CYCA Clubhouse Photo: CYCA Staff

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia was formed in 1944 and ran its first Sydney Hobart Race in 1945.  Over 65 years the CYCA has developed from a boatshed in Rushcutters Bay into Australia’s most prestigious yacht club.

There has never been a better time to join the CYCA with the option to pay the joining fee in four quarterly payments over 12 months.

The CYCA offers its members:

• Fully modernised clubhouse with two superb upper level function rooms and balconies that offer breathtaking city skyline and northern harbour views
• The finest ingredients and innovative presentations to  complement any occasion thanks to our resident caterers, L Eat
• A selection of dining experiences from a casual al fresco meal on the deck to intimate dining at the restaurant 
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• The choice of two bars – the Sydney Hobart Bar that spills onto the clubhouse deck or the upstairs Coaster's Retreat member’s bar with its exceptional water views
• An ideal location for small or large corporate functions and seminars as delegates are motivated and inspired to produce their best amongst the opulent trophies and memorabilia of sailing successes in years gone by. Workshops and seminars can be linked with team building exercises on Sydney Harbour.
• If you are a boat owner, club membership offers special privileges including a floating 200-berth marina, year-round sailing programme and all associated on-site services such as ship chandlery, riggers, slipping facilities and shipwrights
• Members are offered complimentary berthing on the marina one night a week (subject to availability, must be pre-booked)
• Swing moorings in America Bay (subject to availability)
• Bi-monthly subscription to Offshore Yachting
• Weekly email newsletter
• Exclusive membership promotions
• Reciprocal rights to affiliated yacht clubs
• Access to the club's two car parks
• Wireless internet access across the site (conditions apply)
• Twilight social sailing on Sydney Harbour on Mondays & Wednesdays in summer and Sunday harbour racing in winter
• Short & long offshore races and pointscore series
• The ability to sign in guests to enjoy the facilities
• Year-round Youth Sailing Academy training school for 12 – 24 year olds
• Strong cruising division
• Opportunities to get to know fellow members and upgrade skills via club volunteer programs
• Members’ social and information nights
• Member's 10% discount in the bars and bottle shop
• Extensive club merchandise for yourself or as gifts (10% member's discount).

The CYCA is a Registered Club, which means visitors who reside outside the 5km radius of the club may sign in as temporary members for the day. A member must sign in visitors who live inside the 5km radius.

If you live locally and would like to utilise the club’s world-class facilities, or if you want to avoid the long queues on race days you can now discover the benefits of membership.

Please email reception@cyca.com.au for more information or download a membership application form here.