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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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World Sailing News


New rules for the Melges 24 class
14 Dec 2024, 4:27 pm  An iconic image comes to mind for any Melges 24 enthusiast: four crew members hiking out while the helmsman, alone in the cockpit, steers with the rudder in one hand and the mainsheet in the other.
Vendée Globe Race Saturday Update
14 Dec 2024, 4:08 pm  A few days ago he said he was gunning for him. This morning when he regained second place on the Vendée Globe from Seb Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) delivered on his promise.
Musto Skiff interview: Wayne and Casey Bates
14 Dec 2024, 3:51 pm  Father and son duo, Wayne and Casey Bates, will go head-to-head in Sydney for the Musto Skiff World Championships in January as they compete for family bragging rights, as well as overall position.
World Match Racing Tour Final day 5
14 Dec 2024, 3:08 pm  French newcomers to the WMRT Final are up against 2022 Match Racing World Champion Nick Egnot-Johnson and seven-time Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams.

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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

CLUB OFFICE

CLOSED

  • Monday - Friday
  • 10am - 4pm

BOAT HIRE

CLOSED

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