MARINE ACADEMY REPORT

Marine Academy training courses were unfortunately cut short during March due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. We apologise to those members who were unable to undertake courses planned through the autumn months which are often an ideal time to be on the water due to the prevailing low wind conditions. Work is underway to prepare a program of courses for the 2020/21 season with the hope that restrictions may have eased by September when we usually start training again. The full impact regarding social distancing and the four square metre standard, if still in place, will be worked through over the winter months and may affect the number of students in any practical on-water courses we run. In the meantime, with some restrictions expected to be eased in early June, we are hoping to run a couple of theory courses over winter utilising the Function Room to appropriately spread out students. We hope to run a Marine Radio Course this way as a pilot subject to sufficient student numbers to make it viable. At the time of writing upgrades to the Club’s new training yacht are very close to completion. We plan to undertake commissioning checks on the boat by early June and then undertake Instructor training and familiarisation with the vessel soon thereafter. The completion of this exciting project will see the sale of Academy 1 which has been our training workhorse for the past ten years. She is currently in survey at Level 2c and represents value for money for anyone taking their first steps into a cruising keelboat. Please speak to our General Manager, Adam Hays, if you have any interest.

David Royle Marine Academy Principal

NEW TAKEAWAY & HOME DELIVERY

Being at home never tasted so good!

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the hospitality industry to a sudden standstill with many eateries hard hit resulting in massive job and revenue losses. As instructed by the Government the Club was no longer able to offer a dining experience on our premises so we took a proactive approach and made our great menu options available for takeaway and home delivery. With the success of our initial takeaway menu we extended our offer to include a range of heat and eat convenience meals; Chefmade pre-portioned meals, cryovac sealed and packed full of flavour. The CYCSA team would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support during these difficult times. To view our takeaway menus visit our website or simply scan the QR code below. Takeaway and home delivery is available from Wednesday-Sunday and to place an order phone the Club on 8248 4222 or order online: www.cycsa.com.au

Another successful Competent Crew, 3 Day Live Aboard Course held over the March 2020 long weekend. Well done to all participants for a great weekend of intense learning.

CYCSA EATS