Membership Benefits
CYCSA membership offers a range of privileges, services, offers and benefits, and the chance to become involved in a variety of member interest groups, events and activities.
Members Save on Facilities & Services
Access to excellent Club facilities and services
- Modern Clubhouse with excellent restaurant and function facilities, and on-site ATM
- Indoor and outdoor bar areas & extensive undercover patio facility overlooking the marina
- Kinnaird Room – a small training and conference facility perfect for small functions
- Members lounge adjacent to the bar, including flat screen TV and internet access
- Free use of the fully undercover BBQ Area
- Sail drying and sail storage facilities (subject to availability)
- Club tractor available for members only
- Secure car parking, trolleys, workshop and storage facilities
- Ice machines, vending machines, and gas cylinder exchange and purchase program on-site
- Conveniently located nearby are public transport facilities, shops, chandlery, engineering and marine services.
- Exclusive member room hire privileges across our function, ceremony and conference facilities, with complimentary room hire available to eligible members and discounted rates offered to selected membership categories. Includes access to the Kinnaird Room and Members Lounge.
Special Membership Benefits include
- Reciprocal rights to affiliated yacht clubs. For a complete list and affiliation details here.
- A 10% discount on food and beverages on presentation of your CYCSA membership card
- A 10% discount on Club merchandise/apparel
- Regular members only social events and presentations
- Discounted advertising rate in our Club magazine Groundwell
- Discounts on Marine Academy courses
- Exclusive member room hire privileges across our function, ceremony and conference facilities, with complimentary room hire available to eligible members and discounted rates offered to selected membership categories. Includes access to the Kinnaird Room and Members Lounge.
All members also receive:
- Quarterly Groundswell Magazine, the official glossy magazine of the CYCSA *hard copy posted upon request.
- Regular e-bulletins highlighting the latest events at the Club
Senior Members enjoy these added benefits
- Special reciprocal membership arrangements with the Naval, Military & Air Force Club of South Australia (please contact Reception for further details) Find out more
- As a valued CYCSA member, the Club is pleased to offer free function room hire for your upcoming event. The Club is an excellent choice for your next corporate event, social event, birthday celebration, or any other event you choose to enjoy.
- The ability to purchase or lease marina or hardstand berths to store your boat at our prestigious premises
- Use of Slipway and maintenance facilities at discounted rates
- Use of the Club’s internal launching ramp (note: Senior Members who own or lease a hardstand berth and actually store their vessel on that hardstand berth are the only persons who may launch boats from the Club ramp without the prior approval of the GM).
- Ability to participate in Racing Events via joining the Racing Association (racing participation fees apply)
- CYCSA Members enjoy exclusive discounts on boat insurance through Club Marine, arranged by Gallagher. This partnership offers members great value, personalised local service, and expert care from Australia’s leading boat insurance provider.
- Access to the effluent pump-out facility
Racing Members enjoy these added benefits
- Ability to participate in Racing Events – a great way to learn new skills, socialise, make friends and get fit
- Automatic Membership of Australian Sailing
- Automatic racing insurance cover through Yachting Australia
- Attend functions such as Racing Association Presentation Night to celebrate the racing season results
- Use of Slipway and maintenance facilities at discounted rates
- Discounted function room hire
Club Associations
Whether your interest is in racing, cruising, fishing, socialising or simply getting out of the water, the CYCSA is a welcoming Club with much to offer.
Find out more about our Club Associations by clicking on the quick links below

CYCSA Members Committee
This Committee has been formed as a communication mechanism to the Board. It identifies and manage issues, process communications from members and liaise directly with relevant personnel and or departments within the Club under the Board’s direction to enable a more cohesive membership and club culture across the CYCSA community.
It has representatives from each Association, the Board and Management. The Committee’s focus will be to:
- Populate the Club’s calendar with all relevant activities within the Club.
- Manage Social Association functions.
- Assist in adding value to memberships.
- Coordinate volunteers.
- Assist in resolving member issues.
- Meet regularly.
- Report to the Board.