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3rd July, 2015
The Coming Week
- SAGS: Will be held tomorrow and additional nominations are always encouraged. Click here to nominate, or see title link for more information and race rules.
- Dinghy Sailing: Is also on tomorrow. Series 3 continues at 8:30am. All welcome!
- WAGS: This Wednesday. Please see link below for Courses and Sailing Instructions. Refer to club noticeboard or title link for results and handicaps.
- Sailors with Disabilities: Program continues Tuesday, 7th July and Thursday, 9th July. All volunteers please be at the boatshed at 3:30pm. All participants (volunteers & sailors) please let Gordo know if you are coming via text message. Alternatively you may call Gordo on 0411 524 262 for further details, or click on link to register interest.
- Sailors With a Disability Program runs each Tuesday and Thursday except in Foul weather conditions. See www.facebook.com/cyc sailors with a disability. A group of people from Endeavour Foundation along with their carers will join this program from next Tuesday starting at 1pm till 3pm. This will be followed by our regular crew at 3.30 pm till 5.30pm on each Tuesday. We will need more help at these times and invite volunteers who will learn how to operate all of the equipment to join us for fun, sailing, and skills development. Who do you know who can help out? Contact Gordo: 0411 524 262
General Notices
- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL CYC MEMBERS, PLEASE READ:
- Fee Schedule amendments: This year due to limited and increasingly overburdened resources, we have had to make some necessary changes to our pricing policy. Please click here for more information from the CYC Executive Committee.
- CYC Sailing Memberships: John Pool, CYC Commodore wishes to advise that due to car park card processing delays, your old cards will remain active until further notice. Please stayed tuned for further updates. Membership renewals for the 2015-16 financial year may be made by returning your completed Membership form along with payment to the CYC office. Thank you!
- CYC Office Open Hours: Due to current administrative time demands, the CYC office open hours have been temporarily reduced until further notice. Please see below for current opening times:
- TUES. 12 – 2
- WED. 11:30 – 2:30, 4:30 – 5:30
- THURS. 11:30 – 2:30
- FRI. 12 – 2
- NQ Sports Encouragement Bursary: For a copy of the Bursary Information Nomination Forms see here.
Forthcoming Events
- Ladies Day Race: Is set to take place on 19th July, 2015. Remember to plan your costumes and decorations for your vessel. Preparations are underway and more information will be provided as it becomes available. The CYC Ladies Race is proudly sponsored by Splish Splash... Thanks for your valued support Frances!
- Cairns Sail Training Camp: Will take place at Ellis Beach on the weekend of 8th/9th August, 2015. Please see here for further details and enrolment information.
- Qld Tasar Championships: Will be held in Townsville on 15th-16th August, 2015. Notice of Race coming soon.
- Troppo2015 (3)Final: It’s on again this year. Held in Bowen 3rd -4th October. Click on the following link for further details. Troppo2015 (3)Final. For Sailing Instructions and Nomination Form please click here: Troppo Cup SI’s.
26th June, 2015
The Coming Week
- Friday Night Social Function: Tonight! Up for some fun – European style? Join us for Italian Night, 6:30pm at the boatshed. For a measly $10 you will receive a main course meal AND a glass of wine. So come on down, we’d love to see you there!!
- SAGS: Will be held tomorrow and additional nominations are always encouraged. Click here to nominate, or see title link for more information and race rules.
- Dinghy Sailing: Is also on tomorrow. Series 3 continues at 8:30am. All welcome!
- WAGS: This Wednesday. Please see link below for Courses and Sailing Instructions. Refer to club noticeboard or title link for results and handicaps.
- Sailors with Disabilities: Program continues Tuesday, 30th June and Thursday, 2nd July. All volunteers please be at the boatshed at 3:30pm. All participants (volunteers & sailors) please let Gordo know if you are coming via text message. Alternatively you may call Gordo on 0411 524 262 for further details, or click on link to register interest.
General Notices
- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL CYC MEMBERS, PLEASE READ:
- Fee Schedule amendments: This year due to limited and increasingly overburdened resources, we have had to make some necessary changes to our pricing policy. Please click here for more information from the CYC Executive Committee.
