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CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SA
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
David Roper
Mark Hutton
Garth Heynen
David Hughes
Doreen Perrin
Amanda Rice
Troy Smith
FLAG OFFICERS
Commodore Vice Commodore
Rear Commodores
General Manager
Financial Controller
Financial Administrator
Marketing & Communications
Marina Berth Operations Administrator
Reception & Member Services
Marine Academy Principal
Sailing Operations Manager
Racing Administrator
YSF Head Coach
Hospitality Manager
Head Chef
Port Vincent Marina Manager
COMMITTEES
Members Committee Chair
Fishing Association Chair
Racing Association Chair
Cruising Association Chair
Social Association Chair
LIFE MEMBERS
Mike Holmes
Dianne Schwerdt
Pat Catley and Andrew Saies
Honourable Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR
Jamie Joyce
Kerry O’Brien
Cathy Menzel
Mellissa Vahoumis
Eryn Wyithe
Kimberley Murray
David Royle
Greg Allison
Inese Lainis
Luke Allison
Haresh Singh
Camillo Crugnale
Rob Marner
Mike Holmes
Peter Schembri
Rob Human
Darren Harvey
Giorgi Gauci
Geoff Boettcher
Arthur F Carolan (Dec’d)
Geoffrey R Catt
Craig A Evans
Richard H Fidock AO
Gay Footer
Graeme L Footer
John D Gerard
Jacqueline Heffernan
James A Henry (Dec’d)
Malcolm A Kinnaird AC (Dec’d)
Peter J Page (Dec’d)
Andrew D Saies
EDITORS OF GROUNDSWELL
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Volume 42 | Edition 2
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Cover photo: Fred Neill Regatta, by Jordan Roberts for Down Under Sail
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Charting the Course
The past few months have been a period of transition and reflection at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia and I am pleased to be sharing two significant developments that will help shape our future.
New General Manager
I welcome Jamie Joyce as our new General Manager who commenced in May following a rigorous recruitment exercise. Jamie brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across the marine, hospitality and government sectors. His impressive career has included roles as General Manager of Sea World Cruises, State Operations Manager at SeaLink South Australia, CEO and Harbour Master at Weymouth Harbour in the United Kingdom and a long-serving member of South Australia’s Police Water Operations Unit and STAR Group.
Jamie holds a Hospitality Degree, a Harbour Master’s Diploma and multiple maritime certifications including RYA qualifications. He also has hands-on experience as an instructor having developed and delivered safety and operational training programs, expertise that will directly support the continued evolution of our Marine Academy.
I wish to acknowledge and thank Kerry O’Brien who ably stepped in as Acting General Manager during this transition. Kerry ‘held the helm’ with great professionalism and calm leadership, all while continuing to perform her own day-to-day responsibilities. Her dedication has ensured stability for our staff, members and operations at a crucial time and we are deeply grateful for her contribution.
Youth Sailing Foundation
The Board recently concluded a comprehensive review of the Club’s Youth Sailing Foundation and our Elliott 7 fleet program. We received an extraordinary volume of thoughtful, passionate feedback with strong views expressed both for and against continuing the initiative.
After careful deliberation the Board has confirmed support for the YSF and Elliott activities. This renewed direction will see clearer strategic oversight, tighter integration with Club priorities and improved delivery mechanisms. Our goal is to ensure the program continues to evolve into a sustainable platform that supports youth development, fosters member engagement and strengthens our position within the sailing community.
We recognise that no decision in this space would satisfy all viewpoints. Nonetheless, we have sought a path that respects member concerns while also investing in the Club’s future. Key to the success of this approach will be the support of our members including through volunteering, mentoring and potential sponsorship.
Financial Overview
Our summer season has now concluded continuing to deliver positive financial outcomes. Net income (EBTDA) from June 2024 through March 2025 was $321,833. A softer winter hospitality result, combined with shortfalls in membership, YSF and some other revenue targets, means we anticipate closing our financial year around 20% below budget while still maintaining a healthy surplus of approximately $400,000. This operational result has supported our ongoing capital maintenance and improvement program.
Volunteer Appreciation
In May the Board was delighted to host a Volunteer Appreciation Gourmet BBQ to thank the many individuals who generously give their time to support the CYCSA across a wide range of activities. Held in the Club’s BBQ area, the evening was a relaxed, enjoyable opportunity for our Board Directors to personally acknowledge and connect with volunteers. Volunteers truly are the lifeblood of our community and we remain deeply grateful for the commitment, energy and goodwill they bring to the CYCSA year after year.
Looking Ahead
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Thank you to all who continue to contribute to this Club as members, partners, volunteers and friends.
Charting the Cours
Driven by our shared passion for boating, community and excellence, we look forward to the journey ahead.
As at 30 April 2025, the Club’s Sinking Fund for marina refurbishments stood at $7,456,897
David Roper
Sinking Fund Value
As at 30 April 2025, the Club’s Sinking Fund for marina refurbishments stood at $7,456,897.
Volunteer Appreciation
In May, the Board was delighted to host a Volunteer Appreciation Gourmet BBQ to thank the many individuals who generously give their time to support the CYCSA across a wide range of activities. Held in the Club’s BBQ the evening was a relaxed, enjoyable opportunity for our Board Directors to personally acknowledge and connect
It feels like the end of summer is here now with quite chilly mornings but the Club was bustling with activity for the first Winter Series race. This time of year offers some of the best boating with flat seas and light breezes and often sunny days so don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy getting down to the Club.
The associations have been busy over the summer. The CYCSA cruisers have had a mammoth trip away visiting the western side of the State, followed by a Vinyl Disco Night BBQ in May. Easter also saw a very successful Easter Egg Hunt for the children organised by the busy Social Association. Thank you to the associations for putting on these great events.
Our racing members have been far and wide. I’d like to pay particular attention to recognise the grit and determination of Darrell (Daz) Greig, who just completed the Two-handed Melbourne-Osaka Race on Roaring Forty (a Lutra Boc Open 40). They had a number of setbacks but they never gave up on getting to Osaka, an impressive achievement. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, CYCSA member Dan Turner is really getting the hang of the Class Globe 580, holding second position with Immortal Game. The diminutive design (and Dan’s boat building skills) recently proved itself in some very bad weather east of Tahiti in French Polynesia which didn’t stop the Immortal Game team. His next layover will be Fiji and I encourage you to follow his progress on Facebook in the Mini Globe Race 2025. Both these sailors are fine ambassadors for our Club with the adventurous spirit they exude.
In the last month I have watched our Board carefully deliberate the ins and outs of the Youth Sailing Program having completed its first three years of operation. This generated a lot of discussion in the Club and we all look forward to seeing the program succeed. Thank you for all the input members provided. We all welcome the incoming new General Manager who will be instrumental in driving the Club forward in all aspects of our operations.
Welcome New Members
Prize night for racing has been held and the winners congratulated with Steve Emery and the crew of Ocean Hawk proving them to be the best Club Boat this year. The Fred Neill Match Racing weekend was recently held and was well supported. Congratulations to those who competed.
Sailing was not the only form of racing we witnessed this summer with the Club hosting the Offshore Superboat Championships on 12-13 April. I was fortunate enough to watch the racing from the CYCSA spectator vessel, CYC1, witnessing the spectacle of high octane (and high noise) racing! Hopefully we will see them back next year.
Finally, on a personal note, I am proud to say I am back racing again with Lee Haakmeester (The Bottom Line) and myself teaming up to purchase and race Pure Magic, a Fareast 28R One Design sports boat. She is a fantastic little boat and I know we will enjoy racing her both here and intra/interstate. Please stay safe on and off the water and happy boating to all.
Mike Holmes
O ver the last three months the following people have joined the Club. Please make them welcome.
David Baker, Vincent Barry, Benedict Bogere, Gerald Cash, Fortunato Condo, Thomas Davidson, Simon Daws, Danny Finch, Jack Fletcher, John Gatehouse, Andrew Gill, Caillin Howard, Steve Larkins, Ross McDougall, Kenneth McLean, Liz Melville, Corey Phillips, Kaspar Schibli, Cosmo Sciancalepore, Graham Sheath, Jordan Squires, Michael Tassone, Jai Williams, Paul Williams and Michael Wundke.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BBQ
The CYCSA value all volunteers who help to keep the Club running so efficiently and effectively. Whether they are regulars who spend hours every weekend starting and finishing races; those who help organise Club social, fishing or cruising events; casual helpers around the premises or for just an occasional event, whenever a hand goes up to help it’s greatly appreciated.
To show their gratitude and support, on Friday 23 May during National Volunteer Week, Board Members lined up to cook a barbecue and say ‘thank you’. Partners were included and thanked for the many hours they are left alone while jobs on and off the water are undertaken.
This year approximately 70 members and partners enjoyed some tasty food, wine, beer and soft drinks. The event was led by President David Roper who gave a short speech thanking everyone. The Board members slaved over hot barbecues providing sausages, steaks and a variety of salads with bread and sauces. The wine and beer flowed, disappearing as quickly as the food. Despite the cold weather, warmth circulated throughout the barbecue area where tall stories were told and laughter could be heard from afar. Thank you Board Members, it was a really good event.
Pat Catley
FRANCIS CREAGH O’CONNOR AM
24 February 1937 - 26 February 2025
Born Francis Creagh O’Connor, he was known simply as Creagh to all who knew him. A proud Adelaidean, Creagh was a devoted father to five children; Creagh Jr, Andrew, Tim, Edwina, and Rachel and a beloved grandfather to 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. By profession, Creagh was involved in the engineering and construction industry, playing a pivotal role in numerous major developments across South Australia and serving on several boards.
Creagh’s involvement in one of his most notable ventures began quite casually. While aboard Malcolm Kinnaird’s yacht off the coast of Taperoo, Creagh, along with Deane Smoker and Keith Lawson, shared a moment of inspiration when Malcolm suggested that the land they were passing would be the perfect location for a marina. His idea included floating pontoons allowing boat owners to step directly from their cars onto their boats thereby eliminating the need for a dinghy to reach the moored vessels. As they all thought this was a good idea, the idea quickly gained traction, and from that moment, the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia was born.
