MARINA PROFILE / QLD

Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) in Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob, QLD · Half Moon Bay

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DECISION SNAPSHOT

Could Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) fit your plans?

92% recorded detail coverage
BEST SUITED TOFar North Queensland owners and coastal cruisers seeking a sociable club-marina base
RECORDED VESSEL FITUp to 30 m maximum length
ACCESS OR BERTH TYPEclub marina berths
AVAILABILITYDirect confirmation required

Directory records are not live berth inventory.

YOUSAIL RECORD AT A GLANCE

CLASSIFICATIONyacht club marinaWATERWAYHalf Moon BayBERTH TYPESclub marina berths

Recorded facility signals: Fuel

Signals reflect YouSail wording and are not confirmation that a service or berth is currently available.

FIND MARINAS REVIEW

Why consider Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club)?

Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) is a large yacht-club marina north of Cairns in Yorkeys Knob, QLD. Half Moon Bay Marina offers 197 club berths for monohulls and multihulls, including larger-boat options, with fuel, single- and three-phase power, clubhouse access and a courtesy bus. That combination gives the listing a clear strength: it serves a recognisable boating need in its own waterway. For anyone comparing marinas in QLD, that specificity matters because location, access and facility type can be as important as an amenities list.

The YouSail record identifies 197 wet berths, a recorded maximum vessel length of 30 m, Half Moon Bay, 197 berths, cyclone-rated marina, fuel wharf, single and 3-phase power. These details make Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) especially relevant to Far North Queensland owners and coastal cruisers seeking a sociable club-marina base. The principal attractions are club berths, fuel, power options, security, clubhouse facilities and courtesy transport. Together they create a base for routine ownership, a planned stop or a particular itinerary, subject to current access rules and availability.

The setting is central to the choice. Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) connects crews with Half Moon Bay, while Yorkeys Knob provides the shore-side context for provisioning, transport and time away from the boat. The waterway, vessel fit, operator terms and nearby services should be assessed together. Owners who value large yacht-club marina north of Cairns will see the strongest fit here.

Our classification starts with the structured YouSail marina database and is checked against the operator or responsible authority sources retained for the profile. We position the listing most strongly for large yacht-club marina north of Cairns, Cairns / Far North QLD access and the qualities those sources support. Unverified amenities are not presented as available, and nearby businesses are not turned into on-site facilities. This produces a clearer comparison and precise questions for the operator.

Before committing: Confirm membership or visitor requirements, cyclone procedures, berth dimensions, power compatibility and fuel access. Tropical-weather planning is essential throughout the season. Availability, prices, depth, navigation information and operating conditions can change, so use this profile to build a shortlist rather than replace direct confirmation. With those checks complete, Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) is a positive and distinctive option for boaters whose priorities match its evidenced strengths.

LOCATION & WATERWAY

Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) location and waterway

Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) is listed by YouSail in Yorkeys Knob, QLD, in the Cairns / Far North QLD region, on Half Moon Bay. This helps you place it on a shortlist, but it does not confirm a suitable berth or a safe approach for your vessel.

Use the Cairns and Far North Queensland marina guide for local waterway context, or compare all marinas in Queensland. Ask the operator for berth-specific dimensions and arrival advice.

SERVICES

What the marina offers

Services at Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) reflect its role as a large yacht-club marina north of Cairns. The YouSail record highlights 197 berths, cyclone-rated marina, fuel wharf, single and 3-phase power, clubhouse access, courtesy bus, larger berths, fuel. These recorded capabilities give the listing practical value; anything absent remains a question for the operator rather than an assumed inclusion.

For a berth, mooring, storage or yard enquiry, provide overall length, beam, loaded draft, hull type, insurance details, preferred dates and intended use. Ask which utilities are supplied at the exact space, how access is controlled, where loading and parking are permitted, and whether fuel, waste, pump-out, showers, laundry, lifting or repairs are on site, nearby or unavailable. This distinction matters at public harbours, clubs and working precincts.

