| Carnarvon Yacht Club LAT 24°54S LONG 113°39E
LOCATE ON WA NORTH COAST MAP
2 WEST ST,
CARNARVON WA 6701 AUST |
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 With banana and mango plantations lining the fertile banks of the Gascoyne River, Carnarvon's agricultural industry provides up to 60% of Perth's winter vegetables. Positioned at the northern end of Shark Bay, winter is the perfect time to enjoy superb sun blessed boating in this regional hub, midway up the West Australian coast.The Carnarvon Yacht Club thrives because of its core group of members that embrace the club and community spirit. The club members pooled their talents, and, with the welcome assistance and funding from the Department of Infrastructure (DPI), they set to work on their long awaited marina. DPI contributed considerable complimentary design and engineering work. Club members undertook fund-raising to add to the Federal Government Grant, with countless sausage sizzles and other fund-raisers, sustaining rolling busy bees to move through construction phases. The 34 berth marina was constructed in two stages, with stage two completed in 2006. The marina is now well –utilised by club members with the limited number of berths in high demand. The Club welcomes cruisers and will endeavour to allocate a vacant pen to visitors when available. Entrance to the marina is via the Fascine Channel, which is the main waterway that runs through the centre of the town. Anchorage is possible in the Fascine right outside the club grounds. |
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 CYC is a members' yacht club of the old fashioned kind. Run by members, for members (and visitors too!), volunteers work the bar and undertake club and marina maintenance on a roster system. The well-equipped clubhouse is positioned right on the Fascine. On Friday nights the club is always open, though they will open up on request on other nights during the busy cruising season (subject to member availability to man the bar). The Galley sells reasonably priced meals at $17 for main course, plus $5 for dessert and coffee/tea in August 2008, and according to one member, has 'the best sponge cakes you have ever eaten'. Members and visitors support the often festive Friday night gatherings on the lawn beneath the coconut palms. Musical instruments are brought along, creating an impromptu jam session, particularly during the busy cruising season (April to October) when the Fascine is filled with visiting vessels. Club sailing season is from October to late June. |
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CYC hosts the vessels and crews entered in the Fremantle to Carnarvon Bluewater Classic held every second year. Windrush State Titles are hosted by CYC. Contact the club for more details about entering these events.
There is a concrete hardstand in the club grounds, suitable for doing maintenance on smaller vessels. Hauling out is possible for some vessels,though with many limitations. Currently the only option is by arrangement with the CYC. A crane is used to lift the vessel onto a jinker which needs to be custom built. Draft and tides will limit most deep draft vessels. |
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Hauling Out
| Updated November 2009 |
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