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CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SA

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

FROM OUR COMMODORE

CLUB NEWS

President David Roper Treasurer David Hughes Aaron Low Mark Hutton Doreen Perrin Amanda Rice Mike Holmes FLAG OFFICERS Commodore Andrew Saies Vice Commodore Dianne Schwerdt Rear Commodore Pat Catley PATRON The Honourable Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR STAFF

General Manager Catherine Foreman Financial Controller Kerry O’Brien Port Vincent Marina Manager Rob Marner COMMITTEES Members Committee Chair Fishing Association Chair Racing Association Chair Cruising Association Chair Social Association Chair

Andrew Saies Peter Schembri Lee Haakmeester Julie Vercoe Erin Labadas

LIFE MEMBERS Geoff Boettcher Arthur F Carolan (Dec’d) Geoffrey R Catt Craig A Evans Richard H Fidock AO Gay Footer Graeme L Footer John D Gerard Jacqueline Heffernan James A Henry (Dec’d) Roderick C Hunter Malcolm A Kinnaird AC (Dec’d) Peter J Page (Dec’d) Andrew D Saies Robert J Sellick

SAFETY COLUMN

RACING ROUND UP

PORT LINE CUP

YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION

MARINE ACADEMY UPDATE

FISHING ASSOCIATION UPDATE

DAN TURNER’S STORY

CRUISE: ACROSS THE BIGHT

CRUISING ASSOCIATION UPDATE

SOCIAL SCENE: QUIZ NIGHT

SOCIAL SCENE: ITALIAN NIGHT

OUR LADIES AT AWKR

BOATS AT THE CLUB

CYCSA BERTH CLASSIFIEDS

EDITORS OF GROUNDSWELL Gay Footer, Mellissa Vahoumis, Pat Catley, Dianne Schwerdt Advertising & contributions to Phone: 08 8248 4222 Mellissa: mellissa@cycsa.com.au Email: reception@cycsa.com.au Web: www.cycsa.com.au Phone Port Vincent: 0414 611 110 Registered by Australia Post Publication No PP565001/00184 ISSN 1039-4230 Printed by Newstyle Printing Graphic design by Mellissa Vahoumis

Groundswell is the official journal of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Inc Lady Gowrie Drive, North Haven PO Box 1020 North Haven SA 5018

Volume 43 | Edition 3

24 Cover photo: Dan Turner’s Immortal Game. Image credit: Aida Valceanu

PRESIDENT’S REPORT The winter months have been the perfect time for the Board to refresh the Club’s strategy. In July the Board and Management met to consider the Club’s future priorities, risks and opportunities, resulting in a draft updated strategic plan.

Annual General Meeting It is once again the time of year when the Club’s leadership will provide their formal reports to members and the composition of next year’s Board and our Flag Officers will be announced. At this year’s AGM members will also receive an update on our strategic plan with the opportunity for open discussion. The AGM will be held at the Club on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 7:00pm and I encourage all Senior Members to attend.

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Following substantial work to refine the scope and supporting technical information, tender documents were issued in August to three experienced marina contractors, seeking proposals for the staged replacement of Marina East over the coming years. Selected fingers and fire hydrant components that have recently been replaced or remain in good condition will be retained and incorporated into the rebuilt marina. The replacement program is expected to extend over approximately five years and be funded through a combination of drawdowns from the Club’s Sinking Fund and bank debt, allowing the Club to retain an appropriate Sinking Fund balance while debt servicing is met from operating surpluses.

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At our Members Information Evening in May, we highlighted the visible deterioration of the Marina East walkways, the declining condition of the underlying services and the need to replace this ageing infrastructure. Marina East is now around 45 years old and, despite refurbishment work over the past decade has reached the end of its design life.

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Capital expenditure funded from operating cash was kept within our operating capacity while slipway replacement and fire hydrant remediation were funded from the Sinking Fund.

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The updated plan will be presented in more detail at our Club’s Annual General Meeting.

Our financial year ended in May with the Club’s Earnings before Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBTDA), excluding earnings from the Sinking Fund investment portfolio, at $6,289. This is well below normal expectations with the main contributing factors being reduced revenue from Hospitality (due to lower patronage and event activity), Slipping (due to unavailability during rail replacement) and Marine Academy (due to unavailability during vessel readiness and compliance work). Despite this, the Club’s cash position remains sound.

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In August a workshop was held with Association Chairs and Flag Officers to review and enhance the plan. The workshop itself was deliberately practical. Participants worked in groups around four strategic pillars - On the Water, Our People, Our Assets and Our Reach - identifying the trends affecting each area, the risks they create for the Club and the opportunities they present. Each person then allocated votes to help prioritise the matters they considered most important before the group reviewed the draft plan to test its alignment and identify amendments.

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KƉĞŶŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ĞĂƐŽŶ dŚĞ z ^ KƉĞŶŝŶŐ ĂǇ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ϮϬϮϲͲϮϳ ƐĞĂƐŽŶ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŚĞůĚ ŽŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ͕ ϯϭ KĐƚŽďĞƌ ϮϬϮϲ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ĂůǁĂǇƐ Ă ŚŝŐŚůŝŐŚƚ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĐĂůĞŶĚĂƌ͕ ĂŶĚ / ŚŽƉĞ ƚŽ ƐĞĞ ĂƐ ŵĂŶǇ DĞŵďĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ŐƵĞƐƚƐ ĂƐ ƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĂǇ͘ Opening of the Season dŚĂŶŬ ǇŽƵ ĂŐĂŝŶ ƚŽ Ăůů ǁŚŽ ĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĞ ƚŽ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚĞ ƚŽ ƚŚŝƐ ůƵď͘ zŽƵƌ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ ĞŶƚŚƵƐŝĂƐŵ ĂƌĞ ǁŚĂƚ ŵĂŬĞ ƚŚĞ The CYCSA Opening Day for the 2026-27 season will be held z ^ Ă ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ĂŶĚ ǁĞůĐŽŵŝŶŐ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͘ / ůŽŽŬ ĨŽƌǁĂƌĚ ƚŽ ƐĞĞŝŶŐ ǇŽƵ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ǁĂƚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ƚŚĞ ůƵď ŝŶ ƚŚĞ on Saturday 31 October 2026. This is always a highlight of our ŵŽŶƚŚƐ ĂŚĞĂĚ͘

calendar and I hope to see as many members and guests as

possible on the day. ĂǀŝĚ ZŽƉĞƌ͕ WƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚ

Thank you again to all who continue to contribute to this Club. Your support and enthusiasm are what make the CYCSA a strong and welcoming community. I look forward to seeing you on the water and around the Club in the months ahead. David Roper President

FROM THE HELM It has been a busy winter at CYCSA with staff undertaking operational reviews, refining procedures and implementing ongoing improvements and efficiencies across the Club. Alongside our regular Winter Series and Short-Handed Series, it was fantastic to see all six CYCSA Elliott boats on the water competing in the Port Line Cup on Sunday 9 August. I hope all crews enjoyed both the racing and the opportunity to spend time on the water together. What a wonderful evening our Italian Night was! The delicious food, fantastic entertainment that had everyone up and joining in and, most importantly, the opportunity for Club members and guests to enjoy each other’s company made for a memorable night. It was wonderful to see everyone making the most of the Club’s facilities and enjoying such a great atmosphere together. Volunteers are at the heart of our Club and play a vital role in the success of our programs, events and services. Have you ever considered getting involved? Whether you can commit on a regular basis, assist at specific events, or lend a hand at a one-off working bee, there are many ways to contribute. While we are fortunate to have had 84 individuals volunteer their time over the past year, we need more support to share the workload and ensure we can continue delivering the high-quality services and events our members enjoy. Volunteers are essential to maintaining our position as South Australia’s premier boating club. If you have some time to give I would love the opportunity to chat and help match you with a role that suits your interests and availability. The Marine Academy continues to grow with an expanded range of courses now available through both RYA and Australian Sailing pathways, ensuring there is an offering for sailors of all experience levels. This year we have also introduced a series of smaller winter coaching sessions designed specifically to support the individual

needs of our members. In addition, one-on-one tuition is available to provide personalised guidance tailored to your boating goals. Whether you would like assistance with anchoring, manoeuvring in and out of your berth, or developing confidence in other aspects of boat handling, our experienced instructors are available to help you build your skills and gain even greater enjoyment from your time on the water. Hospitality remains an important part of our Club, providing a welcoming place for members to connect and entertain guests. We have introduced quarterly menus, complemented by daily specials, to keep our offerings fresh and provide greater variety. We would love to see more members supporting this area of the Club, so if you have not visited for a while, now is the perfect time to join us for a meal. On sunny days the waterfront views are hard to beat and during the cooler months, the warmth of the fire makes the Club an inviting place to relax and enjoy good company. Opening Day will be here before we know it so be sure to mark 31 October in your diary and join us at the Club for what promises to be a fantastic day of celebration and festivities. Catherine Foreman General Manager

Welcome New CYCSA Members

Over the last three months the following people have joined the Club. Please make them welcome.

Peter Allison, Ante Babic, Leanne Babic, Luke Barclay, Jack Carter, Nicholas Chapman, Oscar Fickling, Rory Force, Giorgina Gauci, James Jasiunas, Stephanie Johnson, Tony Johnson, Steven Jones, Malcolm Kenny, Gary Ledson, Christopher Marshall, Paul Marshall, Summer Newman, Graham Sheath, Peter Tamblyn, Jo Taylor-Jones, Todd Thomas, Douw Gerbrand Van Der Walt, Matthew Vianello, Carolyn Woolford and David Zhang.