In partnership with Malcolm, Deane, Keith and Dick Fidock, Creagh became a founding member of the Club’s first Board. Their inaugural meeting took place on Wednesday, 1 November 1972, at the Naval and Military Club. Creagh held Foundation Membership number five and contributed to the Club’s success for three years as a committee member.
Outside of his other professional and community work, many will remember Creagh for his passion for cricket. He served as a Director of the South Australian Cricket Association from 1991 to 2010 and was a valued member of the Cricket Australia Board for 11 years, including a tenure as Chairman from 2005 to 2008. Creagh is an integral part of the history of our Club, another link gone but not forgotten.
Our condolences go out to Creagh’s family.
Gay Footer
25 April 1933 - 23 April 2025
David was born in Port Augusta on Anzac Day and by his own assessment began life causing great inconvenience to the Doctor and midwife, both WWI veterans, who were meant to be marching that morning.
His early education was at Croydon Primary School where he was the youngest in the class and remained so throughout his schooling. His secondary schooling was at Scotch College where in his Leaving year he attained sufficient grades to enter Pharmacy at Adelaide University but at only 15 years of age the university would not allow his entry. Instead he undertook the more demanding Leaving Honors year at Scotch to less academic acclaim and started Pharmacy in 1950.
After graduation he worked as a locum pharmacist riding his push bike to work across the suburbs of Adelaide before opening his own pharmacy at Grange Road, Findon in 1958, working there until his retirement in 1996.
David’s interest in sailing began in 1968 when he built a Heron dinghy in the shed at home and joined the Grange Sailing Club the next summer where he learnt to sail with me up front as crew. In that Club he went onto to give 30 years of active service and participation to the sport of sailing both as a Flag, competitor and racing rules administrator. He held a number of positions in Yachting SA and Yachting Australia and was appointed Chairman of the organising committee for the 1984 Olympic selection trials held at the CYCSA for all six classes, a first for Olympic sailing trials in Australia. Undoubtedly his enduring love was for the Laser, a class in which he competed, campaigned and helped administrate for many years, culminating in a Bronze Medal at the Masters Games in his age group at 65 years of age.
In 2002 and until 2020 David acted as the ‘unofficial’ CYCSA Race Officer for the Ballast Head Cup Regatta held on New Years Day at Island Beach, Kangaroo Island, an event started by me as the first sporting event of the New Year in Australia. Many members would remember his quirky radio comms, complex handicapping rules that saw nearly every entrant win a prize and annual Groundswell articles covering the event. For father and son it was a highlight of our year coming together with a common interest and love for the sport of sailing in an idyllic location.
Along with my role in the Club I encouraged David to become a volunteer and so began his time in various roles as a Duty Crew member and Race Officer until time was called on his on-water role in 2019, the Club appropriately recognising his contribution as a volunteer for those many years of service.
From 1996 David would join my crew during the summer for Wednesday twilight racing, another event that we enjoyed together, meeting and getting to know many in the Club along the way. He was enormously proud of our 2009 Sydney to Hobart victory and would tell anyone who cared to listen that he taught me to sail!
Sailing was our shared touch point throughout life, an activity and a sport that defies age and brings young and old together, creating memories that last forever. David died after just five weeks in aged care due to a rapid decline in his health due to end stage dementia. His physical fitness, he ran the City Bay for the last time in 2024, covered for the decline that was evident in other parts of his life over the last six months.
David is survived by his wife Phillipa, three children, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Fair winds, calm seas and safe passage.
Andrew Saies
The MyEasyBnB Post-Christmas Twilight Series
This series was unfortunately was upset by poor weather with six races cancelled due to strong wind warnings. The final results –
Division 1 – G-Wizz (Greg Patten) on countback, Marnico (Graeme Footer), Sintara (Derek Morrison). Division 2 – Aurora (Brenton Pegler), The Bottom Line (Haakmeester/Roper/Fawcett), School’s Out (Adrian Wotton)
Combined Twilight Series results
Division 1 – G-Wizz, Marnico, Sintara
Division 2 – The Bottom Line, School’s Out, Seduction (Mark Moore)
Inshore Series results
PHS Division 1 – Vulcan (Chris Jones), Shining Sea (Andrew Corletto), Sintara
PHS Division 2 – Kinetic Energy (Andy Shipp), Outlier (Abbott/Riddle), Young Einstein (Rob Sellick)
AMS Division 1 – Sintara, Vulcan, Dr Feelgood 3 (Daniel McHolm)
AMS Division 2 – Outlier, Kinetic Energy, Ocean Hawk (Steve Emery)
Queen of the Gulf Regatta
Two races (triangle & windward/leeward) held 22 March. Division 1 – Sintara, Dr Feelgood 3, Vulcan Division 2 – Young Einstein, Rock On (Trevor Conyers), Ocean Hawk
Snapper Point Race
The fifth race of the Short Offshore Series was held on 15 March. The results - Pace (Caillin Howard) took out first place on PHS and IRC. Sintara took out first place on AMS
AMS State Championship
Division 1 – Shining Sea, Game On 31 (Julian Newton), Vulcan (Chris Jones)
Division 2 – Outlier, Ocean Hawk, Kinetic Energy
A big thank you to our dedicated Duty Crew who consistently volunteer their time to make each race possible as well as those who step in when extra hands are needed. Your support is invaluable to the CYCSA community. If you’re interested in getting involved we’d love to hear from you.
We’re now gearing up for the winter racing season which includes the Short-Handed Series featuring a destination race to Port Vincent and the Winter Series in collaboration with the RSAYS.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors Yalumba Wines, Bravo Sails, MyEasyBnB and Heatlie. Their support helps make it all happen.
Inese Lainis Racing Administrator
It has come to the attention of REX that CYCSA members are interested in more mentoring being available at the Club.
Rob Human, Chair of REX, is willing to share his sailing knowledge and experience with those who are interested in learning more about sail trimming, spinnaker, boat handling, helming and racing. With 25 Sydney to Hobart races under his belt, countless miles at sea and decades of racing, he is ideally positioned to mentor those sailors wanting to build and refine their sailing skills.
To take up this generous invitation please contact Racing Administrator, Inese Lainis, on 8248 4222 or Rob Human on 0412 654 002.
The 2025 HMAS Hobart Cup
This was another successful event on the CYCSA’s calendar, a spirited celebration of sailing, service and the strong bonds that tie together our community both on and off the water. Held in partnership with the Naval, Military & Airforce Club, the event once again engaged all six of the Club’s Elliott 7s.
Long-time supporter and co-convenor of the HMAS Hobart DDG39 Cup, Stephen Lamb, was once again instrumental in the smooth execution of the event. From behind-the-scenes coordination to the donation of six battle flags which added theatre to the occasion, Stephen’s continued dedication played a key role in the Cup’s success.
This year’s Cup also carried special significance as it celebrated the life of Neville Sampson, President of the HMAS Hobart Association (SA Chapter) and a cornerstone of the ‘Friends of the Hobart’ community. A heartfelt tribute was paid to Neville during the post-race presentations led by Stephen Lamb and Senator David Fawcett.
Among the 60 guests who gathered to remember Neville were family and close
friends including Ellie Sampson who shared the following words after the event:
“A big thank you both for your amazing efforts last Saturday. Neville’s family and friends (including me!) were very impressed by the warmth and hospitality of staff, the excellent quality of food and service and the tribute to Neville in such a stunning environment.
We have discovered some pretty keen sailors amongst the tribe too so maybe you will see us there again soon.
Please convey my sincere thanks to all the fabulous team at CYCSA.’’
The Racing
The Sailsys platform again comfortably accommodated the seven-race series in a single day. The on-water competition was fast and fiercely contested with a combination of windward/leeward races providing very close racing where competitors were often separated by seconds, showcasing impressive teamwork throughout the day.
It was great to see such amazing camaraderie on and off the water, with many individuals ‘taking one for the team’.
A big thank you goes to the dedicated team who prepared and maintained the Elliotts in impeccable racing condition — Guy Wogan Provo, Michael Nettle and Luke Allison. Special thanks also go to Lesley Roberts and Sean Hackett who generously gave their time and expertise to support teams with boat set-up, racing rules and fundamental skills throughout the day.
Off the water the camaraderie continued with a generous round of pizzas provided by the CYCSA, followed by presentations that honoured the spirit of the event and those who made it special, including a moving tribute to Neville Sampson and the legacy of the ‘Green Ghost’, HMAS Hobart and the lives of those who served aboard her.
As always, the HMAS Hobart Cup was more than a regatta, it was a reflection of community, connection and shared values. Thank you to everyone who contributed to another unforgettable day on the water.
Greg Allison
1st Navy, 2nd Army, 3rd Airforce
Whilst Mark Hutton was the standout skipper representing team Airforce 1, the best team over the day by two points was Navy 1 and Navy 2.
Navy 1 was helmed by legend Bob Williams whilst Navy 2 was helmed by another Club legend, Adrian Wotton.
Photo courtesy of Maddie Lamb, Coastal Creative Adelaide
The Fred Neill Match Racing event delivered once again with eight fierce competitors battling for glory. New challengers joined seasoned veterans, including the return of Mark Reid, Lesley Roberts and Singapore Joe raising the stakes. Two CYCSA youth teams entered the competition, with Finlay Bunt returning for his second event hungry to break into the finals. Joining him was SA Sailing League champion Fraser Baker stepping out of his brother Carter’s shadow and turning heads with his bold, composed tactics. It was fantastic to see two female skippers competing in the event—Lesley Roberts representing the CYCSA and Sophie Davidson from the Adelaide University Sailing Club. Both delivered strong performances, challenging several teams and securing impressive results. We look forward to seeing them compete in the 2026 Women's National Match Racing Championship.