- CYC Sailing Memberships: John Pool, CYC Commodore wishes to advise that due to car park card processing delays, your old cards will remain active until further notice. Please stayed tuned for further updates. Membership renewals for the 2015-16 financial year may be made by returning your completed membership form along with payment to the CYC office. Thank you!
- CYC Office Open Hours: Due to current administrative time demands, the CYC office open hours have been temporarily reduced until further notice. Please see below for current opening times:
- TUES. 12 – 2
- WED. 11:30 – 2:30, 4:30 – 5:30
- THURS. 11:30 – 2:30
- FRI. 12 – 2
- Opportunity to Make Some Easy Moula: Shelley Bennett, a photographer from Canberra, will be visiting Cairns soon and would like to hire a wooden dinghy (without motor) for a 2hr photo shoot. Shelley is offering $100 to make your dinghy a star. If interested please call Shelley on 0407 660 501.
Forthcoming Events
- Sunshine Coast Ocean Regatta: Will be held again this year, 4th – 8th July. For more information: Flyer, Entry Form, Notice of Race (834KB)
- Ladies Day Race: Is set to take place on 19th July, 2015. Preparations are underway and more information will be provided as it becomes available. The CYC Ladies Race is proudly sponsored by Splish Splash… Thanks for your valued support Frances!
- Cairns Sail Training Camp: Will take place at Ellis Beach on the weekend of 8th/9th August, 2015. Please see here for further details and enrolment information.
- Qld Tasar Championships: Will be held in Townsville on 15th-16th August, 2015. Notice of Race coming soon.
- Troppo2015 (3)Final: It’s on again this year. Held in Bowen 3rd -4th October. Click on the following link for further details. Troppo2015 (3)Final. For Sailing Instructions and Nomination Form please click here: Troppo Cup SI’s.
19th June, 2015
The Coming Week
- SAGS: Will be held tomorrow and additional nominations are always encouraged. Click here to nominate, or see title link for more information and race rules.
- Dinghy Sailing: Will be held on Sunday at Ellis Beach, for the commencement of Series 3. All Welcome.
- Ellis Beach Race Day: The next fun-filled, action-packed race day at Ellis Beach will be held this Sunday – 21st June, in combination with the commencement of Dinghy Series 3. All Welcome.
- WAGS: This Wednesday. Please see link below for Courses and Sailing Instructions. Refer to club noticeboard or title link for results and handicaps.
- CAIRNS FESTIVAL PARADE UPDATE: A meeting will be held on Wednesday, 24th June at 5:30pm (after WAGS). Any interested helpers are requested to please attend. See here for further information.
- Sailors with Disabilities: Program continues Tuesday, 23rd June and Thursday, 25th June. All volunteers please be at the boatshed at 3:30pm. All participants (volunteers & sailors) please let Gordo know if you are coming via text message. Alternatively you may call Gordo on 0411 524 262 for further details, or click on link to register interest.
General Notices
- CYC Sailing Memberships: Reminder to our valued members – your current CYC Sailing Membership expires on 30th June, 2015. Car park cards will also expire at this time so please disregard the 30/9 expiry date currently shown on card. Membership renewals for the 2015-16 financial year may be made by returning your completed membership form along with payment to the CYC office. Thank you!
- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL CYC MEMBERS: This year due to limited and increasingly overburdened resources, we have had to make some necessary changes to our pricing policy. These are as follows:
- Car Park Cards are now available only to active and participating members, at a cost of $50 per member/per year.
- Pontoon tender access is available to those who would like this option, at a rate of $150 per member/per year.
- Yachting Queensland Silver Cards are again optional, and priced at $70 per member/per year.
- Overnight vessel berthing on the CYC Pontoon is now charged at a flat-rate of $30 per vessel/per night. One free night per day of racing (either side of race day) still applies.
- Opportunity to Make Some Easy Moula: Shelley Bennett, a photographer from Canberra, will be visiting Cairns soon and would like to hire a wooden dinghy (without motor) for a 2hr photo shoot. Shelley is offering $100 to make your dinghy a star. If interested please call Shelley on 0407 660 501.