FROM OUR COMMODORE As Commodore I represent the Club at a range of meetings and events both within and outside of our Club and the winter months have seen plenty of opportunities to continue these engagements and networking on behalf of the CYCSA. I’d like to share a few highlights from these engagements since my last report in the June Groundswell. The Life Members lunch was held in late May at the Naval, Military and Air Force Club. It was Geoff Catt’s turn to lock down the date and venue and this is never an easy task! Geoff shared with us some of his fantastic mint condition 1983 America’s Cup memorabilia which is on offer for anyone who is interested. David Roper gave a brief ‘State of the Nation (Club)’ account and we welcomed new Life Members Rod Hunter and Rob Sellick to the lunch. Catherine Foreman was our guest and presented her professional background and first impressions of the Club in her role as General Manger. As is tradition at these lunches each Life Member in turn presents some ideas or reflections on the Club and its opportunities or challenges past, present and future. Of course, there is plenty of lively discussion but all present were very positive about the Club. This group has a wealth of knowledge around all things CYCSA. I made a point of calling Dick Fidock on speaker phone as he is now living in Sydney. Dick, despite ailing health, is still able to convey his best wishes to all his fellow life members and we of course reciprocated in turn.

That same evening I headed back to the Club and helped Rod Hunter host a highly successful and sold out standing room only Boating Conversations with the intrepid Dan Turner, skipper, owner and builder of mini solo round the world yacht Immortal Game. More on Dan’s circumnavigation and outstanding achievements in this edition. In June the Port Adelaide Sailing Club launched two Elliotts purchased by their Club and expertly refurbished by club volunteers to provide sail training for their youth sailors and in time to foster interclub fleet racing in this class. It was a gala launch day and ceremony and I was pleased to be invited to attend in full Commodore’s attire!

The following day Australian Sailing held its SA Sailing Summit at PASC. CEO Olympic gold medalist Malcolm Page opened proceedings in front of 58 registrants and 12 Club Commodores. Our Club was represented by Catherine Foreman, Luke Allison, Rob Human and myself. The key message from Australian Sailing (AS) was the launch of its national participation in sailing strategy aimed at introducing school students to the science and sport of sailing at a young age through new and innovative entry pathways. The strategy is designed to be school-focused but supported by local clubs through engagement and participation opportunities.

The broader aim is to create lifelong connections with sailing by encouraging participation across a diverse range of clubs, competitions, interest groups and boat classes. While the strategy may not directly address all the needs and challenges of larger big-boat clubs such as the CYCSA, the more people who enter the sport and remain engaged, the greater the likelihood that some of this participation will eventually flow through to club membership and involvement over time. Our newly constituted Boating and Training Operations Committee, bringing together the YSF and Marine Academy, met recently and I am a member of the committee. The General Manager is currently reviewing the Club’s training and boating operations with input from everyone involved. We can look forward to some clarity around cost benefit and ROI on both these programs. I might remind members that I was the inaugural Chair of the Marine Academy back in 2007 and have been involved in its various iterations ever since. Today it is best in class in South Australia, if not Australia and it just needs a rethink on alignment with Club strategy and some streamlining of operations.

An opportunity to hear more on this and other national topics of interest will be when Australian Sailing Board President and past Club member, Shevaun Bruland presents as our guest speaker at the Commodore’s Dinner on Saturday 12 September. The Commodore’s Dinner an evening to celebrate our Club’s achievements and to connect our members across all associations and interest groups. Food, fun and entertainment are all on offer this year with much input from new Chair Erin Labadas and the Social Association Committee. I look forward to seeing as many members as possible, along with your guests.

Erin and her team have been busy over winter and I attended a fun and well-run Quiz Night with Charlie Ryan-Kane as quiz master and the more recent and equally successful Italian Night. I was interested to see that this event is supported by a number of community non-members who look forward to this night each year.

On the racing front Julian Newton and Cailin Howard and their crews headed north for Hamilton Island Race Week. We wish them success in their respective divisions, this Regatta also changing course with new more accessible handicap systems replacing the grand prix IRC racing of years past. This is a national trend. At home our own winter series was reduced to small fleet numbers.

While on racing I would like to acknowledge Rob Human for all the work he has done as Chair of REX for the past 11 years. Rob has decided to end his run on Rex. I congratulate Lee Haakmeester as the incoming Chair. Rob’s experience, skill and passion for sailing and our Club have been extraordinary. As well as these committee and race programming responsibilities Rob has also mentored and trained many skippers and crews on their boats over many seasons and in many campaigns. Thank you and well done. On the other hand, our cruising fleet grows in numbers and activities combining both on and off-water opportunities for this group. A big thank you to Darren Harvey who steps down as Chair and hands the baton on to Julie Verco and Roger Flint as Chair and deputy respectively. I meet the Chairs of all associations on a three-monthly basis and those meetings are an important conduit for finding new and innovative ways to support the Club and engage members. Next year the One and All celebrates its 40th anniversary and Executive Officer Annie Roberts and her team are planning events to showcase the vessel. Given she was built in North Haven there is an opportunity for the CYCSA to be involved in some way and those discussions are ongoing but maybe a parade of sail or gulf passage accompanied by our cruising fleet might be fitting.

Finally, Opening Day is not far away so check those bilges, fire up the diesel and make sure everything is ship shape for the season opener. Andrew Saies

CLUB NEWS

DIANE KINNAIRD 21 MAY 1937 – 9 JULY 2026

Diane Kinnaird (nee Wigan), the wife of the Club’s founding father, Malcolm Kinnaird, fondly called by many as Uncle Malcom, passed away aged 89 years on 9 July this year. She held Foundation Membership Number Two and was a member of the Club for 52 years.

Born and raised in Largs Bay, her family were all avid sailors and grew up on and around the sea. As a youngster Diane sailed in a three female crew and was renowned for being a gun helmsperson, a skill she carried throughout her life. She met Malcolm through her brother John as they attended Adelaide University together and he was not only introduced to the Wigan family but also to sailing. Diane trained as a nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital where she worked until James was born in 1960 and other duties came to the fore.

While Malcolm’s passion for sailing equalled Diane’s, there was little doubt she had the natural skill and talent and was never happier than when on the water, ideally at the helm.

Malcolm was a prominent member at the Club but he included Diane in all that happened and she would tell the story of the time Malcolm had just flown over the site of the CYCSA in a helicopter and came home and threw the map on the kitchen table and circled the then swampland and told her that was where they were to build the new club. She was very involved in the Club and its success and made suggestions regarding the clubhouse layout improvements, to ensuring the menu was family focused but, probably most of all, she was proud to be the Club’s first female Senior Member. Many will remember the last yacht they built and owned, Catriona, which was berthed in B02 in the Eastern Basin. It was a ten year build and Diane was as intricately involved in the design and finishings of the vessel as Malcolm.

The Club was fortunate to have a person such as Diane as a Foundation Member and we are the lesser for her passing. An era is slowly coming to a close and we pass our condolences on to her three sons, James, Angus and Duncan and her daughter Catherine (Kate), together with eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Now at peace in calmer waters. Gay Footer

Pictured: Diane on the helm of Catriona with Malcolm

The Club is delighted to welcome Bird Law as our newest Gold Sponsor. We’re pleased to welcome CYCSA member Christian Bird, Principal of Bird Law, as a valued supporter of our Club. Bird Law is an Adelaide-based commercial law firm, helping businesses, investors and property stakeholders achieve their goals with clear, strategic legal advice. Their support helps strengthen our Club and the experiences we provide for our members and the wider boating community. A big thank you to the team at Bird Law for their support. We look forward to working together and building a successful partnership. Please join us in giving Bird Law a warm CYCSA welcome.

Safety Reminder: Prohibited storage of flammable materials in dock boxes

The Club would like to remind all members that flammable and combustible materials must not be stored in dock boxes under any circumstances. The storage of these items presents a significant safety risk to neighbouring vessels, marina infrastructure and fellow members. In the event of a fire flammable products can rapidly accelerate the spread and intensity of the incident placing people, property and emergency responders at risk. This risk is especially serious because dock boxes currently have electrical power run through them. Any dangerous fumes or vapours from flammable materials could ignite triggering a fire that may place nearby vessels and marina assets in harm’s way.

Aerosol cans and corrosion risk

While aerosol cans are typically safe when stored correctly, the harsh marine environment can cause cans to rust or deteriorate over time. Corrosion may eventually create a hole in the can which can lead to an unexpected discharge of flammable contents or vapours. If this occurs near an ignition source, including electrical components associated with dock boxes, it has the potential to start a fire.

Register your crew, nominate your boat and join us at the CYCSA over the Long Weekend, 3–5 October for the 2026 South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta. Special guest Sailor Girl HQ – Nic Douglass is back!

Don’t miss the chance to hear from Nic and celebrate with fellow sailors and friends. Admirals Bistro will be open early all Long Weekend serving brekky sandwiches and barista-made coffee. Come along, soak up the regatta atmosphere and cheer on the sailors – all are welcome. To register, offer a boat, volunteer or find out more, scan the QR code:

Examples of prohibited items include, but are not limited to: • • • • •

Aerosol cans (including spray paint and lubricants such as WD-40) Paint tins and paint products Fuel containers and jerry cans Gas canisters and cylinders Any other flammable liquids, gases or hazardous substances

Members are reminded that storing these materials in dock boxes is a breach of the Club's By-Laws. Safety is everyone's responsibility. Thank you for your cooperation. CYCSA Maintenance Team

CYCSA MEMBERS DRAW

Congratulations to Roger Clark, the Club’s 23rd jackpot winner. Roger won the cash jackpot of $2,050 on 27 August.

Thanks to draw sponsor Coopers Brewery for their support as we welcome onboard new draw sponsor, Black Flag Marine Co.

