Another Painkiller (Beneteau 44.7 yacht owned by Rod and Diane West) retuned to SYC after a 4-month absence. Another Painkiller (AP) departed Southport in early December for Sydney in preparation for the 75th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race commencing on Sydney Harbour on Boxing day 2019. Fellow SYC yacht owner Barry Berg volunteered…
Southport Yacht Club Celebrates 75 Years at the 12th Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta in January 2021! Early Bird entries are now OPEN for the Gold Coast’s 2021 premier sailing event, the 12th Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta. Australia’s east coast sailing scene will become even more exciting next summer with the celebration of Southport Yacht Clubs 75th Year and the staging of the 12th Bartercard Sail Paradise Regatta.…
The 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast saw one of the largest fleets ever to take on the race. Credit – Andrea Francolini The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s 2020 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race has been postponed due to the current COVID-19 health crisis. The challenging 384-nautical-mile coastal race has for many years brought together a strong…
To our valued Members, Member Subscriptions: We are aware of the timing of your subscriptions being sent out and the current closure of some of our facilities, unfortunately this could not be foreseen. We are asking members to continue supporting your club with paying subscriptions as per normal and once all…
To our valued Members, The Board and Management met yesterday to implement an action plan following the announcement from the Prime Minister. The following changes to our operations have taken effect from 12 pm Monday the 23rd of March. Areas “Closed” for operations are: Main Beach Club House…
Hi Members, This morning the board of the SYC met to determine the Clubs position on the new covid 19 guidelines announced by the Prime Minister last night. After good debate, it was decided that all organised sailing events be put on hold until further notice….effective immediately. It was a difficult decision…
To Southport Yacht Club Members, As you’re aware the Prime Minister has announced from midday today all pubs and clubs across Australia must close. This announcement will force the closure of Southport Yacht Club; Main Beach, Hollywell and Oxenford, the Marina & Hardstand/Boat repair will remain open. The Board are currently in…
Whisper becomes a shout for the GROUPAMA Race Retirement has afforded David Griffith the freedom to pick and choose the ocean races he fancies will best suit the Sydney-based Reichel/Pugh 62 called Chinese Whisper he jointly owns with Rupert Henry. The unique New Caledonia’s GROUPAMA Race is now marked in the team’s calendar with…
