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Welcome
The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia is one of Australia’s premier yacht clubs and caters for around 1,200 members with a diverse range of sporting and social interests.
Located on the Le Fevre Peninsula at North Haven, the Club was incorporated in 1973. Situated just 5 minutes from Semaphore, 10 minutes from increasingly thriving Port Adelaide, and 15 minutes from West Lakes, the CYCSA’s location is both spectacular and convenient. To many, it remains a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
The Club’s facilities are second to none, with magnificent marinas, hardstand berthing, a prestigious Clubhouse and outdoor patio facilities, plus all the necessary ancillary amenities. Port Vincent Marina, located 30 nautical miles across Gulf St Vincent on Yorke Peninsula, is also very proudly part of the CYCSA and it provides a great facility for that region for both local members as well as an outstanding destination for Adelaide based members.
Competitive sailors, more casual sail and powerboat cruisers and keen fishermen are all proud to call the CYCSA home.
There is a membership category to suit all.
These include Senior Member, Club Member, Racing Member, Associate Members (Family), Intermediate Member, Social and Youth Member. Only Senior Members are eligible to vote and own or lease marina and hardstanding berths.
The Club also boasts the Marine Academy, offering an extensive range of training courses conducted by a fully-qualified and talented team of instructors allowing members to improve their sailing and powerboating skills. The Marine Academy also offers a number of more social and corporate opportunities to get people out on the water and into boats.
Off the water, the Club has equally enviable hospitality facilities, with Admirals Bar & Bistro, the impressively spacious Horizons functions centre and the more intimate Kinnaird Room, which are available to members and for the public to hire for special occasions such as weddings, parties, or corporate events (subject to availability).
The welcome at the CYCSA from both staff and members is warm and genuine and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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About the Club
The Club was formed in May 1973, when Adelaide businessman Malcolm Kinnaird mobilised a group of sailing associates.
Five short decades on, it is scarcely conceivable how incredibly far the Club has come since that germ of an idea was first discussed in Malcolm’s living room.
The genesis of the Club launched the formation of the entire North Haven area, transforming it from a coastal wasteland of marshes and sandhills, to a celebrated marina and suburban development.
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The Club has provided the platform for thousands of people to enjoy their love of the water and among its many notable achievements is being able to celebrate three winners of the world‑famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Mr Kinnaird, a former South Australian of the Year who sadly passed away in 2014, leaves many lasting legacies of which the state can be rightly proud and the CYCSA is among the most pre eminent of these.
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Dining at the Club
The CYCSA offers two dining experiences both with views overlooking our world-class marina – Admirals Bistro and Mariners Ristorante. The public are always welcome, you don’t need to be a Club member to make the most of our wonderful dining facilities.
Admirals Bistro
Serving up your favourite meals for relaxed dining, Admirals Bistro prides itself on sourcing local and seasonal seafood and produce which is lovingly prepared by Chefs who have a passion for great food.
Our dining areas, the bistro, patio and terrace, all boast wonderful panoramic views over our marina. When booking please advise in which area you would like to be seated.
Our menus change regularly so there’s always something new to try. Our menus can be viewed on the Club website.
Opening Hours (please note these are subject to change and to avoid disappointment it is always advisable either to check the Club website or to phone ahead) are as follows:
Lunch & Dinner – Wednesday through to Sunday (closed Wednesdays during Autumn and Winter).
Mariners Ristorante
Mariners Ristorante is an exclusive destination for oceanic themed fine dining. Immerse yourself in an elevated, upscale experience that blends exquisite Italian inspired cuisine with a captivating atmosphere.
Open for lunch Friday to Sunday and for dinner on Friday and Saturday, Mariners is also available any day for private bookings of 16 60 guests. With the perfect combination of food and atmosphere, Mariners is the ideal choice for your next special occasion or corporate lunch. Experience the charm of Mariners Ristorante and join us for a culinary journey unlike any other. For reservations and enquiries, contact us today.
Please note that dining sessions are subject to change. Bookings are recommended to confirm and avoid disappointment.
If you are not yet a member, then consider becoming good friends with one: CYCSA members receive 10% discount off the total bill for them and their guests upon presentation of their Membership Card!
Please phone (08) 8248 4222 to make your booking.
