The Lake Wellington Yacht Club is situated on the shore of Lake Wellington at Marlay Point via Clydebank about 20kms from Sale. The clubhouse, storage sheds, bunkhouse and toilet block are on the club's five hectares of land adjacent to a sealed car park with two boat ramps and a safe swimming beach. Between October and May various sailing activities such as, racing, training and cruising are conducted at Marlay Point on most Sundays. A major event for the club is the Marlay Point Over Night Race which as been held annually in March for the past 34 years. Yachts race from Marlay Point to Paynesville creating quite a spectacle. All types of sailing craft are welcome as the current fleet consists of trailer sailors (eg Hartley TS16s, RL24s) off the beach boats, (eg Sabres,Mirrors) and catamarans (eg Windrush, Miniquest). Visitors welcome to join in any club events. |