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The Capital Brewing 2024 CYC Winter series

The Capital Brewing Winter Series is now underway for another year, the results can be found via the Racing/Race Results page. Thank you again to Capital Brewing for some wonderful local brews on offer as prizes each week!

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Boom Gate Parking

Parking Update for Sailors - important changes

The Canberra Southern Cross Club has implemented paid parking to reduce unauthorised use of the car park area. We have worked closely with them on planning the change to ensure continued access for sailors.

Here is a summary of how it will work - please read!

Any questions contact the office.

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sailing school enrollment

CYC Sailing School Enrolment Open

Enrolments now open! The CYC's very popular family, adult and children's sailing courses plus youth sailing squad places are now available for application. If you are not sure where to start then have a look at our Sailing Pathways page here. Places fill quickly on all our courses! Book online today - Adults/Family & Children Term Time & School Holiday Programs.

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Sailability

Sailability at the CYC

The Canberra Yacht Club offers Sailability, an international program to assist people of all-abilities to get into sailing. This is by providing an additional level of support, an established network of volunteers, and resources to assist participants. Equipment is provided to assist those with limited mobility to get into and out of boats, with modified docking areas that are accessible and affordable options to participate. Different types of boats are provided including the Hansa Class that are easy to sail. If you have a disability and wish to experience “Freedom on the Water”, you are especially welcome typically Sunday morning. Find out more and Book Online here.

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Buoyed Up with Tackers

Buoyed Up at the Canberra Yacht Club
Buoyed Up with Tackers, is an initiative which assists vulnerable children aged 7-12 years to participate in the Junior Sailing program as a way to build confidence, self-esteem and engage in an active lifestyle. The program provides children from disadvantaged backgrounds with a unique fun-based opportunity that will enhance their general life skills and capabilities. Please click here - for a video about Buoyed Up and how you can help this important initiative. The Australian Sports Foundation supports the CYC’s Buoyed Up with tax deductibility for your donation – please click here to find out more.

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WINTER SERIES

SUNDAY 2ND JUN

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World Sailing News


The most famous boat in the world
20 May 2024, 10:00 pm  Goes by a lot of nicknames, but you'd have to think Comanche fits the bill wherever she goes. Right oh. Well, for just another eight months or so, she's not going anywhere. The most famous boat in the world has another, albeit short, charter with one aim.
Road To Gold Live Q&A with Dr Tim Herzog
20 May 2024, 7:55 pm  We've all heard the importance of the Mental Game - the factor that separates the top athletes from the rest. At a certain level, it's not your sailing skills that make the difference, but your mental state going into the competition.
The Evolution of the Load Pin
20 May 2024, 2:02 pm  Innovative sailors are constantly observing other fields and looking for new technologies that have the potential to change the way they sail. Few adaptations have had quite the impact of the load pin.
Mooloolaba YC Women's Keelboat Regatta Preview
20 May 2024, 9:19 am  After last year's feisty competition - which saw the top three teams barely separated on points - the 2024 Mooloolaba Women's Keelboat Regatta will be hotly contested on the Mooloolah River by crews from up and down Australia's east coast.

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Our Club Office, Boat Shop and Boat Hire hours all vary.
Please check opening times below.

BOAT SHOP

OPENING SOON

  • Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday (Race days, see calendar) 9.30am - 12pm

CLUB OFFICE

OPENING SOON

  • Monday - Friday
  • 10am - 4pm

BOAT HIRE

CLOSED

  • Boat Hire is now Closed for winter
  • Reopening 19 October 2024
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