Port Vincent Destination Race Again this year a number of the short-handed fleet took part in the annual Port Vincent Dash with six boats making the trip. The Port Vincent Destination Race got underway in very cold, light winds with the fleet making its way to Middle Spit Beacon before sunset. The breeze then picked up, allowing all boats to finish comfortably with plenty of time to spare. G-Wizz (Greg Patten/ Aaron Low) achieved the fastest time of 3 hours and 25 minutes. Remarkable Duck (Tim Adey-Wakeling/ Tony Belton) won the short-handed division on PHS, Ohana (John Mortimer/ Stuart Johnson) second with Freedom (Bob with Julieann Stoll) third. They were joined in Port Vincent by the Cruising Association cruisers. Following the Racing AGM in July we are pleased to welcome the REX team for the season ahead. We’re excited to introduce the new REX Committee: John Mortimer, Lee Haakmeester (Chair), Dianne Schwerdt, Charlie Ryan-Kane, Michael Burvill and Tom Melville.

The 2026 Winter Series has now been completed with the series predominantly sailed in variable and challenging wind conditions. The final race was started but ultimately abandoned when the winds died. A total of 19 boats competed in the combined fleet, with 11 CYCSA boats and several casual entries. For the Winter Series, a number of CYCSA Division 2 boats Outlier, Pure Magic and Rock On were moved into Division 1.

MaxiSpan TrueCore CYCSA Winter results PHS Division 1 results had Vulcan (Chris Jones) with Rock On (Trevor Conyers) in 2nd and Outlier (Abbott/ Riddle) 3rd. AMS Division 1 Outlier, Rock On and Vulcan. PHS Division 2 results had School’s Out (Adrian Wotton) dominating with three wins with Clair de Lune (Andy Shipp) second and Cygnet II (Tom Melville) third by one point.

A special acknowledgement to outgoing REX Chair Rob Human for his many years of service and commitment to the racing community. His contribution has been greatly valued and appreciated. We also acknowledge our Winter Series Sponsors, MaxiSpan TrueCore, Bravo Sails and Yalumba Wines, for their support. Our regular Duty Crew continue to volunteer their time to run the races and we’re pleased to welcome new volunteers who are learning the ropes and joining the team. Thank you. The Racing Program for the 2026–27 season was published in July and is available on the Club’s website. Pre-season safety auditing will remain a key focus with our Equipment Auditors undertaking mandatory safety audits on all boats before racing commences for the 2026–27 season. Inese Lainis Racing Administrator

Combined Winter Results PHS Division 1 has Outlier in third place and Rock On in fourth while in Division 2 Cygnet II in second with Clair de Lune fourth. AMS results had Outlier second and Rock On in third for Division 1. Division 2 only had three boats with AMS certificates; School’s Out was third. The Combined Presentations were held at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron this year with presentations going ahead despite the race being abandoned. Sonia Neumann was in attendance to present the Hans Neumann Trophies.

Bravo Sails Short-Handed Series Unlike the Winter Series the two-handers were dealt slightly lighter winter weather with two races being lost to bad sea state after strong winds. This year eight boats entered. On PHS, Rock On with three wins ahead of Inukshuk (Rob Large) from the RSAYS, just ahead of Freedom (Bob Schahinger) from the RSAYS. With four boats having two-handed AMS certificates they had their own competition. Rock On was ahead of Inukshuk with Ocean Hawk (Steve Emery) third and Freedom fourth.

2026/2027 REX Committee

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School’s Out

This year’s Portline Cup, held in the Port Adelaide River, had everything: sunshine, heavy rain, strong winds, no winds and towards the end of the race, thunderstorms. The one constant was flat water sailing which was a favourite for all competitors

The entries this year numbered 27 boats, the largest contingent in many years. It was also great to see both the CYCSA and PASC Elliotts out competing on the River. Thanks go to the Port Adelaide Sailing Club for organising such a wonderful event. A special mention for Mark Moore (Race Officer) and Sue Kitto (everything else) who put in a huge amount of effort before, during and after the race. School’s Out

Adrian Wotton

Outlier (AUS558)

It was another great day on the water for Outlier on 9 August for the Port Line Cup. We managed to get 1st place overall (AMS), 3rd place overall (PHS) and 1st place (PHS) in Division 4 (Sports Boats). Ken Abbott and I would like to thank our amazing crew for the day: Sean Hackett (CYCSA Crew Person of the Year 2026), Lesley Roberts and Colin Liddle.

We are very lucky to now have a growing pool of crew members who are able to rotate on and off depending on availability. Some of these have come to us with valuable experience and skill sets from the Elliott 7 program run by the CYCSA including Mikaila Thomson, Nadya Veryasova and Sophie Davidson. This great program has enticed several younger people into the Club and it was great to see the entire CYCSA Elliott 7 fleet in the Port Line Cup. It would be great to see them in the Club Inshore Series as well!

Prior to the race the crew was schooled in the theoretical positioning on the river to exploit the effects of wind angle to the river and its surroundings (thanks Lesley). Down the first leg of the race to the north this was always tempered with the reality of close competition with other boats in the fleet, in particular the two VX Ones skippered by Dave Alexander (Gidget) and Doug Watson (Yaffayat) and the Elliott 7 skippered by Rob Human (CYCSA1). For the second leg to the south we chose to raise our P2 spinnaker which allowed us to run deeper. On the wind once more our style leaned more towards the theoretical approach to sailing the river as fewer opponents were near at hand and marked gains were made. For the fourth leg of the race heading south again we changed to a reaching spinnaker as the wind looked like it was increasing but it never really did. However, we were able to nurse the boat to sufficiently deep angles to maintain performance.

Last year in the Port Line Cup we touched bottom opposite the Osborne Wharf and, while we extricated ourselves quickly without assistance, we were keen to not repeat the error this year and luckily we didn’t!

There were a couple of heavy downfalls of rain but the wind puffs and shifts were less abrupt than usually expected. The most exceptional gust struck us by the lee in the act of gybing and caused some anxious moments on the foredeck (nearly a man overboard!) but the tangle was quickly cleared and we proceeded safely towards the finish line. The somewhat calmer conditions than were forecast allowed us to return the boat to the CYCSA and get back to the PASC in time for the race presentation and a few beverages. As I said at the start, it was a great day, and we look forward to many more in the upcoming Summer Series. David Riddle

PLC ICEBREAKER SERIES (SATURDAY) Division 2: 1st Rocksalt – Denby Steele Overall: 3rd Rocksalt – Denby Steele PORT LINE CUP (SUNDAY) Overall Port Line Cup PHS 2nd School’s Out – Adrian Wotton 3rd Outlier – Ken Abbott/David Riddle Overall Port Line Cup AMS 1st Outlier – Abbott/Riddle Divisional Results Division 1: 3rd Young Einstein – Rob Sellick Division 2: 1st School’s Out – Adrian Wotton Division 4: 1st Outlier – Abbott/Riddle Division 5 Elliotts: 1st Elliott 7 #1 – Rob Human 2nd Elliott 7 #2 – Kieran Schortz 3rd Elliott 7 #6 – Paige Grigg

New sailors join the YSF crew

We’re excited to welcome Steph, Ellia and Summer to the CYCSA Youth Sailing Foundation. It’s fantastic to have three new young sailors joining the team and we’re looking forward to seeing them get involved in the program. The program is a great opportunity to develop sailing skills, build confidence, make new friends and enjoy plenty of time on the water. We’re excited to see the girls grow as sailors and discover what they can achieve throughout the program! Know a young person aged between 14–25 who might love to get out on the water, learn new skills and be part of a great sailing community? We’d love to hear from them — email: ysf.coach@cycsa.com.au

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Youth sailors rise to the challenge at the

With the Port Line Cup decided in a single high-stakes race and strong winds sweeping the course, two teams from the CYCSA Youth Sailing Foundation were thrown into a pressure-filled test of skill, teamwork and composure.

Racing Elliott 7 keelboats the young sailors faced strong winds and demanding conditions that required focus, teamwork and resilience throughout. With the event decided in a single long race there was no room for error and every decision on the water carried added weight as crews worked to keep their boats moving efficiently around the course. For the CYCSA Youth Sailing Foundation sailors the race was about more than the result. It was a valuable chance to put their training into practise in a high-pressure environment and gain real racing experience against strong competition. Despite the conditions, both teams showed determination, composure and enthusiasm throughout. Their efforts reflected the core values of the Youth Sailing Foundation—developing not only capable sailors but confident and cohesive team members. Subin Wright-Simon

BOATING CONVERSATIONS: KNOW YOUR BOAT BETTER It was another great Boating Conversations at the Club on the evening of 7 August with an engaged audience and an expert panel sharing practical insights and plenty of boating knowledge.

A big thank you to our panelists Aaron Low, Craig Westlake, Mike Lewis (world circumnavigator and past Boating Conversations guest), Alan Dowler (shipwright and marine surveyor) and Steven Wilkins (Antarctic yachting expedition explorer) for sharing their knowledge, stories and practical advice. From a table of broken bits to boat structure, plumbing and electrical systems, the evening was a great reminder to know your boat, check your boat and ask questions. It was also fantastic to see the depth of knowledge within our own Club community with members in the audience contributing their own expertise to the conversation.

Congratualtions to new members Andrew and Julie, who were excited to win the session with one of our Marine Academy instructors. A great prize to help kickstart their journey into yachting. Thanks to everyone who joined us and to our staff for another great winter evening at the Club.

Save the date for our next Boating Conversations: Friday 25 September.

CYCSA MARINE ACADEMY UPDATE

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Hello fellow sailors and interested boaters in the CYCSA community from the Marine Academy. With spring approaching we have a lot of opportunities for training all levels of sailing competency in our calendar.

Thanks to all who did some training with us in winter and I will be following up with all who have expressed interest in training with the Marine Academy in both Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Australian Sailing (AS) courses. Recently I attended the RYA National Conference in Sydney, and it was a great opportunity to meet other RYA Instructors and Principals and share information about the worldwide and Australian sail training scene. Malcolm Page, the gold medal winning Olympian in the 470 class and current head of Australian Sailing, spoke about how good it would be for Australian Sailing and RYA Centres to work together in tandem to produce the best possible training options and results for people new to sailing.

