Youth Foundation

Fostering the next generation of sailing champions

The Cruising Yacht Club is passionately committed to investing in the future of our sport and in South Australia’s youth. Our Youth Sailing Foundation is designed to foster and develop young people into becoming the sailing champions of the future. Along the way we are proud to impart life skills such as planning, resilience and strategy to all those under our guidance.

The Youth Sailing Foundation pathway introduces sailing, develops personal and team skills and provides the competitive drive to propel our sailors towards personal and national goals and the prospect of future professional sailing or marine industry livelihoods. The Foundation’s aim is to send our youth teams to compete at national and international levels and for them to leave the program as better, more rounded people.

Students from all socio-economic backgrounds learn across the level playing field of our fleet of Elliot 7 keelboats used across a range of sailing and training activities including:

• The Australian Sailing keelboat program

• School Holiday programs

• Match racing series, including reintroducing the Fred Neill Trophy for Interclub sailing

• Interschool Teams racing

• Interschools Match Racing Championship

• Pathways for dinghy sailors into the sport of keelboat racing

• Pathways to the sport of ocean racing

• Twilight sailing for the corporate sponsors of each boat and a sponsor’s race day

Become a Member

The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia is a dynamic Club offering a wide range of on and off water activities for our members.

Whether your interest lies with yacht racing, powerboating, fishing, cruising or simply making friends in a social atmosphere, then the CYCSA is for you. We have a choice of membership categories to suit your interests.

Senior Membership provides a host of additional benefits, one of which includes Voting Rights, providing the opportunity to play a part in shaping the future direction of the Club.

Racing Membership offers a cost-effective pathway into the Club for those looking to take part in the Club’s many competitive events, while special discounts are available to partners, families, young adults and juniors.

For families the Associate Membership category is certainly worth considering and provides membership for the member’s partner and children up to the age of 21 at a very reasonable cost.

Social Membership is a very affordable, introductory membership and a great way to become involved in the Club.

A full list of membership categories and current subscription rates may be viewed on the Club’s website, www.cycsa.com.au, which also carries a Membership Application form that may be downloaded.

For further information, please call us on (08) 8248 4222.

Member 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.

• Complimentary room hire across our suite of spaces, including private function, ceremony and conference facilities - room hire fee waived. Kinnaird Room - a small training and conference facility perfect for small functions. Members lounge adjacent to the bar, including flat screen TV

• Free use of the fully undercover BBQ Area

• Free WiFi Internet access available from the bistro/patio area

• Sail drying and sail storage facilities (subject to availability)

• Club tractor available for members only (training induction required)

• Secure car parking, trolleys, workshop and storage facilities

Whether your interest is in racing, cruising, fishing, socialising or simply getting out on the water, the CYCSA is a welcoming Club with much to offer. Our members enjoy access to our many facilities and services at discounted rates:

• Modern Clubhouse with excellent bistro, patio and function facilities

• Indoor and outdoor bar areas & extensive undercover patio facility overlooking the marina

• Ice machines, vending machines, and gas cylinder exchange and purchase program onsite

• Use of conveniently located swing moorings in Black Point, perfect for casual stopovers while cruising around Gulf St Vincent

• Conveniently located nearby are public transport facilities, shops, chandlery, engineering and marine services

Special Membership Benefits include:

• Reciprocal rights to affiliated yacht clubs. See elsewhere in this brochure for a complete list

• A 10% discount on food and beverages on presentation of your membership ID in our bar & bistro.

• A 10% discount on CYCSA merchandise on presentation of your membership ID

• Member renewal special offers/discounts

• Regular members-only social events and presentations

• Discounts on Marine Academy courses

• Member’s Insurance scheme - an independent Trust for CYCSA members only to cover marine risks

• Access to the Online Business Directory at special member rates

Members also receive:

• Quarterly Groundswell Magazine - the official glossy magazine of the CYCSA

• Regular e-bulletins highlighting the latest events at the Club

• A copy of our hard-cover publication, First Watch: 40 Years of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia

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)

• 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 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 General Manager).

• Ability to participate in Racing Events by joining the Racing Association (racing participation fees apply)

• 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 Australian Sailing

• Regular communication from the Racing Association through social media and email

• Attend functions such as Racing Association Presentation Night to celebrate the racing season results

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· Buying a first home or an investment property

· Upgrading or downsizing

· Accessing equity

· Building, renovating or subdividing

· Debt consolidation or refinancing/restructuring

With over 20 years’ experience, and access to 30+ lenders, we offer home visits to make securing finance even easier for you.

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Dr Ward is a keen sailor and a proud supporter of sailing in South Australia.

Merchandise

With our great range of Club merchandise, comes your chance to not only live the fantastic CYCSA lifestyle but to wear it too.

Clubhouse

The collection incorporates must-have polo shirts and official club ties through to quality-made, essential onboard gear including caps, shirts, hoodies and jackets. Available now from the Club or at our online shop.

Our range is the perfect clubwear and also makes an excellent gift to suit all occasions. Members save 10% If you aren’t a member, why not join? CYCSA members receive 10% discount off the CYCSA merchandise when presenting their membership ID at purchase.

The Clubhouse is a spacious, light-filled and well-appointed modern building that provides a home away from home to our members and offers a luxurious place for visitors to spend some time enjoying a drink or a meal or as the guest or host at a special occasion.

It is the hub of on-shore activities and boasts excellent bistro and function rooms, adjacent indoor and outdoor bar areas, and an extensive under-cover patio overlooking the marina.

This is further complemented by meeting rooms and a landscaped barbecue area, to which members have access 24 hours a day.

The main Clubhouse foyer, including showers, change and toilet facilities, is available for use 24 hours a day, and includes facilities for the disabled. In addition, there are toilet and shower facilities located in the Kinnaird Building. Access is also 24 hours.

Visitors are most welcome at the Club and having experienced the wonderful facilities and unmatched ambience, we encourage you to consider the CYCSA’s function hosting possibilities.