Weddings & Functions
The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia is delighted to be able to offer top class dining, events and function facilities all year round to members and visitors.
Our magnificent venue has long been one of Adelaide’s best kept secrets, though the Club has developed a growing reputation for its function hosting and makes an excellent choice for that wedding reception, cocktail party, business seminar, end of year celebration, birthday party, reunion or any other event you choose to enjoy.
We understand that every function is a truly unique event and we are more than happy to tailor a package specifically for you. Our dedicated team appreciate the preparation required to conduct a successful event and strive to exceed the expectations of our clients and their guests.
Our friendly and professional staff are readily available to help you in any way they can to make your special occasion an event you will always remember.
The CYCSA’s award winning function venue is located along the pristine coastline of North Haven. Just 30 minutes from the city, with extensive secure car parking and stunning indoor and outdoor facilities, our venue is convenient for any function.
Our indoor and outdoor function areas are complete with panoramic marina views to guarantee you and your guests a truly memorable experience. Spacious and well appointed, Horizons function room can seat up to 200 guests for formal dining or 350 for a cocktail function. A magnificent outdoor garden is located adjacent to the function room overlooking the marina perfect for ceremonies and relaxed mingling over canapés.
Any function held at the CYCSA cannot fail to be a spectacular occasion, with weddings especially so. The ceremony area is located to the west of the function room and has direct access into the Clubhouse via its own entrance.
Perfect for weddings, the ceremony area boasts wonderful marina views amongst gorgeous gardens and is a stunning spot for the bridal photographer to capture those special moments to grace the wedding album that will provide a lifetime of happy memories. Mariners Room seats up to 60 guests with all tables enjoying an excellent view over the marina and can be hired for functions such as a business dinner or a celebratory birthday meal.
If you would like to view our facilities and discuss your plans in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange an appointment.
Simply call (08) 8248 4222 or email functions@cycsa.com.au. A Functions Pack is available to download from the Club’s website, www.cycsa.com.au.
Corporate Opportunities
Championing traditional values, but modern in outlook, the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia is very much open for business and has outstanding facilities available for hire that will appeal to the corporate community.
The Club regularly hosts conferences and corporate events, staff training days, trade displays, product launches and much more. Our facilities are available 7 days a week for these occasions. Horizons function room is suitable for all types of events from theatre style conference layouts to U shaped layouts for focus groups and everything in between. It features a ceiling mounted data projector, speakers, drop down screen and internet access.
The Kinnaird Room is perfect for small focus groups, training and breakout sessions and features microphone, PA and lectern, TV/DVD, flipchart and filtered water and tea/coffee as complimentary inclusions. A data projector, moveable whiteboard, and photocopying and scanning services can also be made available.
The facilities are magnificent, but arguably the most compelling reason to bring your corporate event to the CYCSA is our refreshingly flexible approach.
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The location is simply breath taking, an undiscovered gem to many who do not have a love for getting out on the water. We are less than half an hour from the centre of Adelaide but offering a change of pace that is sure to impress delegates and can invigorate staff, provide inspiration and breathe creative life into business meetings.
Looking for a team building event with a difference? Then why not consider chartering Southern Investigator, the Club’s flagship training vessel, which can accommodate up to eight people and comes complete with our instructor who will give you some expert sailing insight and the choice of getting involved or sitting back and enjoying the ride. This vessel is also available for very popular ‘follow the fleet’ Twilight Sailing Experiences on Wednesdays during the summer and provides an unforgettable experience.
Opportunities exist to combine this sailing experience with a conference using the Club’s function facilities. Options include cruising, racing, drinks and dinner. Full catering is also available from the Club.
If you would like to view our facilities and discuss your plans in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange an appointment.
For further details on corporate events, simply call (08) 8248 4222 or email functions@cycsa.com.au
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Marine Academy
The CYCSA is extremely proud of the work of its Marine Academy, which is Adelaide’s only accredited cruising and racing yacht training centre. The Academy provides several recommended pathways for people who are just starting out on the water or looking to develop their knowledge and skills.
The Marine Academy is also able to provide social and corporate team building experiences. This less formal and more fun approach is equally enjoyed by many that just want to get out on the water with friends or workmates to experience the thrill that comes with boating.
The CYCSA Marine Academy’s aim is to increase the enjoyment, safety and knowledge of members and non members for recreational power and sail boating and yacht racing.