At the CYCSA we are uniquely placed with our RYA Training Centre and our Australian Sailing Training Centre co-located in the Boating Office and working together as our Marine Academy to provide a great range of courses for our members and clients in the community. These courses can be conducted on either our Beneteau Cyclades 43 Southern Investigator which are mainly RYA courses or AS courses on our fleet of Elliott 7s. We also have the use of several Pacer dinghies which are great for young and not so young people to begin sailing. For the members and boat owners of the CYCSA we are also able to tailor some private training on your own boat or Southern Investigator in areas that you choose to focus on.

These can include: • • •

Boat handling under power berthing and unberthing, anchoring and mooring Sail handling and maintenance including set, trim, reef and basic ropework

Passage planning and practical navigation with an emphasis on our gulf waters

Please have a look at our comprehensive range of RYA and Australian Sailing courses on the CYCSA website and email me or ring me to discuss what is the best option for you. There is a discount for Club members and a further discount if you book the next course soon after completing a course. I look forward to hearing from you. Fair winds and following seas. Pete Chambers Marine Academy Principal

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Fishing Association Fishing Competition Awards

The first entries for the 2026 Fishing Association fishing awards have been received.

I’m sure many of you have caught fish somewhere in our great state or even interstate away from the effects of the Algae Bloom. We would love to see you enter our awards with a great chance to win and to get your name on the Perpetual Board, which is proudly displayed in the Members Lounge, along with a personalised trophy for your mantelpiece. Entering is easy, simply send us a photo of yourself with your catch along with the species, length, date and location.

As a reminder we have made some changes to the four categories of awards since 2025 so they better represent what we catch locally in metropolitan waters while still leaving an opportunity for those who can chase ‘Game Fish’ elsewhere. They are; Whiting, Garfish, Game Fish and Blue Swimmer Crab (this is in addition to the Crabbing Day awards presented on that day). We’re looking for the biggest/longest catch in each category so if you’ve landed a worthy catch, get your entry in with the details mentioned above.

Riviera Rendezvous at Port Vincent, 10-11 October 2026 All Rivieras are welcome for a relaxed weekend of boating, fishing, live music and waterfront hospitality. Saturday night includes pizza and live music with breakfast provided Sunday morning. Berths are available for Friday or Sunday overnight stays. For more information visit the Club’s events calendar.

What’s Biting in 2027

Check out our planned Fishing Charters (plus Crabbing Day) for the best chance to get in amongst the big ones and then enter the competition again in 2027. • • •

Southern Fishing Charter 24 January Crabbing Day 7 March Southern Fishing Charter 21 March

Good luck catching. Have Your Say If you have ideas about what the Fishing Association could be doing for you and all CYCSA members, please contact us via the office staff, or better still, get involved with the Committee and have a real influence on our activities and focus. We would love some new blood and could certainly do with your help. Vadis Rodato Fishing Association

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Dan Turner’s remarkable journey around the world aboard his self-built 19 ft yacht, Immortal Game On Friday 29 May, a special Boating Conversations event was held at The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia which was to be a memorable ‘welcome home’ celebration for local sailor Dan Turner following his remarkable solo round-the-world sailing campaign in his self-built 19-foot yacht. The evening drew a full house with approximately 250 people attending the talk itself which included members, family, friends, and guests gathering to recognise an extraordinary achievement that inspired both the sailing community and the wider public. The event began with a busy dinner service before the clubhouse filled for a special presentation by Dan. Speaking candidly about his voyage he guided the audience through each stage of his journey, sharing the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments experienced during one of the world's toughest sailing adventures. His story highlighted not only the physical and mental endurance required for solo ocean racing but also the determination, ingenuity, and resilience needed to complete such a demanding voyage in a home-built yacht. Adding to the evening was a live video link with race organiser Don McIntyre in the United Kingdom who congratulated Dan on his achievement and reflected on the significance of his successful circumnavigation. A traditional rum toast was then held in Dan's honour celebrating the spirit of ocean voyaging and recognising the dedication that had brought him safely home. The celebration also featured generous prize giveaways sponsored by Porsche, along with surprise guest appearances that delighted the audience which added to the atmosphere. Throughout the evening the clubhouse was filled with a strong sense of pride, admiration and camaraderie, reflecting the close-knit nature of the South Australian sailing community. Special recognition was given to Dan's wife and Campaign Manager, Nikki Turner, whose support throughout the campaign was acknowledged as being critical to the successful adventure. The event also showcased the outstanding efforts of the Cruising Yacht Club staff and volunteers who ensured the evening ran smoothly despite the exceptionally large attendance. More than simply a welcome home, the celebration was a tribute to perseverance, determination, adventure and the enduring passion for sailing. It provided members and guests with a rare opportunity to hear first hand about an epic voyage while honouring one of the Club's own. The evening will be remembered as a fitting celebration of Dan Turner's remarkable achievement and an inspiring reminder

of what can be accomplished through vision, preparation and determination. For those who are still unfamiliar with Dan’s Mini Globe Race adventure, it is a remarkable story or resilience in the pursuit of a lifelong dream. Hailing from Adelaide, South Australia and originally from Port Lincoln, Dan grew up surrounded by the ocean. Sailing had always been a major part of his life, and from an early age he dreamed of one day sailing around the world. Rather than simply imagining the adventure he decided to make it a reality by entering the inaugural Mini Globe Race, one of the toughest solo sporting events ever created. What made Dan’s campaign especially inspiring was that he competed in a yacht he built himself. During the COVID-19 pandemic he spent years constructing his 5.8-metre Class Globe yacht, Immortal Game, in his own driveway despite having no previous boatbuilding experience. The project demanded thousands of hours of work, countless new skills and significant financial sacrifices. Dan and his family committed themselves to achieving the dream, proving that passion and perseverance can overcome limited resources. The Mini Globe Race is unlike most yacht races. Competitors sail alone in identical Class Globe 5.80 yachts, boats just 5.8 metres (19 feet) long. After competing in a qualifying race across the Atlantic from Lagos, Spain to Antigua via the Canary Islands, the race officially began in Antigua in February 2025 and followed a westward route around the world. The course went through the Panama Canal, across the Pacific Ocean, through the Indian Ocean, around the Cape of Good Hope and back across the Atlantic to Antigua. Covering approximately 23,500 nautical miles over more than a year, the race tested every aspect of a sailor’s ability from navigation and maintenance to endurance and mental strength. Life aboard Immortal Game was physically and emotionally demanding. Dan spent months alone at sea sleeping for only 30 to 40 minutes at a time. During the race he encountered violent storms, massive waves, long periods without wind and equipment failures. Early in the race the forestay and both spreaders supporting his mast broke, threatening to bring the mast down and he managed to sail over 600 miles with the mast being held up by halyards. Even in the qualifying race he was circled by Orcas and got blown towards La Graciosa in the Canary Islands, in a wind escalation zone that nearly ended the race before it even started. The adventure was not only about surviving difficult conditions. Dan also experienced some of the world's most remote and beautiful locations. He visited islands in the Pacific that few

WELCOME HOME DAN tourists ever see, including the Marquesas Islands, where he met local communities and experienced their cultures. Along the way he encountered incredible wildlife, whales, dolphins and witnessed unforgettable sunsets, star-filled skies and endless ocean horizons. These moments reminded him why he had dreamed of such an adventure since childhood. Despite the excitement the greatest challenge was being away from his family. Dan missed his wife Nikki and their three children, Searrah, Cameron and Valen, which at times felt unbearable. While he sailed across the world's oceans his wife managed much of the campaign from Australia, tracking his progress and supporting him from afar. Their shared commitment and years of preparation made the journey possible and Dan has repeatedly acknowledged that without his family's encouragement he could not have completed the race.

childhood dream inspired sailors and non-sailors alike. The story is not simply about racing around the world in a tiny boat; it is about courage, preparation, family support and believing that seemingly impossible goals can become reality through persistence and hard work. Throughout the race Dan consistently performed at a high level. He even led sections of the event during the Pacific leg before continuing his steady progress around the globe. His combination of careful navigation, steady seamanship, and resilience allowed him to remain one of the front-runners despite the many challenges every competitor faced. Rather than taking unnecessary risks he focused on consistency, ensuring both his own safety and the reliability of Immortal Game. After approximately sixteen months at sea and more than 28,000 nautical miles of sailing, Dan crossed the finish line in Antigua in March 2026. Crowds welcomed him with cheers, boat horns and celebrations as he completed his lifelong ambition. Even more impressively, he finished second overall in the inaugural Mini Globe Race, an extraordinary achievement considering both the difficulty of the event and the fact that he raced a yacht he had built with his own hands. His performance earned widespread recognition throughout the sailing community and back home in Australia which included being the recipient of the CYCSA’s racing excellence award for the 2025-26 season.

Today, Dan hopes to inspire others through speaking engagements, writing and mentoring future sailors. His journey proves that adventure is not reserved for elite athletes with unlimited budgets. Instead, it belongs to people prepared to dream boldly, work tirelessly and refuse to give up when faced with adversity. Dan’s Mini Globe Race campaign will be remembered as one of Australia's greatest modern adventure stories and an outstanding example of human endurance. Nikki Turner

Following the race Dan reflected on both the hardships and rewards of the journey. He described the experience as lifechanging, teaching him patience, resilience, and gratitude. He also spoke about looking forward to spending time with his family after such a long absence. Rather than retiring Immortal Game, Dan sold the yacht to another Australian sailor who plans to compete in a future Mini Globe Race, allowing the little boat's remarkable story to continue. Dan’s Mini Globe Race adventure demonstrates that extraordinary achievements are often built on ordinary determination repeated over many years. His willingness to learn new skills, accept setbacks and remain committed to a

PART 1: GERALDTON TO ALBANY Leaving Geraldton on 29 March was a difficult farewell for us. Having visited Gero three times the town had begun to feel like a second home and we hope to return one day. We’d been recommended to visit the coastal town of Lancelin which would take two days to reach. Day one consisted of 68 nautical miles to the Beagle Islands. Unfortunately we just lost the light by the time we arrived. The islands, which host one of the largest sea lion breeding populations in Western Australia, were therefore invisible to us. However the loud barks of unseen sea lions alerted us to their presence long before we dropped our anchor.