Forthcoming Events
- Ladies Day Race: Is set to take place on 19th July, 2015. Preparations are underway and more information will be provided as it becomes available. The CYC Ladies Race is proudly sponsored by Splish Splash… Thanks for your valued support Frances!
- Qld Tasar Championships: Will be held in Townsville on 15th-16th August, 2015. Notice of Race coming soon.
- Troppo2015 (3)Final: It’s on again this year. Held in Bowen 3rd -4th October. Click on the following link for further details. Troppo2015 (3)Final. For Sailing Instructions and Nomination Form please click here: Troppo Cup SI’s.
12th June, 2015
The Coming Week
- SAGS: Will be held tomorrow and additional nominations are always encouraged. Click here to nominate, or see title link for more information and race rules.
- Dinghy Sailing: Will not be held tomorrow. See Forthcoming Events for more information.
- WAGS: This Wednesday. Please see link below for Courses and Sailing Instructions. Refer to club noticeboard or title link for results and handicaps.
- Sailors with Disabilities: Program continues Tuesday, 16th June and Thursday, 18th June. All volunteers please be at the boatshed at 3:30pm. All participants (volunteers & sailors) please let Gordo know if you are coming via text message. Alternatively you may call Gordo on 0411 524 262 for further details, or click on link to register interest.
General Notices
- CYC Sailing Memberships: Reminder to our valued members – your current CYC Sailing Membership expires on 30th June, 2015. Car park cards will also expire at this time so please disregard the 30/9 expiry date currently shown on card. Membership renewals for the 2015-16 financial year may be made by returning your completed membership form along with payment to the CYC office. Thank you.
- Gold Coast Theme Park Discount Vouchers: Recently we received half price vouchers for all “the worlds” plus the Outback Spectacular. Any members who might be heading that way prior to 30/6/15, or who may know of someone who’d like to take advantage of this offer, please feel free to pick a few up (at no charge) from the CYC boatshed or office.
- Upcoming Courses: Expressions of interest are currently sought from any interested members for the following courses – Dinghy Sailing Instructor (June 19-21), Assistant Dinghy Sailing Instructor, Re-validation of your current qualification. Please click on links for further details or to register interest.
Forthcoming Events
- Ellis Beach Race Day: The next fun-filled, action-packed race day at Ellis Beach will be held on Sunday, 21st June in combination with the commencement of Dinghy Series 3. All Welcome.
- Ladies Day Race: Is set to take place on 19th July, 2015. Preparations are underway and more information will be provided as it becomes available. The CYC Ladies Race is proudly sponsored by Splish Splash… Thanks for your valued support Frances!
- Qld Tasar Championships: Will be held in Townsville on 15th-16th August, 2015. Notice of Race coming soon.
- Troppo2015 (3)Final: It’s on again this year. Held in Bowen 3rd -4th October. Click on the following link for further details. Troppo2015 (3)Final. For Sailing Instructions and Nomination Form please click here: Troppo Cup SI’s.
5th June, 2015
The Coming Week
- First Friday Social Night: Commences tonight, 5pm at the boatshed. Come and sample Rod’s culinary delights and have a drink with club mates. Small cost for food. All members welcome.
- Sam Cadman Series, Races 1-6: Is schedule for this weekend, however due to a small amount of nominations this series may not take place. Please call Bill Munro on 0408 072 152 or Gordo Raleigh on 0411 5247 262 to confirm event status. Thanks.
- Not The May Day Regatta: Will be held at the Tinaroo Sailing Club this weekend (June 6-8, 2015). Please see title link for more details, including Notice Of Race and registration information.
- SAGS: Will not be held tomorrow due to Sam Cadman Series.
- Dinghy Sailing: Will recommence at Ellis Beach on Saturday, 21st June for the beginning of Series 3. All Welcome.
- WAGS: This Wednesday. Please see link below for Courses and Sailing Instructions. Refer to club noticeboard or title link for results and handicaps.
- Sailors with Disabilities: Program continues Tuesday, 9th June and Thursday, 11th June. All volunteers please be at the boatshed at 3:30pm. All participants (volunteers & sailors) please let Gordo know if you are coming via text message. Alternatively you may call Gordo on 0411 524 262 for further details, or click on link to register interest.
