Sailing on Moreton Bay is accessible with great clubs like the Darling Point Sailing Squadron. This…read moreclub has a great history, established in 1927 at Darling Point when it was known as the Imperial Junior Sailing Club. The club moved to Fairlead Crescent in 1978, and focusses on getting kids out onto Waterloo Bay to learn to sail sabots and after that, skiffs. Adults are encouraged to improve their skills and maybe try racing at a senior level, but the focus is on affordable family fun on teh water. I admit I haven't braved the waves but have many friends who've become quite addicted; I've watched from the safety of dry land and even that's fun; I will try it one day; there's a nice camaraderie . The Squadron sails most Sundays in spring, summer and autumn until April, and monthly during the colder months. Other water based community groups also use the squadron's facilities, including other groups where you can learn to sail from scratch. That would be me. All you have to do is be able to swim 50 metres; I think I can, I think I can... See the website and for more details and why not just go along to have a look?

Wynnum Bowls Club still has $10 meals on Friday nights, it's nestled into the quietest corner of…read morethe foreshore in Wynnum, right on the water, and has no passing traffic at all to disturb the serenity of a relaxing afternoon of bowling with soft manicured grass between your toes. Sound good? It sure is. Of course the club also runs regular fixtures and special events, including bingo. No crass commercialism here, just good old fashioned fun by the bay.

I've only played croquet twice, but it makes me feel so Alice in Wonderland. It doesn't have the…read moresame trendy pizzazz as bocce or petanque, but it's fun and there's no cuter place to play than at the Wynnum Croquet Club. The members meet on Tuesdays and Saturdays and are happy to provide tuition to new players. You can also hire the cute-as-a-button venue, but there are obviously rules about keeping the green gorgeous. I fancy having a little party here, learning more about the rules of croquet, playing a few fancy shots, a double tap and a roquet, eating a few cucumber sandwiches and downing a Pimms or two on a sunny afternoon.