Arriving at an unfamiliar destination in daylight is always my preference even if it means a pre-dawn departure. Day two would be 84 nautical miles so, true to form, we made an early start at 5:10. The noisy but unseen Beagle Islands remained that way. By noon light winds gave way to a 25-knot breeze, pushing us along 7.6 knots. Two hours before reaching our destination, as we entered the north passage, we were horrified to see fires raging along the coast extending all the way in the direction of the town. Only much closer could we take comfort in the fact that the fires were some distance inland. We anchored at 19:00 between the mooring field and the beach. With the last traces of sunset having vanished we

promptly hopped on the paddleboard and made our way to shore in darkness, guided by the brightly-lit Endeavour Tavern. On the lawns of the tavern we enjoyed a massive seafood basket washed down with Guinness beers. There for the first time (but not the last) a young French backpacker working there told me I resembled Jean Jacques Goldman, France’s highest grossing living pop star! Our late departure at 10:18 the following morning was not caused by oversleeping but by the need to untangle a screecher sheet wrapped around the starboard propeller. Nevertheless, averaging six knots, saw us back at Hillarys Yacht Club (HYC) in Perth shortly before 20:00.

We decided there was time for one more road trip before leaving the Perth area, so we rented a car for the fourth time in WA and drove north. Our first stop was the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park (pictured above) which features thousands of striking, limestone pillars that rise dramatically out of the sand dunes.

From there we headed to New Norcia, Australia's only monastic town, where we spent the night in austere accommodation. Benedictine monks still live and work there, tending to the olive trees, the oldest of which is 175 years old and operating the 120 year wood-fired oven to bake traditional

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yeasted breads. Don’t visit without sampling the fruits of their labour, especially the New Norcia olive oil and New Norcia Nut Cake. On the way back to Perth we detoured inland via the Swan Valley, the oldest wine region in WA and second oldest in Australia. We tasted wines at Sandalford Wines, established in 1840, in their grand facility and later at the more modest Garbin Wines. The former was packed with people but we had the latter to ourselves. We enjoyed the wines from both wineries. Back at the marina there was just enough time to have the hulls scrubbed and reprovision for the next leg of our journey. It was April and the autumn window was starting to open for a west-to-east crossing of the Great Australian Bight. Sailing from Adelaide to Perth several months earlier we had crossed Geographe Bay non-stop. On the return we would take the time to visit some of the places we’d missed, starting with Bunbury, WA’s third largest city. We left Hillarys at 03:20, another pre-dawn departure, necessary to reach our destination in daylight. Fifteen hours and 93 nautical miles later we dropped anchor at Bunbury just as the sun was setting. We rewarded ourselves with a dinner and beers at Froth Craft Bunbury.

There was time for another shore visit the next morning to explore some of the town. We particularly enjoyed walking up to Marlston Hill Lookout with its panoramic views over the harbour, the Indian Ocean and Leschenault Inlet. The city has rich historic charm as well though it would take more time to explore than we had. Our next stop, Dunsborough, was only 33 nautical miles away, so we didn’t weigh anchor until late morning. The anchorage there is a less crowded alternative to Quindalup. There are several dozen private moorings and while it's possible to find a spot between them, we chose to anchor on the outside of the mooring area at 33°35.85'S 115°6.333'E. There was enough daylight remaining to enjoy a long walk along the coastal walking trail. The highlight was admiring a huge sting ray in less than 30cm of water right where we came ashore. The following morning I weighed anchor before dawn at 05:13, not out of strict necessity but simply because I was already awake. The sun rose precisely as we rounded Cape Naturaliste at 06:40. At midday we admired the surfers bobbing in the waves in the distance as we passed Margaret River, and by 15:30 we were safely anchored at Hamelin Bay. Although only safe in northeast to southwest winds this anchorage is a good place to wait for the right conditions in

CRUISE: ACROSS THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT order to round Cape Leeuwin. There is also a store located conveniently behind the beach selling essentials such as ice cream. We didn’t have to wait as the following day Cape Leeuwin was in a kind mood with only 10-knot winds and flat seas. We departed at 06:05 and rounded the Cape three hours later, officially leaving the Indian Ocean and entering the Southern Ocean. Good anchorages are few and far between along this wild stretch of coast. I decided to push on all the way to Saddle Island, a distance of 109 nautical miles, which we reached at 01:35. Initially, I was a bit concerned when we arrived because the wind was 14 knots from the north, putting the island on our lee shore. You have to trust your ground tackle in such conditions. Fortunately, the short fetch from the mainland kept the water flat and overnight, as forecast, the wind shifted to the southwest giving us excellent protection. After catching up on some sleep we weighed anchor at a more leisurely 08:17. The winds were fickle and for most of the 70 nautical miles we motor-sailed. At 21:50 we dropped anchor in Frenchman’s Bay within King George Sound the vast, deep-water expanse that forms Albany’s spectacular front door. The sound ranks as one of Western Australia’s most magnificent natural harbours. Albany's Historic Whaling Station is located only one cove east of Frenchman’s Bay so the following morning we visited the site and immersed ourselves in the sad history of Australia’s last operational whaling facility. Returning to Arriba we glided through the calm waters of King George Sound into Albany’s inner harbour and ten minutes later we berthed at Albany Waterfront Marina. We had covered 570 nautical miles since leaving Geraldton 13 days earlier. All that remained between us and our home in Adelaide was the Great Australian Bight!

PART 2: EASTWARD ACROSS THE BIGHT Four months earlier, after crossing the Bight from east to west, we’d stayed only a few hours in Albany. This time we spent a few days enjoying Western Australia’s fifth largest city and oldest European settlement which beautifully blends maritime and ANZAC history with historic charm. The National Anzac Centre, which tells the story of the women and men who served in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp (ANZAC) in World War II, was memorable. The 2.6-kilometer walk (one-way) from the marina in bleak, rainy conditions made an already solemn destination feel even more profound.

Cutting through the gloomy skies the vibrant mural of a ruby seadragon (Phyllopteryx dewysea) on the port silos instantly lifted our mood. Australian towns and cities regularly compete for the title of best ‘silo art’ and this one ranks among the finest. Discovered only in 2015 off the coast of Western Australia, the ruby is the third known species of seadragon, joining the iconic leafy and weedy varieties. An easy walk from the marina, the Museum of the Great Southern was also worthwhile. We enjoyed exploring the replica of the Brig Amity. This vessel brought the first European settlers to the western side of the continent. I also revisited the second-hand bookstore, Gemini, where I’d shopped during our outbound trip. I love reading about maritime adventures, preferably non-fiction, and was hoping to replenish my boat library. Such books are in great demand though and rarely sit on store shelves for long.

For our westward crossing of the Bight we’d island hopped and enjoyed the indirect coastal route via Eucla. For our eastward crossing, we would instead do the direct crossing, taking us well off the continental shelf. However, first a crew change was in order. Merri returned to Adelaide and Lee, a fellow member of the CYCSA, took her place. We departed Albany on 15 April at first light. While there are some good anchorages west of Albany, notably Bremer Bay, we decided to sail nonstop for Esperance. Initially we enjoyed a 12-knot breeze from the north, powering us along at seven knots. By evening however the breeze had swung round to the east forcing us to motor sail.

Keeping to my usual habit I towed a couple of lures once we were making over six knots. The routine paid off just in time for lunch when we hooked two good-sized Bluefin Tuna.

Sailing through the night was uneventful and we reached Esperance at 17:20 the following day, berthing in the newly-expanded marina. In what was becoming a new Esperance tradition, we dined at The Quarters, once again enjoying their Sri Lankan special. New Norcia

Esperance, which is a long way from anywhere, has the feel of an outpost town but it offers visitors all of the essentials. In our case, we’d used a quarter of our fuel tank getting here and needed to top up. The nearest petrol station was one kilometre from the marina but it offered me the chance to walk down the main street and visit one of the coffee shops.

CRUISE: EASTWARD ACROSS THE BIGHT We departed at 11:13 and four hours later, we were offshore of the islands of the Rescherche Archipelago and I opportunistically set a waypoint for Cape Borda on Kangaroo Island, 700 nautical miles away. My original plan for our eastward crossing involved staging out at Middle Island which offers an anchorage for every condition. The idea was to bide our time there until the forecast featured multi-day winds from the westerly quarter. As it turned out we didn’t have to wait as a cold front off southwest WA was already slowly moving east, creating the desired westerly winds. All we had to do was keep up with the front.

Although some cold fronts move as slowly as 10 knots, this was a speedy one that rapidly moved eastward. We got off to a good start and covered 140 nautical miles through to midday. Sailing in the wake of a cold front is always a gamble though, marked by rainy weather and sudden squalls. On day two, the conditions claimed a victim when one of the wind turbine blades snapped clean off. I was just thankful we were on the final leg of our journey when it gave out. For the next three days we covered 150, 147 and 147 nautical miles respectively. The winds lightened as the front moved far ahead of us to the east requiring us to motor-sail more as the days progressed. We fell into a double-handed sailing routine with three-hour watches during the night. I took midnight to 03:00 and 06:00 to 09:00 and Lee took 21:00 to midnight and 03:00 to 06:00. After a couple of days it became second nature.

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At 02:38 on 20 April we crossed longitude 129 and were back in South Australian waters for the first time in four months.

