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Penny Haire is the Managing Director of Tidetech. This talk will explore new scientific information about the tides and currents around Tasmania and Bass Strait, explaining where the information comes from and most importantly how it can be accessed by the average sailor.
New technology and modelling techniques promise to reveal a wealth of data that can be used by racing sailors seeking a tactical advantage over competitors, by fishers in search of migrating tuna, or simply by any boaters who wish to know more about the waters in which we all sail. And she will bust some myths on the way.

A great day out on the water with so many other boats from all the boat clubs in the south of the state flying all the bunting they can muster. Expect a sail past of the Governor onboard the MV Egeria. Final details will be made available so please check back nearer the time.

A practical session with the opportunity to experience setting off flares from the vessel!
Safety plus!
Limited to 16!
Light refreshments onboard.
If the forecast is over 15kts we will postpone as although a safety event, we don’t want injuries whilst setting off expired flares!
Note: There will be a small charge to cover costs. If you have expired flares, (red / orange) please bring them along if you’d like to set them off.

One of the Commodore‘s Series of cruises to either Recherche, Port Arthur, Adventure Bay or Norfolk Bay.

Taking in the Show Day public holiday and cruising over 4 days, the Commodore will decide the most convenient destination according to the forecast weather.

Peter Hopkins, from MAST, will be describing the changes in the legislation concerning Electronic Visual Distress Signals or EVDS. These are now acceptable as an alternative to the four handheld flares required in sheltered and open waters. If you opt to carry an EVDS, you will also need to carry on board a GPS-enabled EPIRB and VHF radio. The EVDS is not efficient in daylight so the EPIRB and VHF will aid in distress. Peter has been involved in writing the standard for these so he is very well informed.

The CYCT annual event where we gather to welcome new members and get to meet and chat with each and every member. The Kettering Yacht Club is our venue and the traditional seafood chowder and a light BBQ will be available at no cost to all members. This year it will be BYO drinks as the bar is not available. Cruise Contact is Membership Officer Sue Powell onboard Yaraandoo II on 0458 089 013.

Collect together the gum boots, your dirty old gardening clothes, sturdy gloves, a strong metal bar, a bucket, your sense of adventure and head over to Missionary Bay / Simpsons Point for the club‘s annual beach clean up. Clearing the approach and the shore of a beach of oysters and hazards to allow easy access to dinghies and humans alike. Low tide is mid afternoon so arrive early arvo, head ashore to squash a few oysters, then gather around the camp fire for a natter. Cruise Contacts are Al and Dinah onboard Trim on 0400 473 248.

A quiet Saturday afternoon at the Margate home of Al and Dinah spent sampling the produce of the garden and their back shed brewery. Bring along a platter to share and a few drinks of your choice.

A few days at sea prior to heading into Hobart for the NYE fireworks display. We could spend a day or two in Ralphs Bay, or up beyond the bridge with a stop in Bellerive for lunch of fish and chips.

The river will be busy with racing boats so we could also spend some time tracking and following contestants to the race line.

Consider extending your time afloat by heading to Norfolk Bay and joining the CYCT Norfolk Bay and Dunalley Cruise for the next week.

Cruise Contact is Mark Stephenson onboard CROWN VENTURE on 0438 854 380.

A week in Norfolk Bay where protection from all winds is easily found and beaches, walks, day sails and fishing abound. Sundowners one night will feature extra sizzle in a sausage sizzle. A Denison Canal transit Thursday morning, with time to wander around and then overnight in Dunalley is planned, along with a meal at the wharf eatery. Returning to Norfolk Bay on Friday morning for the last couple of days. Cruise Contact is Mark Stephenson onboard CROWN VENTURE on
0438 854 380

One of the Commodore‘s Series of cruises to either Recherche, Port Arthur, Adventure Bay or Norfolk Bay.

Taking in the Australia Day public holiday and cruising over 3 days, the Commodore will decide the most convenient destination according to the forecast weather.

