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Please note: all events are subject to weather and tidal conditions. 

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Cruising the East Coast

Akuna Bay Marina

Hear from your fellow Member, former Commodore Bob Taylor, about his experiences cruising our magnificent coastline. Bob has made several journeys to North Queensland and loves to enjoy the beautiful Whitsunday islands and other destinations with family and friends. Bring your own drinks and snacks to the Akuna Bay Customer Lounge.  

Free

Club Raft Up

Kick off the October long weekend by joining the Club Raft Up on Saturday October 5 (after the info night at the marina). Meet at the top of Smiths Creek from midday Saturday. Stay for the long weekend or head off on Sunday for other adventures!

Free

Season Opener BBQ – Saturday 19 October

Join us for our 2024/25 Season Opening BBQ event! This will be quite an informal event at Akuna Bay marina starting at 4 pm. We will set up a BBQ in the outside dining area of The Shed at Akuna Bay.

Free

First Friday – 1 November

Akuna Bay Marina

Join fellow members at our causal get together on the first Friday of each month! 6.00pm at the Akuna Bay members' lounge - BYO everything

Christmas Lunch – 23 November

The ABCC Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, November 23 with lunch in The Shed Café at Akuna Bay from 12.30 pm. Again we will enjoy a delicious shared platter 3 course lunch accompanied by a 3 hour premium drinks package. Cost is $135 per person. Book now!

Free

First Friday – 6 December

Akuna Bay Marina

Join fellow members at our causal get together on the first Friday of each month! 6.00pm at the Akuna Bay members' lounge - BYO everything

First Friday – 3 January

Akuna Bay Marina

Join fellow members at our causal get together on the first Friday of each month! 6.00pm at the Akuna Bay members' lounge - BYO everything

Australia Day at Refuge Beach

Australia Day 2025 falls on Sunday January 26 so we’ll celebrate the event on Australia Day while enjoying our Long Weekend. Let’s get-together at Refuge Beach with a beach party from 3.00 pm (low tide at 1.42 pm). Members had a great time last year so let’s dress like real Aussies and do it again! […]

First Friday – 7 February

Akuna Bay Marina

Join fellow members at our causal get together on the first Friday of each month! 6.00pm at the Akuna Bay members' lounge - BYO everything

Brooklyn Seafood Lunch – 15 February

Meet in Refuge/America Bays and travel together for Brooklyn for a seafood lunch at Lifeboat Seafood. A great way to enjoy Summer boating with fellow ABCC members. RSVPs open in 2025

First Friday – 7 March

Akuna Bay Marina

Join fellow members at our causal get together on the first Friday of each month! 6.00pm at the Akuna Bay members' lounge - BYO everything

Beach Ball at Hallet’s Beach – 15 March

SAVE THE DATE! Hallett’s Beach Ball – we are planning to hold our iconic Beach Ball event at Hallet’s Beach again on Saturday March 15! Commodore’s drinks will be just after low tide (4.08 pm) at 5 pm then enjoy a beach soiree to remember!! Dress is formal from the waist up and a delicious […]

DO YOU HAVE AN EVENT IDEA YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?

We’re always on the lookout for new ideas that are of interest to Members. Be it local fishing trips, kayaking the upper reaches of our river systems, culinary, progressive dinner (boat to boat) events in the marina, wine & cheese nights, info nights with guest speakers (boat safety & maintenance tips etc) – please let us know.