Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association

Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race

In addition to our local races, DBCYA runs the DBCYA Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race each July.

The event dates back to the late 70s when a chance visit to the Spice Islands by a Darwin radio technician led to its establishment.

The 600 mile race between Darwin and Ambon went on to attract around 100 entrants during its glory days in the 1990s.

CYANT ran the event from 1976 until 1998 when it was suspended for safety and security reasons.

For more information on the race and how to enter visit www.darwinambonrace.com.au

Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association
Frances Bay Drive, Darwin

Situated on the banks of Sadgroves Creek just 1km from Darwin CBD, DBCYA is a unique and friendly club. From humble beginnings in 1982, the club now boasts a membership of over 1000 and offers excellent facilities to both local yacht owners and visiting boats. See Darwin Harbour Map

Our 9 race wet season series now has 5 divisions to satisfy an increasing number of yachts that wish to take part in the excitement of racing on Darwin Harbour during a wet season tropical storm! 60 boats entered into the 2006/2007 series.

Each year, the wet season series ends with a spectacular presentation night. Committee members, staff and volunteers put on an event guaranteed to provide a memorable hangover.

Throughout the year, the club offers a wide range of land based entertainment. Live music, quiz nights, theme occasions and auctions to name a few. Our New Years Eve party has become an institution on the Darwin social calendar. Email dbcya@iinet.net.au with any enquiries.


May Gigs		BADGE DRAW & RAFFLES Every Wednesday from 6pm. $1000 won 7th March by James Forrest # 6636. Currently over $600. Must be there to collect. DBCYA Dress Regulations: Neat casual attire. Shirts/Singlets must be worn in the licenced area. No bare chests please Dinah Beach embroidered Tshirts and Singlets $20 (available at the bar)
Wed 2nd	Dave Debs from Sydney plays original Australian Country Music plus covers from 7pm
Fri 4th	Acoustic open Mic with Matt Lawless from 6pm.
Sat 5th	Saturday night Live with the Dinah Beach house band from 7pm.
Sun 6th	Tracey Bunn Band original country rock from 6pm
Wed 9th	Nev Wilson acoustic covers of every style & genre 7pm
Fri 11th	Acoustic open Mic Night with Matt Lawless from 6pm
Sat 12th	Satuday night Live with Dinah Beach House Band 7pm
Sun 13th	Reggae Dave 'n JK cool reggae tunes from the Darwin master of reggae blues 6pm
Wed 16th	8 Ball Atkins returns to Dinah Beach for a 1 off show. Original Country Blues with more than a little humour 7pm
Fri 18th	Acoustic open Mic Night with Matt Lawless from 6pm.
Sat 19th	Saturday night Live with the Dinah Beach House Band from 7pm
Sun 20th	David Spry acoustic solo 6pm. Playing his own songs & well selected covers.
Wed 23rd	Leah Flanagan band. Leah sings & plays beautiful original compositions 7pm
Fri 25th	Acoustic open Mic Night with Matt Lawless from 6pm.
Sat 26th	Saturday night Live with the Dinah Beach House Band from 7pm
Sun 27th	Tabu Ska popular covers from yesterday & today 6pm
Wed 30th	Reggae Dave 'n JK doing their thang from 7pm