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NEW EVENTS | Save the Date | Sydney Race Village Events

The Rolex Sydney Race Village returns to the CYCA this December with fan-favourite events and re-imagined past favourites. The vibrant village offers the chance for competitors and spectators alike to […]

CYCA Media and Communication Protocol

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) would like to remind Members of the Club’s protocol regarding media interviews. To ensure consistent and accurate communication, only the Club Commodore or […]

2024 Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta

We had three perfect sailing days for the fleet of 36 Sydney Hobart veterans during the Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta. The event celebrated the Halvorsen Century, paying tribute to […]

RSHYR24 – CYCA VIP Car Parking

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY/PARKING IN RUSHCUTTERS BAY PARK The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has arranged with Woollahra Council (for a fee) the use of the northern section of Rushcutters Bay […]

World Match Racing – French Hopes for Match Racing World Championship at WMRT Final Shenzhen

WORLD MATCH RACING TOUR RELEASE – 14 December 2024 (Shenzhen, China – December 14, 2024) – French newcomers to the WMRT Final are up against 2022 Match Racing World Champion Nick Egnot-Johnson and […]

World Match Racing – WMRT Quarter-Finalists decided in fresh breeze

WORLD MATCH RACING TOUR RELEASE – 13 December 2024 (Shenzhen, China – December 13, 2024) – The quarter-finalists for the 2024 World Match Racing Tour Shenzhen Bao’an Final have been determined following the […]

Upcoming events at CYCA

Live Music | Jimmy Breslin

Official Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2024 VIP & Skippers Launch

Long Lunch 2024

About our club.

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is Australia's premier yacht club and home to what is considered yachting's 'Everest' - the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Nestled along the beautiful Rushcutters Bay foreshore, just 10 minutes' drive from Sydney's CBD.

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Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race

Ponant sydney noumea yacht race, history & archives.

The CYCA was established in 1944 when some keen sailors started meeting informally in a photographic studio in Sydney. They soon acquired a boatshed in Rushcutters Bay and the rest, as they say, is history.

CYCA Principal Sponsor

Cyca official sponsors, helly hansen, ocq - lendlease, club marine, sydney brewery, network marine insurance, lgt crestone, the luxury collection, bondi liquor co., winnings appliances, dasher + fisher, roads and maritime services, cyca youth sailing academy sponsors and supporters, helly hansen, forecasts.global, sun foundation.

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The Cruising Club of America is a group of accomplished recreational offshore sailors bound together by friendship and the desire to foster the responsibilities, expertise, and skills needed for the adventurous use of the sea.

Members volunteer to achieve the CCA’s goals by sharing experiences, organizing events on and off the water, promoting seamanship and best practices, and recognizing outstanding accomplishments by fellow members and the amateur sailing community. The Club’s initiatives put particular emphasis on safety at sea education and training, exemplary offshore yacht design and construction, and environmental stewardship.

The CCA does not have a physical headquarters. The Club exists anywhere its members come together on land and sea. In popular sailing regions, members organize into stations which host local gatherings for members and guests.

The Club is known - since shortly after its founding in 1922 - for running the biennial Newport Bermuda Race and awarding the Blue Water Medal. More recently, the CCA has added the Young Voyager Award, Roderick Stephens Seamanship Trophy, and Diana Russell Award for Innovation to honor those who represent the best of the Club’s priorities. The Club has published enduring books like Nowhere Is Too Far , Far Horizons , Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts , Safety for Cruising Couples, and Adventurous Use of the Sea , cruising guides to the coasts of Maine, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, and Labrador, and the annual publication of members’ articles, Voyages .

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Give Sailing a Go!

Premier's cup regatta, chris jones vulcan and crew lead div 1 inshore series, 2024 sa sailing league 13 - 15 dec, 2024 defence industry cup 13 dec, cycsa learn to sail.

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Come Tuna Fishing - Charter Saturday 1 February

Mariners ristorante, 2024 yalumba great southern regatta, come cockling at goolwa beach, club members bbq -.

SailPass for casual entries

Results/Nominations/Entrants

41 Sailsys help articles here

Anniversary? Birthday Day? Gift vouchers available

Why we sail

Sintara Sydney Hobart 2022 highlights

Clockwork prepares for Sydney – Hobart

Admirals Bistro

Dining at the club.

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Our Club & Membership

Marina Berths & Hardstands

Berths for sale or short/long term lease suitable for all boats big and small, with convenient on site slipway and maintenance facilities

Events & Hire

Hold your next event at our award-winning function venue complete with panoramic marina views and attentive staff for a truly memorable experience

Waterfront Dining

Our Admirals Bar & Bistro offers stunning marina views and modern cuisine sourcing local produce

Marine Academy Training

Make the most of your time out on the water. Develop your skills in sailing, powerboating, seamanship, theory and navigation

Make our Club, your Club! Become a member of the CYCSA today and get ready to enjoy a great range of benefits.

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Our unique location and award winning function areas are complete with panoramic marina views to guarantee a truly memorable experience.

Professional, Friendly & Affordable Events. Our award-winning function venue is located along the pristine coastline of North Haven.

Berthing & Facilities

Members of the CYCSA enjoy facilities of the highest standard. Whilst the Clubhouse represents the hub of activities there is much, much more for members. Click here for more info

Australian Sailing Keelboat

The AS Keelboat Scheme is an exciting development for sailing in Australia and offers the perfect Adult Learn to Sail intro to the sport. Click here for more info

Youth Sailing Squads

Our YSF offers a range of  training courses available for all levels… School Holiday Squad / Youth Winter Performance Squad / Youth Development Squad and more… Click here for more info

Women only keelboat courses which allow you to learn to sail with other women in a fun and social environment.

An upscale waterfront dining experience… Click here for more info

Upcoming Events

Cruizin sessions.

• 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Boxing Day Lunch

• 11:00am - 5:00pm

C breeze Bash - KI Beach Party

• 12:00pm - 11:30pm

Twilight Novelty

Club inshore, bravo sails women's series, cockling day at goolwa beach.

• 10:00am - 3:00pm

MyEasyBnB Twilight Series

Short offshore, tuna charter.

• 6:00am - 4:00pm

Valentines at Mariners

• 11:30am - 8:00pm

Bravo Sails Short-Handed Series

Myeasybnb winter series, pt vincent destination race, racing assoc agm, pasc port line icebreaker series, pasc port line cup, please support our sponsors.

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