The Night Harbour Series is a five-race series held once a month on Friday evenings between September to March. This dedicated night racing series will start at 1845hrs and consist of evening passage races on Sydney Harbour. The perfect training ground for overnight offshore passages, or a fun end to the work week. This dedicated […]
Funding the people and equipment that brings sailors home. Join us for an unforgettable night of fine dining, inspiring stories, and community spirit at the 2026 SOLAS Trusts Dinner. Held on Friday 18 September 2026, 1900hrs - 2300hrs, guests will enjoy a three-course dinner featuring alternate-drop entrées and mains, indulgent petit fours, and premium wines generously […]
With 11 races held fortnightly from September to March, the Series will feature a mix of five coastal windward/leeward races and six passage races. The series will be open to Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker boats with multiple divisions each race day. The Series will also have a double handed division to provide a training and racing […]
The Sydney Harbour Women’s Keelboat Series returns in 2026/27, consisting of seven races. One race will be hosted by each of the CYCA, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS), Manly Yacht Club (MYC), Royal Australian Naval Sailing Association (RANSA), Sydney Amateur Sailing Club (SASC), Balmain Sailing Club (BSC) and Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC). Crews will […]
Tuesday 22 & Tuesday 29 September | 1800hrs | Cruising Yacht Club of Australia International Judge Rosemary Collins leads two interactive evenings on the Racing Rules of Sailing, working through terminology, definitions and real race scenarios ahead of our summer season kick-off. Part 1: Tuesday 22 September: Fundamental rules and situations, ideal for those newer to […]
The official briefing for the 2026/27 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore will be held at 1800hrs on Wednesday 23 September. Further details will be shared with competitors ahead of the briefing.
The Flinders Islet Race is an 88 nautical mile Cat 3+ race. This is the second race in the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore and also counts towards the Coastal Pointscore. The race starts on Saturday morning at 1000hrs near Point Piper on Sydney Harbour. The fleet proceeds out Sydney Heads and tracks south […]
Every Sunday after the Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore races, the Club stays open for business. Drink and food specials are on, the Blue Water results go up, and there are Beer and Pizza Prize Draws running throughout the afternoon. All Members and guests are welcome, bring the crew, bring the family, bring whoever […]
The CYCA Youth Sailing Academy School Holiday Course is an ideal introduction to keelboat sailing for sailors aged 13–18. Conducted four times a year during school holiday periods, each course runs for four days using the YSA’s fleet of Elliott 7m keelboats, crewed by five sailors with an on-board instructor. 28 Sept – 1 Oct […]
Tuesday 22 & Tuesday 29 September | 1800hrs | Cruising Yacht Club of Australia International Judge Rosemary Collins leads two interactive evenings on the Racing Rules of Sailing, working through terminology, definitions and real race scenarios ahead of our summer season kick-off. Part 1: Tuesday 22 September: Fundamental rules and situations, ideal for those newer to […]
The popular Wednesday Twilight Series will recommence on 7 October 2026, and runs through to 17 March 2027. There will be a five week break from 16 December whilst the CYCA Trophy and Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race are being conducted. The races are non-spinnaker and start at 1800 hours every week except for the […]
Sailing for children with disability or experiencing disadvantage. This year's event will be held on Friday 9 October 2026 at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Darling Point. Bring your team, clients, family or friends together for an incredible day of yacht racing on Sydney Harbour while supporting a great cause! Theme: Splash of red! Enter […]