Take 2 weeks off and head away with CYCT members through the canal and up the east coast. With likely settled weather and numerous options to anchor, to fish, to beach comb, to restock, to eat out. Lots to do and never enough time! Times for the canal transit are Sun 11FEB 1.53m at 1130, Sat 24FEB 1.30m at 1000. Cruise Contact TBA.

The plan is to circumnavigate Bass Strait, between Saturday the 2nd March to Sunday 17th March. The direction of travel, clockwise or anti clockwise, will depend on the prevailing weather at the time. The intention is to visit the Tamar or Port Sorrell, Rocky Cape, Stanly, The Fleurieu Group including Three Hummock & Hunter Islands, Refuge Cove - Wilsons Promontory, the Kent Group including Deal & Erith islands, and the Furneaux Group.

Vessels will rendezvous on the 2nd of March somewhere between Flinders Island and the Tamar River. The rendezvous anchorage and direction of circumnavigation will hopefully be announced to all participants around the 27th of February.

The start date allows one week for vessels participating in the East Coast Cruise to make their way to the Rendezvous on the 2nd March. Vesels not participating in the East Coast Cruise will make their way to the Rendezvous as appropriate.

The circumnavigation will finish on the 17th March between Flinders Island and the Tamar. Vessels may then make their way in company back down the East Coast or alternatively spend more time in the area (Gradiva is Likely to spend more time in the area)

Scott will facilitate vessels linking up to cruise in company for the passages up and down the East Coast. Vessels must be well prepared for all possible conditions throughout the cruise. Cruise Contacts are Scott and Rachel Poulter onboard Gradiva on 0419 513 983

Feel free to phone or email to discuss the cruise at any time. More information will be made available to those registered during coming months.

The March long weekend brings us the opportunity to visit Franklin on the Huon River and join with the Wooden Boat Centre to see what is currently under construction. A BBQ on the deck is likely after the inspection Saturday afternoon, a cruise up to Huonville and return on Sunday followed by dinner at a local Franklin pub. Return home on Monday after a very relaxing weekend up the scenic Huon River. Cruise Contacts are John and Jenny Avery onboard SKYE on 0435 671 243. Registrations will open once all details are finalised.

A weekend cruise where the dinghy is required to move around a bay, go ashore and search out "stuff" that shouldn‘t be there. As part of the Clean Up Australia movement there will be gloves and bags provided by our Cruise Contact Catrina Boon along with co-ordination of rubbish removal at the end. Always a fun day out knowing we are helping the environment whilst having a good natter to our friends. Expect a get together at sundowners on Saturday. Cruise Contact is Catrina Boon onbaord DALLIANCE on 0417 439 269.

The Dover Regatta is on this holiday weekend and a good opportunity for a good sail to and from Port Esperence. There will be many activities hosted by the PESC and Tolly and Josephine off GLORIA will be hosting an event at their holiday home on the waterfront at Hopetown Beach. More details to come so check back again later.

The annual CYCT event to get your collective brains ticking over in a very nautical manner. Our inspired ex-naval crew onboard Southern Expolorer will this year be presenting participants with a veriety of questions to test your navigation skills, seamanship skills, observation skills and communication skills. (The latter is to ensure harmony onboard your vessell !)

Check this page later for details of where, when, how and more importantly .... why ?????

Taking in the Anzac Day public holiday, spend a week cruising around the peninsula. Lots of anchorages, lots to do. A fullmoon to enhance the evenings. CC TBA.

Another in the Commodore‘s Series where the weather is considered prior to deciding the destination. Expect a week away with a full moon and enjoying the more stable autumnal weather.

After the very enjoyable June long weekend cruise last year, we will be heading off again this year to Norfolk Bay. Take a day or two extra and make it a great break away. Cruise contacts are Philip and Julie-anne Garlick onboard DULCINEA on 0408 488 256.

Another CYCT favourite, 2 nights in Con Dock with the excitement of Dark MOFO surrounding you. Lots more info to come, please check back later.

A chance to head away on the boat and spend the afternoon around a camp fire and an evening inside with the heater gently ticking over. Destination and CC TBA.

Add a few extra days to the weekend and head into Great Taylors Bay and enjoy the longer days and warmer weather.