25-26 April 2026.
As part of this regatta we also hosted the Hartley TS16 Victorian State Championships!
Wind faded out on Saturday but made a come back on Sunday, so we managed to complete 4 races in all. Thank you to all who attended … As always it was a delight to host this event for a terrific group of sailors!
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23/04/2026

⛵️ANZAC REGATTA ⛵️…
THIS Weekend …Sailors REGISTER NOW for the ...
⛵️2026 YYC ANZAC REGATTA ⛵️
Dates: Sat+Sun 25+26 April 2026
All welcome ... Hartleys | Catamarans | Monohulls | Trailables
This event incorporates the Hartley TS16 Vict. Assoc. State Champs
Location: YYC Yarrawonga Yacht Club
Register NOW online at: www.yarrawongayachtclub.org.au OR in-person on Sat at YYC Yarrawonga Yacht Club from 10am!
2-Day Fees: Senior Skippers: $80 | Crew $30 | Junior Skipper: $40... Enquiries call YYC Sailing Captain: Garry 0488 196 075
Bring your family & friends and enjoy a great weekend at Yarrawonga!
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20/04/2026

Keen to try a Water Sport without getting Wet? ... Then Radio Controlled Sailing at YYC Yarrawonga Yacht Club might be just what you need to try! We have all the gear and can teach you everything you will need to know, to be having fun and even racing within 1-2 hours! Everyone is welcome ... we have just as many lady members, as men ... it's a great way to meet new people and make new friends ... we're super social and love nothing more, after a good mornings 'sail', than to sit and enjoy a cuppa together.
Call Geoff to learn more on 0427 392 495
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