CRUISING ASSOCIATION UPDATE

CRUISING ASSOCIATION UPDATE

What another wonderful start to the cruising season we’ve had! The weather has been variable but there have been lots of absolutely perfect days to get out on our pristine boating waters. Despite some restrictions this year the Club’s Opening Day was another fabulous event with a bigger than usual turnout of colourful boats for the sail past.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT KANGAROO ISLAND

For those cruising over summer CYCSA boats will again be

THE OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND CRUISE

The weather forecast for the Club’s October Long Weekend cruise to Port Vincent wasn’t too flash - on Saturday, possible squalls; on Sunday, heavy rain and strong winds; and for the home journey on Monday afternoon, winds above 25 knots. Understandably a number of boats pulled out but for those of us that wove our way across the Gulf between the challenging weather, we had a wonderful weekend. The heavy rain did eventuate on Saturday but gave many time to grab a good book below deck, play cards, or attempt a crossword or two. A number of Squadron boats joined us after cancelling their Black Point weekend rendezvous for a catch up and dinner at the Ventnor Hotel on Sunday night. Thank you to Rob Marner who ferried a number of us, in the torrential rain, to and from the pub!

2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH BBQS

Our BYO BBQs remain popular, being a relaxed way to catch up with old friends or to meet new members of our Club and, best of all, they’re free! All Club members are welcome to attend these BBQs so keep an eye out for regular updates through the ‘upcoming

COMBINED ASSOCIATIONS CHRISTMAS BASH BBQ

This festive event will be held on Saturday 12 December from 6.00pm in the member’s BBQ area. Bring a dessert to share and your own BBQ meat and salads along with your own plates, drinks etc.

events’ emails and the Club calendar. gathering at the Brown’s Beach Camping ground BBQ area for New Year’s Eve celebrations. This is sure to be lots of fun and good preparation for the Ballast Head Cup non-spinnaker race held the next day. For new members, if you haven’t been across to the island, give me a call and we can have a chat about the best places to visit and anchor.

KEEP UP TO DATE

And just a reminder to all Club members that you can keep up to date with all cruising events and activities by signing up at this email address: sa_cruisers@googlegroups.com Happy cruising over summer!

Adrian Wotton, Vice Commodore and Chairman Cruising Association

Dinner at the Ventnor

2nd Saturday BBQ