Courses cover all types and levels of boating, ranging from learning to sail a yacht, recreational or competitive sailing and learning to drive a power boat. In addition, courses are run teaching key skills such as navigating or how to operate a radio. Whether a beginner or already highly experienced, there is a level within each program to suit every ability.
The Academy is an accredited Australian Sailing ‘Discover Sailing Centre’. Managed by experienced and professional sailing and boating instructors, on water and shore based courses are conducted throughout the year.
For the mature student wishing to get into sailing, the courses provide a fun and accessible entry into the sport and provide participants with further opportunities to improve and develop sailing skills and techniques.
Training can assist members with obtaining essential qualifications required for different levels of competition and recreational boating.
Emphasis is placed on ensuring that the learning experience is an enjoyable one. While the atmosphere is relaxed, safety is of paramount importance.
Courses can be divided into five categories:
• Learn to Sail
• RYA Sail Cruising
• Powerboat Courses
• Navigation Courses
• Safety Courses
Learn to Sail Courses
Discover Sailing Come sailing with our Marine Academy instructors and find out what sailing is all about with a 2.5 hour Discover Sailing Experience, a hands on experience offering a chance to get involved and on the water.
RYA Sail Cruising Ideal for those wanting to learn to sail, holidaying on a charter or buying a yacht. Start Yachting course is a weekend course and then can be built upon by the more extensive Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses (see below).
Australian Sailing Keelboat Program A pathway course whose ultimate aim is to give participants enough expertise and confidence to race in Club regattas. The program is split into four parts and is a fantastic way to quickly obtain the skills to be useful on a racing yacht!
Start Yachting Learn how to sail and experience hands on practice in a safe and fun environment.
Competent Crew This extensive live aboard course is designed to teach key skills to make you become a valued crew member.
Day Skipper Take charge, plan passages and direct your crew to successfully sail a yacht from port to port. Another live aboard course.
International Certificate of Competency (ICC) A must-have qualification to have if you are planning to charter a yacht overseas.
RYA Practical Courses
RYA Theory Courses
Essential Navigation and Safety - An introduction to the basic theoretical knowledge required to take a boat to sea including; navigation, weather, rules of the road, safety and passage planning.
Day Skipper Theory Classroom based, offering a comprehensive introduction to boating theory to support the skills required to complete our practical courses.
Powerboat Courses
Start Powerboating acquiring valuable powerboat operating skills.
Powerboat Handling
Required for Australian Sailing dinghy and windsurfing instructors.
Safety Courses
Safety Sunday have skills such as man overboard, flares, epirbs (radio distress beacon), marine radio, lifejackets and rafts and offshore rescues.
Safety & Sea Survival Course (SSSC)
day course which is a requirement for major offshore racing including the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Marine Radio Certificate using VHF and HF Marine radios. How to respond to an emergency call and how to make one.
Follow on courses are available to those who want to build on what they have already learnt and take their sailing experience to a new level.
‘Out There’ Youth Programs
The CYCSA Marine Academy also holds a very successful Junior School Holiday Program during the summer months. Our ‘Out There’ sailing experience sessions are all about having fun and getting a taste for on water activities. This action packed program offers the opportunity to try one or all the following, sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, powerboating and keelboating. This experience is designed for participants who are 12 17 years old looking to try a new activity, have some fun and engage with other teenagers.
Setting a New Course for Veterans with Invictus
Together with The Road Home, the Cruising Yacht Club of SA proudly offers an innovative program that develops veterans’ sailing skills while building their confidence and social connections. In collaboration with the Invictus Pathways Program Setting a New Course offers current or former serving Australian Defence Force personnel who have little to no sailing experience the opportunity to undertake a five-day Accredited Royal Yachting Association sailing program.
The course consists of a two day Start Yachting component, followed by a three day live aboard sail component incorporating sailing in the Gulf St Vincent and several safe harbours around Adelaide. At the completion of the course, participants receive the qualification of Competent Crew, which enables to them to not only crew in a yacht but also work as a team to respond to unplanned events and make a safe passage home.
Invictus Pathways Program Coordinator, Mark Reidy says: “This is an exceptional opportunity for veterans to challenge themselves, learn a new skill and experience the satisfaction and connection that comes from working as a team it’s the one thing that many former defence personnel miss when they leave service.”
