CYCA launches Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Raffle

by Lisa Ratcliff on 14 May 2007
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia today announced the launch of its annual Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Trusts Raffle with the major prize, a trip for two to be part of the 2008 CYCA Bonifacio Yacht Rally, valued at over $15,000.

The SOLAS Trusts were established following the 1998 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and to date they have donated more than $300,000 Australia wide to support those organisations that would come the aid of all sailors, whether they be cruising or racing, should they strike trouble at sea. The Trusts most recent donation was to Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport with a cheque for almost $13,000 being presented by SOLAS board member Matt Allen following the Audi Sydney Southport Yacht Race in March.

SOLAS Raffle tickets are now on sale from CYCA Reception for $5 each and can also be purchased by downloading a credit card authorisation form from www.cyca.com.au/newsDetail.asp?key=3242

To be eligible for the Major Prize Draw, a minimum $50 worth of tickets must be purchased. All prizes will be drawn on Friday 14 September at the Quiet Little Drink function at the CYCA.

Terms & Conditions available online.

MAJOR PRIZE DRAW

Trip for two to be part of the 2008 CYCA Bonifacio Yacht Rally

The prize includes return economy class flights to Olbia (Sardinia) via Rome and a

a twin cabin on a share boat for 14 nights during the 2008 CYCA Bonifacio Yacht Rally, a seductive mix of Italian Sardinia and French Corsica, racing and cruising the Straits of Bonifacio in September next year. Prize also includes welcome cocktail party, six rally dinner functions and overnight accommodation in Rome including arrival and departure transfers when travelling with the group. Valued at over $15,000. www.marinerboating.com.au

OTHER PRIZE DRAW

Five nights accommodation in a Coral Sea View Room at the Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island, for two people. Prize includes full buffet breakfast daily, on Island return Hamilton Island airport/marina to resort transfers, complimentary use of non-motorised watercraft, access to the Kids Stay & Eat Free Program (conditions apply), complimentary use of the Island Shuttle Bus (7am - 11pm daily). www.hamiltonisland.com.au

Indulgent escape for two people to experience Peppers Anchorage, Port Stephens, and an Audi for the weekend

Prize includes two night’s accommodation in an Anchorage Room for two guests with full breakfast daily and an Audi for the weekend. For more information on Peppers Anchorage visit www.peppers.com.au/Anchorage or call 02 4984 2555.

Audi Australia www.audi.com.au

Four nights aboard a 32' Catalina Yacht

Charter Yachts Australia is offering between two and four passengers four nights aboard a Catalina 32 departing from Airlie Beach in Queensland. www.charteryachtsaustralia.com.au

Canon Digital IXUS i7

The pocket sized digital camera for the social photographer. The Digital IXUS i7 zoom packs an impressive 7.1 Megapixels and a Canon 2.4x optical zoom lens into a pocket sized body. The IXUS i7 zoom boasts the superb DiG!C III processor which delivers Canon's industry leading Face Detect technology with Auto Focus and Auto exposure. With the included 'Camera Station' it is easy to charge the camera, view images on TV as a slideshow, transfer images and print directly. www.canon.com.au

Bang & Olufsen EarSet 1 Mobile hands free kit

Simply makes your mobile sound better. EarSet 1 Mobile can be used with your mobile and is optimised for use on the go. The acoustic construction is made so it represses noise from the surroundings as well as preventing sound leakage. www.bang-olufsen.com/sw19012.asp

Maxxium Cocktail Pack

CYCA Monday twilight sponsor Maxxium has created a superb cocktail pack including Mount Gay Eclipse, Cointreau, Remy Martin Grand Cru, Absolut, Plymouth Gin, Liquid Kitchen Book and Cocktail Shaker

WOW Wash ‘Boat Care Services’ voucher

The winner will claim up to $250 worth of any of WOW Wash’s services for boats including washing, cleaning, waxing, polishing or chrome work.

St Arnou Prize Pack

CYCA Wednesday Series twilight sponsor St Arnou is offering a great prize of a carton of beer, polo shirt and cap.

Further information CYCA Reception + 612 8292 7800