By day six the cold front that had blessed us with favourable winds at the beginning of the trip had long outpaced us. The wind veered to the southeast, about 45° off our intended course. Unfortunately, sailing close-hauled is not Arriba’s strength, so it required us to motor. At 09:00, due south of Eyre Peninsula, I adjusted our course for Wirrina Cove, 136 nautical miles to the west. Averaging six knots we eked out 132 nautical miles through midday.

On our seventh and final day the headwinds strengthened and the seas became lumpier. We averaged a pitiful 4.8 knots finally pulling into Wirrina Cove at 14:00. We had sailed 1,057 nautical miles since leaving Albany including 843 miles non-stop days from Esperance.

Departing Esperance right as the first cold front passed but before a second could materialise, was a sound strategy. The issue wasn’t the timing but a mismatch between the weather and the boat keeping pace with a fast-moving Southern Ocean front requires a much higher-performance vessel than Arriba. Furthermore, had Arriba been able to sail efficiently close-hauled into the post-frontal southeasterlies rather than resorting to the motor, we likely would have shaved a full day off the Bight crossing. That said, dealing with headwinds was a small price to pay, being caught mid-Bight by a second front would have been far worse. Alan Noble

The CYCSA had the honour of hosting a very special visitor in mid-August. As a generous gift, Australian Sailing arranged for triple Olympian Karyn Gojnich to deliver two days of fully funded personal development training to me, Lesley Roberts, SAWMR Head Coach, in one of the CYCSA Elliott 7s. Karyn competed at three Olympic Games in the 470 and Yngling classes across both fleet and match racing and is now a coach with the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. Sarah McGrath drove the CYCSA safety boat with Simone Fejer and Jo Pilmore crewing. The sessions focused on the kinetics of boat and sail handling, providing valuable insight and practical learning. Karyn was wonderful and I remain deeply grateful and impressed by the generosity of this opportunity. The initiative continues the Sail Our Way program which supported the SA Women’s Match Racing squad throughout 2025 with tailored coaching designed to deliver maximum impact. Karyn is now in the final days of training her nine-strong crew for the Women’s International Championship in the IC37 class at the New York Yacht Club next month. I wish Karyn and her team fair winds and every success. A sincere thank you to Nick Neale, Grant Wilmott, Sarah McGrath, Catherine Foreman and especially, Karyn Gojnich for making this opportunity possible. Lesley Jean Roberts SAWMR Volunteer Coach

CRUISING ASSOCIATION NEWS Looking ahead to another great cruising season

As winter begins to wind down it’s time to start looking ahead to another great season on the water. We have a fantastic lineup of events coming up over the next few months and I hope to see plenty of members getting involved, whether by yacht, powerboat or road. One thing I have always enjoyed about the Cruising Association is seeing members simply get out there and enjoy themselves. It’s not just about the destination - it’s catching up with friends, meeting new members and creating experiences that keep people coming back year after year. Save the dates

We hope you can join us for these upcoming events.

Port Adelaide Cruise Weekend: 18–20 September We are looking forward to another enjoyable weekend with our friends from the Port Adelaide Sailing Club. Along with a Friday night dinner we will hear firsthand stories from a Sydney to Hobart competitor before enjoying a weekend exploring historic Port Adelaide. Appreciation to the PASC who continue to be great friends of the Cruising Association.

A personal thank you

This will be my final Groundswell article before handing over as Chair at the Annual General Meeting. I would like to sincerely thank our committee, volunteers, sponsors and everyone who has supported the Cruising Association over the past few years. Your enthusiasm and willingness to get involved is what makes this such a welcoming and active group. I am also pleased to hand the role over to Julie Verco as Chair, with Roger Flint as Deputy Chair. I know they will continue building on what we’ve achieved together and bring plenty of enthusiasm to the role. If you would like to become more involved with Club cruising activities, please reach out to one of the members.

Thank you for your friendship and support over the past three years as Chair. I hope to see many of you out on the water over the coming season. Fair winds and safe cruising.

Darren Harvey (Free Fallin) Chair, CYCSA Cruising Association

Stansbury Sounds by the Sea: 3–5 October This is always a popular event and a great excuse to spend a long weekend on the water. Good music and good company, it is well worth putting in the diary. Port Vincent South Australian Cruisers Rally: 21–22 November It’s great to see clubs continuing to work together. The South Australian Cruisers Rally is open to all clubs and promises another enjoyable weekend catching up with fellow sailors from around the state.

New Year’s Eve Bash and Ballast Head Cup: 31 December–1 January Our New Year’s Eve Bash at Rocky Point continues to grow each year and has become one of the highlights of our cruising calendar. This year’s theme is ‘Light It Up’, so start planning those LED lights for your boats and join us for another memorable night. With an enthusiastic live band, this year is not to be missed!

The following day we hold the iconic Ballast Head Cup. Whether you’re racing, volunteering or just watching the action, it’s always a fantastic way to kick off the New Year.

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There are few things guaranteed to bring out the competitive spirit quite like a quiz night and on Saturday 13 June, the CYCSA Function Room was well and truly alive with it.

A tremendous number of participants made a full evening of it, commencing the night with dinner in the Admirals Bistro before eagerly making their way across to the Horizons Function Room ready for the quiz to begin. By the time everyone had settled in at their tables, the room was buzzing with anticipation and plenty of early confidence. The evening was packed with laughs, friendly rivalry and as the scores began to tighten, some increasingly serious discussions between tables about who knew what, who definitely knew what and whether the Quiz Master could possibly be persuaded to reconsider an answer.

Returning to defend their title were School’s Out, who arrived carrying plenty of confidence and apparently, a table full of very switched-on people. From early in the evening they looked determined to prove that last year’s victory was no fluke.

The questions, courtesy of Adrian Wilson, covered enough ground to test even the most dedicated trivia buffs. I may not have personally been able to answer all of them but I did leave the evening with one life-changing piece of knowledge, a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance. I am now definitely set up for life. A huge thank you goes to Charlie from the Adelaide University Sailing Club who took on Quiz Master duties and kept the night moving, the questions coming and the room entertained. Thanks also to Adrian Wilson who served as adjudicator. As the competitiveness increased throughout the evening there was certainly no shortage of adjudicating required. Some tables displayed the sort of commitment to a disputed trivia answer usually reserved for an America’s Cup protest room. The evening was also made possible by the generosity of our sponsors who provided an extraordinary collection of door and raffle prizes. Thank you to Coopers, Bravo Sails, Chapel Funerals and Porsche Centre Adelaide for their support.

With so many prizes on offer plenty of lucky people headed home carrying caps, blankets, umbrellas, bottles of wine and cans of beer. The raffle itself became another competition within the competition with everyone hoping their number would be the next one called. A big thank you also goes to the CYCSA staff for arranging the question slide deck and helping everything run smoothly throughout the evening.

Of course, a good quiz night needs good food and the Social Committee worked with Chef and his team to deliver a fantastic supper as part of the ticket price. The tea and coffee station proved popular throughout the night, accompanied by a very welcome selection of biscuits. The Tim Tams, however, performed an impressive disappearing act very early in proceedings. Clearly, there are some questions to which everyone knows the answer.

Eventually, though, every quiz night must produce a winner and to the considerable groans of some of the room, School’s Out did it again. Congratulations to our defending champions who retained their title and their trivia bragging rights for another year. The rest of us clearly have some studying to do. At the other end of the leaderboard the coveted wooden spoon went to a team featuring some of our highly qualified members. It just goes to show that quiz night can be full of surprises but there’s always next year!

Thank you to everyone who organised, sponsored, cooked, volunteered, questioned, adjudicated, competed and laughed their way through another memorable CYCSA Quiz Night. And to School’s Out, enjoy the glory while it lasts. Everyone else now has a year to prepare. Erin Labadas Chair, Social Association Committee

There was a whisper of excitement around Admirals Lounge as members and guests gathered for one of the CYCSA’s much loved annual events, Italian Night. Everyone had clearly embraced the occasion. Dresses were flowing, the gentlemen had dusted off their suits and polished their shoes and there was a definite sense that something special was waiting just beyond the doors. Every now and then someone would try to sneak a cheeky glance into the Horizons Room, hoping to catch an early glimpse of what was to come. When the doors opened the room did not disappoint. Red and white gingham ran through the tables with whole lemons tucked among trailing greenery and traditional Chianti-style bottles in woven straw baskets, each holding a single red rose. Baskets of warm bread and generous antipasto platters were already waiting, making the tables look as inviting as they were festive. The DJ set had been given the full Italian treatment too, dressed with Italian flag bunting and weaving vines dotted with lemons and red roses, while footage of the Amalfi Coast played throughout the evening, adding another little taste of Italy to the room. A Lambretta, generously provided by Tony D’Orazio, quickly became one of the stars of the night adding an authentic touch of Italian style and atmosphere and proving a popular photo opportunity. A big thank you to Tony for loaning the Lambretta for the evening. The food was, of course, an important part of the evening and there was certainly no danger of anyone going home hungry. After the antipasto came fusilli with slow-braised veal osso buco in a rustic tomato sauce, followed by Italianstyle stuffed chicken breast with seasonal vegetables, salads and basil mascarpone sauce. Tiramisu cake with raspberry and caramel gelato finished the feast. A huge compliment must go to the Chef and his team who delivered a beautiful meal with warm, generous hospitality throughout the evening. The food was plentiful, beautifully presented and very much part of what made the night feel so special.