For more information on CYCSA’s Marine Academy programs, including current course dates, or to book a course online, go to www.cycsa.com.au, phone (08) 8248 4222 or email the course coordinator at marine.academy@cycsa.com.au
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 18 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.
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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Consider becoming a Club volunteer. Volunteers enjoy additional discounts and exclusive benefits.
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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Clubhouse
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.
Berthing Facilities
Few clubs are able to offer either the quality or choice of berthing facilities that are available to members of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia.
The Club has two marinas at North Haven, Marina East and Marina West, both conveniently located and offering secure access and storage. Additionally, our Port Vincent Marina on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula is just 30 nautical miles across the gulf from North Haven.
It is not just its superb facilities that sets the CYCSA apart. Berth licence owning members have the unique flexibility over the title of their berths because of the Club’s freehold ownership of the land and water, a considerable benefit not enjoyed by many other marinas.
Owners therefore have the opportunity to treat their berths similar to freehold assets and can lease out or sell their berths through the Club as their circumstances and boating needs change.
CYSCA Marina East
CYCSA Marina East has berthing for 240 vessels up to 22 metres and 150 hardstanding berths up to 12 metres. Marina East is serviced by the main Clubhouse and associated facilities.
Marina berths are available in single and double pens and are serviced by power and water.
Hardstand berths are serviced by power, water and a magnificent dual lane launch and retrieval ramp, all in a fully fenced, floodlit, security alarm‑protected sealed area.
The Clubhouse is the hub of the Club, with Admirals Bistro, a magnificent function room and adjacent indoor and outdoor bar facilities.
These facilities are complemented by an undercover bistro area that overlooks the marina.
Secure car parking, showers, toilets, workshop and slipping areas provide excellent facilities for members’ needs, while nearby services include transport, shops, chandlery, engineering and marine services.
Visiting yachts are always welcome – simply call the office in advance on (08) 8248 4222 to arrange a berth.
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Marina West boasts 73 berths ranging in size from 11 up to 35 metres, reflecting the growing popularity of bigger boats and addressing the need for longer berths to safely moor large yachts and motorboats.
Highly secure, Marina West has access to onsite parking, protected berths and the unrivalled facilities of the Cruising Yacht Club of SA.
Quite simply, this state of the art complex is Adelaide’s most desirable marina. A modern amenities building is located at the top of the Marina West gangway. Facilities include television, shower and change room amenities and coffee/ tea station.
As with Marina East these facilities are fully fenced, floodlit, and security alarm protected, giving boat owners complete peace of mind.
Marina Port Vincent
CYCSA Port Vincent Marina on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula is just 30 nautical miles across the gulf from North Haven. The 90 berth marina is a convenient cruising destination and the ideal way to optimise boat usage out of Adelaide, having all the hallmarks of a family summer holiday playground. A wide range of berth sizes are currently available for lease and purchase through the Club. Port Vincent Marina provides a safe, navigable harbour within easy walking distance to the Port Vincent township. The modern facility includes an amenities building, fully equipped laundry, secure berths, picnic and barbecue facilities and hotel deliveries and pick up service.
Enjoy brilliant fishing in some of SA’s most sparkling waters and beautiful white sand beaches for safe family fun.
To enquire about securing a berth at Marina West, or about berth size options or the extensive array of Club facilities, contact the General Manager or Berthing Administrator at the Cruising Yacht Club of SA by phone on (08) 8248 4222. Visiting yachts are always welcome - simply call the office in advance on the same number.
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Slipping, Storage & Other Facilities
The CYCSA has outstanding facilities for those looking to perform maintenance on their boats or wishing to store their craft out of water in hardstand berths.
Facilities include a magnificent horizontal-lift slipway, large radial crane, a launch and retrieval ramp for the exclusive use of boats stored in our hardstand berth facility and access to a workshop and maintenance shed.
Slipping & Crane Wharf
The Club is rightly proud of its slipping facilities. It has its own horizontal lift slipway which can handle craft up to 20 metres and 25 tonnes. Adjacent to the slipway is the crane wharf with a fixed arm 1.6-tonne radial crane. The crane is for the use of members, staff and others that have been authorised to use this facility. In and around the slipway are substantial work bench and maintenance facilities. Club members receive discounted slipping rates (conditions apply).