General Notices
- CYC Sailing Memberships: Reminder to our valued members – your current CYC Sailing Membership expires on 30th June, 2015. Car park cards will also expire at this time so please disregard the 30/9 expiry date currently shown on card. Membership renewals for the 2015-16 financial year may be made by returning your completed membership form along with payment to the CYC office. Thank you.
- Gold Coast Theme Park Discount Vouchers: Recently we received half price vouchers for all “the worlds” plus the Outback Spectacular. Any members who might be heading that way prior to 30/6/15, or who may know of someone who’d like to take advantage of this offer, please feel free to pick a few up (at no charge) from the CYC boatshed or office.
- Upcoming Courses: Expressions of interest are currently sought from any interested members for the following courses – Dinghy Sailing Instructor (June 19-21), Assistant Dinghy Sailing Instructor, Re-validation of your current qualification. Please click on links for further details or to register interest.
Forthcoming Events
- Ellis Beach Race Day: The next fun-filled, action-packed race day at Ellis Beach will be held on Sunday, 21st June in combination with the commencement of Dinghy Series 3. All Welcome.
- Ladies Day Race: Is set to take place on 19th July, 2015. Preparations are underway and more information will be provided as it becomes available. The CYC Ladies Race is proudly sponsored by Splish Splash… Thanks for your valued support Frances!
- Qld Tasar Championships: Will be held in Townsville on 15th-16th August, 2015. Notice of Race coming soon.
- Troppo2015 (3)Final: It’s on again this year. Held in Bowen 3rd -4th October. Click on the following link for further details. Troppo2015 (3)Final. For Sailing Instructions and Nomination Form please click here: Troppo Cup SI’s.
28th May, 2015
The Coming Week
- SAGS: Series 3 begins on Saturday and additional nominations are always encouraged. Click here to nominate, or see title link for more information and race rules.
- Dinghy Training: Will be held Saturday, 8:30am at the CYC. All Welcome.
- Ellis Beach Race Day / Dinghy Racing: A combined meet of our Ellis Beach Sailing Division, and the final day of Dinghy Racing Point Score Series 2, will be held at Ellis Beach this Sunday (31st May), between 10:30am and 5pm. All dinghy racing participants are required to RSVP Mark Leitner on 0413 456 904, or email to mark@pickers.net.au. Thank you.
- WAGS: This Wednesday. Please see link below for Courses and Sailing Instructions. Refer to club noticeboard or title link for results and handicaps.
- Sailors with Disabilities: Program continues Tuesday, 2nd June and Thursday, 4th June. All volunteers please be at the boatshed at 3:30pm. All participants (volunteers & sailors) please let Gordo know if you are coming via text message. Alternatively you may call Gordo on 0411 524 262 for further details, or click on link to register interest.
General Notices
- Many Thanks: A big thank you goes out to Graham Janz, John Harlen and Brian Dowling for all their tireless work over the years coordinating our wonderful WAGS events each and every week. And of course to all our volunteers – members & officials, past and present (way too many to name you all …but you know who you are and so do we), who show so much dedication and commitment by donating their valuable time and energy to the CYC’s many and varied activities. Thanks everyone! We wouldn’t have a club without you.
- Gold Coast Theme Park Discount Vouchers: Recently we received half price vouchers for all “the worlds” plus the Outback Spectacular. Any members who might be heading that way prior to 30/6/15, or who may know of someone who’d like to take advantage of this offer, please feel free to pick a few up (at no charge) from the CYC boatshed or office.
- Upcoming Courses: Expressions of interest are currently sought from any interested members for the following courses – Dinghy Sailing Instructor (June 19-21), Assistant Dinghy Sailing Instructor, Re-validation of your current qualification. Please click on links for further details or to register interest.
Forthcoming Events
- Not The May Day Regatta: Will be held at the Tinaroo Sailing Club on the long weekend of June 6-8, 2015. Please see title link for more details, including Notice Of Race and registration information.
- Qld Tasar Championships: Will be held in Townsville on 15th-16th August, 2015. Notice of Race coming soon.
