Club Information
Vision of The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia:
- Provides the highest level of services to its Members.
- Is prominent in all forms of yachting in South Australia including Racing, Cruising and Fishing.
- Is committed to the promotion of yachting as a worthy contributor to the community lifestyle.
BACKGROUND & OVERVIEW
The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia covers approximately 27 hectares, which includes water and land from the inner breakwater to the North Haven harbour through to Lady Gowrie Drive. There is marina berthing for 240 craft up to 22 metres and 150 hardstanding berths up to 12 metres.
The Club is run on a day to day basis by a General Manager and staff who are appointed by the Board of Management. The Board, elected annually, controls the Club's finances, staff and assets and establishes policies and guidelines for the General Manager. The Board appoints a President and Treasurer from within its own ranks.
The Senior Member afloat, the Commodore, is a non-voting Board Member, along with the Vice and Rear Commodores, appointed by invitation as people of community standing to represent the club in a variety of situations.
There is a membership category to suit all. These include Senior Member, Club Member, Racing Member, Intermediate Member and Junior Member. Only Senior Members are eligible to vote and own marina and hardstanding berths.
Unique in Australia, CYC(SA) MANAGEMENT PTY LTD owns the freehold of water and land areas. Senior members as unit holders in a unit trust, are able to be proprietors of their berths, which allows their asset to be bought, sold or leased at market values.
CONSTITUTION OF THE CLUB
Please follow the link below to view the constitution and rules of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Inc.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Club Notice Boards
Notice boards are situated both in the main Club foyer and on the Patio.To display an advertisement on the notice boards please provide it to the Club office staff to display appropriately. Association information is located in the main foyer.
Barbecue Area
BBQs are available 24 hours a day for your use in the BBQ area. When planning for a larger group to use the area, please advise the Club office of the date to avoid any conflicting function. This area is a no smoking area.
Ice Machine/Drink Vending Machine
An ice machine and a drink vending machine are located at the rear of the Kinnaird Room.
North Haven Boat Ramp
The Club owns and operates a launching ramp for the general public adjacent to the Club in Southern Myth Drive.
Single launching fee is $10.00 and yearly Ramp Permits are available from the Club.
Fuel/Chandler
North Haven Marine and Fuel Supplies is situated to the north of the Club basin and is operated by Club Member Bruce Whittem. Business hours are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday and 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Sunday. Phone 8341 9122.
Gas Cylinders
The Club now has Kwik gas cylinder exchange and purchase program located in the trolley bay. Call in at reception to either purchase a new cylinder or exchange your empty one.
Groundswell
Groundswell, the Club magazine, is published four times per year. The editors are pleased to accept any editorial contributions and suggestions.
Hotel
The Sailmaster Tavern is situated to the north of the Club in Lady Gowrie Drive – a 10 minute walk.
Pets
Members are welcome to bring pets to the Club. However, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Please be considerate of other members and scoop up after your pet.
Rainwater
Fresh rainwater is available from the rainwater tank at the rear of the sail locker shed on the western boundary.
Shopping Facilities
A small shopping complex catering for essential needs is located on Osborne Road about 5 minutes (walking) from the Club. Facilities available are:
Foodland Supermarket Take-Away Food
Post Office Video Shop
Delicatessen Butchers
Bakery Chemist
Hairdressers Gift Shop
Greengrocer Physiotherapist
A small roadside kiosk (“The Beach Pit”) is situated to the right of the Club gates on Lady Gowrie Drive. A major shopping complex, West Lakes, is within a 15 minute bus ride from the Club.
Transport
Taxis
Adelaide Independent Taxis: Phone 13 22 11
Suburban Taxis: Phone 13 10 08
Buses
Buses to the centre of Adelaide and West Lakes Shopping Mall can be hailed in Osborne Road opposite the Club.
Trains
Trains can be boarded at the Osborne Station at the rear of the shopping complex in Osborne Road. Trains travel through Port Adelaide to the city – approximately a 25 minute journey. Tickets for the train and bus can be purchased at the North Haven Post Office in the shopping complex on Osborne Road.
LIQUOR LICENSING ACT
It is a requirement that only alcohol purchased from the Club can be consumed within the licensed areas of the Club (including the patio) when the Dockside Bar is open for business.
SECURITY
Access
For your protection, the Club offers one access card key per member. If you lose your card or it is stolen, please notify the office immediately so the card can be removed from the system. Replacement cards will be re-issued at a cost of $33.00. To open the gate, hold the card directly in front of the card reader at a distance of approximately 5 centimeters until the red light on the reader turns green. If you have any problems with your card, please notify the Club office. Registered visitors may obtain a security card from the Club office on arrival. A deposit of $33 is required and refunded on return of the card.
Property Security
A security beam rings the entire Club facility. Please be aware the system can be activated if the yellow perimeter line is crossed after the alarm logs on in the evening. Please help the Club by keeping your possessions, children and pets away from the fence line. In addition, the Club has regular security patrols calling frequently. Where possible please carry some form of CYCSA identification to assist the night patrolmen.
EMERGENCY/FIRST AID
Emergency Bilge and Fire Cart
A fire cart and a bilge pump are located at the botton of the main walkway. These units are available for members' use in the event of an emergency. Operating instructions are mounted on the equipment. Members who would like operating instructions can do so by contacting our ground staff.
Safety/First Aid and Emergency Telephone Numbers
First Aid cabinets are available in the Kinnaird Building in the hallway, on YC2 (Club boat), from the Club office and in the Slipmaster’s shed. A stretcher is located on the wall in the hallway of the Kinnaird Building. If further assistance is required, please alert the Club office.
Ambulance: Phone: 11 440 (non emergency) or 000 for emergency.
Doctor: Dr Paul Flaherty’s Surgery (Club member) Phone: 8248 5858
Gulf Point Medical Centre: Phone 8341 8433
Police: Phone 131 444 (non emergency) or 000 for emergency.
Water Police: Phone 8242 3466
Fire Service: Largs North Phone 8204 3828 or 000 for emergency.
Coast Guard: Phone 8248 4994 Emergency 8248 6100
Sea Rescue: Phone 8295 5062 or 000 for emergency.
ENVIRONMENT
Oil spills are of concern to the Club. If you see anything please report to the office.
For large spills, we have an Environmental Spill Kit (emergency orange wheelie bin) that is located at the bottom of the walkway and contains:
• boom to trap substances, and
• soaker pads to mop up.
Easy operating instructions are listed on the inside of the lid. Please advise the office as soon as practicable if a spill has occurred.
Waste oil must be disposed of in the Waste Oil Stations located at the rear of the rubbish bin area.