Launch Ramps
The dual lane launch and retrieval ramp within the Club premises ensures minimal waiting periods to launch and is for the exclusive use of members with boats stored in the hardstanding area. The Club also owns and operates the North Haven Public Boat Ramp. Fees paid ensure its maintenance for community use and provide increased financial support for the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia.
Tractors
For moving larger boats, the Club has a tractor available for use by members only. All members wishing to use the tractor are to be formally inducted in its proper use by a CYCSA staff member.
Fuel is available seven days a week at the northern end of North Haven Harbour.
CYCSA Hardstands
Hardstand boat storage at the CYCSA provides a safe, secure alternative to storing a boat at home. Available to Senior members of the CYCSA in sizes ranging from 9m to 12m, the hardstands are available for purchase or on a short to long term lease.
Other Facilities
An outboard motor testing tank is provided on the eastern side of the cradle area. A sail drying facility is available on the eastern lawn adjacent to the barbecue area and sail storage facilities can be hired on an annual basis. There are also trolleys available for members’ use for transporting items to and from their boats and there are also a limited number of private storage lockers available for a fee.
Racing Association
Whether you are a supremely ambitious Olympic hopeful, or a sailing novice still wet behind the ears, boat owner or not, the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia can offer you year-round competitive sailing at a level to suit.
Competitive racing comes in many forms, from the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race – the Club is proud to have three past winners among its ranks – which is as adrenaline fuelled as it gets – right through to the far more laid back Twilight Sailing that takes place on Wednesday evenings.
There are always plenty of opportunities for people who are interested in sailing to participate as crew members at the CYCSA. All you need to do is contact the Boating Operations Office to register your interest. A ‘Crew Available’ form can also be found on the website. Interested sailors can fill in their details, alerting skippers to their availability.
The Racing Association oversees all racing activities at the CYCSA. A comprehensive calendar includes Windward/Leeward and Fixed Mark course racing, Offshore, Twilight and Shorthanded series, Ladies Helm events and Regattas.
The fleet at the CYCSA comprises Division 1, Division 2, with PHS, IRC and AMS handicap system results. Racing is conducted in Summer and Winter seasons on the following days:
Summer
Wednesday (Twilight Series from 1800)
Saturday (Club Championship Racing from 1300)
Saturday (Offshore Racing from 1200)
Sunday (Regattas only)
Winter
Saturday (Short handed Series from 1300)
Sunday (Winter Series from 1200)
A large number of series are run throughout the season. As their name suggests, they consist of a number of races, with one point being awarded to the winner, two points for second and so on. Points are totalled up over the course of the series, with the victor being the boat with the lowest aggregate score. Series reward consistent performers and the more frequent competitors are often allowed to discount their worst scores, provided they race in the stipulated minimum number of events.
Series raced at the CYCSA include:
Club Inshore Series
This series consists of a combination of windward/leeward and fixed mark courses over a series of 15 races for Div 1 and Div 2.
Offshore Series
The Offshore Series is made up of 1 race over 150nm and 4 races under 100nm. All Offshore Races are Category 4, except the Adelaide to Port Lincoln race which is Category 3.
Irc State Championship Series
While all boats can compete under the Club handicap (PHS), an IRC handicap results are also offered for Division 1 and Division 2. Boats competing under IRC may nominate for the elite South Australian IRC Championship. This series is open to all boats in the State who hold a current IRC certificate.
Ams State Championship Series
AMS handicap results, which were established in season 2013 14, is offered for Division 1 and Division 2. Boats competing under AMS may nominate for the South Australian AMS Championship. This series is open to all boats in the State who hold a current AMS certificate.
Twilight Series
Twilight racing is extremely popular during the summer season. The CYCSA offers two Wednesday Twilight Series one before Christmas and one after. The Twilight Series is a great opportunity for novice racers and casual sailors to experience the thrill of competing in a large fleet. No spinnakers are allowed in this series, thus alleviating the need for spinnaker experienced crew on board. Races start around 6pm and the evening culminates with dinner, presentations and prizes.
Winter Series
From May through to August the CYCSA conducts the Winter Series. This series runs parallel with a Combined Winter Series held in conjunction with the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron. Typically, the combined Winter Series fleet sees 25+ boats out on the water every second Sunday. Race days include a prize giving presentation after the race.