Current availability and charges are deliberately not inferred from older listings. Contact Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) or the responsible authority for confirmed space, present terms and arrival procedures. YouSail’s retained source links provide the best starting point and help separate verified marina services from the broader attractions of Yorkeys Knob.

IDEAL FOR

Who will get the most from this marina?

Ideal for Far North Queensland owners and coastal cruisers seeking a sociable club-marina base. The best fit is a skipper who values large yacht-club marina north of Cairns and confirms vessel-specific access, availability and operating conditions directly.

WHAT WE LOVE

Five strengths that stand out

  1. 01A friendly yacht-club environment
  2. 02One hundred and ninety-seven berths
  3. 03Fuel and substantial shore-power options
  4. 04Courtesy bus and clubhouse access
  5. 05A practical Cairns-region cruising base

TO KEEP IN MIND

Plan with the right expectations

Confirm membership or visitor requirements, cyclone procedures, berth dimensions, power compatibility and fuel access. Tropical-weather planning is essential throughout the season.

YOUSAIL SOURCE PROFILE

Verified source notes for Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club)

Half Moon Bay Marina brings the easy-going spirit of Yorkeys Knob Boating Club to a beautifully placed Cairns waterfront. With 197 berths for monohulls and multihulls, it is a natural stop for crews making their way along the tropical coast and local owners who want a friendly home berth.

This is the factual YouSail directory layer used as the primary reference for the Find Marinas review above.

WHAT YOUSAIL RECORDS

Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) berth dimensions and facilities

YouSail classificationThe category published on the source profile; confirm what services are operating today.
yacht club marina
Water body
Half Moon Bay
YouSail region
Cairns / Far North QLD
Berth typesA source-level summary, not confirmation that a particular berth type is currently available.
club marina berths
Wet berthsA marina-wide figure where supplied; it does not indicate vacancies.
197
Maximum vessel lengthA marina-wide limit where supplied, not the dimensions of an available berth.
30 m
Fuel
Recorded as 24/7
Pets
Restrictions apply
Wi-Fi
Recorded as available
Security
Recorded as available

A marina-wide maximum is not an available-berth offer. Unlisted facts are unknown, not absent. Values and services can change.

Y O U S A I L / PUBLIC PROFILE

Facilities recorded for Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club)

YouSail’s public profile lists the following items. Some may be rules or arrangements rather than services; ask the operator what applies today.

  • 197 berths
  • cyclone-rated marina
  • fuel wharf
  • single and 3-phase power
  • clubhouse access
  • courtesy bus
  • larger berths

These are YouSail-sourced notes, not a live availability feed or a Find Marinas endorsement.

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SERVICES IN DEPTH

Berthing and marina services

A fuel wharf, dry store, haulage service, marina amenities and shore power support a smooth stay. Secure gate access, CCTV, parking, Wi-Fi, provisioning trolleys and the club’s restaurant, bar and grill add a distinctly local finish to a day on the water.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Planning a visit to Half Moon Bay

Yorkeys Knob sits north of Cairns on a relaxed stretch of coastline, ideally positioned for tropical sailing, fishing and reef-bound adventures. The marina makes a sociable base before exploring the wider Cairns region, from island waters to rainforest-fringed shorelines.

Use current charts, forecasts, warnings and the operator’s latest arrival instructions before navigating.

YOUSAIL MEDIA

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BEFORE YOU BOOK

Questions to ask Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club) before booking

  1. Is a berth currently available for my vessel’s exact length, beam and loaded draft at Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club)?
  2. What are the current approach and depth conditions for Half Moon Bay?
  3. Which of the listed berth arrangements (club marina berths) is available for my stay?
  4. Which fuel grades are available, when is the fuel berth open, and can my vessel access it?
  5. What is the full cost, including utilities, deposits and cancellation terms?

PLAN WITH CURRENT INFORMATION

Navigation and arrival checks for Half Moon Bay Marina (Yorkeys Knob Boating Club)

Directory details are for discovery. For a passage, use current official charts, weather, warnings and Notices to Mariners for the exact waterway. Confirm the marina’s latest entry procedure directly; advice here can be wrong.