The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron hires out function rooms for 18 to 300 guests, a 97-seat auditorium and a waterfront lawn for up to 1,000 people, with 39 motel rooms on the grounds. The club stands on the Manly waterfront in Brisbane's eastern bayside, and it is open to members and non-members for weddings and corporate events.
Seminars and company events
Corporate events use the Auditorium, which has tiered seating for 97 and audiovisual equipment for training and presentations, and the Commodores Lounge, a boardroom for 18. The Flags Function Room and the Girdis Room hold larger conferences, dinners and receptions. Accommodation at the adjoining motel can be booked with private parking included. The club also sells team-building on the water, led by qualified instructors, using its Elliott fleet, plus stand-up paddle boarding.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings can use both indoor and outdoor spaces. The Main Lawn has a corner suited to ceremonies, with waterfront views across Moreton Bay. Receptions can run in the Girdis Room, which takes 200 at banquet tables, or in the Flags Function Room, which takes 100 and opens onto a marina balcony. The Boardwalk over the marina holds 80 for a cocktail reception and can extend onto the lawn for larger events. Bookings are open to members and non-members.
Rooms and capacities
The Girdis Room holds 200 at banquet, 160 in cabaret and 300 for a cocktail or theatre layout, with marina views. The Flags Function Room holds 100 at banquet, 80 in cabaret and 150 cocktail or theatre. The Auditorium seats 97. The Commodores Lounge seats 18 boardroom style. The Boardwalk holds 80 cocktail style. The Main Lawn is an outdoor space for up to 1,000.
Accommodation
The Manly Marina Cove Motel stands on the grounds of the club and has 39 guest rooms. Food and drinks from the Bistro and the bar can be charged to the room. Other accommodation is available in the local area, and early booking is advised. Limited camping may be available on the grounds for some sailing events.
Catering
An on-site catering team provides meals from breakfast to dinner. For formal dinners and galas, the club works with industry partners on styling. The Bistro and bar serve the marina, and the club takes table bookings.
History and setting
The Squadron was formed in 1885 and is one of the oldest sailing and cruising clubs in the state. It runs a marina and boatyard, hosts regattas and has a club grounds with rigging lawns. The setting is a working marina on the waterfront, so events sit beside boats and open water.
Getting there
The address is 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly, Queensland 4179, in Brisbane's eastern bayside. The site mentions grounds access for event participants between 7 am and 7 pm and says access codes are sometimes issued ahead of events. Ask the team about parking for large guest lists.
