Club Adventures
The Adventure Begins
Great waterways, relaxed and inclusive cruise events, and boating experience to share... Social boating at its best.
Enjoy club cruising monthly & bi-annual Whittley Regattas.
Every cruise has a leader, a tail end “Charlie”, and Vhf radio contact between all boats to ensure safety and enjoyment.
Typical Event Outing
- Launch Saturday morning at a ramp nearest the venue (some members arrive Friday night) ready for a 10am skippers meeting and then departure
- Meet at the designated venue
- Enjoy the cruise for the day or doing your thing
- Meet for an afternoon social Happy Hour usually at 4.30 or 5pm
- Cook your meal on your boat or on the campfire or go to a cafe
- Sit together around the campfire and chat about the day
- Occasional singalong
- Sleep on board overnight
- Breakfast on board or at a local café
- Days cruising adventure
- Return to the ramp at your convenience
Our Favourite Destinations
- Lake Eildon
- Docklands - Yarra & Maribyrnong River
- Port Phillip Bay – basing at any Marina
- Torrumbarry – Murray River
- Gippsland Lakes
- Mallacoota
- Nagambie – Goulburn River
- Yarrawonga – Ovens River (water often low)
- Westernport (need experienced guide & good conditions)
- Port Welshpool (need experienced guide & good conditions)
- Refuge Cove (need experienced guide & good conditions)
- SA Murray River – Renmark to Waikerie
- Tassie – Long term trip in the pipeline
Whittley Regattas
Rotates venue bi-annually from Victoria, NSW and Qld.
Trips been and planned are as follows:
- 2012 – Qld - Whitsundays
- 2014 – Vic – South Aust from Renmark to Waikeri
- 2016 – NSW – Hawkesbury River
- 2018 – Qld – Moreton Bay / South Stradbroke Island
- 2020 – Vic – Port Phillip Bay
- 2023 - NSW - Myall Lakes
- 2025 - Qld - Sanctuary Cove / gold coast