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Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8292 7800

Address: 1 New Beach Road, Darling Point NSW 2027 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.cyca.com.au/

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25.01.2022 The first hit-out for the 2020-2021 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore is this weekend! The 85-nautical-mile Bird Island Race will see many offshore racers make their way back out onto the water for the first longer-distance coastal race of the year, including the newly introduced two-handed entrants.... READ MORE: https://bwps.cyca.com.au//the-series-opening-bird-island-/

25.01.2022 CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE IN STYLE! With delicious specials from Cafe 44 and the spectacular Sydney fireworks on the big screen, it will be one of the best places to ring in 2021! Book a table via email: [email protected]

24.01.2022 Each week were shining the spotlight on some of our great Members. This week put the spotlight on a Member who won the Rolex Sydney Hobart in 2011 and enjoys celebrating a great offshore race with his crew.

24.01.2022 BIRD ISLAND RACE HAS BEGUN! It was a slow but tactical start for the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore Bird Island Race entrants who are now making their way north. Follow them on the race tracker - https://bwps.cyca.com.au/tracker/

24.01.2022 TAKE ON THE VIRTUAL ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART! While the 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has unfortunately been cancelled, sailors and fans alike can still take part in the Great Race through Virtual Regatta. Join the online race now: https://www.virtualregatta.com/en/offshore-game/

21.01.2022 COVID-19 Update A message from Commodore Paul Billingham We have today been advised that a Member has been diagnosed with COVID-19.... While they have not attended the Club in recent weeks, their partner, an active Member, has sailed twice (Sunday and Wednesday) and attended a committee meeting on Tuesday night. We have therefore decided to send those persons who attended the committee meeting off for testing, to self isolate pending the results and, as a precautionary measure, close the Club whilst we await the results. As such, the Club will be closed for the rest of today Thursday 13 August and all day tomorrow Friday 14 August. Unlike the last incident, we do not (as yet) have a confirmed case of a person with COVID-19 visiting the Club and we have not been contacted by NSW Health. We are however applying an abundance of caution in case any tests come back positive. It is most unfortunate that we are once again in this position - but I hope Members and guests understand our actions. As ever, please stay safe.

21.01.2022 Drop into the Club and enjoy a Breakfast Club Sandwich Toasted sourdough, grilled bacon & chicken, fried egg, lettuce, tomato & Dijon mayonnaise for only $18 this Thursday 10 Saturday 12 September. Located right next to Rushcutters Bay Park Cafe 44 is also a great way to grab your morning coffee with a view!

21.01.2022 CYCA closed until further notice - COVID-19 STATEMENT Earlier today the CYCA was advised an active Member of the Club and their partner had tested positive for COVID-19. As a result of this news, the CYCA has closed its Clubhouse until further notice, for deep cleaning and for the testing of staff with the health and safety of Members, guests, staff and the community the CYCAs number one priority.... The Club, as part of its COVIDSafe plan, is working with NSW Health on next steps. The Club has been operating under a strict COVIDSafe plan, including mandatory sign-in for all patrons and intensive cleaning practices. The CYCAs top priority remains the health and safety of our Members, guests, staff and the community at large. The Club will continue to keep its Members, guests, staff and the wider community updated.

21.01.2022 Make your way down to the Club this weekend to enjoy the endless sunshine. Bookings are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner (Sat only) with the Sydney Hobart Bar open throughout the weekend. Visit the Website to view the latest opening hours: https://cyca.com.au/about-the-club/visit-the-club/

21.01.2022 2020 ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART YACHT RACE - VIRTUAL REGATTA Whilst the 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has unfortunately been cancelled, the Official Game is forging on. Sailors and fans alike can still take part in the Great Race through Virtual Regatta. Take on the 628-nautical-mile journey from the comfort of your own home. ... Virtual Regatta and the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) are bringing the excitement of one of the world's great yacht races to everyone in the form of an engaging online sailing simulation game. For the past four years, Virtual Regatta and the CYCA have teamed up together to bring the best experience for eSailors, and a chance to compete in this legendary race. In 2019, the virtual online race attracted more than 41,000 skippers racing south to the finish line in Hobart. Competitors sail the 628-nautical-mile race in real-time, using current weather data and their best navigational skills. Play on PC, Mac or from your mobile device. Simply head to virtualregatta.com or your favourite app store. Sign up for free - then set up your boat and select your sails. The successful partnership between Virtual Regatta and the CYCA has made the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race increasingly popular with the online eSailing community as well as making it more accessible for the public to join the fun. https://www.virtualregatta.com/en/offshore-game/

20.01.2022 Join us this Tuesday evening as we talk with the "voice of the Americas Cup", Peter Montgomery! Peter is no stranger to the sport of sailing as he has broadcast 11 Americas Cup regattas, nine Olympics, all 11 Round the World Races and topping of this long list of achievements is the announcement of his induction into the Americas Cup Hall of Fame in 2021! Join in this free online event hosted by Life Member Peter Shipway 1800hrs Tuesday 11 August. ... GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=646804&