Short-Handed Series
The Short handed Series is run on nominated Saturdays from May August. Conducted as a Category 6 series, it is open to boats crewed by two able persons 18 years and over. In 2012 the Racing Association introduced a Category 5 Short handed Destination Race to Pt Vincent. The Short handed Series usually ends with a few beers on the patio with the rest of the fleet.
There are also a number of premier events and regattas throughout the season which are featured in more detail elsewhere in this publication.
One other event worthy of note is the Commodore’s Shield, an interclub series for keelboat yachts on the register of the CYCSA and our neighbours, the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron (RSAYS).
For new sailors, the Twilight Series is the best series to ensure a position on a boat and meet skippers, and for those with a little more sailing experience, good crew are always in demand for the more competitive Summer Series and Offshore Series.
A CYCSA SailPass enables prospective members to sail at the Club and use the Clubhouse facilities after racing. Other benefits include Australian Sailing personal accident insurance for the day.
A sort of ‘pay as you play’ scheme for would be yacht racers, the CYCSA SailPass allows prospective members to race as many times as they like for a nominal fee before they may decide to commit to the annual Racing Association membership.
Details of current Racing Association Membership fees can be viewed on the Club website.
Regattas & Major Sailing Events
As well as providing its members with one of the best club sailing calendars in the State, there are several standalone events that merit special mention and which sailors from the CYCSA, Adelaide and far-flung distant members of the sailing community have inked in their diaries every year.
Highlights of the CYCSA racing calendar include the South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (SAWKR), the Yalumba Great Southern Regatta, the Premier’s Cup Regatta, the Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race, and the Queen of the Gulf Regatta.
The ‘Yalumba’ Great Southern Regatta is held over a weekend and consists of three windward/ leeward races and a fixed mark race.
The Premier’s Cup Regatta follows a very similar format to the Great Southern Regatta, again with two windward/leeward races on the Saturday and a triangle race and a windward/leeward race on the Sunday.
The South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (SAWKR) is held in the stunning waters of Gulf St Vincent and the Port River. This Spring regatta held over the October long weekend is aimed at women currently participating in sailing, and looking to enjoy the company, competition and camaraderie of other female sailors.
The Queen of the Gulf Regatta, open to all comers, is a triangle race and a windward/leeward race awarded on the basis of PHS handicap results for both Division 1 and Division 2 boats.
Administered by Port Lincoln Yacht Club, the Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race takes place in mid February and showcases some of the country’s leading yachts taking part. The CYCSA regularly hosts the briefing for skippers ahead of the race and several Club members take part in a field that can number more than 50 boats.
Details and Notices of Race for these events appear on the Club website well ahead of time and are subject to change.
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Cruising Association
The Cruising Association is one of the most popular groups within the CYCSA. Their sizeable number is split almost equally between powerboats and yachts.
The aim of the C.A. committee is to promote the enjoyment and use of yachts and power boats among all members of our Club. We do this by organising Cruise in Company events throughout the season, mainly on long weekends (weather permitting) to various local gulf destinations and enjoy a number of social events. Whether planning your first trip across Gulf St Vincent or that initial long distance journey, fellow members are there for advice, support and friendship. This group environment is hugely enjoyable and if travelling with fellow members offers the reassurance to the inexperienced boatie that someone will be able to help out should things not go as smoothly as planned.
There is no pressure to take on administrative duties within the group unless members wish to. There are enough willing committee members leading the way to ensure everything operates as it should, allowing others to just enjoy what it means to be part of such a large, friendly and welcoming group.
Tasmania has proved to be one of the more popular regular cruise destinations and there has also been a very pleasant cruise to Kangaroo Island over New Year. Another of the popular cruises goes to Port Lincoln and is timed to coincide with the Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race. More experienced Cruisers often head off overseas and come back to recount their adventure to other members of the group.
The Club enjoys an excellent relationship with our neighbours and regularly enjoy larger get‑togethers with groups from other clubs.
Fishing Association
The Fishing Association of the CYCSA has a number of activities and functions during the year designed to satisfy Club members, from the keen trophy-seeking fishermen to those wanting family and friends outings.
For a small annual subscription members participate in most activities at no further cost.