Day one saw tactical finesse in light winds while day two brought 25-knot gusts and electrifying pre-start duels. With only four finals spots up for grabs tension was high. Joe Howe pushed the limits, dishing out two black flags, but in the end, it was our two youth teams Fraser Baker and Finlay Bunt, along with Marc Reid’s team from the Christies Beach Sailing Club and Jordan Barney’s ‘The Beast’ team from the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, who secured places in the finals.
The championship match proved to be a thrilling showdown between Fraser’s team and Jordan Barney. With the score tied at one win each, the final race came down to the wire—Barney narrowly clinching victory by just one metre at the finish line. Congratulations to all eight teams for an outstanding performance showcasing determination, skill and sportsmanship throughout the event. Well-deserved congratulations to the RQYS youth team for claiming the title — an impressive achievement and a testament to their hard work.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers, duty crew, race committee and support staff whose time, effort and expertise made this regatta possible. Their contribution is the backbone of events like this and is deeply appreciated by all involved.
See page 12 to read Jordan’s recap of their team’s Fred Neill experience.
Luke Allison YSF Head Coach
The Beast Sailing Team, RQYS
Christies Beach Sailing Club
OVERALL RESULTS
1st Jordan Barney, RQYS
2nd Fraser Baker, CYCSA
3rd Marc Reid, CBSC
4th Finlay Bunt, CYCSA
5th Joe Howe, Raffles Marina YC, Singapore
6th Lesley Roberts, CYCSA
7th Sophie Davidson, AUSC
8th Ben Morgan, AUSC
Another excellently organised event by the Racing Office, showcasing the CYCSA to the nation. Congratulations. – Stephen Lamb
This year’s edition gave us a great range of wind conditions to test ourselves in and it was awesome to see such strong youth representation among the teams. I competed in the regatta last year, which was my first match racing event, so this time my goal was to step up my competitiveness and stop sailing like a fleet racer!
My team of Oscar and Will Gaylard, Ashleigh Emery and myself, really showed how our training with the YSF paid off as we pulled away with some comfortable leads and had some tense pre-start moments. I can’t wait for the regatta to come back around next year so we can push our match racing skills even further! – Finlay Bunt, CYCSA YSF Skipper
YOUTH TEAMS
CYCSA Youth Team 1
Helm: Finlay Bunt
Crew: Oscar Gaylard, Ashleigh Emery, Will Gaylard.
CYCSA Youth Team 2
Helm: Fraser Baker
Crew: Max Sturman, Lucy Cree, Calin Went.
Photos
Team Red Lantern, Singapore
Team Baker, CYCSA
FROM THE HELM JORDAN BARNEY
The Fred Neill Trophy match racing event was a fantastic event and worked as a perfect introduction for Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron’s 'The Beast Sailing Team'. This was the team’s first proper introduction to the World Sailing graded discipline of match racing. Our plan was to use the Fred Neill Trophy as a platform to test our skills before getting into larger events.
The weekend brought a great deal of challenges, including new crew, different boats, a new venue and the technical discipline of Match Racing. All of these challenges helped broaden our racing skills, specifically in boat handling and pre-start strategy. All the RQYS TBST crew have had experience in schools’ teams racing so we had a good background in how to take control of the race.
We found that pre-start manoeuvres were the most important throughout the regatta and focusing on it limited the boat-on-boat battles after the start. Our skills grew significantly with symmetrical kites during the event, especially with our sets and drops. We maintained a concise and confident communication strategy on board which was a significant contributor to our effective pre-start positioning and smooth boat handling.
The regatta competitors were strong which forced us to be on time, plan ahead and adjust our strategies race-to-race. The range of competitive sailors in the regatta is a clear example of why this style of racing is great. We are strong believers in accessibility to sailing, the youth, university and more mature entrants which proves how the racing format is good.
The CYCSA Youth Match Racing program deserves huge credit for developing young talent through this initiative. It’s a great model and we can only hope we can replicate something as strong with our RQYS Elliott 6s in the coming years.
We would like to thank all members at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron who supported the teams’ weekly raffle fund-raisers, and in particular RQYS member, Michael James (Team Principal of The Beast Sailing Team), for the continued support towards the team of youth and young adult sailors.
A special thank you to all the CYCSA members, volunteers, staff and coaches involved in making the 2025 Fred Neill Trophy as good as it was. Your hospitality towards our team was unmatched and we can only hope we can return the experience sometime in the future at the RQYS.
We are already thinking of a Match Racing Nationals campaign for the 2026 event at the CYCSA and hope to see you all again soon.
Photos by Down Under Sail
The Beast Sailing Team
Helm: Jordan Barney Crew: Yael O'Hagan, Ayla Barney, Hugo Ralph and Hayden Barney.
RQYS TBST
DINGHY SAFETY
Boat owners tend to be a safety-conscious group when it comes to equipping and operating their main vessels. From lifejackets and flares to EPIRBs and VHF radios, most of us do our best to anticipate potential mishaps and avoid trouble before even casting off, whether it’s for a short afternoon sail or a multi-year voyage. That’s why it is surprising how many of us fail to equip our dinghies with the same level of precaution. Yes, yours truly has been guilty too and sadly fined. Dinghies serve a crucial role. Whether they’re ferrying people and supplies to and from shore or offering the freedom to explore hidden coves and creeks, they’re essentially the waterborne equivalent of the family car, an indispensable part of the adventure. Yet all the time, money and attention we invest in outfitting our primary vessel means little once we step into the dinghy unless we’ve taken the time to properly prepare it as well.
WHY IT MATTERS
Consider this scenario: you’re anchored in a quiet, scenic cove having a sundowner on a friend’s boat when you decide to take the dinghy to perhaps go back to your boat for some more supplies and on the way, the engine quits. Not a huge issue, you could row the rest of the way, if only there were oars onboard. As the wind picks up and the girls have gone below to get out of the wind, the dinghy drifts out toward open water. You sensibly try to drop anchor to stop the drift but there’s no anchor. The water grows rougher and starts splashing in. Now would be a good time to start bailing except there’s no pump or bailer. Calling for help would be smart but the handheld VHF radio is sitting back on the chart table aboard the main boat and there are no flares either.
YOU GET THE IDEA
This is partly a true story which could have had a sad ending. I spoke to one of those on board the dingy some time later and he told me he was convinced this was going to be his demise. Luckily one of our members was watching them from shore and called the Coast Guard.
Most of us wouldn’t head out on our main boat without lifejackets, an anchor, flares or a radio, so why would a trip in the dinghy be any different? Don’t forget it’s a requirement to always wear a life jacket in a small vessel.
Wayne Grant CYCSA Safety Officer
Shellharbour Marina,
DOMINIC RINALDI
Born in Adelaide in 1957, Dominic attended Flinders University gaining a Bachelor of Economics followed by a Graduate Diploma in Accounting. This gave him entrée to accounting firms and he chose to work at Touche Ross & Co and qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He started his own practice in 1984 calling it Rinaldi & Co.
In 1976 he met his life partner and they married in 1979. Two sons ensued, Anthony and Adam and the family has grown to include two daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren, six girls and one boy, ranging in age from four to ten years old.
Dominic joined the Cruising Yacht Club in 2004 and together his wife and sons learnt how to sail on their first yacht,
a Holland 25 called Omega. They quickly outgrew this yacht and in 2006 purchased a brand new Bavaria 35 and called it Bella Mia. In this boat they occasionally competed in the Wednesday night Twilight races. When their sons grew up and left home Dominic and Gianna decided to buy a power boat and in 2020 purchased a Riviera 4400 and called it Sea Dance. They have cruised in Sea Dance to Kangaroo Island and Spencer Gulf and fit in a two week trip with friends each February. Fishing is a favourite pastime on the boat together with just relaxing and watching the sun set.
Other than boating Dominic’s love is music. During his university days he played in bands and now that he is retired has recommenced nurturing a very basic skill set and plays his guitar with some old mates.
Post retirement sees him on several boards incorporating both private companies and not-for-profit organisations. Together with his family he is involved in property development and they continue to undertake commercial developments around the suburbs of Adelaide. Dominic was elected to the Board of the Club in 2017 and served until 2023. He was Treasurer from 2017 to 2019 and President from 2019 to 2023 and remains involved as a member of the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee. He enjoyed his time on the Board of the Club even though
It was a pleasure to welcome seven of our esteemed Life Members to the annual Life Members Lunch held on 24 April. Although John Gerard was unable to attend this year, we look forward to seeing him at the next gathering. It was also a delight to catch up with Dick Fidock over the phone — our warmest wishes go out to him.
With decades of collective knowledge and stories dating back to the very beginnings of the CYCSA, the conversation flowed freely and fond memories were shared around the table.
A heartfelt thank you to all our Life Members for their remarkable contributions over the years — their dedication, support and ongoing involvement continue to shape the spirit of our Club.
two years of his term as President was spent navigating through the Covid era. Dominic feels that one of the biggest challenges facing the Club during his time on the Board was attracting youth to the Club and changing the demographics of its membership. His concern centred around the fact that members of his age at the pointy end of their lives are not being replaced by more youthful members so during his term as President the Board implemented a Youth Sailing Foundation and purchased a fleet of six medium size one-design training Elliott 7 keel boats. Although the programme has been criticised in recent times he is a firm believer in the initiative and feels with the passage of time it will provide benefits to the Club and ensure that it will have an abundance of younger ‘next generation’ sailors with a close allegiance to the Club.
One of the aspects he particularly enjoys at the Club is the social networking made and on a Thursday evening or on the weekend, invites guests down to enjoy the facilities, particularly friends from overseas.
Gay Footer
Pictured left to right back row: Geoff Catt, Andrew Saies, Graeme Footer, Craig Evans and Geoff Boettcher. Front row: Jacqueline Heffernan and Gay Footer.
In 1979 two training doctors aged 26, one English and the other Australian, decided to buy a small 30’ boat and cruise for a year. They had never sailed. So what, you ask, they are in their 20s so doing crazy things is normal. Indeed, Sydney to PNG, New Britain, New Ireland and back to Adelaide in the pre-tech era with a HF radio as the only electronic device seemed normal and surviving it was great.
