Greg Scopas, New Life Member
with Hamish Ross (Patron ) and Rachel Orr (Chair)

With thanks to our awesome photographer, Roger Mills. Contact Roger for all your photography needs. Hummingbird Photography

 COMING EVENTS

Sat 9 July          RNZYS Race 5

Tue 2 August:   Annual General Meeting

Sat 6 August:   RNZYS Race 7

Sat 3 Sept:       RNZYS Race 9

Sat 17 Sept:     RNZYS Race 10

Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions and online entry: click here

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The AGM of the Classic Yacht Association will take place at the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, Westhaven commencing at 7.00pm on Tuesday 2 August 2022.

The Agenda, Nomination Forms and Role Descriptions for the following committee positions will be available online the week commencing Monday 11 July 2022. 

Nominations will close at 17.00hrs on Tuesday 26 July 2022.

Chair

Vice Chair

Yacht Captain

Launch Captain

5 x General Committee

25^th ANNIVERSARY LUNCH

What a fabulous occasion, and enjoyed by all who attended. Our thanks to Peter Montgomery for being such an amazing and entertaining MC and to Hamish Ross for his reminiscences of the founding of the Association, the following 25 years and looking forward to the next 25.

Congratulations to Greg Scopas who completes the Life Membership of the four founders of the CYA.

LIGHTER QUAY MARINA BERTH OPPORTUNITY

The Lighter Quay Residents Society (LQRS) committee, who operate the Lighter Quay marina and all-tide lock, are inviting interested members of the CYA to come through for a meet and greet (Q&A) session from 10am – 11am on Saturday 16th July 2022.

Park on Gaunt Street, Halsey Street or Viaduct Harbour Avenue. Meet at the lock located on the northern side of the Sofitel (21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue), just walk along the public walkway adjoining Lighter Basin.

This sheltered, safe and quiet marina has 15 berths, with access to water and power available for rent for classic wooden vessels that are up to 10m LOA, 4m beam and 2m draft.

The berth rental agreement and terms are being finalised. Indications are that the rental will be approx. $600 per month per vessel, and the intention is not to lock owners into long term contracts. LQRS will be negotiable with terms, especially in this start up stage. Owners will be briefed on the lock operating options (i.e. using a smartphone app, on call lock operator, or manually).

Society members (and some of your CYA committee) will be on hand to answer your questions from 10am – 11am, so come on down and take a look.

CYAA MELBOURNE CUP REGATTA

Support our friends across the ditch. Make your travel plans now for CYAA 2022 Melbourne Cup Regatta. 

Three days of camaraderie and sailing on classic yachts in Hobson Bay, Port Phillip. Host Club: Royal YC Victoria.

Our members who've participated over the years speak with enthusiasm about the wonderful hospitality and the fun of sailing on a variety of vessels. You could be on three different yachts over the weekend.

Programme:
Friday evening (28 Oct): Welcome cocktail party

Saturday & Sunday (29-30 Oct): Briefing 9.00am, two harbour races, evening social

Monday (31 Oct): 10.00am Pursuit race, BBQ lunch, Prizegiving

Tuesday (1 Nov) Cup Day: At home social for visitors, Cup sweepstake

Contact Iain Valentine for further information, and to register your name as a CYANZ member attending

E iain.valentine@xtra.co.nz  021 377706

CYA CONTACT DETAILS

Chair: Rachel Orr chair@classicyacht.org.nz
Secretary: Joyce Talbot admin@classicyacht.org.nz or 021 818-448 
Yacht Captain: Richard Cave yachtcaptain@classicyacht.org.nz 
Launch Captain: Jason Prew launchcaptain@classicyacht.org.nz
Editor: Robyn Pearce editor@classicyacht.org.nz