- Troppo2015 (3)Final: It’s on again this year. Held in Bowen 3rd -4th October. Click on the following link for further details. Troppo2015 (3)Final
21st May, 2015
The Coming Week
- SAGS: Will not be held Saturday as a large portion of our members are heading to Port Douglas to participate in the Clipper Cup.
- Dinghy Sailing: Will be held Saturday at 8:30am. All welcome.
- The Mickey Ink Port Douglas Race Week (Clipper Cup) : Begins on Sunday (24th) and continues through til Friday, 29th May. Please see here for Sailing Instructions. Happy Sailing!
- WAGS: Will not be held this Wednesday due to the Clipper Cup.
- Sailors with Disabilities: Program continues Tuesday, 26th May and Thursday, 28th May. All volunteers please be at the boatshed at 3:30pm.
General Notices
- Gold Coast Theme Park Discount Vouchers: The CYC has received half price vouchers for all “the worlds” plus the Outback Spectacular. Any of our members who are heading down that way prior to 30th June, 2015 or you may wish to gift them to friends or relatives who are, please feel free to pick some up from the boatshed or office. Vouchers are free of charge to all CYC members.
- Upcoming Courses: Expressions of interest are currently sought from any interested members for the following courses – Dinghy Sailing Instructor (June 19-21), Assistant Dinghy Sailing Instructor, Re-validation of your current qualification. Please click on links for further details or to register interest.
Forthcoming Events
- Annual Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week: Will be held 27th August to 1st September, 2015. For more information see title link or click here to register.
- Troppo Cup Trailable Yacht Series 2015: It’s on again this year. Held in Bowen 3rd -4th October. Click on the following link for further details. Troppo2015 (3)Final
1st May, 2015
The Coming Week
- SAGS: Will be held tomorrow and additional nominations are always encouraged. Click here to nominate, or see title link for more information and race rules.
- Dinghy Sailing: Will not be held tomorrow.
- Lindsay Joice Series: Has unfortunately been postponed due to insufficient nominations.
- WAGS: This Wednesday. Please see link below for Courses and Sailing Instructions. Refer to club noticeboard or title link for results and handicaps.
- Social Committee Inagural Meeting: Wednesday, 6th May. Meeting starts at 6pm in the boatshed. Please see General Notices (below) for more details.
- Sailors with Disabilities: Program continues Tuesday, 5th May and Thursday, 7th May. All volunteers please be at the boatshed at 3:30pm. All participants (volunteers & sailors) please let Gordo know if you are coming via text message. Alternatively you may call Gordo on 0411 524 262 for further details, or click on link to register interest.
General Notices
- Office Closure: The office will be unattended between the 5th and 8th of May, 2015. Please contact Brian Dowling for pontoon bookings during this time. Thanks!
- Social Committee: The CYC is currently endeavouring to form a Social Committee with a view to organising some marvellous shindigs in future. All CYC Members/Party Animals who’d like to be involved, please meet at the boatshed this Wednesday at 6pm.
- Sailing Committee: Our next Sailing Committee Meeting will be held in the CYC Regatta Room at 5.30pm on the 11th of May. All welcome.
- Gold Coast Theme Park Discount Vouchers: This week we received half price vouchers for all “the worlds” plus the Outback Spectacular. Any CYC members who are heading down that way prior to 30th June, 2015 or you may wish to gift them to friends or relatives who are, please feel free to pick some up from the boatshed or office. Vouchers are free of charge to all CYC members.
- School Team Sailing: Congratulations to the teams of Atherton Blitz and TAS A who have been invited to represent their schools, and Queensland, at the Australian School Team Sailing National Championships. Well done kids!
- Upcoming Courses: Expressions of interest are currently sought from any interested members for the following courses – Dinghy Sailing Instructor (June 19-21), Assistant Dinghy Sailing Instructor, Re-validation of your current qualification. Please click on links for further details or to register interest.
Forthcoming Events
- Whitsunday Laser Sail Training Camp: Held at the Whitsunday Sailing Club on the 9th/10th May. This training is an amazing opportunity for recreational sailors and aspiring athletes to enhance and fine-tune their sailing skills under the guidance of North Queensland’s top tier sailing coach, Danny Fuller. Please click on title link for more information.