The FA run an annual fishing competition with trophies awarded to each category. Winners are acknowledged with their trophies at an end of the year gathering. One of the rules of the competitions is that members are required to supply a photograph with their fish and details of their catch as verification. This makes interesting viewing for competitive members when uploaded on the Club’s website.
FA awards and prizes are also presented at the popular and fun annual Crabbing Day in February/ March. The famous crab, catch and cook day is fun for the whole family, starting out on the water then back to shore for the feast!
There are regular ‘Come Fishing’ days organised for members keen to fish with others and regular pro-fishing charters are also arranged for the adventurous.
The Fishing Association provides a large freezer for association members to store bait at the Club. Advice and assistance with boating and fishing related matters are always available from the Club’s fishing community via the FA committee. The Fishing Association committee is elected annually and welcomes interest and participation from all Club members.
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Social Association
The boating experience is only half the appeal of belonging to the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia. We are rightly proud of our sailing heritage at the CYCSA, but just like its racing calendar, the Club has an equally rich and varied program of social events.
The Club has a Social Association whose aim is to arrange social functions at the Clubhouse that appeal to all members of the Club. These functions are a fantastic way for new members to meet other members and get involved socially.
Regular functions include our Italian Night, the Children’s Christmas Party, Easter Egg Hunt and a great end of year Christmas Bash involving all the Associations at the Club. There is also our Commodore’s Dinner, a more formal occasion which has a history of being a lavish and spectacular affair.
Other events pop up during the year depending upon the interest of Club members and often at the suggestion of members which gives everyone an opportunity to be involved. No matter what the function is, our dedicated team of SAC volunteers work tirelessly to ensure each event is a resounding success.
Sponsors & Club Supporters
While the CYCSA is immensely grateful for the contribution made by its sponsors, the Club is committed to ensuring those who support it receive value for money and an equally rewarding experience from their association.
Yes, such support is an investment in the Club, but it is not a one way philanthropic gesture and is viewed as a mutually beneficial arrangement.
We are very pleased to share the thrills, rewards, networking opportunities and exceptional facilities available at our Club with Club sponsors and supporters and are keen to attract new commercial sponsors to our existing supporters through attractive and flexible sponsorship packages.
If you want to broaden your personal, commercial or professional horizons then the CYCSA should be considered. Various levels of sponsorship are available, right up to the top tier Gold option. Each tier brings with it a range of benefits. Gold sponsors, for instance, can enjoy the following:
• Logo on Club Website and Email Bulletins
• Recognition in Groundswell, the official, high quality glossy publication of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia that is printed four times a year
• Advertising space in Groundswell
• Logo and contact information on our Online Business Directory
• Logo on Foyer Display and the External ‘Recognition Wall’
• Visual Display Opportunities (Your banners/ flags etc)
• Logo on Club Promotional Material
• Opening Day Sponsor Recognition
• Additionally, sponsorship categories are assigned a number of Gold Anchor Credits which allow sponsors to ‘purchase’ further additional benefits.
In this way we can tailor a package of options according to your specific needs. These benefits might include:
• Corporate Sponsor Membership for up to four staff members for one membership year
• A substantial food and beverage allowance to use in the Club Bar and Restaurant
• Advertising opportunity in the Club’s flagship publication Groundswell
• Twilight sailing session on Southern Investigator for up to 8 people including gourmet BBQ after
• Corporate team building sailing session for up to 8 people, including lunch or dinner on the day
• Free room hire for a corporate or promotional event
The Club has a more detailed corporate sponsorship document available via email which outlines the options and benefits in more detail. Please call the Club on (08) 8248 4222 or email reception@cycsa.com.au and we would be delighted to send one to you.
We are indebted to our current sponsors for their generous backing. We look forward to a continued fruitful and long lasting association and urge Club members to support them as they have done the CYCSA.
How to Find Us
The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia is conveniently located just 5 minutes from Semaphore, 10 minutes from Port Adelaide and 15 minutes from West Lakes. It is around 20km or around 30 minutes’ drive from the CBD.
Contact Information
Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Inc.
Lady Gowrie Drive
North Haven, South Australia
Postal Address:
PO Box 1020
North Haven SA 5018
Telephone: (08) 8248 4222
Email: reception@cycsa.com.au
Website: www.cycsa.com.au
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