Every good European family knows you should leave dinner with a full stomach and ideally, leftovers in hand for the following night, or possibly the following week. The real shift in energy this year came from the entertainment. DJ Jesse from ‘Double Trouble Entertainment’ was eager to take everyone on a musical tour of Italy and he covered the lot. The fast, the slow, the romantic and the wonderfully fun all had their turn. No music was left behind. It did not take long before Jesse worked his DJ magic and the room was on its feet. Che La Luna was the song that did it, with guests singing, waving napkins overhead and fully committing to the moment in true Italiano style. From there things only became more enthusiastic. Before long an Italian conga line had formed and was weaving its way through the tables. I am fairly sure I saw at least one pair of shoes fly off somewhere along the journey. By the end of the night there was dancing on the dance floor, dancing between the tables and dancing wherever there happened to be enough room to move. I even spotted some very persuasive guests managing to coax our Commodore up for a few moves. The prizes added another bit of fun to the evening. Door prizes included bottles of wine from Club sponsor Yalumba, while the raffle had some excellent offerings thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Club Members’ Draw sponsor Chapel Funerals, provided an Italian food hamper, Ambra Spirits contributed a bottle of Limoncello and a bottomless brunch voucher, Wild Water Jetskis offered one lucky winner a chaperoned jetski experience around North Haven, the Port River and the mangroves and Bickford’s added two generous bottles of spirits. A heartfelt thank you goes to all of the businesses who supported the evening. Proceeds from the raffles go back to the Social Association Committee helping the committee continue to create fun events and experiences for CYCSA members and guests.

As the evening wound down even the decorations had one last moment in the spotlight. Guests were informed that the lemons scattered throughout the room were both real and available to take home. What followed can only be described as a disappearing act. Never have I seen anything vanish so quickly from the Horizons Room with lemons suddenly being stowed into any available bag, pocket and scarf. By then the Horizons Room had well and truly taken on a life of its own. There were people catching up across tables, new conversations starting, plenty of singing, plenty of laughter and more than a few guests who had clearly decided that sitting down was no longer necessary. The room felt warm, relaxed and just chaotic enough to know everyone was having a very good time. From those first cheeky glances into the Horizons Room to the final dancers reluctantly leaving the floor, Italian Night had everything you would hope for: beautiful surroundings, generous food, great music, good company and plenty of moments that will probably be talked about again at next year’s event. Grazie mille to everyone who came along, dressed up, danced, sang, waved a napkin, bought a raffle ticket, took home a lemon (or two) and helped make the evening such a memorable one. Until next year, salute! Erin Labadas Chair, Social Association Committee

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The 34th Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) was held at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS), on Bunurong Country, St Kilda over the June Long Weekend.

This year women from across Australia and over the ditch joined the AWKR with Clockwork sailing from Adelaide to join the regatta. In total 220 women competed with 30 attending their first regatta. The 36-strong fleet comprised two keelboat divisions and the S80 One Design fleet. Clockwork was one of 19 competitors in Division 1, skippered by Mary Ann Harvey, with our crew, Lorène Dessales, Simone Fêjer, myself, Helen Kearney, Laiose King, Helen Palm, Kerry Parker, Katrina Prince and Helen Willmer. Clockwork was ready for three great days of racing, despite a challenging handicap. Division 2s 16 boat line-up included J24 Pocahontas, coskippered by Sophie Davidson and Mikaila Thomson and S80 Espresso skippered by Janet Thornley joined by XX Factor’s crew members Jodie Roberts and Lisa Brock. This year Lou Hutton took a well-earned break from Principal Race Officer, inviting our own Laura Hughson to step into the role. Day One, Race One: Four seasons on the water not unusual for Port Phillip Bay. From cold to autumnal warm for cat napping during the prolonged wait for wind. Over the threelap course Clockwork enjoyed a great race start and the fleet took advantage of 8-10 knots early. Clockwork managed shifty WNW winds with lots of spinnaker gybes and led the fleet initially but the wind died so only one of three races was possible. No podium for Clockwork for race one but we were Crocodile-rocked by Mood Indigo’s NT crew. Social events including a BBQ and Saturday night dinner were fun and bursting at the seams – ingenious dress-ups, so many raffles and great boatie prizes. There were rumours of a masseuse, but no luck for many but what a great idea though!

Day Two, Race Two: Becalmed before the start again we sent wind prayers for the PRO and otherwise entertained ourselves with a five-boat raft-up, rating other boats’ deck acrobatics, more Elton John songs, and top-up power naps. Very light NNE winds finally filled in a bit for Race Two, which commenced two hours later than hoped at 12.15pm. The breeze was never greater than six knots and often hovered around one to two making for a tactical race around wind holes. Clockwork enjoyed line honours. In Division 2 Janet

scored a first! Again the hoped for program schedule could not be completed. The evening’s kite packing competition was less controversial this year with more equally distributed kite tangles. Milliseconds from triumph, Mary Ann and Laiose finished a nail biting second overall, watch out 2027.

Day Three was our best in every way. Hughy delivered enough wind for three races and Clockwork had her best day on water, making the most of the consistent NNE, 15 knot breeze and flat bay waters. Brilliant teamwork and champagne sailing was capped off with line honours and podium finishes for each of the three races. Our Boat Buoy and Clockwork delivery crew member, David Hoxton, plied the crew with champagne at the dock, I could get used to this. Once again the strong support offered by Boat Buoys made the whole event run like ‘clockwork’ In total five of the planned six races were sailed over three days, and the series was wrapped by silverware with Clockwork coming third overall in our division, a huge improvement on our 2025 mid-fleet result. A number of us were missing from the presentation and I haven’t figured out how to photoshop them in, so, sadly no photo!

We are so fortunate to have been able to take part on SA’s sole representative vessel at AWKR, which, thanks to Mary Ann and Andy, was brought over from Adelaide to Melbourne with their great delivery crew Dairmait, David, Jen, Rob and Thom, and thanks again to Andy and Mary Ann for the mighty Clockwork berth this year.

Congratulations to the RMYS and the AWKR Organising Committee for bringing us this fantastic event and achieving near record competitor and fleet numbers. Hoping to see many women here in early October for the 2026 South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta. Kirsty Hammet, CYCSA

Image credit: Andrea Francolini Photography

BOATS AT THE CLUB This is another in the series of articles aimed at providing you with an insight into new boats and other boats of interest at the Club. Contact Patricia Catley through the Club if you are interested in having your boat featured here.

Mackem is a Dufour 450 Grand Large sailing vessel built by Dufour Yachts in France in 2015. Dufour yachts are 100% manufactured and assembled at the company’s headquarters and assembled in their shipyard in La Rochelle, mostly in the suburb of Périgny. Mackem’s new owners are Club members Scott and Melanie Gurner who brought her into the Club earlier this year and can’t wait for summer to arrive and do some twilight races and go cruising.

Mackem’s basic measurements are LOA 13.5m, a beam of 4.35m and draws 2.0m. She can comfortably sleep six with a maximum of eight possible by using the seats in the saloon. The master suite is forward with a separate shower and head and port and starboard, queen size quarter berths are in the rear. The galley runs along the starboard side of the saloon with an extra large fridge and navigation station. There is a combined head and shower opposite the navigation table that services the saloon and rear bedrooms. She is very comfortably set up and the engine is a 75HP Volvo Penta D2-75F. On researching the name I discovered that ‘Mackem’ is a colloquial nickname for a native or resident of the city of Sunderland in North East England and also the unique dialect spoken in the Wearside area. The term is rooted in the region’s rich industrial history and local phonetics. •

Shipbuilding Heritage: The term most likely stems from the phrase “mak ‘em and tak ‘em”, referencing Sunderland’s booming 19th century shipbuilding industry. It describes the local shipbuilders who ‘made’ the ships which were subsequently ‘taken’ elsewhere, sometimes by sailors or rivals. • Local Dialect Pronunciation: Another theory is that the name developed from differences in pronunciation between Sunderland and neighbouring Newcastle where residents are known as Geordies. People from Sunderland pronounce the words “make” and “take” distinctly as “mak” and “tak”. While the word ‘Mackem’ was historically used as an insult among bitter regional rivals, today it is a widely embraced term of local pride representing the area’s manufacturing legacy and strong community. Scott purchased Mackem in Pittwater from a Sydney Marine Brokerage. The previous owner renamed her Mackem from

her original name, Myuna and Scott intends to keep the name as it is quite different. Myuna is an Aboriginal word for ‘clear water’. Having decided this was the boat he wanted Scott had her slipped at the RPAYC in Pittwater with fresh antifoul, new through hulls and some other repairs that were necessary prior to sailing her back to the CYCSA. Unlike many boats that come from Sydney the delivery to CYCSA was pretty uneventful apart from waiting for weather windows in Eden and Lakes Entrance. Scott was very grateful for the assistance given by Darren Harvey and Peter Stark as delivery crew for the passage. Scott started sailing with his father in the mid 70s in a Columbian 27 that they cruised and raced for quite a few years. His parents bought him a Holdfast Trainer and in his mid-teens he purchased a Laser and sailed at Grange Sailing Club. At Grange Scott was grateful for the mentoring provided by David Saies, our Commodore’s late father.

Scott found cruising with his father was always an adventure and the regular cruising group included Calypso, owned by Ted Chambers and his son, a very young Pete Chambers (CYCSA Academy). This year’s New Year Eve’s gathering at Rocky Point on Kangaroo Island will mark 50 years since Scott and Pete first ventured to Rocky Point with their parents. Many years later and after owning a few fishing boats, Scott was invited to join the crew for a Twilight race by Wayne Grant on Windweaver which reignited his passion for sailing. This led to Scott and his wife Melanie purchasing Bellatrix, a 2005 Hunter 41, which has been a fantastic shorthanded cruising and twilight racing boat. Just prior to purchasing Mackem, Bellatrix had success in this year’s King of the Gulf regatta taking out first in the two-sail division and she is now awaiting her new owner.