Skip 36 years to 2015 and two old doctors now aged 62 decide to sail a 40 year old 32’ boat across the Atlantic. So what, you ask, they are old and now foolish. Well, they did and made it in 24 days and arrived intact.
Here are their reflections on why they put to sea together two-up again.
Sailing two-up on a small, unsophisticated boat on long passages forges a particular type of trusting friendship that remains over time. Trust in the other is the key, watch after watch. Tolerance of a strange type of shared solitude is another – chatter diminishes, long silent periods feel fine and intuitive sharing of tasks emerge. Then discussions seem so much more vibrant and joint decisions are made concisely.
Since 1979 some miracles have happened. First is GPS navigation, including AIS, satellite internet connection for weather and email, lithium batteries and accurate weather forecasting. Gee, so helpful!
Some things haven’t changed – twothirds of the world is still covered by water, being visited by seabirds when over 2000 miles from land is special, catching a fish on the trawling line is exciting, starlight on a moonless calm night with phosphorescence in the water is still magic. Sailing downwind for 14
consecutive days under a twin headsail ‘twizzle’ rig without any sail handling and steered by windvane is a privilege. Winning the ‘who can cook the most bizarre dinner’ competition was a great feeling. With the small boat so full of stuff ‘hot bedding’ in one bunk is surely just sharing. Washing hair once weekly feels luxurious, some visual hallucinations on night watch are fun and of no concern and the arrival in port after ocean crossing is still a celebration. We know there are many other two-up sailor combinations out there who also get to form these special friendships forged by the delights, tribulations and time spent at sea.
David Everett
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The recent crabbing event was an outstanding success bringing together a fantastic group of participants for a well organised and enjoyable day on the water. The conditions were ideal and the enthusiasm among attendees was evident throughout the event.
The usual banter about crab catches and awards transpired with awards going to Distraction for Most Crabs for a Power Boat and Most Crabs Overall, plus Largest Crab Overall; Hoodie for Most Crabs for a Yacht; young Jordan on CYC5 won the prize for Largest Crab for a Junior and Ragna received the Spitfire Trailers award for Largest Crab for an Adult.
A particularly memorable moment was when one participant successfully caught a Morton Bay Bug, an exciting and rare highlight that added to the day’s excitement. The ‘bug’ was a female carrying eggs and was appropriately released.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the CYCSA staff for their invaluable support in assisting the Fishing Association with the organisation of this event and catering for salads and other items on the day. Their efforts ensured a seamless experience, providing excellent facilities and a welcoming atmosphere for all involved. We look forward to future events and the continued collaboration that makes such occasions so enjoyable.
A further thank you goes to Vadis Rodato who stood in as cook for our ever popular Chilli Crab Linguine. It is worthy noting that the recipe used was handed down by Glenda and Jim Smyth who were early stalwarts of the Fishing Association.
In conclusion we are most grateful to Andrew and Ashley Van Ryneveld and their business, Spitfire Trailers, for their continuing sponsorship and support for this annual event.
Nathan McArdle
CYCSA Fishing Association
As with all offshore fishing trips you hope for great weather and we were in luck for this trip. We were treated to a great sunrise heading east through Backstairs Passage and as we rounded Cape Willoughby the ocean ahead of us was looking good too.
Anyone who fishes regularly knows well that you can never be certain what results you will get for the day. We certainly learnt that you sometimes have to work hard to get your target catch on our recent Tuna charter. Having said that, on this day we ran straight through a few schools of Tuna on our way out to the deeper offshore reefs. Our skipper, Jarrad, and deck hand, Tommy, were quick to set a few Tuna rigs and we were instantly in the action. With most of our crew joining the action we had a good catch on board in quick time before getting back underway to the outer reefs. As often happens there was one hard luck story. New CYCSA member, Robert Fioravanti, only managed to reel in a Tuna head, courtesy of a very hungry shark that bit the rest off.
The reef fishing was unbelievable with a solid catch of large Nannygai and a variety of other reef fish filled out our catch. There was such a rush of fish being caught that yours truly ended up netting fish for others as the rest of the crew were flat out helping others. It was a very exciting session of fishing.
Peter Schembri Chairperson, CYCSA Fishing Association
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It’s been a genuine pleasure to be part of the Marine Academy at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia since it began over thirty years ago. Over that time I’ve seen many students progress from nervous first time sailors to confident skippers and it’s always rewarding to see them out on the water applying what they’ve learned.
Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to train a wide range of students, from those just starting out to more experienced sailors working toward offshore qualifications. Many have gone on to become Club members, boat owners and good friends. Whether I see them cruising in local waters or hear about their longer voyages, it’s always satisfying to know their foundations were built here. The combination of quality training and a vibrant, welcoming Club life continues to make our community such an exciting and rewarding place to belong.
The strength of our Academy lies in its alignment with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). The RYA framework is a globally respected training structure that gives aspiring sailors a clear, achievable path starting with our Start Sailing, Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses and progressing all the way to Yachtmaster Offshore.
One of the most rewarding developments over the years has been the increasing inclusivity within the Academy. Our Women’s Boating Essentials course is now a cornerstone of our annual program, offering a supportive environment where women can develop their skills and confidence. We also support both members and nonmembers in gaining their International Certificate of Competency (ICC) thereby allowing them to charter vessels worldwide with confidence.
Our flagship training vessel is Southern Investigator, a 43-foot Beneteau yacht that serves as both a reliable vessel and an exceptional learning platform. A pleasure to train on, she offers a safe, stable and comfortable environment where students can develop their skills with confidence.
CYCSA YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION UPDATE
It’s pleasing to be one of the team of RYA Offshore Yachtmaster instructors who continue to uphold the high standards of our Academy. My motivation continues seeing students embrace the adventure of boating and the valuable life that the CYCSA offers.
Rod Hunter
Over the past month the YSF team has been hard at work preparing for the Fred Neill Regatta, training twice a week with a focus on match racing techniques and skills. Skippers Finlay Bunt and Fraser Baker, along with their teams, have shown great dedication supported by coaching sessions from Robbie Duessen and Luke Stevens. These sessions placed strong emphasis on kite handling, boat control, teamwork and communication—areas in which both teams have shown marked improvement. However, there's still plenty of training ahead as we build towards the 2025 Youth Match Racing Championships in Hobart this October.
Both youth teams performed exceptionally well at the Fred Neill event making it to the finals. Fraser Baker’s team narrowly missed out on the win in a close battle with the RQYS — a result discussed in more detail in the Fred Neill article on page 10. Both teams deserve high praise for their exceptional efforts and achievements. Coming so close to victory they have every reason to be proud of their performance.
Looking ahead, our training will focus on pre-start tactics, refined boat handling and speed, time-on-distance execution and consolidating the lead during races. In preparation for the Hobart event we’re planning a fundraising day to help cover flights and accommodation.
It was fantastic to see youth sailors attend Racing Presentation Night for the first time—we hope to make this an annual tradition to celebrate the achievements of the YSF squad. On the night, $930 was raised through raffle ticket sales, with an additional $200 raised at the bar during the Super Boat Championships—thank you to everyone who contributed to supporting the Youth Team’s journey to Tasmania.
Allison YSF Head Coach
Luke
Fred Neill Youth Team Oscar & Will Gaylard with Finlay Bunt
We continued sailing Arriba under full mainsail and gennaker through the night until the wind vanished around 02:00 am. Approaching Flinders Island (South Australia, not Tasmania) from the south took us past several anchorages on the island’s east coast but we pushed on to Flinders Bay on the north coast. We took care to do a wide loop and approach from the northwest in order to avoid a reef extending north of Point Malcolm. By 03:55 am, having sailed 75 nautical miles, we were safely anchored over sand in two metres of water. This partial night sail, which required two watches, had been a good taste of longer legs to come. When double-handled I prefer four three-hour watches, namely 21:00, 00:00, 03:00 and 06:00. I usually take the midnight and 06:00 watches as I like to be on the helm at sunrise.
Unlike many other islands in the Investigator Group of islands, such as the Pearson Isles and Top Gallant Isles, Flinders Island is not located in a marine sanctuary zone. We took advantage of that to troll for half an hour and caught two large snook before turning north for St Francis Island.
We enjoyed light winds from the SSE that gradually increased in strength during the afternoon. Shortly after midnight we reached Petrel Bay on the north coast of St Francis Island which offers protection from the southeast through south to the west. There is lots of weed but good holding can be found. That said, our first attempt at a depth of five metres failed. We had a brief scare when we suddenly realised we were only about 100 metres away from low lying cliffs as we mistakenly thought the shore was mostly sandy. As it turned out only the western shoreline is beach and the eastern shoreline of the bay is intermittently rocky and sandy. Nevertheless, we nailed anchoring on the second attempt, albeit in deeper water. The low island was a poor barrier for the 18 knot SE winds that blew right over it with swell wrapping around the point into the bay. We’d sailed just over 100 nautical miles in 15 hours and celebrated New Year’s Eve with a quick gin and tonic under the dim glow of our red running lights.
We were keen to make an early start the following day so going ashore was not an option anyway as St Francis Island is an important bird breeding area that is part of the Nuyts Archipelago Wilderness Protection Area. These days a permit is required for shore access.
By morning it was only blowing twelve knots in the bay but we reefed at anchor in anticipation of higher winds to come. To my dismay I noticed the sheath had separated from the second reefing line, right where the line passed through the clew grommet. It was only a matter of time before it abraded and we lost reefing capability so as a temporary precaution I added bolt ropes at the tack and clew.
