Solo Cruise in Company - CYCSA

The Cruising Yacht Club of SA hosts many events throughout the year, ranging from fun social gatherings to family events and fiercely competitive racing events and everything in between! Event dates are subject to change, please contact Reception for up-to-date information.

For Racing events please refer to the Racing Documents page for applicable Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions, or check in with the Race office for up-to-date information including any scheduling changes.

Club Function Booking / Refund Policy
Due to the cost of catering all bookings will be taken as confirmed 72 hours prior to a function and will be invoiced to members accounts accordingly. There will be NO REFUND for non attendance / bookings cancelled after this period.

Event

Saturday, October 14-October 15
  • 9.00-5.00 pm
Solo Cruise in Company

Solo Cruise in Company 14-15 Oct  – All welcome – solo sail or with crew – yachties, power boats and other SA yacht club members.

The CYCSA Cruising Association is offering an opportunity for short handed sailors to cruise in company and share a BBQ together (BYO) in the Port Vincent club house on Saturday night.

Promoting safety at sea this is not a race however an opportunity to put into practice those extra measures to increase your safety awareness when short handed sailing.
An important attribute for a solo sailor is independence. Whilst you will be supported in an attentive fleet, responsibility and liability remains with the Skipper

Timings 

  • To Port Vincent: departure 14 Oct 9.15am – we are aiming for an imaginary line south of the Outer Harbour Breakwater
  • Returning North Haven: departure 15 Oct 9.15am – an imaginary line north of the Middle Spit Beacon approximately 2nm ENE of the Pt Vincent Marina entrance
  • This is not a race however it’s a chance to cruise with the presence of other vessels – your safety is paramount

Cancellation
The event will be cancelled if the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issue a strong wind warning forecast for either day on the BOM website at 5.20am CST 14 Oct.  A cancellation notification will be posted on the CYCSA Cruising Facebook group around 7am Saturday 14 Oct

Berth Bookings

  • No bookings are required.  Rob has asked that vessels under 13.2m to consider row B or C.  Larger vessels should consider row D or at the end of the T.  Select a vacant berth of your choice
  • Please fill in the required Marina form located at the Port Vincent Marina office upon arrival
  • Rob Marner (Marina Manager) can be contacted on mobile number 0414 611 110

Special Price
Port Vincent Marina fees have recently increased.  As this is a CYCSA Cruising event, the old pricing applies to CYCSA Club members – Row B or C $40pn (reg $50),  row D $55pn (reg $70)

Responsibility and Liability
Whilst you will be supported in an attentive fleet, responsibility and liability remains with the Skipper of their vessel.

Recommended minimum safety:

  • Lifejackets
  • Hand held radio on the Skipper
  • PLB (encouraged)
  • Jackstays and harness
  • Log on/off with Coast Guard Adelaide on VHF Ch 80
  • Maintain a watch on VHF Ch 16
  • Minimum recommendation Australian Sailing (AS) special regulations Category 6 compliance – more info [here]

As always, cruising is weather dependent and the decision to start or return remains with each Skipper. Please monitor forecasts in the lead up to the event.

For further information or support please contact Darren Harvey – CYCSA Cruising Association

M: 0490 664 828 or E: [email protected]   Yacht: Free Fallin