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SheSails Day at the CYC

1pm - 4pm Sunday 9th February 2025 A free event supported by the Canberra Yacht Club & Australian Sailing

Come and try sailing in a supportive, friendly environment, here on Lake Burley Griffin

Meet at the CYC from 12.50pm, for a briefing from our Commodore Sue Hart, and a sail around the lake, followed by a BBQ and prize giving at 4pm

Register for the discover sailing day here

The Club is also running a SheSails Learn to Sail Course - a heavily subsidised womens only version of our popular two week learn to sail course. Come try out sailing on the 9th of February and if you like it, join the learn to sail course from 20 February.

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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 12TH FEB

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World Sailing News


My Vendée Globe was a dream come true
10 Feb 2025, 6:53 am  The young French sailor, Violette Dorange, crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe on Sunday and described her solo voyage around the planet - that has enthralled millions of people in France and elsewhere - as a dream come true.
The engine room
9 Feb 2025, 9:00 pm  Without them we are lost. This is not about the tiny little room under the companionway stairs. Rather, it is about the things aloft both ahead and behind the stick.Yes. The rags. Only, they are anything but for wiping up spills. They are supreme tech.
Vendée Globe Sunday 9th February Update
9 Feb 2025, 8:58 pm  There were huge crowds, maybe the biggest yet, as four skippers finished the Vendée Globe on Sunday. Kojiro Shiraishi finished 24th, Violette Dorange 25th, Louis Duc 26th and Sébastien Marsset 27th and they all received a rapturous welcome.
SailGP: Controversial Call? Late Umpire Decision?
9 Feb 2025, 3:16 pm  The KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix provided us with thrilling racing, but arguably the most contentious moment was when the Australian SailGP Team were awarded a penalty in the pre-start when they were luffed by the Canadian NorthStar SailGP Team.

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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
  • [Click here for holiday trading hours](https://canberrayc.com/documents/HOLIDAY-TRADING-HOURS-2024.pdf)

CLUB OFFICE

CLOSED

  • Monday - Friday
  • 10am - 4pm

BOAT HIRE

CLOSED

  • Tuesday - Sunday
  • 11am - 4pm
  • Last Hire at 3pm
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