20.01.2022 Flashback to the 2011 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge! It was a gusty day which produced some exciting rides on Sydney Harbour and with a varied fleet from the TP52s to the 100 foot super maxis it was exciting racing for all! #CYCA #Flashback

20.01.2022 COVID-19 Update - A message from Commodore Paul Billingham Last night NSW Health issued a notice relating to the Potts Point COVID-19 outbreak which includes the Club. The notice can be viewed here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20200728_02.aspx The notice mentions certain times where attendees of the CYCA need to be especially cautious and if they show symptoms, seek testing.... This is exactly the same as the CYCA advice in terms of actions however, our advice is broader than that and relates to any person who has attended the Club and has symptoms. This is simply because until we have the results of the testing of all of our people and NSW Health have completed their investigation, we do not know if there is any transmission in the Club. I would feel terrible if a person developed symptoms but because they hadnt been at the Club at the NSW Health stated times, dismissed them and didnt get tested. As sailors, we are used to taking extra precautions to protect ourselves and our crewmates while at sea this is what we are doing on land here at the Club. Our case officer at NSW Health agrees with our cautious approach. Once we are more confident of the position, further advice will be issued.

19.01.2022 Our friends in Tasmania are sending up some of their best to take part in the 2020 #rolexsydneyhobart!

18.01.2022 Missing the action? Here are some memories from 2018 and the start of the re-instated PONANT Sydney Noumea Yacht Race. It saw wind, waves, rain and sunshine all before the competitors had left Sydney Harbour on their 1,064 nautical mile journey. Relive the action: https://noumea.cyca.com.au/news/?year=2018&format=

18.01.2022 A WONDERFUL HAMPER FULL OF CHRISTMAS GOODIES This evening the Christmas raffle will be drawn at 1900hrs meaning this is your final chance to win an amazing hamper and other prizes thanks to the CYCA Associates Committee. Proceeds of the raffle will go to our CYCA Youth Sailing Academy to support our young sailors to participate in training and represent the CYCA competitively. For more details click here https://cyca.com.au/youth/... Tickets are priced at $3 each, 4 tickets for $10, 25 tickets for $50. Visit https://www.rafflelink.com.au/cyca-christmashamper to get your tickets

18.01.2022 Jump back to last years Great Veterans Race which saw 23 vintage yachts and their crews converge on Sydney Harbour to compete for the Windward Trophy. Relive all the action: https://cyca.com.au/great-veterans-race-2/

18.01.2022 This week we shine the spotlight on a name known throughout Australian Sailing. He has been involved in many of the worlds leading sailing events and started his own sail-making business.

17.01.2022 It was a glorious start to the 2010 Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race which saw some of the mid-sized fifty footers take on multiple supermaxis for the honours of first out of Sydney Harbour! Relive all the action from the start on the official website: https://goldcoast.cyca.com.au///round-one-to-the-mexicans/

15.01.2022 SHARE YOUR #AudiCentreSydneyBWPS STORY! Everyone has different and exciting experiences during the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore and we want to see them. Be sure to tag them with #AudiCentreSydneyBWPS or send images and videos through to us at [email protected] For more: https://bwps.cyca.com.au//share-your-audi-centre-sydney-b/

15.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAY SAILING! The CYCA Youth Sailing Academy (YSA) School Holiday Course is the perfect way for your children, friends and/or family to spend the upcoming break! The YSA School Holiday Course, running from Tuesday 6 - Friday 9 October, provides an ideal introduction to keelboat sailing for sailors aged 13-18 whose sailing experiences range from very limited to reasonably competent. MORE INFO: https://cyca.com.au/school-holiday-course/

15.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE from Commodore Paul Billingham. Unfortunately, the precautions we took yesterday to close the Club have been proven valid, with a second Member testing positive to COVID-19. We have therefore sought guidance on how to deal with this from NSW Health and they have advised that as the Club has only recently reopened there is no need for further action on our part other than cleaning the Clubhouse.... We are also advised that those persons who have been in close contact with the Member have been contacted by NSW Health and asked to test and self-isolate to date those persons who were tested yesterday have returned a negative test. So what to do? Well, last time this happened we were far more cautious than we needed to be and closed for an extended period so we will continue to be cautious and today the Board decided the following: - We will, once again, clean the Club; - The Club will then remain closed for 7 days and a decision made next week on its reopening from Friday 21 August; - The balance of the Winter Series (Winter Series Race 10 on 16 August and Womens Winter Series Race 2 on 23 August) will be cancelled; - Youth Sailing Academy activities will be cancelled until Sunday 23 August; and - Tender service will be cancelled this weekend while the Club is being cleaned, resuming Monday 17 August. We will, as ever, keep you updated as we progress. Please stay safe.

