Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron
What’s On
Upcoming Live Music
Fridays From 5pm
Kickstart your weekend vibes with live music every Friday starting at 5pm at the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron. Gather by the waterfront, enjoy great tunes, and soak up the laid-back atmosphere with friends and family.
July 5
July 12
July 26
Keith Eales
August 2
August 9
August 9
Upcoming Events
Basic Nav Courses
July 27 - 28 (Basic Nav)
August 3 - 4 (Elect. Nav)
Saturday & Sunday
Explore the essentials of maritime navigation with two weekend courses at the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, in collaboration with the Coast Guard. Start with "Basics of Coastal Navigation" on July 27 - 28, focusing on traditional navigation methods like reading marine charts and plotting courses. The second course, "Basics of Electronic Navigation" on August 3 - 4, builds on these skills, introducing electronic charts and satellite systems. Each course is $200 per person, held over two days. For registration, contact the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron office.
Cairns Show Day
July 19
Friday - CLOSED
Please note that the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron will be closed on Friday, 19th July, for the Cairns Show Holiday. We encourage our members and guests to plan accordingly and look forward to welcoming you back when we resume normal operations. Have a great weekend!
King’s Birthday
October 7
Monday
Kindly be informed that the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron will be closed on Monday, October 7th, for the King's Birthday.
Annual General Meeting
November 24
Sunday 10:00am
Annual General Meeting Notice: We invite all members of the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, 24th November 2024. The meeting will commence at 10:00am. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss the past year’s achievements and future plans, and to actively participate in the governance of your club. Please mark your calendars and join us for this important gathering.
Christmas Day
Wednesday - CLOSED
December 25
The Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron will be closed on Wednesday, 25th December 2024, in celebration of Christmas Day. We wish all our members, guests and their families a joyful and Merry Christmas!
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Thursday 11:00am - 02:00pm
December 26
Join us at the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The club will be open from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come and immerse yourself in the race day atmosphere with fellow enthusiasts and spectators at CCYS. Enjoy refreshments and take in the waterfront views. Whether you're passionate about sailing or simply love major sporting events, CCYS promises a warm welcome this Boxing Day.