We were finally underway at 9:05 and set our course for the Great Australian Bight Scenic Lookout #2 on the coast of the Nullarbor Plain. I should note that there are essentially two ways to cross the Great Australian Bight. The direct approach is to sail straight for one of the eastern islands of the Recherche Archipelago. Cape Borda on Kangaroo Island is often the preferred jumping-off point. The indirect approach is to sail via Eucla. We had decided on the latter but, by heading for a point well west of Eucla, we planned to sail along the Bunda Cliffs where the Nullabor Plain meets the fury of the Southern Ocean. At 14:35 we altered our course to head for Scenic Lookout #1, further to the east. We sailed through the night under main and jib, averaging seven knots from a 15 knot south-easterly. By 06:30 the following day we were seven-and-a-half nautical miles south of the coast and 15 ½ nautical miles from Scenic Lookout #1. At 08:27, a mere 0.6 nautical miles offshore, we turned east to sail parallel to the coast.
The Limestone Cliffs, which are the world’s largest, were truly stunning. We felt especially privileged to be able to enjoy them from our vantage point on the water. After all, most visitors have to content themselves with sideways views from an occasional scenic lookout. No scenic lookout for us! For over 60 nautical miles we revelled in the uninterrupted magnificence of the cliffs. The sailing conditions were ideal too as we glided over smooth waters at almost eight knots before an ESE wind.
Eventually we spotted the distinctive bluff known as Wilson Bluff which signalled the start of the entrance to Eucla Roads.
The tiny township of Eucla is located approximately midway between Adelaide (1,265 km) and Perth (1,430 km), where the Nullarbor Plain meets the Great Australian Bight. It was established in 1877 to service the telegraph repeater station on the original overland telegraph line that connected Western Australia with South Australia. Its location was also strategic from a maritime standpoint as shoals lying about one and half nautical miles offshore that parallel the coast for over ten nautical miles afford modest protection from the prevailing southerly winds. This anchorage, which is officially known as Eucla Roads, made it possible to establish and service the township by boat at a time when the Eyre Highway was just a dirt track. It is the only anchorage between Fowlers Bay in South Australia and Eyre in Western Australia and it is this fact that commanded our attention when planning our crossing of the Great Australian Bight. Stopping at Eucla means you can break up what would otherwise be a four-day crossing of the Bight.
The Western Australian Cruising Guide (WACG) provides a good description of the anchorage which I’ll summarise here. Enter from the east by heading for Wilson Bluff (31°41.093’S 129°0.783’E), a distinctive 90m high dark cliff, which is straightforward to spot. Then keep within one kilometre of the coast until reaching the anchorage which is just west of the ruined jetty. The bottom is sand and weed and the holding is excellent. We found it very comfortable in 20 knot ESE winds and reportedly it is usable in even a 30-knot southerly.
After pulling into Eucla Roads the night before Paul and I were keen to stretch our legs. We took the dinghy ashore near the ruins of the old jetty and after enjoying a swim, set out in search of the old telegraph station.
In the early 20th century sand dunes encroached upon the old Eucla township as a result of a devastating rabbit plague in the 1890s. Rabbits ate the native vegetation that stabilised the nearby sandhills and the entire old town was buried by the encroaching sand. The original town was abandoned barely two decades after being established with present-day Eucla established six kilometres inland.
There was no signage from the ocean as most people don’t come that way and we walked right past the telegraph station. After walking two kilometres we should have turned around but we decided to instead walk to the new town. Bad move. It was over 40°C and reaching the new town required walking uphill.
Fortunately a holidaying farmer from Esperance named Alan picked us up in his ute and saved us from heat stroke. After refreshments at the hospitable Eucla Motor Hotel Alan, from Esperance, drove us back to the old telegraph station. The ruins are a poignant reminder of the destructive power of nature not to mention invasive species and are well worth a visit.
Back at the beach there was time for another swim before we weighed anchor at 13:23, with ship time now AWST, not ACDT. As there is no navigable channel through the shoals to the west we exited the same way we entered, via the east. We then headed south for three nautical miles before turning west as the exact extent of the shoals is not marked on charts. Better safe than sorry.
Look out for my article – Cruise: Final Bite of the Bight in the next issue of Groundswell.
PS. Fun fact - Eucla has its own time zone, Australian Central Western Time (ACWST), which is UTC+8:45.
Alan Noble
Old Telegraph Station ruins
Alan from Esperance
We left for Europe later than usual on Monday 5 August by Qatar Airways and after going through immigration headed to the Tourist Refund Service as we were taking a new chart plotter and charts across as they were much cheaper here than in Greece. All went well with the plotter but Garmin had inadvertently not issued us an official invoice/receipt so we were unable to claim on that. We were a bit annoyed about that but on board a couple of glasses of Billiecart champagne solved all the problems of the world. After arriving in Athens we had a four hour wait for our flight to Leros where our rental car was waiting at the airport for us. We drove straight to the marina and checked out Jemmaroo before checking in at our accommodation. A light dinner at the Persianiana Steak House was sufficient and we returned to the unit for a good sleep. Jemmaroo was booked to go in the water at 9.45am so it was a bit of a rush but we took things slowly as it was stinking hot and humid. Snugged up in our berth we waited for what seemed like ages to get the right power plug connected so the fridge took a long time to cool down as the batteries took some time to charge up. Eventually all was cool so we unpacked slowly, had a rest and dinner at Dimitris.
We cleared Customs and Jemmaroo was taken out of bond but the electrician had not yet installed the new plotter. Jack Didyk was to join us but he was still sitting in a bus at Laviv in Ukraine waiting to cross the border into Poland. There was much ado with Jack and it was impossible to get him on a flight to Athens and then to Leros as there was no seat available on any plane or ferry. Lightning bolts hit me sometimes and while lying in bed I remembered a conversation I had with a German couple many years ago while in Samos when they commented they got direct flights from Germany to Samos so at about 6am I was on the iPad searching the net for a flight to Samos then a ferry from Samos to Leros. I found a flight from Berlin via Brussels to Samos for 10.40am that day. We let Jack know as he was at the airport where he was told there were no seats however my web site said there was one seat available so I did the booking for him and also booked a ferry seat for the following morning - problem solved.
We were around at Agia Marina on Leros to pick up Jack from the ferry by 10am and welcomed one very tired and relieved tourist. His head hit the pillow as soon as we arrived back at Jemmaroo. The electrician came and installed some of the plotter but did not finish it and the next day was a holiday so a no go. A swim was a necessity as it was very hot and sticky so we found a bay and hobbled across the pebbles for a wallow in the water.
The electrician could not complete the installation of the AIS on the plotter, we can receive but not transmit so decided to leave that to be fixed over the winter. We anchored out in the bay by the marina and the sailmaker came out and installed and checked the new headsail and while I cooked dinner Graeme and Jack had several Guinesses on shore with the sailmaker.
After a swim we up anchored around 10am and made our way south to Emborios, a bay in the north west of Kalymnos where we picked up a mooring buoy. A swim followed and then in to shore dinner at ‘Captain Kostos’.
The next day we anchored in a bay on the southern coast of Kalymnos called Ormos Vlikadia but dragged so took off for Ormos Karames on the south western corner of Kos. The weather was picking up so we decided to stay there until it moderated. We booked for dinner on shore at the Sydney Restaurant (there are quite a few called this) but cancelled when the wind really came in. The boys became heroes when a boat near us dragged so they got in the dinghy and helped the two young ladies and one child to reset the anchor.
The Italian family on board the yacht in question invited us over for a thank you lunch and while we were there a dinghy went floating by all by itself so the heroes set out again.
Regardless of what Graeme says there are still a few islands and some bays we have not been to so we set off for Tilos further south and anchored in Ormos Eristou on the west side of the island facing south. The wind was gusting up to 30+ knots so we put the sail away and motored into the bay. It was a large bay so it took some distance in for it to start to look tenable. We decided to anchor as although it was still blowing strongly there was no sea and the bottom was good holding and eventually we were joined by several other boats.
The wind moderated a bit so we set off for the island of Simi to a bay called Panormitis which is almost landlocked and a safe anchorage. A couple of swims made us feel better and all was okay in the world. The next day, while I cleaned the boat Graeme and Jack took a walk around the bay to the World War II pillbox on the point and came back exhausted. We caught the 12.30pm bus into Simi town which was a great ride over the top of the island down to the town and after a walk around and a bite to eat, caught the bus back at 2pm. The next day we motored around to Pethi on the north eastern corner of Simi and although it was crowded, managed to find a spot.
We booked into the marina on Rhodes as Jack was leaving to fly home in a couple of days and arrived there around 1.30pm
on Wednesday 21 August. The marinaroes, the people who supposedly help you into your berth, were pretty useless but we manouvered our way in and settled down. While Graeme and I checked in, Jack availed himself of some cold beers and we then had a late lunch at a great fish restaurant across the road from the marina. A taxi took us into the old part of town so we could register with the Port Police. Sometimes they will let you check out at the same time but not this office so the next morning we had to go back to check out and give them our next check in destination which we said would be Astypalea. After a supermarket stop we made our way back to the marina, had a spritz at one of the bars there then across to the fish restaurant for another great feed of fish. Jack put his alarm on for the next morning but had itchy feet and left early for the airport at around 6am. There were 90 charter boats coming into the marina as it was changeover day the following day and we had to leave so we anchored to the south of the port along with many others and had a reasonable night.
We decided to slow down, relax and enjoy some more new islands and anchorages so Lindos, a very pretty bay with a castle and white houses cascading into the bay, was our next stopping spot. We anchored securely right in the middle of the bay and had the first of three swims for that day. The town was very busy but we managed to find a restaurant with a few spare tables and had a good meal.
We set off again heading south to a bay under Ak Isros called Plimiri where there was a resort on the shore and a small harbour with a typical Greek village taverna at its head. The tavern was also called Plimiri and the family also owned the fishing boat moored on the harbour wall. We were informed that ’plimiri’ means ‘flood’ in Greek. Around the verandah of the tavern octopus were hanging out to dry so we were assured of fresh seafood for dinner so stayed for several hours imbibing a couple of very cold beers, some saganaki and some very fresh calamari washed down with 500ml (or half a kilo) of Rosé. We did this all for the princely sum of 40 Euros which included a carton of milk, some tomatoes and a cucumber.
