Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
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| Founded | 1944 |
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| Clubhouse | Rushcutters Bay, Sydney |
| Country |  Australia |
| Website | http://www.cyca.com.au |
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia(CYCA), established in 1944 is known as Australia's premier yacht club, and is acknowledged as the leader of ocean racing in the country. However, the club is best known as the host of the famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
Located in Rushcutters Bay, inner-east Sydney, CYCA facilities include a marina capable of berthing yachts up to 30 meters in length and five-star function rooms and restaurants. It currently has a membership of 2,500.
[edit] Board of directors
- Commodore
Matt Allen
- Vice-Commodore
Garry Linacre
- Rear-Commodore
John Cameron
- Rear-Commodore
Howard Piggott
- Treasurer
Paul Billingham
- Directors
Michael Cranitch, Richard Cawse, Geoff Cropley, Howard Piggot, Rod Skellet, John Marcos
[edit] References
- 2005 Sydney-to-Hobart Media Information
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=750
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=841
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=842
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=1479
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=843
- http://www.cyca.com.au/editorial.asp?key=1482
[edit] External links
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