14.01.2022 Keen to get involved in some fast-paced, high-energy twilight sprint races? The Noakes Group 7s Series is open to Members and friends looking to sharpen their skills and teamwork through fun and exciting racing! MORE INFO: https://cyca.com.au/noakes-7s/

14.01.2022 This week we shine the light on a longstanding member, sailor and volunteer who has been involved in two Olympic Games, scores of different local and international ocean races, and other well-known events such as the Admirals and Americas Cups! #MemberSpotlight

14.01.2022 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race - CANCELLED Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions our annual 384-nautical-mile challenge which was scheduled to commence on Saturday 3 October, has been cancelled.

13.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS DAVID KELLETT AM! David Kellett, who many Club Members and sailors know well, has become the twelfth person in seventy years to be awarded Australian Sailing Life Membership. READ MORE: https://www.sailing.org.au//david-kellett-am-awarded-aus/

13.01.2022 Two years ago this week we opened our magnificent refurbished Clubhouse on the edge of Rushcutters Bay and we have enjoyed every minute of it. It was a great day celebrating our past, as well as what the future hold for our great Club.

13.01.2022 Another spectacular evening on Sydney Harbour for this week's Wednesday Twilight. Full race results: https://app.sailsys.com.au//3/resul/series/663/races/5563

11.01.2022 COVID-19 Update - Next Steps A message from Commodore Paul Billingham: As mentioned in the update of 30 July, the Board met last night in a Zoom meeting to discuss the weeks events and the next steps for our Club....Continue reading

11.01.2022 In these uncertain times we want to reassure Members and guests that we are proudly a COVD Safe business. We are committed to keeping all in the community safe through: - Physical Distancing - Hygiene and cleaning... - Record keeping - Wellbeing of staff and customers We are still operating and ask Members and their guests to make a booking ahead of time when you come down and enjoy the Clubs hospitality. We thank all who interact with the Club for conducting themselves in accordance to current restrictions and regulations. READ MORE: https://cyca.com.au/our-clubhouses-new-operations/

10.01.2022 This week we shine the light on a 14-year member who is a YSA graduate, Womens Match Racing World Champion and two-time Rolex Sydney Hobart competitor. Dive in to some amazing stories from our amazing Members.

10.01.2022 What a great start for the #AudiCentreSydneyBWPS Bird Island Race! Read below for the start line's movers and shakers.

10.01.2022 Flashback to the opening race of the 2018 summer season - The Monica Geddes Memorial Trophy - which would have taken place this coming weekend and opened the 2020 season. It has seen many yachts do battle over the years and brought with it much excitement about the upcoming warm-weather racing.

10.01.2022 LIVE NOW! Listen in as we talk to legendary commentator Peter Montgomery! His involvement in the world sailing scene spans decades and delves into many of the sports top-level events. Peter has broadcast 11 Americas Cup regattas, nine Olympics and all 11 Round the World Races to just name a few! Topping this off is his induction into the Americas Cup Hall of Fame in 2021.

09.01.2022 Take a step down memory lane to a fast-paced start in the 2014 Blue Water Pointscore Flinders Islet Race. Were you out racing? - David Brogan

09.01.2022 The #AudiCentreSydneyBWPS Bird Island Race has dished out a range of variable conditions form the light air start to a strong upwind beat which all entrants are now undertaking. Check the latest update here - https://bwps.cyca.com.au//race-update-1730hrs-saturday-7-/

09.01.2022 WE CAN'T WAIT FOR BOXING DAY Such an amazing fleet gearing up for the #RolexSydneyHobart challenge!

09.01.2022 Take a step back to the Rolex Trophy Series in 2011 which saw many of the best yachts and sailors from around Sydney and Australia converge to do battle! - Kurt Arrigo

08.01.2022 RELIVE THE ACTION! See the Bird Island Race start from the air, water and land as entrants start their Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore journey for 2020-2021. Catch up on all the updates, photos, insights and results from the #AudiCentreSydneyBWPS races through the official website - https://bwps.cyca.com.au/

07.01.2022 Vale Peter McEachern Campbell It is with great sadness that we farewell one of Australias longest-serving sports writer, yachting correspondent, commentator and long-serving Member of the Club. Read more: https://cyca.com.au/vale-peter-mceachern-campbell/

06.01.2022 COVID-19 Update Following an active Member of the CYCA and their partner testing positive for COVID-19, the Club wishes to provide the following update: - The CYCA is currently working with NSW Health to investigate the case; - Members and guests should continue to maintain vigilance with COVID-19 safe practices such as social distancing, good hand hygiene and to monitor for symptoms;... - If an individual displays symptoms, they should have a COVID-19 test; and - NSW Health will be in contact with any Members or guests if required. The CYCA will be following this advice to the letter. The Club will remain closed until Saturday 1 August at the earliest. The health and safety of Members, guests, staff and the wider community remains the Clubs number-one priority.

