Welcome Aboard
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron is your destination for racing, training and casual sailing in the bay. We’re brilliantly situated in the heart of St Kilda.
Our team is here to assist you Monday to Saturday—give us a call at 03 9534 0227. For more details, including our hours of operation and staff directory, see the links below.
Interested in hiring our stunning Harbour Room for your next event? Get in touch with Elizabeth Andrews for all inquiries.
| Day | Office Hours | Olympic Bar Summer (Oct-Mar) |
Olympic Bar Winter (Apr-Sept) |
Yard Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9am – 3pm | Closed | Closed | 8:30am – 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 5pm | Closed | Closed | 8:30am – 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am – 5pm | 3pm – 10pm | 11am – 9pm | 8:30am – 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am – 5pm | 5pm – 9pm | 5pm – 9pm | 8:30am – 5pm |
| Friday | 9am – 5pm | 5pm – 10pm | 5pm – 10pm | 8:30am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 5pm | 9am – 10pm | 10:30am – 9pm | Closed |
| Sunday | 9am – 4pm | 9am – 7pm | 10:30 am – 6pm | Closed |
| Public Holidays | Closed | 10am – 9pm | 10:30am – 9pm | Closed |
| Role | Name | Mobile (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Manager | Richard Matterson | Mobile | |
| Member Services | Jan Hurst | ||
| Member Engagement Officer | Catalina Ponce | ||
| Weekend Reception | Sally Davis | ||
| Boating Administrator | Ann Rogers | ||
| RMSTA Customer Service Manager | Leonard Deplace | ||
| Head Coach | Philippe Charret | ||
| Accounts | Jean Jayasekera | ||
| Operations Manager | Damien Ryan | Mobile | |
| Bosun | Ed Keenaghan | ||
| Yard Assistant | Laurence Belvisio | ||
| Venue Hire | Elizabeth Andrews | Office |
| By tram | |
| Route 96 | Stop 135 Jacka Blvd & Fitzroy St |
| Route 16 | Stop 135 Jacka Blvd & Fitzroy St |
| Route 3a | Stop 135 Jacka Blvd & Fitzroy St |
By car
Members receive a foreshore parking permit application and metered parking is available along Jacka Blvd and Pier Rd. Please note St Kilda Redevelopment has closed a section of Pier Rd (map). You may enter via the north end of Pier Rd where you will find metered and permit parking. For additional road closures, check the City of Port Phillip events page.
By bike
Bike parking at the club is reserved for Members, however, you may leave your bike in our secure boatyard but the Squadron is not responsible for theft or damages, please lock your bike up appropriately.
By sea, please visit our Marina page.
PT Tram Routes 3a, 16 and 96 stop within sight of the Squadron on Jacka Blvd.
Parking is available on Pier Rd. and Jacka Blvd. The Pier Redevelopment has created some closures along Pier Rd, click here to see the map.
Bike routes along Pier Rd lead to the boatyard and bicycles can park within the yard gate (we are not responsible for loss or damage).
Arriving by sea? See our Marina page for more info.
