Canberra Yacht Club

Celebrating 60 years in the Canberra Community

CYC News

2019 - 2020 Summer Racing Dates available
Planning your summer racing? You can download the CYC's Racing Calendar here. Other documents such as the 2019 - 2020 NOR's are available from the racing and special regatta information pages.
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.
The Canberra Yacht Club Official Brochure
The CYC enjoys a spectacular location on the waterfront at Lotus Bay on Lake Burley Griffin, and caters for a thriving membership with a diverse range of boating interests. Learn more about the club in the Official Club Brochure - read it here.
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. Places fill quickly! Book online today - Adults/Family  & Children.
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 deductability for your donation – please click here to find out more.
CYC Boat Shop
The CYC Boat Shop has a comprehensive range for all your sailing requirements. We stock boat fittings, wire, clothing, fiberglass repair kits, nuts & bolts, rope, paint, bags, and much more. We are located in the Sailors Cabin downstairs on the Lake side of the CYC. Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 2.30pm - Saturday 9.30am to 12.00pm - Sunday 9.30am to 12.00pm - Phone 6273 4777  boatshop@canberrayachtclub.com.au


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World Sailing News

Tasmanian Optimist State Championship preview
27 Feb 2020, 10:47 pm  The River Derwent will come alive this weekend with young sailors contesting the 2020 Tasmanian Optimist State Championship and Green Fleet Regatta.
SSANZ Round North Island: Wired first home - Leg 2
27 Feb 2020, 8:32 pm  The fastest time race leader, Wired Racing (Angus Small/Rob Bassett) has taken line honours on Leg 2 of the Evolution Sails Round North Island Race.
U.S. SailGP Team ready for redemption in Sydney
27 Feb 2020, 5:09 pm  For the United States SailGP Team, the past five months of training, playbook development and team building will be put to the test as SailGP's Season 2 kicks off tonight in Sydney Harbour.
GBR Team all set for SailGP Season 2 in Sydney
27 Feb 2020, 4:40 pm  Less than 24 hours until the action begins on Sydney Harbour when seven 50ft foiling catamarans line up for the first time to kick start SailGP's second season; the league which is redefining the sport of sailing and bringing action closer to the fans.
RORC Caribbean 600 day 4 race update
27 Feb 2020, 4:38 pm  Adrian Keller's Nigel Irens-designed catamaran Allegra (SUI) is the provisional winner of the MOCRA Class. Tilmar Hansen's German TP52 Outsider has finished the race and is currently the overall leader under IRC for the RORC Caribbean 600 Trophy.
100 days to the 2020 Atlantic Cup
27 Feb 2020, 4:36 pm  Race prep is getting busier and busier with each day and the 2020 race is shaping up to have one of the largest fleets in race history!

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