06.01.2022 Venture back to 1999 and one of the early Marineassess Regattas which brings together teams of female sailors to undertake a weekend of close racing in the Clubs fleet of Elliott yachts. The regatta has been conducted each year since 1996 and is an anticipated regatta in the Youth Sailing Academy calendar.

06.01.2022 COVID-19 Update - 30 July A message from Commodore Paul Billingham As you will be aware, two of our Members have tested positive to SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) and NSW Health has now provided updated advice to the CYCA which we have been asked to share.... The dates of concern when these Members attended the Club are: -Thursday 23 July 2020 between 18:00-19:00; and -Sunday 26 July 2020 between 15:3016:45. NSW Health advises it has completed its investigation and has been in contact with all those Members and guests considered close contacts and therefore required to isolate. For all other Members and guests who have not been contacted by NSW Health and who attended the Club within the dates and times above, you are considered casual contacts. Further information regarding causal contact status can be found on the NSW Health Casual Contact Fact Sheet https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//covid-19-casual-contact.aspx. Importantly, casual contacts are NOT required to self-isolate in their homes UNLESS they develop symptoms. Members and guests are advised to continue to adhere to current Government recommendations around physical distancing and good hand hygiene and to watch for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Signs and symptoms include: -fever -cough -shortness of breath -chills, body aches, sore throat, headache and runny nose If symptoms develop, isolate and get tested. Testing clinics are located around the state including Rushcutters Bay. Click the following link to view a list of clinics in NSW. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx The Board is meeting this evening with regards to the Clubhouse reopening, and this weekends racing, and we will provide an update on this tomorrow.

05.01.2022 Meet a Member who has been part of the Club for nearly 24 years, completed the 52nd Sydney Hobart in the smallest yacht in the fleet, grew up sailing on the Derwent River in Tasmania and much more.

04.01.2022 WE ARE OPEN! We are excited to welcome Members and guests to enjoy the Clubhouse and beautiful surrounds. Stop in to enjoy the breakfast special (Thur to Sat) or break up your day with lunch by the water. Bookings are recommended. Visit the Club website for the latest opening hours - https://cyca.com.au/about-the-club/visit-the-club/.

04.01.2022 Treat your Dad this Sunday with Fathers Day at the Club! Celebrate Fathers Day with a delicious meal by the water. Specials will be available on the day as well as pre-ordered hot and cold seafood platters - Sydney Rock Oysters, Tiger Prawns, Moreton Bay Bugs, Smokes Salmon, Beer Battered Flathead, Salt & Pepper Squid and Steamed Mussels. Call (02) 8292 7812 or email [email protected] to book your table and pre-order your seafood platter.

03.01.2022 Some great shots from our in-house photographer Hamish Hardy on Tuesday evening for the Noakes Group 7s Series!

02.01.2022 Help us celebrate and relive an amazing year of sailing, events, memories and experiences! While our plans have had to change in regards to the Ocean Racer of the Year Awards and Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore prize giving, were proceeding with a plan to host them... digitally!

01.01.2022 CLUBHOUSE UPDATE - A message from Commodore Paul Billingham. On Friday 14 August I wrote to advise the Club would remain closed until at least 21 August while we awaited further developments following two Members (a couple) being diagnosed with COVID-19. The good news is the two Members are both well, with one now fully recovered and the other expected to do so shortly. It has, however, been necessary for four of our People who were designated as close contacts to self-isol...ate for 14 days, which period ends midnight Tuesday 25 August. All four are similarly well (though doubtless bored with being shut in at home) and no other cases, amongst Members or Staff, have been recorded. In recent days, however, we have seen the City of Sydney designated as a COVID-19 hotspot, stemming essentially from the Potts Point cluster which has impacted the CYCA; and two local schools (St Vincents and Sydney Girls) which have both recorded infections. This has caused the Board to decide to continue to take a cautious approach and not run any more risk than we need to as such we have decided the Clubhouse will remain closed until the end of the self-isolation period of our People and, all things being equal, the Club will reopen Wednesday 26 August, the day after the online-only AGM. We have made this decision noting the risks of reopening, however slight, outweigh the benefits of doing so at what is our quietest time of year. If we are, however, unfortunate enough to encounter COVID-19 again at a busier time, the Board may adopt a different approach. It is, as always, a risk/benefit assessment that must constantly be undertaken in light of the prevailing conditions. I trust Members and guests appreciate the wisdom of this decision and that it does not, in any way, create a precedent for future instances. As ever, please stay safe.

01.01.2022 Explore a supporter of the Club who is the longest standing supplier to our Youth Sailing Academy, providing an astounding 473 sails over 27 years - Hood Sailmakers Australia