We were really enjoying going to new places so set off for the island of Karpathos to a bay called Ormos Amorfos to the south of the capital called Pigadhia as the ‘bible’ said it was more comfortable because the berthing at Pigadhia was messy. We are guilty of rarely turning on the VHF as there is a lot of chatter we do not understand but about four miles out of our destination looked behind us and there was a Coast Guard boat bearing down on us. The radio was quickly turned on and we got the full interrogation. Three times they turned away so we thought everything was okay but they came back and said they wanted to board us so we stopped and they had about six goes at getting two of their crew on board before succeeding. They went through all our papers and were very apologetic so I joked that it was a training exercise and the reply was “yes”. It was finally decided we were legal and did not have a
mob of refugees on board and they let us go on our way. On thinking about why they picked us we recalled that on our AIS profile someone, not us, had put a picture of a power boat but we did not know how to change it so had not bothered. We finally made it into Amorfos, a bay with a small church on the headland, and went into shore for dinner. Another night was tempting so we stayed put and caught a taxi into the capital, Pigadhia, which was very pretty and enjoyed a walk, an icecream, some lunch and a bit of shopping before taking a taxi back.
Another new bay on this new island beckoned called Tristoma but the ride was quite unpleasant as the wind was on the nose and quite strong. We persevered however and very cautiously made our way through the narrow entrance to what turned out to be a delightful bay with two small churches and about ten well maintained holiday houses. The only access to the bay is by sea and the only residents we saw were goats. At about 5pm however a large rubber duck came in and the person on board tied up in front of the church adjacent to us, rang the bell and turned on the alarm and then off he went so we had a very quiet, peaceful night.
Graeme was keen to get to another ‘new to us’ island called Nisos Khalki which was pretty well due east. It was 40 nautical miles away, the ride was very unpleasant, we took a bit of water and reached 10 knots at times. We anchored in a bay called Ormos Potamos on the southern coast to the east of the capital and port called Emborios Khalki. We dinghied into shore to find the only tavern had closed the night before (the end of summer) so we walked across the saddle to the main town where there was plenty of activity. The town is very pretty, a bit like a small version of Simi town with houses of differing colours going up the hill around the bay. The supermarket owner recommended Biblios Taverna to us for dinner and it was a great choice. Back in our bay the wind blew strongly all night so we decided to stay put for another night so I settled down to proof Groundswell for Mellissa while Graeme dove on the anchor. We went back into the main town for dinner again as we needed some fruit and vegetables plus a stretch. We decided not to go further west to Paros and instead just relax and enjoy the journey so Tilos, an island where we anchored on our outward journey, was our next destination. From there we back-tracked to Ormos Kamares on Kos where three large power boats were anchored nearby. The largest was 1550 feet in length called Blue, owned by a shiek from Saudi Arabia but flying a British flag. It had two helicopter pads but no helicopter as only the crew was on board. This time we made it in to the Sydney Restaurant for dinner.
p22. Octopus hanging out to dry at Plimiri Rhodes
Castle at Lindos Rhodes
Fishing at Agia marina Leros
THE 2024 TRAVELS ON BOARD JEMMAROO
After another night anchored on a bay on the southern coast of Kos we made our way to another ‘new to us’ island called Nisos Pserimos to a bay on its east coast called Ormos Vathi where there were many others anchored. We were now in familiar territory and anchored in Pandelli on Leros where there was very little room left. We had to anchor in 14 metres of water and given the traffic decided not to go in to shore.
There was some strong weather coming and Jemmaroo was in need of a tub so we moored in our marina in Lakki. The restaurant at the marina called Skippers has live music on Saturdays so we booked in and had a great time. We sat out the weather the next day and then headed to Lipsi to Ormos Koubura, a bay we have been to many times. It was still blowing so we made our way to the island of Arki where at Nisos Marathos they have mooring buoys but picking one up proved to be a bit of a task two-up.
We decided to go over old familiar ground so made our way west to Patmos where we moored on the town wall in order to charge the batteries up fully and stretch our legs. A visit to the Port Police to check in was also in order so we completed all the formalities and had dinner at a seafood restaurant which was recommended. Patmos has devised a method of charging where you pay by the day or part thereof, not the number of nights you stay, a bit unusual and means they get an extra day from everyone who comes in. We found a great little gyros restaurant, very good and very economical! A couple on a catamaran had moored next to us and as we pulled out from the wall the inevitable happened – their anchor was hooked on our chain. The trusty rope with a hook came out and Graeme heaved and heaved and eventually a bloke came out in his dinghy and levered it the right way and we unhooked the anchor which had not even made its way to the bottom. We were thinking one more new bay was in order so set off for the north east corner of Leros where there is a bay recommended for south westerlies. It proved to be excellent and there were about 20 other boats also anchored there.
Under main and a small headsail we had a quiet passage down the east coast of Leros to Pandelli where there were lots of boats already anchored. The next morning the breeze was fluking around and we got quite close to our neighbour so up-anchored and shifted a bit further away. As we hadn’t had dinner at Pandelli on this trip we dinghied into shore to see how our old haunts were. It was great fun and we lucked in with a table right at the edge of the water.
Once again we sailed around to Emporio on Kalymnos where we ate on shore. The following day the weather was looking good for us to go into the anchorage at Lakki so we ambled our way in there and anchored. We had arranged to have the sails taken off the boat and cleaned and stored at a loft and Sotories and Sebastian from the sailmaker rang at 4pm as arranged and Graeme dinghied in and picked them up. We motored out to get some sea room to take the sails down but they were too big to take into shore by dinghy so we tied up against the outer wharf and Sotories’s father came around with a vehicle. With me acting as winch girl we off loaded them on to the wharf and re-anchored to spend the night out in the bay.
We went into the marina a day earlier than planned due to the weather and the big clean up began, but slowly. We organised a hire car as we had five days until we needed to catch the overnight ferry to Pireaus in Athens. We fixed quite a few things up and took quite a few drives around the island and bided our time. The overnight trip on the large ferry was quite good and we had a good sleep in the quite roomy cabin we had booked.
All in all it was a very relaxing time in Greece as we went to many anchorages we had not been to before and also included four unvisited islands which Graeme did not believe could exist. 2025 now looms and we are all booked and ready to go at the beginning of August.
Gay Footer
Sunset at Simi
WW2 pillbox and windmill at Panormitis
Rescue in the Southern Ocean presented by
Mark Lewis
Boating Conversations is a monthly event held at the Club. The topics vary but are associated with all things nautical. On 23 May a large crowd attended to hear former RAAF pilot and Club member, Mark Lewis, tell of his part in the search and rescue of Isabelle Autissier, a French woman participating in the solo 1994-95 BOC Challenge. Her 60’ sloop, Ecureuil Poitou Charentes II, was dismasted, capsized twice and severely damaged about 800 nautical miles south-south-west of Adelaide.
Mark had flown a lot of planes, many now in museums, but preferred a C-130 Hercules. They trained for search and rescue in dark unlit areas, then in late December 1994 he was called to pilot a plane for a capsized yacht in the southern ocean. Crew set off from Edinburgh, waiting for the ‘ping’ from the yacht to guide them. However the ‘ping’ only came every six hours. The weather was extremely bad, with 20+ metre swells and gusts reaching up to 200 knots. Arriving at the area they circled around in the strong wind failing to see anything. Then Mark spotted something on the crest of a wave. It disappeared but the next time it appeared he realised it was the capsized yacht. They descended to 150ft and circled around dropping marker flares, then flew to Launceston where they converted empty 20 litre drums into a raft with a bright pink centre. They dropped the raft next to the yacht with an EPIRB, radio and batteries, so communication was established. Unfortunately the beers they dropped didn’t hit the target. Eventually HMAS Darwin picked Isabelle up using their Sea Hawk helicopter and took her to safety. Mark and his crew had been awake for 39 hours, the adrenaline keeping them going and there was great excitement and celebrations when they eventually met Isabelle.
If Isabelle’s yacht had been a bright colour - orange, red or fluorescent, she may have been spotted sooner. But the yacht was white, the same colour as the raging sea so it had blended in with the ocean. Mark advised that all yachts should carry something bright and have it ready to display in the event they need to be rescued.
At the end of his talk Mark answered a lot of questions and the session ended with rapturous applause. Following this talk, the next one on 20 June will be ‘Medical Emergencies at Sea’ presented by Dr Andrew Saies and a panel, a suitable follow up from Mark’s talk.
Pat Catley
CRUISING ASSOCIATION NEWS
Where the Anchor Drops: Souls Rise
What a spectacular season it’s been! The weather in 2025 has been nothing short of glorious—and many of our members made the most of it, cruising through South Australia’s stunning and uncrowded waters.
This season reminded us why we cherish cruising; the freedom of the open sea, the camaraderie of kindred spirits and the unforgettable memories made along the way. Cruising isn’t a competition — it’s a personal voyage where the destination is peace and the sea is your companion! To members and friends who joined us this season, thank you for being part of a like-minded and vibrant community.
Easter to ANZAC Day Loop, 18–27 April 2025
Hosted by Adrian Wotton
The extended Easter–ANZAC Day cruise was a perfect opportunity to explore, connect and commemorate. With just three days of annual leave needed, a fleet of yachts set sail cruising to Kangaroo Island and across to the Yorke Peninsula to attend the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Port Vincent.
As the saying goes, “We can’t change the wind, but we can adjust the sails”—and that’s exactly what we did. Despite changes in weather forecasts, the fleet remained united, adaptable and full of spirit.
A standout moment was the pilgrimage walk to Emu Bay Lavender Farm and back—complete with excellent meals and refreshing drinks in a relaxed setting. The Port Vincent Dawn Service continues to grow in significance. This year Adrian Wotton and Darren Harvey laid a wreath on behalf of the CYCSA, honouring those who have served, those who gave their lives and for those who continue to wear the uniform.
