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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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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 29TH JUN

02:00PM START

World Sailing News


Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez preview
22 Jun 2025, 12:42 pm  The elegance of the Classics, the power of the Moderns, the majesty of the Maxis. This dreamlike combination, a legacy of the Nioulargue, will once again come together in the stunning setting of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from September 27 to October 5.
Kieler Woche Day 1
22 Jun 2025, 7:17 am  Fantastic summer weather with light but quite variable winds meant a reduced sailing program for more than 2000 participants at the start of Kieler Woche on Saturday (21 June).
DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1
22 Jun 2025, 6:09 am  Under crisp winter skies and a solid northerly breeze, the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria's (ORCV) DYSC Marine Supplies Winter Series Race 1 delivered spectacular racing this weekend.
Swan One Design Worlds 2025 concludes
21 Jun 2025, 7:00 pm  The 2025 Swan One Design Worlds, the flagship event of the ClubSwan Racing Nations League, concluded today in Porto Cervo after an unforgettable week that brought together 35 yachts across four one-design classes and over 30 nations.

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
  • Please note Canberra Yacht Club Shut Saturday-Mon (8-10 March)

CLUB OFFICE

CLOSED

  • Monday - Friday
  • 10am - 4pm Please note Canberra Yacht Club Shut Saturday-Mon (8-10 March)

BOAT HIRE

CLOSED

  • Tuesday - Sunday
  • 11am - 4pm
  • Last Hire at 3pm
  • Closes for Winter April 13 2025 - Reopens October 11 2025 Please note Canberra Yacht Club Shut Saturday-Mon (8-10 March)
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