In 2014, the Wynyard Yacht Club was named Yachting Australia's Club of the Year at its annual Yachting Awards ceremony in Sydney. Boasting 80 members in a town with a population of around 5000, the club is the heart and soul of Wynyard, encouraging sailing for all ages, as well as offering a program for people with disabilities to take up the sport.
The new multi-use yacht club will provide a facility that will meet the growing demands of the community, increasing the boat storage and rigging area, whilst also providing a community function room and café. Improved amenity to the water's edge acts to further connect the township to the river.