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Free Boat Hire - 60th Anniversary of the Lake

As part of the 60th anniversary of Lake Burley Griffin, and the 65th anniversary of the Canberra Yacht Club, we are offering free boat hire on the 19th of October 2024. Hires are for 1 hour, on the hour. Plan to arrive approximately 10 minutes before your start time. The hire vessels are Hobie Waves, a fun resort style catamaran that's easy to sail. No experience is necessary, our friendly staff will give you some quick tips before getting you out on the water! Participants must be over 7 years old; up to two adults and two children per boat or 3 adults. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult on board, children 12-18 must have a parent on site to sign the indemnity forms. Please note, you will get wet, bring shoes and clothes you are happy to wear into the water. The club provides life jackets and they must be worn at all times during the hire. Please enter your details below, and your arrival time (please type 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm or 3pm so that we can schedule bookings, we will contact you if your preferred time is not available)

Click Here to register for the 19th of October https://canberrayc.com/order_form.php?id={C1D3189D-E760-5962-B7CF-12C803B616FA}&entityid={DE592A72-E5C4-6A73-3FB0-7389BCBF8704}

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2024 - 2025 Summer Racing Dates available

Planning your summer racing? The calendar of sailing events for the 2024-2025 season can be found here. Other documents such as the NOR's will be available from the race-information and special regatta pages as they are released.

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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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TWILIGHT SERIES

WEDNESDAY 9TH OCT

06:00PM START

World Sailing News


J Class Barcelona Regatta 2024 day 2
8 Oct 2024, 7:46 pm  After a spectacular first day of racing, which saw the beautiful, majestic big yachts of the America's Cup past in close and exciting action, honours are shared equally between the three-boat fleet's newest and oldest yachts, Svea and Velsheda.
Interview with Saskia Clark
8 Oct 2024, 6:00 pm  I met up with Saskia Clark, Olympic gold medallist, pro sailor, and now racing in the PUIG Women's America's Cup together with her 470 helm Hannah Mills.
Sky High Swedes top Invited Teams Group
8 Oct 2024, 3:29 pm  The mountain of Montjuïc and its eponymous 'Castell' that loom over the city of Barcelona helped dictate the conditions, after overnight storms gave way to a westerly Atlantic airflow that bent round the iconic Barcelona landmark.
Andoo Team Australia bows out
8 Oct 2024, 3:21 pm  The Women's squad for Andoo Team Australia bowed out of the Puig Women's America's Cup qualifying series in a tightly fought battle for fourth place today in Barcelona.

Opening Hours


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

BOAT SHOP

CLOSED

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

CLUB OFFICE

CLOSED

  • Monday - Friday
  • 10am - 4pm

BOAT HIRE

CLOSED

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