Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
From SpottingWorld, the Hub for the SpottingWorld network...
| File:Burgee of cruisingycaus.svg Burgee | |
| Founded | 1944 |
|---|---|
| Clubhouse | Rushcutters Bay, Sydney |
| Country |  Australia
|
| Website | http://www.cyca.com.au |
File:Darling Point Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.JPG
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia(CYCA), established in 1944 is known as Australia's premier yacht club, and is acknowledged as the leader of ocean racing in the country. However, the club is best known as the host of the famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Located in Rushcutters Bay, inner-east Sydney, CYCA facilities include a marina capable of berthing yachts up to 30 meters in length and five-star function rooms and restaurants. It currently has a membership of 2,500.
Board of directors
- Commodore - Matt Allen
- Vice-Commodore - Garry Linacre
- Rear-Commodore - John Cameron
- Rear-Commodore - Howard Piggott
- Treasurer - Paul Billingham
- Directors - Michael Cranitch, Richard Cawse, Geoff Cropley, Howard Piggot, Rod Skellet, John Marcos
References
- 2005 Sydney-to-Hobart Media Information
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=750
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=841
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=842
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=1479
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=843
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=1482
External links
| 50px | This article related to sport in Australia is a stub. You can help Ship Spotting World by expanding it. |
