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

Friday, September 23

7.30-8.30 pm

Boating Conversations

Join us for Friday evenings at the Club…

Boating Conversations are a new monthly Club initiative providing a casual platform for like minded members of all experiences to gather for informal conversations and presentations. An opportunity for long time members to showcase their experiences and new members to develop confidence in a wide range of boating aspects.

Topics include – specific boating destinations both local and further afield, boat maintenance and a wide range of other nautical information to assist in the enjoyment of your vessel. Members supporting members.

Come along to the conversation ~ no need to book.

Dinner ~ If coming for dinner prior to the talk, please reserve a table and phone ahead on 8248 422 or book online [here]

THIS SESSION-

Join us for ‘Sailing Made Easy’, hosted by Nick Bice with Jan Scholten from Selden Masts and Sandy Higgins from Binks Marine.

This session will be of interest to all boat owners but in particular, short-handed cruising yachtsman.

There will also be a Q&A about offshore short-handed racing based on Jan’s recent Rolex Sydney Hobart experience and preparation.

There will be on display:

Two Selden Display Rigs with various sail handling options
Selden E Winch and Selden E Furler
Along with a visual/ power point presentation

Upcoming topics –

Date	Topic	Presenter/Host
Friday 23 September	Make Sailing Easy – Short-handed Racing & Cruising	Hosted by Nick Bice with Jan Scholten & Sandy Higgins
Friday 14 October	‘How and where to fish for yachties’ >Find a fish this summer >Presented by the CYCSA Fishing Association >Take part in the casting competition on the night
Friday 25 November	Cruising on CYCSA yacht ‘Golden Cowrie’ with friends… The journey from beginner to the circumnavigation of Australia.	Steve Harrington and Rod Hunter