Monday, 4 December 2017

CYCA's Onshore Newsletter

Message from the CEO

Last week was definitely the start of the silly season and it only gets busier from here!

The packed schedule included the continued processing of entries for this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a number of weekday corporate events, Monday and Wednesday night Twilight series, the media conference to launch the Hobart Race, the the 2017 Musto International Youth Match Racing Championship, the three-day 50th Anniversary Admirals Cup Regatta, the Bird Island Race with some great footage from Bow Caddy Media, and the CYCA Annual Children's Christmas Party.

Race Village Bump-in

This week the bump-in commences for the 2017 Sydney Race Village. The soft opening will take place on Friday as the village hosts the pre-luncheon drinks for the second annual RSHYR Corporate Luncheon with 2016 Tattersall Cup Winner, Jim Delegat, the guest speaker. There are a few tickets only left for Friday’s luncheon should you wish to attend.

The members' car park adjacent to the clubhouse will be closed this week during the bump-in, opening back up from Saturday 9 December.

Clippers set up office

The off-water Clippers team from the UK also started setting up their on-site office this morning in preparation for the arrival of their 11 boats from around 14 December.

Read more about CYCA member Wendy Tuck who is skippering Sanya Serenity Coast and currently the leads the fleet on her return to Sydney.

New Membership Cards ready for collection

Reception has commenced the handing out of the new ‘proxy’ membership cards. The cards provide 24/7 access into the new change and laundary facilities in the Sailing/Marina building, but the change-over of technology in the car park is still to be completed.

However you are advised to collect your new card from reception as soon as possible as the car park change-over will happen shortly.

Club News

Read the wrap up from the weekend's racing action including Race 5 of the Blue Water Pointscore

Blond at CYCA

Bistro Specials follow below but check out Blond's CYCA page by clicking the logo above

RSHYR 2017 - Official Spectator Vessels - the perfect Christmas gift

Bookings are being taken for the 73rd running of the race with spaces available on the John Cadman II.

Please click here to book

School Holiday Course – December bookings now open!

From Tuesday 19 December to Friday 22 December, the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy will run a 4 day sailing course on-board the YSA Elliott 7s. These are fast, stable and fun skiff style keel boats to sail. The course is open to students aged 13-18 whose sailing experiences range from very limited to reasonably competent and are interested in keelboat sailing.

Enrolment forms can be found here.

Noakes 7s Series – 2018 Series application period now open

An invitation is extended to CYCA Members and their friends to enter the Noakes Boat & Shipyards 7s Series which will have both a summer and spring pointscore series.

Each series will be held over 4 evenings with up to 6 high adrenaline sprint races each evening in the club’s fleet of Elliott 7's.

Daily briefings will be held at 1730hrs on the deck at the CYCA. Races will commence at 1755hrs in the vicinity of Rushcutters Bay and Sydney Harbour.

Dates - Spring Series:

Tuesday 30 January 2018
Tuesday 13 February 2018
Tuesday 20 February 2018
Tuesday 27 February 2018

Conditions of Entry:

Entry fee is $720, for a team of four or five.
The skipper and one crew member must be current CYCA members.
Prior sailing experience is to be declared.
Preference will be given to skippers who have not yet competed in a CYCA Elliott 7 Series
For an additional fee a YSA coach/graduate can be on-board in an advisory capacity.

Applications for invitation to the series must be submitted to the Youth Sailing Academy by 0900hrs on Monday 15 January 2018 and are available on the CYCA website.

Member Badge Draw Sponsor - Sturrocks of Sydney

Badge draw now at $1,600 and will be held this Thursday.

Members' Badge Draw, LTPS/17/11941, is conducted in the Coasters Retreat between 6pm - 7pm.

1919 - Wayne Townson

2795 - Robyn Morton

2331 Ashley Whelan

3089 - Ashley Sykes

No winner

Discover Sailing with the Pacific Sailing School at the CYCA

Click here - My friend is keen to Discover Sailing

Our Calendar of Events

And of course for those who know the ropes already and want to improve their skills, PSS has a number of other more advanced courses on offer:

RYA Yachtmaster Theory

Online and 2 x 3 hour sessions

RYA Day Skipper Theory

Full time 12 to 16 January 2018

RYA Day Skipper Practicals - 5 Days and 4 nights on board (All provisions inclusive)

17 to 21 January 2018

International Certificate of Competence (ICC)

Marine Radio Licence

19 December

Safety and Sea Survival courses

17 and 18 December (new date)

Discounts for CYCA Members

Bistro special - Members - Available now
Reward for your loyalty – Buy 9 coffees and receive the 10th one free. Please present your members card to the bistro staff.

Monday 25th December - Christmas Day
Bookings are now open for Christmas Day.
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch including traditional Christmas dishes, market fresh seafood and indulgent desserts.

$150 per adult
$50 per child 5-10 years

Members discount of 10% available.

Bookings are essential. Please call the Events Office on 8292 7892 or email events@blondcatering.com.au