Keppel Bay
Sailing Club
Established in 1957, Keppel Bay Sailing Club began with a small group of passionate sailors and volunteers who wanted to share their love of sailing with the local community. Now over 65 years later KBSC has a new home in the recently completed clubhouse and conference centre.
In a commanding location on the Yeppoon foreshore, the new Keppel Bay sailing club replaces the dated existing building with improved sailing club facilities along with a new conference and hospitality venue. Over three levels on a constrained site, the club provides sailing facilities including boat storage, training and club rooms, administrative offices, amenities and a race observation room.
The hospitality spaces include a large restaurant with external terraces, multiple bars and a variety of conference rooms. The planning supports independent operation of conferences from the restaurant and club whilst offering flexibility to aggregate these spaces for large 600 seat events.
The design responds to its unique ocean fronting location within the public foreshore precinct with a dynamic form that opens out to and activates all frontages.
“The development of the Keppel Bay Sailing Club and Conference Centre is an exciting milestone in the rich history of Club. As a not-for-profit organisation, we exist to serve our community, members and patrons. Building new state-of-the-art facilities is only possible due to the vision of our founding members and the dedication of many volunteers and staff and will help better fulfil the needs of our community for many decades to come.”
KBSC Commodore Francois Gallais
Keppel Bay Sailing Club. Video by Down Under Sail.
Project information
| Traditional Owners | Darumbal Peoples |
| Client | Keppel Bay Sailing Club |
| Completed | 2024 |
| Project contact | Anne Sulinski |
| Photography |
Down Under Sail |
“The innovative design of the Keppel Bay Sailing Club has profoundly transformed the Club’s operations. The creation of a state-of-the-art facility for suitable prestigious sailing events, enhanced observation deck, extensive storage, with seamless access to sailing amenities, elevates the regatta and event experience and supports local sailors with dedicated briefing and training rooms. The versatile hospitality spaces cater to both community events and leisure, fostering social interaction in a stunning coastal setting. Arkhefield’s design has created a multifunctional venue, enriching our lifestyle, enhancing sailing education, and making KBSC a vibrant hub for both locals and visitors.”
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