Ballarat Yacht Club sits on the southern foreshore of Lake Wendouree, in the heart of Ballarat, Victoria.

Established in 1877, it is one of Australia's longest-running inland sailing clubs, with a continuous history shaped by the variable winds and occasional droughts that have tested the region.

Lake Wendouree itself is a shallow, artificially maintained urban lake covering 238 hectares, with an average depth of 1. 5 metres and a shoreline of 6. 5 kilometres — compact but well-suited to dinghy and sharpie racing.

The club has a strong tradition in regional and state-level competition and has produced numerous champions who developed their skills on the lake before moving on to broader yachting success.

The club also operates a waterfront café and function venue known as The Yacht Club, open seven days a week, offering dining and event hosting overlooking the lake.