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.

Weekly Members Draw
Join us every Thursday evening for your chance to win. Please note: On Public Holidays, the draw may take place earlier, or the Club may be closed. In such cases, the draw will resume the following week.)

View the full list of upcoming Youth Sailing and Marine Academy Courses here

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.

Event

Name: Ballast Head Cup at KI
Start: 2027-01-01T09:00:00+10:30
End: 2027-01-01T14:00:00+10:30

Friday, January 01

9.00-2.00 pm

Ballast Head Cup at KI

Ballast Head Cup – It’s On!

Kick off the New Year with the iconic Ballast Head Cup! Join us on New Year’s Day for the first race of the year ⛵

If there’s only one race you join this year—make it this one. It’s designed especially with cruisers in mind.

The course shall be set on the waters of magnificent Eastern Cove, Kangaroo Island on an area generally lying between Ballast Head and Rocky Point.

All are welcome!

Race briefing: 11:00 am on Island Beach

Note: A self-audit Australian Sailing Cat 6 is required.

Check your insurance policy as most now permit racing for courses under 25nm (which this is). Easy!

Notice of Race available closer to the event date

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.