After winning Race 1 of the CYCA Trophy - Passage Series yesterday, Midnight Rambler, the Ker 40 owned by Ed Psaltis, Bob Thomas and Michael Bencsik, backed up and won again today to claim Division 1 victory from Tony Kirby’s brand new Ker 46, Patrice, which comes from the same design stable as the victor.  

Following Saturday's ideal 14-20 knot winds, the fleet was at the mercy of very light and shifty winds, which covered all points of the compass and varied from 3 knots to around 6.5 knots. These conditions forced officials to shorten the original 19 nautical mile course at the top mark, set eight miles off North Head, after the fleet started the race near Shark Island. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL STORY

Dear Members,

On behalf of my fellow board members I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a safe and Merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year.

For those competing in regattas over the festive season, good sailing and good luck.  For those sailing south in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race I would like to wish you and your crews a safe and fast race.  I look forward to seeing you on the start line and in Hobart.

Yours sincerely

Howard Piggott
Commodore

 

Christmas Trading Hours

Members are advised the Club will be open every day over the Christmas New Year Period. The list below details the services that will be available.

Available Throughout the Period

* Marina Office open weekdays from 07:30-16:00; Public Holidays 08:00 - 17:00

* Tender Service: Weekdays from 08:00-16:00; Public Holidays 08:00 - 17:00 unless otherwise specified below:

• Christmas Day – 0800-1700hrs
• Boxing Day – 0730hrs-1700hrs
• New Year’s Eve – 0730hrs -0200hrs. Please note last time to call the tender phone will be 01:45hrs
• New Year’s Day – 0800hrs -1700hours

* Bistro: - 08:00 - 21:00 with the exception of Boxing Day 06:00 - 21:00hrs

Bar Trading Hours

Tuesday 24th December
* Sydney Hobart Bar - 08:00 until close
* Bottle Shop - 08:00 until close
* Coasters Retreat – 13:00 until close

Wednesday 25 December – Christmas Day
* Sydney Hobart Bar - 10:00 until close
* Bottle Shop - CLOSED - ice and soft drink only, No alcoholic takeaways
* Coasters Retreat - 16:00 until close - No Happy Hour

Thursday 26 December - BOXING DAY
* Sydney Hobart Bar - 07:00 until close
* Bottle Shop - 07:00 until close
* Coasters Retreat - 11:30 until close - No Happy Hour

Friday 27 December
* Sydney Hobart Bar - 10:00 until close
* Bottle Shop - 10:00 until close
* Coasters Retreat - 16:00 until close - No Happy Hour

28 - 30 December
* Sydney Hobart Bar - 10:00 until close
* Bottle Shop - 10:00 until close
* Coasters Retreat - 16:00 until close

Tuesday 31 December
* Sydney Hobart Bar - 10:00 until close
* Bottle Shop - 10:00 until close
* Coasters Retreat - 16:00 until close

Wednesday 1 January 2014
* Sydney Hobart Bar - 10:00 until close
* Bottle Shop - 10:00 until close
* Coasters Retreat - 13:00 until close - No Happy Hour

CYCA Reception will be open the following hours:

Monday 23 December - 08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 24 December - 08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 25 December - 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 26 December - 07:30 - 17:30
Friday 27 December - 08:30 - 17:30

Sat-Sun 28 – 29 December - 08:30 - 17:00

Tuesday 31 December - 08:30 - 17:30

Wednesday 1 January - 08:30 - 17:00

The Sailing Office will be open from 09:00- 17:00 daily with the exception of the following days: Christmas Day, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 December, and Wednesday 1 January (office closed).

The Youth Sailing Academy will be contactable throughout the period via ysa.admin@cyca.com.au

The next edition of Onshore will be published 13 January 2014.

Keep up to date with all the action of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race via the race website www.rolexsydneyhobart.com; follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/rshyr or like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/RolexSydneyHobart

We wish all members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

69th Sydney Hobart Merchandise

The official licensed 69th Sydney Hobart merchandise collection featuring t-shirts, polos, rugby jerseys, vests and caps for both men and women is now available for purchase.

Items are available from the Club, or order online at the CYCA Shop with shipping available interstate or overseas.

The perfect Christmas gift for family and friends. Get in quick as sizes are limited.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Skippers Gift Bag

Once again a number of companies contributed items for the Rolex Sydney Hobart 2013 skipper's gift bags. The club and competitors thank the following organisations for their generosity:

• Balance Water - Balance Water can now be home delivered around Australia through the website
• Club Marine - magazines, enviro bags and stubby holders
• Gatorade
• Carlton and United Breweries - Cascade cooler bags
• Harken Australia - assorted Harken branded merchandise 
• Magners Cider - Lanyards 
• Mount Gay caps - thanks to Monday twilight sponsor Mount Gay 
• Ocean Media - Offshore Yachting magazine
• Sony BMG - selection of CD's thanks to Sony BMG chairman and CYCA member Denis Handlin
• Village Roadshow - selection of DVDs, thanks to CYCA member and YSA sponsor John Kirby
• KOOLIT - samples of KoolIt balm - great for burns and voted one of the top 10 new summer products by Healthy Life Group's U-Mag
• Clipper Round the World Race Magazine
• Rescue Tape - a sample of Rescue Tape is a self-fusing and self-bonding silicone repair tape with infinite uses making Rescue Tape the most versatile and easy-to-use emergency repair product available. 

CYCA Associates Christmas Gift Hamper

Tickets are now on sale for the CYCA Associates Christmas Gift Hamper. The hamper includes a $200 Bush's Meat Voucher, $495 voucher to have a portrait of your boat painted courtesy of Painted Pixels, Mount Gay Rum, a bottle of Moet, wine and many more Christmas delicacies.

Tickets are $3 each, 2 for $5, 4 for $10 or a book of 25 for $50 and available through CYCA Reception. All proceeds will be donated to Mates4Mates. Hamper will be drawn on Thursday 19 December 2013 at 6.30pm in the Coasters Retreat

NEWS FROM L Eat

Christmas Day at the CYCA Take the stress out of cooking on Christmas Day away and let our chefs do all the hard work. The Christmas Day Buffet has all the traditional favourites including ham, turkey and pork together with some Australian seafood favourites and yummy desserts. Cost is $96.00 per adult (excluding beverages); $50 per child (aged 5-10 years) with children under 5 free. Bookings are essential. Click here to download the menu and booking form

Bistro Hours and Theme Nights

Bistro trading hours: 8am until 9pm. Click here to view the updated menu

Don't forget about our Theme Nights:

• BarraMonday- Every Monday we are offering NT Grilled  Barramundi served with chips and salad for only $15. Available from 12pm until 9pm.
• Wednesday- Every Wednesday Steak night, 200g Grain-fed Rump Steak served with chips, salad and gravy for only $15. Available from 5pm until 9pm.
• Thursday - $12 - $15 Members Badge Draw Special. Each week tempt yourself with the fabulous daily special available from 5pm - 9pm. Catch up with your mates after the Members' Badge Draw. Please collect your token from Bar Staff prior to placing your order at the Bistro