Lest We Forget
Evenings wrapped up with good company in the Port Vincent clubhouse—filled with music, laughter and meals together.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Thank you to Charlesworth Nuts and Heynen Planning Consultants for their generous and continued support to the Cruising Association. Their contributions help enhance your Club experience and improve our facilities for all members enjoyment.
Stay Connected
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Club BBQ, Saturday 10 May
Hosted by Israel and Bel Dunk and the CA team
What an enjoyable night we shared at the De Vinyls event with fellow Club members and friends.
A special thank you to Israel and Bel Dunk (CYCSA yacht Raucous Behaviour) for the incredible effort they put into the evening. Their contribution was greatly appreciated and set the tone for another fantastic Cruising Association gathering.
There were plenty of conversations as members shared their vinyl stories and enjoyed the music together. The complimentary Club Scoop Bar made on-site by our Club chef was once again a favourite.
Thank you to everyone who attended and a big shout out to the Club volunteers who gave their time to help bring the night to life.
We hope everyone who came along enjoyed something a little different—we certainly did!
Darren Harvey Cruising Association Chair
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CRUISING ASSOCIATION UPCOMING EVENTS
Solo Cruise in Company: 21–22 June
Join us for a relaxed and supportive weekend cruise to Port Vincent, ideal for solo sailors or short-handed crews. Open to all South Australian cruisers. Sail solo or with crew - powerboats are welcome and encouraged to joiin us.
Running alongside the CYCSA Port Vincent Destination Race, ours is not a race but a relaxed cruise in company. It’s an opportunity to build seamanship and safety skills while connecting with fellow sailors over a Saturday night BBQ together.
South Australian Cruise: 4–6 October
Discussions are underway for an opportunity over the October Long Weekend. Building on the success of last year’s event, Stansbury’s Sounds by the Sea, we are considering a South Australian cruise again aimed at bringing the SA yachting community together. Stay tuned!
Historic Cruise: Tall Ships & South Aussie Spirit Port Victoria, Spencer Gulf: 7–9 March 2026
Years in the making, this landmark event celebrates 150 years of Port Victoria and Wauraltee history. With several tall ships expected to attend, anticipation is building across the sailing community.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly memorable. Spencer Gulf is calling you so mark your calendars as this is a cruise not to be missed!
IT’S TIME to think about your role in the South Australian Women’s Regatta 2025.
The SAWKR Committee is already preparing for this year’s event and we are putting a call out to all those who are interested in being part of the racing and its festivities this year. Details will soon be up on the web page to enable competitors to register and skippers to nominate their boats.
We are calling for volunteers again this year, confident that there are many among you who would want to support our Club and women sailors. The Regatta is hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia (CYCSA) in partnership with the Port Adelaide Sailing Club (PASC) and the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron (RSAYS).
Over the past three years the regatta has proved to be a standout success in women’s sailing locally and nationally. With our partner clubs, PASC and RSAYS, the Cruising Yacht Club is very proud of the progress we have made so far and we hope to be even more successful this year. To do this we are appealing for the loan of more yachts from all our Club members to lend to skippers and crews with excellent sailing references who are wanting to take part.
Boat owners, you can alternatively offer to run spectators around the Port River and/or Gulf St Vincent courses to see the racing up close.
If you are interested in offering your boat for SAWKR 2025 or if you have more questions about this year’s regatta, please contact SAWKR Committee Member, Mary Ann Harvey who is recruiting boats and sailors on behalf of SAWKR on 0416 099 384.
Dianne Schwerdt Chair SAWKR
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This is another in the series of articles aimed at providing you with an insight into new boats and other boats of interest at the Club. Contact Patricia Catley through the Club if you are interested in having your boat featured here.
A catamaran named Lanu Moana arrived in Marina East for new CYCSA member Christian Bird and his wife Laura. Christian initially kept his boat in the marina at Goolwa and has an interesting story of her relocation to our Club.
The craft is known as a Frank Pelin Snowbird, a 32ft catamaran that has accommodation for six people and is an ideal craft for family cruising. Twin 9.9hp Yamaha outboards give a cruising speed of seven knots and a maximum speed of nine knots. Although designed as a family cruiser the Lanu Moana has proved a winner in many New Zealand multihull races. With a sail area of 482 sq ft, speeds of up to 15 knots while reaching are easily obtained and seven or eight knots on the wind are quite common. The Lanu Moana has full standing headroom in the hatches and 4’6” headroom on the bridge deck. However, a large sliding hatch can be fitted in the cabin top to increase headroom if required. The toilet and galley are situated in the hulls which gives full headroom in these areas. The Snowbird is constructed from west system epoxy resin wood and the latest techniques of hull construction are used with various areas being reinforced with fibreglass chopped strand mat and fibreglassing resin to ensure a strong watertight hull which allows endless modifications.
In June 2023 Christian decided to move Lanu Moana closer to home and eventually berth her at the CYCSA. Due to the conditions few sailing boats are moved by sea through the Murray Mouth. In past years the Mouth has been blocked as a result of sand bar build up because of the Murray’s low flow not allowing an easy passage. However, navigation out of the mouth is possible after huge outflows from high rainfall and flooding has cleared the opening, however, it still remains a risk for any boat to cross the bar. Christian wanted to move his boat to be able to access her for more convenient sailing and weekend use. The first step was to recruit a more experienced sailor to pilot the boat and to assemble a crew for night sailing and the second was to research the navigation
process by checking suitable weather and tide data and then deciding on a suitable date. A drone was used to check the channel depth and the general location of sand bars and likely breaking surf at the opening. On board were Christian, the pilot Bryan Lindsay and his son David as crew and Christian’s father Stephen Bird. Preparation included safety apparatus, an inflatable boat, two-way marine radio to allow communication with Sea Rescue, provisions, sailing gear, harnesses and fuel reserves for the twin outboard motors.
They departed Coorong Quays on Sunday 11 June at 0750. A booking was made to allow access via the Barrage at 0830. The water was calm and the boat under power with both motors running smoothly. Victor Harbor Sea Rescue was informed of the intention to cross the bar and sail to Port Adelaide, arriving at 1200 the next day, 12 June.
Someone listening to the conversation told them the last person to attempt to do so had drowned, not an encouraging comment, but the swell and tide favoured a good crossing. At this point they appeared to be going straight forward through the Mouth with plenty of depth and then turning north to avoid breaking waves.
Christian was standing above the solar panels on the side of the boat while David was hugging the mast. It was looking bad as it was really choppy. They weren’t sure whether that was because they were closer than the drone but it just didn’t look good. Christian was of the opinion that on entering the start of the Mouth they could turn around if necessary but they had two engines under power and the pilot was concentrating on his task of heading through. They soon realised this wasn’t the predicted 3.2 metre swell outside of the mouth. It was closer to five metres. Suddenly the waves hit with force and the damage was significant and dangerous. The first wave went over the bow, the next a third of the way up the mast, almost taking David with it. The noise that it made was such that Christian thought the boat had snapped in half and the
two hulls had come apart. The crunch when it was hit was horrendous. It turned out to be the bridge deck coming away. When the trampoline (both sides) had broken away from the mounts, David recalled seeing parts of the deck floating away. His heart sank as he realised this was serious. At the same time the anchor chain had been ripped away and was dangling beneath the hull damaging the propellers on both motors. Both David and Christian held onto the mast and stays so they weren’t washed off the deck. The laminated cross support had broken and ripped a hole in the hull above the waterline. Water had breached the cockpit and the force of the waves knocked Bryan backwards ripping the wheel from its mount. At this point there was no steerage so Bryan, despite his injury, held onto the connected motors to keep heading directly into the oncoming waves, enabling passage to the ocean. Stephen was soaked through and Bryan was bleeding from the impact of the steering wheel and mounts striking him on the top of his nose and forehead.
Unknown at the time was further damage in the starboard hull tiller mounts allowing a leak into the hull. About 400 litres was manually bailed out after the holes were located and plugged. A decision had to be made to either go to Victor Harbor and dock or effect repairs while continuing to sail to Port Adelaide. Christian had taken his general woodworking tools with him including drills, screws brackets and silicone and from these items the hull base boards and starboard hole were repaired, the anchor and trampoline lashed by ropes in position, the tiller arm repaired and the wheel mounting and drive chain restored in position. The mast and supports were undamaged although a crack was evident along the cockpit base and some items, including a chunk of front deck, were washed overboard. After a short discussion it was decided to continue on while fixing things up with no possibility of turning back to Goolwa.
The boat was steady and progressing towards Cape Jervis. Off Hayborough working sails were hoisted to enable sailing at a good angle and added a knot of boat speed that took a
load off the motors. At around 1340 some damage was noticed to the starboard transom level with the bottom rudder pintle. It was assumed it was from the rudder hitting the bottom while exiting the Mouth. Christian effected the repair and they continued sailing.
It was 0930 the next day when Lanu Moana reached Outer Harbour and they celebrated with a hearty breakfast to restore spirits after a long night. The motors worked effectively with surplus fuel to complete the voyage. A favourable wind allowed full sails to be set accompanied by a pod of dolphins. A welcoming party waited at the Small Boat Club on Garden Island, the initial home for the catamaran.
There was much curiousity from the locals to examine the extent of damage caused by passing through the Murray Mouth. Christian and several members of the Small Boat Club spent a lot of time making sure that Lanu Moana was rebuilt much stronger with double material put into the bridge deck and transoms. She was then brought to her new home at the CYCSA. Christian however is hoping that by next summer he will be sailing an even bigger catamaran from Queensland to replace Lanu Moana.
This is an abbreviated version of the story of Lanu Moana. Christian would be happy to tell you more about the amazing adventure of crossing the Mouth of the Murray so look out for his catamaran on A row at the Club.
I wish Christian and Laura calm sailing and no more adventures like this one!
Pat Catley
The ‘night of the year’ for racing members was well attended by an enthusiastic crowd keen to come together in celebration and to honour those who excelled throughout the season.
