114 Years of Sailing
Have you completed the TACKERS program and looking to go sailing. Or do you want to try sailing. we welcome 6 to 14year old children and their families to join the fun on Friday afternoons.
Come down the CYC Boatshed on Fridays from 4pm to 6pm and join the fun.
Families welcome – a great fun time.
for more information contact cyc@cairns.net.au
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With the popularity of the CYC Dinghy Learn to sail course on the increase we have decided to open registration for the course early. The course will be held on 18 – 20th January, 2021. Contact cyc@cairns.net.au to enrol.
The program will go for 3 days and is designed to teach all the key skills required to sail a small sailing vessel safely.
Great fun for all the family, for more information please contact the office on cyc@cairns.net.au
| Overview | Your Discover Sailing journey starts here as you learn and master the fundamental skills of sailing and are introduced to the fun of dinghy sailing in a safe and supportive environment.. |
| Length | 25 hours |
| Outcomes | This will allow participants the freedom of sailing dinghies with the guidance of a Yachting Australia dinghy instructor |
| Pre-requisites | Water confident Stinger and sun protection clothing is essential 12 years minimum age |
| Who should do this course? | This course is recommended to anyone wishing to learn to sail an off the beach sailing dinghy. Continue along the pathway to achieve your Better Sailing and Racing certificates. |
On the 18th of Feb 2018 commencing at 8.30am we will be inviting members of the public to come and try sailing.
a free community event which allows all member of the family to get out on the inlet, on Sailing boats of all size to promote the social, community and competitive sides of our sport.
If you are interested in try sailing on dinghies register by following the link
If you are interested in try sailing on Yachts Register by following the link
If you are interested in try sailing on our Sailability Vessels register by following the link
For more information or to volunteer on the day please contact Andy (SWD) , Neil (Yachts) or Scott (dinghies)
For a copy of the PDFD version of the Racing Rules.
2017-2020-Racing-Rules-of-Sailing-with-Australian-Sailing-Prescriptions
The CYC welcomes all regional school to Cairns Boatshed for the 2nd round of NQ School Team Sailing.
Great spectator viewing is available on the Northern Arm of the Marlin Marine
See you all on Sunday
5th of March – at 8.00AM
Don’t forget Breakfast is available at the SALTHOUSE – Ask for Yves when you pop in there..
Many thanks to all our sponsors
On the 1st of April 2017 commencing at 8.30am we will be inviting members of the public to come and try sailing.
If you are interested in attending to try sailing on dinghies register here:
If you are interested in try sailing on Yachts Register here:
If you are interested in try sailing on our Sailability Vessels register here:
for more information or to volunteer on the day please contact Andy (SWD) , Neil (Yachts) or Scott (dinghies)
This year as part of our obligations under the MSQ Aquatic Events Approval, we are asking that all CYC Skippers and Crew attend a briefing at 6pm on the 9th of Feburary 2017.
Subjects to be covered:
In 2017 the Lindsay Joice series will be a series of 5 races on the following days:
The first race will commence at 10am on the 25th of Feb, following a race briefing at 9am.
FIRST PRIZE: Accommodation and Transfer at Fitzroy Island
SECOND PRIZE: Deckstore Voucher (valued at $50)
THIRD PRIZE: Deckstore Voucher (valued at $30)
Please ensure that you completed your safety (cat 6) check prior to the race series commencing.
We would encourage all skippers to nominate for the whole 5 race series ( Nomination Fee of $225 ).
Each race will have it own prize, and each race will add to the LINDSAY JOICE SERIES POINT SCORE.
Sailing instruction will be posted prior to each race on the website and on our facebook page.
| Yachts | Members | Non Members |
| 1 day race fee | $65 | $75 |
| 2day/weekend race fee | $95 | $85 |
| series fee 3 week | $135 | $155 |
| series fee 4 week | $180 | $200 |
| series fee 5 week | $225 | $245 |
| Dinghies | Members | Non Members |
| 1 person boat | ||
| 1 day race fee | $15 | $25 |
| 2day/weekend race fee | $30 | $40 |
| series fee 3 week | $30 | $50 |
| series fee 4 week | $40 | $60 |
| series fee 5 week | $50 | $70 |
| 2 person boat | ||
| 1 day race fee | $25 | $35 |
| 2day/weekend race fee | $50 | $60 |
| series fee 3 week | $60 | $80 |
| series fee 4 week | $80 | $100 |
| series fee 5 week | $100 | $120 |
Our friends at the PORT DOUGLAS YACHT CLUB have an exciting year of sailing planned check out their calendar of activities for all the information.
Also don’t forget to get in early and nominate for the 2017 QUICK SILVER PORT DOUGLAS RACE WEEK
For more information please contact the lovely folks at PDYC
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