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Darwin Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association at Sadgroves Creek Darwin in Northern Territory Australia Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association DBCYA is situated on the banks of Sadgroves Creek just 1km from Darwin CBD. The seawall and floating pontoon are a feature of this small Cruising Yacht Association.

Situated close to the Mooring Basin and Sadgroves Quay, overlooking Sadgroves Creek. Docking and fresh water available. The channel dries to 0.5m, pontoon dries to 1.5m. This informal club is also very welcoming to visiting sailors. Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association, Frances Bay Drive Tel: +61 (0) 8981 7816, Fax +61 (0):8981 1386

Frances Bay in Port Darwin has a number of marine equipment shops for sales and service.

Frances Bay in Port Darwin, and includes the western bank of Sadgroves Creek.

Frances Bay in Port Darwin, and includes the western bank of Sadgroves Creek. On the left is a photo of the Duckpond is a photo of the road leading to The Duckpond and Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association on the right of the The Duckpond. At times up to 55 Prawn Trailers are docked here after returning from the prawn Season. For these few weeks you tend to go straight to the trawlers to buy fresh seafood. They usually have a sign on the dock in front of the boats selling seafood.

Frances Bay in Port Darwin, and includes the western bank of Sadgroves Creek. On the left is a photo of the 2 shops/markets that sell seafood direct to the public. When the Prawn trailers are not in the duckpond w the local tend to vist these 2 shops for all their seafood. Back at the front of the road down about 100 meters towards the Wharf there is a renowned seafood cafe. Great fish and chip's in a airconditioned cafe enviroment.

On the right is a photo of the road leading to The Duckpond and Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association on the right of the The Duckpond.

Back around the corner on the road to the Stokes hill Wharf is the Restaruant called 'The Jetty'.

In the carpark you see the sign on the left starting this section of the Coastal Marine Park in the shores of Sadgroves Creek in Frances Bay.

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The Darwin Sailing Club is an active and vibrant family-orientated club offering year-round sailing and hospitality to members and visitors to Darwin from the beautiful clubhouse on Fannie Bay. Enjoy the award-winning hospitality of our Waterfront Bistro and the diverse range of beverages carefully selected by our wine and beer connoisseurs. The open and airy clubhouse on Fannie Bay offers the perfect setting to enjoy the spectacular Darwin sunsets with family, friends and associates.

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The Waterfront Bistro is a multi-award winning restaurant overlooking the stunning Fannie Bay.  Your dining experience will be enhanced with friendly staff, a beautiful ambience and a spectacular, tropical sunset.

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Open Hours: BAR: Monday - Thurs open 3pm onwards, Fri - Sun open 12pm onwards. Kitchen (The Galley) open 7 days 5pm - 9pm.

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A rare, rustic and ambient venue that welcomes all to its open air premises. Located just 1km from the Darwin CBD just off Tiger Brennan Drive, the club offers a range of practical DIY facilities for cruising yacht people and a relaxed social clubhouse and atmosphere for locals and visitors, right on the edge of the inner Darwin Harbour. DBCYA is one of the last old-Darwin style venues, with an open air undercover setting, live music every Wed, Fri and Sun plus a range of special events. You won't find any gambling facilities at Dinah, just a great location for quality connection with mates and family over tasty hot food and super cold drinks. Our humble playground will keep the kiddies entertained. The Galley is open 7 days for dinner serving sumptuous local-caught seafood and Aussie favourites

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One of the biggest nights of the week, an excellent way to catch up with friends when the weekend is still days away. There is lots going on, including:

  • Members Lucky Badge Draw – starts at $500 and increases $50 each week until won. Can get to double and even triple draw (max $1000)
  • Raffle draws ($2 a ticket or 3 for $5 – cash prizes).
  • A great range of local and touring live music from 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Ton’s Bistro trading hours: Dinner 5pm – 9pm Ton’s special 12-piece Korean Hot Wings – $10

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Launch the weekend by listening to a diverse range of local and touring performers – another big night at the club  every Friday 7 :00pm – 10:00pm.

Ton’s Bistro trading hours: Dinner 5pm – 9pm

Sunday Afternoons

The perfect way to squeeze a bit more out of your weekend, be entertained with great variety of live music each week- some call it “music from the mangroves” – every Sunday from   5:00pm – 8:00pm

Ton’s Bistro trading hours:  Dinner 5pm – 9pm (Sunday Roast Specials, see the specials board for details)

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Viking Funeral – Mid year mischievous mayhem! The famous ‘Burning of the Boat’, ‘Most Likely Viking’ competition (adults and kids), a big band, pig on a spit served late plus lots of other entertainment. A great family night out.

 Pirate Party

  • Activities : Costume competitions, piratey mischief, and live music
  • Entry : Free! But bring your dubloons because there will be hearty tucker, raffles, and pirate drink specials.

So, don your finest pirate attire, grab your cutlass, and join the crew for a night of fun and celebration! Arrr!

St Patricks Day – Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in the best style with live Irish music and dancing.

New Years Eve Party – quality live music, great company, cheap prices and a casual atmosphere.  Open day, licence till 2am, free entry.

