2023 Defence Industry Cup
Friday 8th December, 2023
The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia is proud to present the 2023 Defence Industry Cup.
This regatta will take place over a day of racing on Friday 8 December 2023, as part of the Dockside Festival with the eventual winner taking home not only the Cup but ultimate bragging rights.
As a competing team in the Cup, you take part in a racing format tailored to showcase the best
team and also give your competing team members lasting memories and the desire to compete in
years to come. As the day unfolds, get the rest of your team out of the office to line the docks of the
inner Port in Port Adelaide to cheer your team on.
In preparation to compete in the Cup, the CYCSA has put together a programme for both the
experienced and not so experienced with an additional option for a qualified coach to ‘show you the
ropes’.
THE REGATTA
CYCSA warmly welcomes all Defence Industry sailors in South Australia and beyond to come and enjoy this wonderful event.
Practice Itinerary
| Date | Time | Venue |
| Thur 30 Nov 2023 | 1600 | CYCSA |
| Fri 1 Dec 2023 | 1600 | CYCSA |
| Sat 2 Dec 2023 | 1200 | CYCSA |
| Sun 3 – Thu 7 boats towed to Port so unavailable. | ||
| Fri 8 Dec 2023 | 1000 | Portside Dock |
Schedule of Race Events
| Date | Events |
| Fri 8 Dec | 0900 Welcome. Race and Safety Briefing Dockside |
| 0930 Rig boats. Prepare for practice session | |
| 1000 Practice session for one hour | |
| 1100 Racing commences. 5 min warning when last boat finished each race. | |
| 1230 Lunch provided Dockside | |
| 1330 Racing continues | |
| 1345 Racing continues | |
| 1530 Racing concludes. Boat pack up. | |
| 1600 Presentation of Cup on main stage |
ENTRY
Eligibility
Boats are to be crewed exclusively by employees of companies servicing the Australian Defence Industry”
Exceptions to this requirement will be considered with a formal request to Organising Authority.
Australian crew should be affiliated with Australian Sailing (AS) and provide their AS number with entry. Overseas crews must be affiliated with World Sailing through their National Authority. If you do not have an AS number, please contact the CYCSA Racing Administrator, Inese Lainis 08 8248 4222 or [email protected]
Divisions/Scoring
The following divisions will be available:
| Division | Scoring System |
| Elliott 7s | Low point |
Boat Entry
Boat entry includes provision of lunch and water on Friday.
Boat entries limited to 6 teams of 4 or 5 (including skipper)
Should demand exceed 6 entries, a qualifying series in the morning will be convened to determine a finals series in the afternoon.
RACE DOCUMENTS AND RACE RESULTS
BOAT LEASE/INSTRUCTOR HIRE FOR TRAINING
Boat hire
The CYCSA has a number of Elliott 7s available for hire. They are very popular so get in touch soon to register your interest. Contact Luke Allison at [email protected]
Boat care
If you lease a boat for training, ensure you take care of these Elliott’s. Key points include:
- KEEP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CHANNEL WHEN LEAVING OR RETURNING TO THE CLUB
- WASH THE BOATS DOWN AFTER USE
- RETURN ALL SAILS & JACKETS TO CONTAINER
Instructor Hire
Qualified, experienced Instructors are available to assist you in your quest for success.
Instructors require a minimum 3 hour session and charge $50 per hour.
(Instructors and/or coaches will not be permitted to sail with you on race day.)
NOTICEBOARD
Changes to sailing instructions will be posted here.
SPONSORS & SPECTATOR CRAFT
A number of spectator carft may be available for families and friends to view the racing.
SOCIAL / ACCOMMODATION
Social
Defence Industry Cup sailors are welcome back at the club on Friday evening for a Special price pointed meal with a complimentary first drink.
For table bookings please book at: [email protected] or phone Greg on 0417778232
Accommodation
Accommodation near the CYCSA is available through local Airbnb offerings in the North Haven but is limited. The nearest large centre is Port Adelaide, with many accommodation options, and a host of pubs, clubs and great places to eat. It is about a 10 min Uber ride away.
Limited unpowered camping for entrants can be booked at the CYCSA on 08 8248 4222 or [email protected]
There is also the option to be billeted with Club members. For more information, please contact the CYCSA Racing Administrator, Inese Lainis 08 8248 4222 or [email protected]
Things to do
If you want to explore outside of the sailing weekend, Port Adelaide, with its extensive maritime history, is a hip area with many pubs, clubs and great places to eat. There are plenty of things to do in Adelaide and its beautiful surrounds. More information [here].
For those interested in wine, you have come to the right place, with the Barossa and Clare Valleys, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale no more than an hour away.
Quest below comes highly recommended and sits literally 50m from rigging dock.