The formal proceedings commenced with an acknowledgment of country and the many people who make our racing program possible, our valued CYCSA sponsors, dedicated race management team and tireless volunteers. Their support is fundamental to our Club’s success and is deeply appreciated by all.
Rob Human, Chair of the Racing Association, took the stage as MC, delivering a lively and engaging presentation throughout the evening. With humour and insight Rob guided the audience through the trophy presentations, keeping the energy high and the applause frequent.
Trophies and keepsakes were presented by Luke and Anne Burrow of Bravo Sails and Kate Wigan and Tom Minge of Yalumba WInes whose continued support is greatly valued. Although Kiara Helliwell from My Easy BNB was unable to attend, CYCSA President David Roper presented on her behalf.
It was a welcome moment to see the Commodore’s Shield returned to our Club as RSAYS Commodore Alan Down handed it back to CYCSA Commodore Mike Holmes, a gesture that reflects the ongoing friendly rivalry and mutual respect between our Clubs.
The evening also highlighted the growing inclusivity and forward momentum of CYCSA racing. Greg and Luke Allison took the opportunity to introduce the Club’s Youth Sailing Squad, sharing the journey behind the Youth Sailing Foundation and the development of its fleet of Elliotts. Their presentation was met with an enthusiastic response from the audience, an encouraging reflection of support for the next generation of sailors and the promising future of sailing at the CYCSA.
Continuing this theme of growth and renewal, Charlie Ryan-Kane, Commodore, and Mikaila Thomson, Vice Commodore, from the Adelaide University Sailing Club presented awards to their members, expressing appreciation for the warm welcome and encouragement they have received within the CYCSA racing community.
As the formalities wrapped up the celebration continued with guests enjoying music from the DJ and dancing well into the evening.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who helped make the 2025 Racing Presentation Night such a memorable event, from organisers and presenters to those who raced, supported and celebrated.
Inese Lainis Racing Administrator
Yacht of the Year – Ocean Hawk Racing Excellence – Clockwork Crew of the Year – Jeffrey Dinham, Shining Sea AG Walters Trophy – School’s Out Cock of the Walk Trophy – Venom Chairman’s Trophy – Outrage-Us Commodore’s Shield – CYCSA
Ocean Hawk
Photos by Bob Pearce
School’s Out
Sintara
Venom
Shining Sea
Clockwork Div 2 Women’s Helm Award, Karolina Kulikowska
The Social Association’s egg-cellent annual Easter event
What do you get when you mix sunshine, giggles and a whole lot of chocolate? That’s right, our annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt and this year’s event was one for the storybooks. On Sunday 13 April we were graced with perfect weather to welcome 41 very excited children for a day full of fun, laughter and unforgettable memories. The Club’s grounds were buzzing as the committee got to work early setting up vibrant craft tables that proved to be a hit with the children and parents alike. Glitter, glue and creativity flew as everyone got into the Easter spirit.
The crafts got underway and the wonder continued to grow as the children watched the arrival of Farmer Darcy’s Travelling Rescue Farm. Children watched in awe as the set up of the animal pens was in progress followed by a delightful parade of baby animals, bunnies, lambs, chickens and many more. The children had the chance to pat, feed and even learn how to safely hold these adorable creatures with plenty of cuddles along the way.
After two hours of exhilarating fun and fluffy joy, it was time for the main event, the Easter Egg Hunt. Baskets at the ready, our young egg hunters dashed off to find hidden eggs in every corner of the outdoor garden area at the CYCSA. The thrill of the chase lit up their faces as they uncovered sweet surprises one by one then returned to the main table to exchange their find for yummy Easter chocolates.
With energy spent and baskets full, the children enjoyed a wellearned snack break prepared by the Committee. They watched with a little disappointment as Farmer Darcy packed up the petting zoo, though many couldn’t resist sneaking in one last cuddle with their furry new friends. Another wonderful fun family event.
Thank you to Jennifer Murton for preparing the Easter Hamper, the raffle raised over $700. We also extend our appreciation to the support teams who helped prepare the grounds, our admin staff and the hospitality crew for making the event run smoothly.
It was fantastic to see so many CYCSA members join us, their presence and positive feedback truly made the day special. To the children, your great manners when receiving Easter eggs and snacks didn’t go unnoticed, well done. We’re also proud to share that merchandise sales at the event supported the Childhood Cancer Council, a wonderful initiative led by our Social Association. Thank you to everyone who got behind this important cause.
It goes without saying, these events don’t just happen. I extend my sincere gratitude to the dedicated Social Committee for their unwavering commitment to the success of all our events. The Easter Egg Hunt is a free event for members and their children or grandchildren and it is made possible by the funds raised by the Social Activities Committee and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events for 2025.
Giorgina Gauci Chair, Social Association
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Clockwork Arrives in Melbourne
The spirit of camaraderie and connection that defines our Club was on full display recently as Clockwork safely arrived in Melbourne ready for her next race campaign. The delivery crew; Peter Palm, alongside Louis Dunn and Joe ‘Hollywood’ Howe from Singapore, delivered here safely.
Joe Howe, who joined us at the Fred Neill Match Racing Regatta at the CYCSA, is a prime example of how our sailing community extends beyond state and even national borders. His involvement in the Clockwork delivery highlights how friendships and racing alliances forged at our Club continue to thrive and support one another across events and locations.
As Clockwork’s all-women crew now turn their focus toward the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) over the June Long Weekend, we wish them the very best of luck. The team includes Mary Ann Harvey, Kirsty Hammet, Lorene Dessalas and Helen Palm from the CYCSA; Helen Willmer, Helen Kearney and Simone Fejer from the RSAYS and Katrina Prince and Erin Middlehurst from Sydney.
Be sure to check out the feature article on AWKR in the September issue of Groundswell covering Clockwork’s campaign.
MARINA EAST NORTH HAVEN
CYCSA Marina East has berthing for 240 vessels up to 22 metres and 150 hardstanding berths up to 12 metres. (Note: ‘s’ denotes single berth, ‘tw’ denotes twin berth and ‘T’ denotes berth at T Head). All prices include GST.
BERTHS FOR SALE - MARINA EAST
8m tw: F01, F02 - from $35,000, C11 - $35,000 All offers considered C12 - $10,000 ono, C13 - $33,000, C05 - $15,000 10m tw: A09, A10, A14,- from $30,000, A28, A38, F09, F28 - All offers considered, A40 - $10,000 ono, A21 - $15,000 F14 - $18,000 - all offers considered, F18 - $20,000 F25 - $15,000, A20, F26 - Reduced to $20,000 F34 - All offers considered, F37, F38 - $10,000 A32 - $10,000 All reasonable offers considered 10m s: A12 - from $73,000, A05 - $35,000 - All offers considered A25 - All offers considered, A03 - $30,000 reduced 11m tw: A41 - $35,000, A42 - under offer, C16 - $25,000 - under offer 12m tw: D20, D35, D36- from $29,000, D28 -$35,000 - All offers considered, D14 - All offers considered, D19 - $22,000 D37 - $20,000 - All offers considered URGENT SALE E13 - All offers considered, E26, E27, E30, E31 - $35,000 All offers considered 12m s: D08, D17, E07, E10, - from $60,000 D04, D21, E03, E04, E05, E22, E23 - All offers considered D18 - Reduced to $40,000 - All offers considered E32 - $30,000 - All offers considered, E33 - $40,000
13m tw: C23 - Reduced to $40,000 - All offers considered A44 - Reduced to $25,000 - All offers considered
13m s: D40 - $60,000
14m s: A46 - $65,000, C24 - $120,000, C27 - $80,000 offers considered, C25 - All offers considered 15m s: C35 - from $145,000, C39 - $40,000 - All offers considered B32 - $100,000 - All offers considered, B26 - $115,000 B31 - All offers considered
16m s: B17 -$160,000 ono (All offers considered) B20 -$159,000, B16 - $110,000 - Offers Considered B22 - $150,000 - All offers considered B18 -$120,000 - All offers considered
HARDSTANDS FOR SALE
9m: H12, H20, HS54, HS60, HS64, H70, H95 from $3,500, HS59 - under offer, HS22 - $3,400 H10 - by negotiation, contact club for information
10m: HS108 - $10,000 ono, HS109 - $5,000
12m: N/A
MARINA WEST NORTH HAVEN
It is the larger berths that make Marina West appealing to many potential buyers. Berths range from 11m to 35m, (Note: all berths in Marina West are single berths).
BERTHS FOR SALE - MARINA WEST
11m: M03 - Reduced to $60,000 - All offers consideredsuitable for a catamaran
14m: M07 - $40,000 - All offers considered
15m: N03 - Reduce to $50,000 - offers considered M08 - All offers considered
17m: J19, J20 - from $150,000, J09 - Reasonable offers considered, J08, J10 - All offers considered
18m: M10 - $99,000 - offers considered
20m: K07, K08, - from $135,000, K01 - $80,000 K05 - All reasonable offers considered K10 - All offers considered, L02 - $195,000
25m: M14 - $290,000
27m: M16 - All offers considered
30m: K16 - $475,000
BERTHS FOR SALE AT PORT VINCENT
MARINA
10m tw: A02, A05, A17, A18, A21, A22, A23 - from $15,000 A20 - $12,000, A08 - $10,000, A10 - all offers considered
12m tw: C53, C63 - from $28,000, B29, B33 - $5,000 offers considered, B32 - reduced to $3000 under offer C60 - Reduced to $20,000, B34, C61 - All offers considered
12m s: B44, C47 - from $29,000, B25 - $25,000 - All offers considered
14m s: D70 - $40,000 - offers considered, D78 - from $45,000, D77- Offers invited, D73 - $25,000
15m s: D84 - $39,000, D85 - $45,000 ono
20m T: A12 - $200,000, B35 - $125,000
24m T: C58 - All offers considered
All berth sales and leasing enquiries to Eryn: Ph: (08) 8248 4222 | berthing@cycsa.com.au
Information correct at time of printing and subject to change.
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