- Combined Dick Cater Short Course Series & Club Championship 2015: Continues Sunday, 17th May. Boatshed briefing: 0900hrs. Anyone wishing to participate who has not already nominated will need to contact Bill Munro ebmunro@bigpond.com. For more information please click on title link, or here for Sailing Instructions.
- The Mickey Ink Port Douglas Race Week: Will be held 24th-29th May, 2015. The Micky Ink Port Douglas Race Week is held over Port Douglas’s Carnivale, so it is a fabulous time to be in Port Douglas. There is free berthing available to visiting yachts and entries close in two weeks time. Please see title link for Notice of Race.
- Troppo Cup Trailable Yacht Series 2015: It’s on again this year. Held in Bowen 3rd -4th October. Click on the following link for further details. Troppo2015 (3)Final
17 April 2015
This Coming Week
- SAGS: Will be held tomorrow and additional nominations are always encouraged. Click here to nominate, or see title link for more information and race rules.
- Dinghy Sailing: Series 2 continues tomorrow at 8:30am. All welcome.
- Combined Dick Cater Short Course Series & Club Championship 2015: Begins this Sunday, April 19th. Boatshed briefing: 0900hrs. Anyone wishing to participate who has not already nominated will need to contact Bill Munro ebmunro@bigpond.com. For more information please click on title link, or here.
- WAGS: This Wednesday. Please see link below for Courses and Sailing Instructions. Refer to club noticeboard or title link for results and handicaps.
- Sailors with Disabilities: Program continues Tuesday, 21st April and Thursday, 23rd April. Could all volunteers please be at the boatshed at 3:30pm, and all participants (volunteers & sailors) please let Gordo know if you are coming via text message. Alternatively you may call Gordo on 0411 524 262 for further details, or register your interest online – click on link above.
- ANZAC Day Memorial Sailing Event: Held next Saturday, 25th April & commencing at 1:30pm. The CYC invites all members from all fleets and all former CYC Commodores to join us for this very special event (includes wreath laying). A very big welcome is also being extended to current and former service personell to join us. If you wish to participate please contact Bill Munro – CYC Yacht Division Fleet Captain: ebmunro@bigpond.com. We’d love to see you all there! Lest We Forget.
General Notices
- Trespass Notices: Notices were issued recently due to overcrowding on the dinghy tie-up section of the pontoon. If you are a current member and received one of these notices last week, please attach (or make more visible from the pontoon) a current (2014-15) sticker. Come and see me (Lisa) in the office if you do not have one. Also please ensure your vehicles are displaying a current sticker – car park notices appearing soon! Thanks in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
- YQ Membership: If you held this membership prior to renewing your CYC membership for 2014-15, please advise me (via email) of your membership expiry date so I can re-register you under their “My Club” System from that date onwards. Thank you.
- Upcoming Courses: Expressions of interest are currently sought from any interested members for the following courses – Dinghy Instructor, Assistant Dinghy Instructor, Re-validation of your current qualification. Please click on link for further details or to register interest.
Forthcoming Events
- Lindsay Joice Series: The Lindsay Joice Series (Races 1-3) will be held over a three week period in May. These dates are currently scheduled as the 3rd, 9th and 10th of May, 2015. Further details will be supplied as they become available.
- Whitsunday Laser Sail Training Camp: Held at the Whitsunday Sailing Club on the 9th/10th May. This training is an amazing opportunity for recreational sailors and aspiring athletes to enhance and fine-tune their sailing skills under the guidance of North Queensland’s top tier sailing coach, Danny Fuller. Please click on title link for more information.
- The Mickey Ink Port Douglas Race Week: Will be held 24th-29th May, 2015. The Micky Ink Port Douglas Race Week is held over Port Douglas’s Carnivale, so it is a fabulous time to be in Port Douglas, the town comes alive with a plethora of events and of course the regatta is the highlight. Please see title link for Notice of Race.
- Troppo Cup Trailable Yacht Series 2015: It’s on again this year. Held in Bowen 3rd -4th October. Click on the following link for further details. Troppo2015 (3)Final