Boating Conversations - 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

Friday, July 28
  • 7.30-8.30 pm
Boating Conversations

Join us for Friday evenings at the Club…

Boating Conversations are a new, free 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 from 7.30pm ~ no need to book / no charge.

Dinner available from 5.30pm~ 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 our free and popular Boating Conversations evening. July’s session;

  • Introduction – Defibrillators on Board from Harvey Grantham of CYCSA Sponsor Cell Med
  • Followed by the main presentation – Catamaran Cruising to Remote Locations in Nothern Queensland by Roger Flint and Di Buck:
    • Destination Focus: Great Barrier Reef
    • Of interest to: Those interested in cruising beyond SA waters.
    • Sharing our experiences & identifying useful resources: to help make extended cruising accessible to others.

“We have spent the last two years cruising our 50’ catamaran on the east coast from Newcastle to Far North Queensland exploring many remote coral reefs and other beautiful locations on the Great Barrier Reef.  In this conversation, we would like to share our experiences cruising in these beautiful waters including:”

    • The genesis of our extended cruising life,
    • Our cruising routes and where we have sailed,
    • Preparing the boat and ourselves,
    • The cruising community,
    • The resources, technology, and apps we use,
    • Our favourite cruising areas and experiences.

Come along to the conversation from 7.30pm – no need to book / no charge.

Think Tropical – prize for best dressed!

Complimentary Rum tastings thanks to Mad Monkey Distillery | Rum also available to purchase

Dinner Specials $15 each – Menu 

  • Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Caribbean rice with peas & beans 
  • Vegan Jamaican Bowl

Chef’s dinner specials available on the night only – Bookings Essential to take advantage of these great specials. Book on 8248 422 or book online [here]