Presentation Night for the Wet Season Series – held in April each year (2016 – 02 April).  The Club hosts a fun evening of prizes, presentations and highlights of the wet season race series and all those who took part get to come along and join in the fun.

Plus many other pop-up events including quiz nites, fundraisers, live music events and much more – see the Event Calendar for details.

Every Sunday after sailing races in the Wet Season Series – Watch the replay of the race on the big screen whilst the entrants re-live the excitement on the water.

Note we have no gambling facilities whatsoever and only occasionally show selected major sporting events (free to air) on the TV.

View our Events Calendar for a listing of all special events, weekly performers and sailing events!

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    One of Darwin's last iconic unpretentious watering holes with relaxed open-air dining. Members, bona-fide guests and visitors can enjoy club priced drinks plus a friendly, conversation-focused atmosphere to the ambient backdrop of the inner harbour. There's live music on Sunday, Wednesdays and Fridays plus lots of special events.

  4. About the Club

    Situated on the banks of Sadgroves Creek, Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association (DBCYA) is a unique member-based community club just 2km from Darwin CBD off Tiger Brennan Drive and a short walk from the Frances Bay Mooring Basin and Tipperary Waters Marina. From humble beginnings in 1982, the club now boasts a healthy membership and offers ...

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    Description. A rare, rustic and ambient venue that welcomes all to its open air premises. Located just 1km from the Darwin CBD just off Tiger Brennan Drive, the club offers a range of practical DIY facilities for cruising yacht people and a relaxed social clubhouse and atmosphere for locals and visitors, right on the edge of the inner Darwin Harbour.

  6. Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association

    About Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association. Situated on the banks of Sadgroves Creek, Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association (DBCYA) is a unique member-based community club just 2km from Darwin CBD off Tiger Brennan Drive and a short walk from the Frances Bay Mooring Basin and Tipperary Waters Marina. From humble beginnings in 1982, the club ...

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    Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association. Phone. 8981 7816. Email. [email protected]. Website. https://www.dbcya.com.au. Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association is a welcoming seaside club that provides services and facilities for yachtspersons plus a thriving social waterhole for locals and visitors alike who enjoy a laid-back atmosphere.

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    Yacht Clubs About the Club Situated on the banks of Sadgroves Creek DBCYA is a unique and friendly club just 1km from Darwin CBD and a short walk from the Mooring Basin. From humble beginnings in 1982, the club now boasts a healthy membership and offers excellent facilities to both local yacht owners and visiting yachts people.

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    This informal club is also very welcoming to visiting sailors. Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association, Frances Bay Drive Tel: +61 (0) 8981 7816, Fax +61 (0):8981 1386 . Frances Bay in Port Darwin has a number of marine equipment shops for sales and service.

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    An active yacht racing calendar operates year round in Darwin. The Dry Season Series is conducted by the Darwin Sailing Club, and comprises and offshore and inshore series during May - October. The Wet Season Series is a harbour series conducted by the Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association from November - April.

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    Sailing Crew Membership: $50 annual membership Social Membership: $30 annual membership Visiting Membership: Honorary membership is available to visiting yachtspersons for a period of up to 28 days - free if a current member of another yacht club (outside of Darwin), otherwise a one-off $20 amenities fee per person is applicable.

  12. Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association

    Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association (DBCYA) is a unique member-based community club that offers excellent yachting facilities for local and visiting yachts people. The Club does not itself offer boat-building, chandlery, repair or maintenance services - the use of our practical facilities is on a do it yourself basis only.

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    In 1970 the Cruising Yacht Association of the NT was formed with the aim of promoting cruising races. The Club hosted the inaugural Darwin to Dili Yacht race in 1973 with six starters. The race had to be cancelled in 1975 due to political strife in East Timor and the Darwin to Ambon race was first held the following year. In 1998 the Darwin to ...

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    Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Inc 68 Frances Bay Drive, Darwin Northern Territory, Australia. GPO Box 1506, Darwin NT, 0801, Australia. Telephone: (08) 8981 7816 (admin and bar). Mobile: 0499 346 242 (General Manager). Email: . (general enquiries) /

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    The Darwin Sailing Club is an active and vibrant family-orientated club offering year-round sailing and hospitality to members and visitors to Darwin from the beautiful clubhouse on Fannie Bay. Enjoy the award-winning hospitality of our Waterfront Bistro and the diverse range of beverages carefully selected by our wine and beer connoisseurs.

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    Description. A rare, rustic and ambient venue that welcomes all to its open air premises. Located just 1km from the Darwin CBD just off Tiger Brennan Drive, the club offers a range of practical DIY facilities for cruising yacht people and a relaxed social clubhouse and atmosphere for locals and visitors, right on the edge of the inner Darwin Harbour.

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    Members Lucky Badge Draw - starts at $500 and increases $50 each week until won. Can get to double and even triple draw (max $1000) Raffle draws ($2 a ticket or 3 for $5 - cash prizes). A great range of local and touring live music from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. Ton's Bistro trading hours: Dinner 5pm - 9pm Ton's special 12-piece Korean Hot ...