The CYCA Member Services Committee launched an exclusive membership promotion in March 2009, which gives CYCA members the opportunity to go into the draw to win a luxurious 9 night, all inclusive Silversea’s Silver Shadow cruise along the Inside Passage to Alaska for two people including return economy class airfares from Sydney. Sail from Vancouver through the Inside Passage visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Haines, the Sawyer Glacier, Wrangell and Victoria Island. Witness stunning ice wilderness and mountain landscapes; and see first hand the abundant wildlife Alaska is renown for.

This spectacular prize is valued at over A$28,000 and includes:

• Return economy class airfares Sydney –Vancouver- Sydney;
• Overnight Twin Share accommodation the night before embarkation in Vancouver including breakfast in a four star hotel; 
• An ultra luxury, 9 Night Silversea Cruise for 2 people (twin share) onboard the Silver Shadow, staying in a Vista Suite departing Vancouver 3 September 2010 visiting the Inside Passage, Sitka, Skagway, Cruise Tracey Arm, Juneau, Cruise Pine Island & Seymour Narrows, Victoria – British Columbia, Vancouver.
• All meals are served in the dining room with open plan seating
• 24 hour complementary in-suite dining service
• Champagne upon arrival and replenished as you desire
• Beverage cabinet stocked daily on request with your selection of wines, spirits and beverages
• Full spectrum of entertainment and enrichment
• Complimentary transportation into town
• All onboard gratuities

Entry is Simple – Current Members* of the CYCA who propose new members to the categories of Full, Country, or Overseas membership between 13 March 2009 – 31 October 2009, will go  into the draw to win this amazing prize.

All proposed members who successfully become new members of the CYCA during the period also go into the draw to win this Ultra Luxury Cruise through Canada and Alaska.

The more members you proposed, the more entries you receive into the draw.

This magnificent prize will be drawn at 7:00pm at the new members cocktail party to be held at the CYCA on 10 November 2009

*Terms and Conditions

• Member promotion is open for the following membership categories only: Full, Country and Overseas membership.
• Member promotion is open to the follow proposers only: Full, country, overseas, life members, Past Commodores
• Entry into the sweepstake will occur once the new member has been approved by the board and the new member becomes financial.
• One entry to the sweepstake is given per new member approved.
• Promotional period is from 13 March 2009 until 31 October 2009. Applications received outside of this period will not be eligible for entry
• Grand Prize will be drawn at the new member cocktail party on 10 November 2009 at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
• Prize winner must be financial at the time of the draw.
• The winner of the grand prize is responsible for all relevant travel documentation including passports, entry visas, and travel insurance.
• Airline taxes, and personal expenses including gratuities are the responsibility of the prize winner.
• Grand Prize is not redeemable for cash and not transferable
• Directors, flag officers, staff of the CYCA, Directors, management and employees of Mariner Boating Holidays and Silversea Cruises together with the immediate families of those mentioned are not eligible to participate in this promotion.
• Authorised under NSW permit No LTPS/09/01419

The CYCA Member Services Committee gratefully acknowledges the support of Silversea Cruises and Mariner Boating Holidays.