Scott and Melanie’s plans for Mackem are much the same with cruising being the main focus and, of course, twilight races which are always good fun. I look forward to seeing Mackem out on the water and wish you many happy sailing days ahead. Pat Catley

BOATS AT THE CLUB In 2003, at Mustang Marine on the Gold Coast, a new boat was launched. She was a Mustang 3800 Limited Edition Sports Cruiser. The original owner named her Sea Spray but years later in July 2013 she was sold to a CYCSA member and former Club sponsor named Brian. He changed the name to Ain’t Misbehavin’ and the name remains. It resonates fun, pleasure and happy days and to date has never misbehaved. Before taking up boating Brian built and flew his own small aircraft and named the plane Ain’t Misbehavin’. The name continued from the air to the sea. In August 2013, following the completion of some work identified in the survey, Brian had the boat trucked to Adelaide. She had more work completed including a hull polish, replacement of 106 metres of anchor chain, plus the installation of a bait table, new sand anchor and table replacement. Finally she arrived at her new home in the CYCSA. Raf Staporski and Erin Labadas first discovered the CYCSA in 2019 before they owned a boat. They had been searching for somewhere relaxing to have lunch and sitting in the sunshine looking across the marina as members went down to their boats, they began to talk of being part of that scene. With Covid preventing travel they bought their first boat instead. She was named Black Pearl, a 2006 Four Winns Vista. It’s the only one in Australia with the original Four Winns trailer. Initially she was kept in a holding yard near Dockyard in Port Adelaide and towed to the North Haven public ramp for launching. Not happy with the long queue to get in the water, Raf and Erin joined the CYCSA and moved the boat onto a hardstand. For Easter 2022 they hired a berth in Marina East and that sealed their fate! The luxury of stepping on and off eventuated in them keeping Black Pearl in the water. They were opposite Ain’t Misbehavin’ and would sit on Black Pearl gazing across at the boat they had d fallen in love with and wished that one day could be theirs. They both believe that boats come into people’s lives after much research, soul searching, consideration and decision making but as soon as they saw Ain’t Misbehavin’ they knew instinctively it was the one they wanted. However, Brian owned her and she wasn’t for sale. One day Brian invited Raf and his daughter Alyssa on board and they loved the boat. On Opening Day 2023 Raf and Erin were invited for oysters and drinks and that only increased their desire to own the boat but they had to wait. In late 2024 Brian made the hard decision to sell his boat and with no hesitation, in

April 2025, Raf and Erin became the new owners. To say they were ecstatic would be an understatement. Black Pearl remains for sale. Ain’t Misbehavin’ has twin Volvo Pentas 5.7L engines giving 320HP with a duo prop. Her maximum speed is up to 35 knots but at this stage she hasn’t reached that. A comfortable cruising speed is 20-25 knots. Taz Marine maintains the engines regularly and everything is kept in top condition. WOW marine restored the deck leather trimming in addition to replacing the clears and bimini. The boat is 38ft long with a beam of 12’4”. She has twin 500L fuel tanks and a water capacity of 400L. Below deck there’s a forward V-berth, a double cabin aft and convertible dinette. An enclosed head includes a marine toilet, vanity and hot and cold shower. The galley on the port side is equipped with a front opening fridge-freezer, two-burner electric cooktop and microwave. A large U-shaped lounge is wrapped around a removable dining table. On deck is another large U-shaped lounge and table. The helm has a double wide bench seat while passengers can enjoy a single chaise-lounge opposite the helm. There is an interesting feature in the lower deck space and everyone who has ever been on Ain’t Misbehavin’ knows the set up. She has an open plan saloon located along the starboard side of the main cabin. It acts as the central indoor hub for dining, relaxing and having a few bevvies with guests and members who pop in. This has been further enhanced by Raf and Erin who developed two stools to sit on that enclose the rubbish and recycle bins. Anyone who sits on the recycle bin stool needs to stand up and sit down regularly as the disposal of beer cans and bottles increases. Ain’t Misbehavin can legally carry up to 12 passengers but 8-10 is more comfortable. Raf and Erin have been to Port Vincent and were thrilled while passing Moana where a pod of dolphins rode in their bow and wake. In the summer they cruise to Glenelg or drop anchor just off North Haven in the shallow two metre depths which allows them to jump in and swim or sun bathe on the bow cushions. The teak swim deck has been lovingly restored and is perfect for welcoming visitors aboard from the marina. They have also enjoyed staying overnight at Holdfast Shores Marina and visited the nearby restaurants. The blue passive deck and underwater LED lights create a distinctive glow when evening arrives adding a little extra atmosphere to an already social boat.

BOATS AT THE CLUB Plans for the future include attending the Kangaroo Island New Year’s Eve party hosted by the Cruising Association. The annual New Year’s Day yacht race is for sailing boats but Raf and Erin would like to encourage more power boats to go along and participate in fun events on the beach. They are building up their confidence for longer trips, including Port Lincoln, however that is a bucket list wish that may take a bit longer to achieve. A highlight of owning Black Pearl was on Opening Day in 2004 when they won the Best Powerboat Novelty with the theme ‘Americana’, celebrating the boat’s American origin. This led them to be part of the community they now consider part of their boating life. Bonnie and Charlie, their two Cavoodles, often share the fun and are part of the crew, keeping a watchful eye on passersby on D row. Raf and Erin genuinely enjoy having people drop by so should you see them at the Club or find yourself taking a leisurely walk along D row, stop and say hello and there is a good chance you’ll be invited aboard. There may be drinks, oysters, good company, music and two Cavoodles keeping an eye on things and just be careful which stool you sit on! It has been a delight to learn your boating history and I wish you many happy cruises around Gulf St Vincent and beyond. Pat Catley

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CYCSA BERTH CLASSIFIEDS | A HOME FOR YOUR BOAT MARINA EAST NORTH HAVEN CYCSA Marina East has berthing for 240 vessels up to 22 metres and 150 hardstanding berths up to 12 metres. (Note: ‘s’ denotes single berth, ‘tw’ denotes twin berth and ‘T’ denotes berth at T Head). All prices include GST. BERTHS FOR SALE - MARINA EAST 8m tw: F01, F02 – from $35,000 C11 – $35,000 All offers considered C12, – $5,000 All offers considered URGENT SALE C06 – $35,000 All offers considered C08 – $10,000 All offers considered, C13 – $33,000 10m tw: A09, A10, from $30,000, A14 – $20,000 offers considered A17 or A18 –$15,000 ono, A35 – $3,000 A28, A38, F09, F28 – All offers considered A40 – $3,000 All offers considered, A21 – $10,000 under offer F14 – $18,000 all offers considered, F18 – $10,000 F25 – $15,000, F26 – $5,000, F36 – $9,000 offers considered A20* – Reduced to $5,000 ono, F34 – All offers considered A32 – $10,000 All reasonable offers considered 10m s: A12 – from $73,000, A05 – $35,000 All offers considered A25 – All offers considered, A03 – $30,000 reduced F08 – $25,000 11m tw: A41 – $35,000 12m tw: D20 from $29,000, D28 –$35,000 All offers considered D19 – $20,000, D35 – $10,000 ONO, D36 – $15,000 – offers considered D37 – $20,000 – All offers considered URGENT SALE E13 – All offers considered E26 & E27 – $35,000 for both suitable for catamaran E30, E31 – $35,000 All offers considered, suitable for catamaran 12m s: D17, E07 – from $60,000, D08 – offers considered D03 – $55,000 offers considered D04, D21, E03, E04, E05, E22, E23 – All offers considered D33 – $35,000 – negotiable, E10 – All reasonable offers E32 – $30,000 – All offers considered, E33 – $40,000 13m tw: C23 – Reduced to $40,000 – All offers considered 13m s: D40 – $60,000 14m s: A46 – $65,000, C24 – $120,000, C41 – all offers C29 – $100,000 offers considered 15m s: C35- from $145,000, B26 – $115,000 B31 – All offers considered 16m s: B20 – $159,000, B16 – $110,000 offers considered B22 – $150,000 – All offers considered 22m s: A50 – $75,000 – offers considered HARDSTANDS FOR SALE 9m: HS54 from $3,500, HS22 – $3,400, HS38 – $2,000, HS81 – $1,800, HS64 – $300, HS73 – $475 HS89 – $3,000, HS90 – $500 HS10 by negotiation – contact club for information HS13 and HS101 – $3,000 offers considered 10m: HS147 – $4,200 12m: HS123 – $5,500, HS124 – $5,500

MARINA WEST NORTH HAVEN It is the larger berths that make Marina West appealing to many potential buyers. Berths range from 11m to 35m. (Note: all berths in Marina West are single berths). BERTHS FOR SALE - MARINA WEST 11m: M03 – Reduced to $60,000 – All offers considered – suitable for a catamaran M04 – under offer 14m: M07 – $40,000 – All offers considered 15m: M08 – $15,000 offers considered 17m: J20 – from $150,000 J19 – $100,000 all offers considered J09 – Reasonable offers considered J08, J10 – All offers considered 18m: M10 – $99,000 – offers considered 20m: K07, K08, – from $135,000 K05 – All reasonable offers considered K06 – $55,000 – all offers considered K10 – All offers considered, L02 – $195,000 25m: M14 – $290,000, M15 – $249,000 27m: M16 – All offers considered 30m: K16 – $475,000 BERTHS FOR SALE AT PORT VINCENT MARINA 10m tw: A05, A17, A18, A21, A23 – from $15,000 A20 – $12,000, A08 – $10,000 A10 – all offers considered, A16 – $6,000 ono 12m tw: C53, C63 – from $28,000 B29 - $5,000 offers considered C60 – Reduced to $20,000 C61 – All offers considered 12m s: B44, C47 – from $29,000 14m s: D70 – $40,000 – offers considered D78 – from $45,000, D73 – $25,000 C29 – $100,000 offers considered 15m s: D84 – $39,000, D85 – $45,000 – ONO 20m T: A12 – $200,000., B35 – $125,000 24m T: C58 – $500 offers considered All berth sales and leasing enquiries to Eryn: Ph: (08) 8248 4222 | berthing@cycsa.com.au Information correct at time of printing and subject to change.

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