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Do you have car parking on site?

Sandringham Yacht Club boasts onsite car parking. Car park availability is determined by time of day and day of week. Your event manager can provide this detail.

Can you provide audio visual equipment?

In-house AV such as data projectors, screens, laptops, whiteboards and speakers can be provided by the yacht club for various fees. In addition to this we can also recommend preferred suppliers for any further AV needs including sound and lighting, pyrotechnics or props and special effects.

Can you offer event styling options?

All of the event areas within SYC are pillar-less and extremely versatile. This makes them ideal to be themed to add an impact to your events. We can recommend creative specialists that can suggest and arrange a custom theme to meet any event brief.

Can we bring in our own catering?

Unfortunately not. Any catering on premise at SYC must be provided by our kitchen. Our chefs have created flexible menu options that are designed to tantalise and impress so that we are able to meet all catering needs.

Can you cater to special dietary requirements?

Absolutely. Our trained chefs are able to cater to any dietary requirement including gluten free and halal.

What time can you serve drinks until?

SYC is licensed to serve alcohol until midnight with the exception of Sunday where the licence expires at 11pm However, upon request, a licence extension can be arranged up to 1am for an additional fee of $500

Do you have disabled access?

The entrance to the club has a disabled ramp and there is also a lift to take people up to the event areas on the first floor.

Are there any private waiting rooms?

Located opposite the Port Phillip Room is a green room that is the ideal location for the bride to use to freshen up or for a small band to relax in between sets.

Do you provide storage or accept deliveries of any materials required for my event?

We try to be as flexible as possible in relation to set up and pack down times depending on other event bookings. We can also provide a small amount of storage space for a limited time. Please discuss your requirements with your event manager.

Do I need to provide you with a guest list?

It is a requirement of SYC that you provide us with a full guest list prior to your event so that we are able to pre-sign in attendees as guests of our club.

Can we have music during our event?

You are more than welcome to have a band or a DJ and we can recommend these for you. Alternatively you are able to plug in your iPod or provide a CD to use with our sound system for use throughout your event.

Do I need security on site?

Due to the club’s liquor license security is required. The cost of security is incurred by the event client. Events held after 5pm with up to 100 people requires one security guard and an additional security guard for every additional 100 guests, or part thereof. Each guard is at a cost of $200 for the duration of the event.

Do you have outdoor areas that can be used during the event?

The Port Phillip Room has a large outdoor podium at the southern end of the room that can accommodate any outdoor entertaining such as pre dinner drinks or wedding ceremonies. There is also a balcony that runs along the western side of the room and we have designated smoking areas.

To view Sandringham Yacht Club’s Event Terms and Conditions, please click here for the members document and click here for the non members document.