The Small Yacht Cruising Club of Pittwater Inc. (SYCC) is a small, strong and friendly sailing club operating out of Pittwater.
We are keen to foster the love of sailing in a safe, responsible and sociable manner. Our members take pride in their yachts, and enjoy swapping ideas and stories.
The club has evolved since its inception in 1975, yet the spirit of friendship and camaraderie remains despite the increased size of boats, busy waterways and hectic lives. Members mainly live in Sydney, and other areas of NSW. They have a diversity of backgrounds and sailing ability.
The common thread is a love of boating, respect for each other and others on the water and sharing fellowship.
SYCC is different to other sailing clubs:
purely a cruising yacht club with no club house
a maximum 50 boats (100 people), thereby maintaining a personal touch
7 moorings in Pittwater and Cowan Creek area
offering a combination of sailing and social activities
knowledge and expertise freely shared
At play with Code Zero
SYCC Sailing events
Sailing, cruising and social events are scheduled on a regular basis within Pittwater, Broken Bay and further afield, with members taking turns at being trip leaders. Examples include trips to Sydney Harbour in company of other yachts, heading north to ports such as Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Whitsundays.
On occasions, members join up on one yacht if disinclined to take their own boats longer distances.
Local sailing events are often of a novelty nature, to encourage participation whilst at the same time improving sailing skills. E.G. Right of way exercises, navigation to a destination including a fun element, night sailing.
Club Information
Our Club Burgee is distinctive
The club burgee is an orange pennant with a bisecting black cross. Members display the burgee on their boats when approaching SYCC moorings to let others know that a member is approaching, and may wish to raft up.
Communication
Communication is the key to a successful sailing club
Communication amongst members, especially related to events, occurs via
a members only online forum
email
private Facebook group
phone
marine radio
quarterly club meetings at Pittwater Aquatic Club, Mona Vale
VHF Radio usage
The club’s call sign is SYCEE. Members are encouraged to use their marine radio, especially when going offshore. VHF is also used to communicate between yachts when undertaking a sailing exercise.
