Monday, 11 December 2017

CYCA's Onshore Newsletter

Message from the CEO

Pictured: CYCA sailing ‘Royalty’-  Tattersall Cup winners David Kellett, Dr Darryl Hodgkinson, Paul Clitheroe, Geoff Ross, Bob Steel, Ed Psaltis, Lindsay May, Jim Delegat and Sandy Oatley

Luncheon

Last Friday the 2nd Annual RSHYR Corporate Luncheon was held with another full-house and just over $25,000 raised for SOLAS. This included an amazing, money-can’t buy’ auction prize from the Australian Navy, with Bob Steel, one of nine Tattersall Cup winners in attendance, delivering the opening and ‘knock-out’ bid to secure the prize.

The generosity of the Oatley family in donating to SOLAS on the day was also outstanding.

Our  sincere thanks to Guest Speaker Jim Delegat and wife Kate for coming across from New Zealand, to our eight other Tattersall Cup winners, including SOLAS Chairman David Kellett (and Kendi) who assisted with the day’s proceedings, and to CYCA Operations Manager Michael Neumann and his team for having the Race Village completed in time for our pre-luncheon drinks.

Our thanks also to the generosity and support of a number of our sponsors and suppliers including Robert Oatley Wines, Mumm Champagne, CUB, JANUS et Cie, Musto, Spirit Platform, Huon Aquaculture, National Pies, Lindt Chocolates, and Helen Kaminski.

Pictured: Les Goodridge, Tony Kirby, Larki Missiris with the CYCA Trophy

CYCA Trophy Series

Another feature event on the sailing calendar in the lead up to Boxing Day is the CYCA Trophy Series which was staged over the weekend.

Congratulations to Tony Kirby's Patrice for their IRC Division 1 win on both Saturday and Sunday giving them the series win in their division. Larki Missiris's Ray White Elizabeth Bay took the win on IRC Division 2, Steven Proud's Swish won ORCi and Les Goodridge's Wax Lyrical won PHS.

It was a win each for Wild Oats XI and Black Jack in the line honours battle with the Big Boat Challenge the decider! Read the Sunday wrap up from the CYCA Trophy Series here.

CYCA SOLAS Big Boat Challenge - Live streaming

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s SOLAS Trusts Big Boat Challenge will be live-streamed tomorrow, via the Rolex Sydney Hobart website, CYCA YouTube channel on to the race village outdoor screen from 1230hrs and also on Facebook.  Our thanks to John Winning and AeroMedia for their support in making this possible.

Two of the four maxis entered into the Rolex Sydney Hobart are set to face-off alongside other seasoned competitors.  Read more here.

Race Village bar

On Friday the 15 December 2017, the bar in the Race Village will be open for Members from 1200 to 2100hrs.

However, between now and 26 December access will be limited due to pre-booked functions including 17 December - Clippers Presentation, 18 December - Commodore’s Stella Artois Beer and Prawn Night, and 21 December - Official RSHYR Cocktail function.  

Voyages of Camaraderie 

As part of the 25th Anniversary of the Youth Sailing Academy in 2018 and in the lead up to our 75th Anniversary in 2019, the CYCA has partnered with the Liverpool Regional Museum to take our sailing history to the west.

Anchoring for the first time at Liverpool Regional Museum will be three unique exhibitions celebrating sailing history in Sydney.  Voyages of Camaraderie has been specially curated to celebrate 25 years of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s (CYCA) Youth Sailing Academy; offer a taste of 74 years of the CYCA itself, and shine a spotlight on 23 years of Liverpool’s very own Chipping Norton Lake Sailing Club.  Opens 13 January 2018. (Public programs information available after 5 January 2018 – here)

Key dates reminder - the main events you must not miss!

16 December - RSHYR Crew Party (Facebook event link here)

18 December - Commodore’s Stella Artois Beer and Prawn Night - Bookings essential for catering purposes.