CYCA launches Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Raffle 2009

5:47 AM Tue 23 Jun 2009 GMT

'Cunard’s Queen Victoria. Photo Supplied by Cunard/EseaCrusing.com - CYCA SOLAS Trusts Raffle' various photographers various photographers Click Here to view large photo

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia today announced the launch of its annual Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Trusts Raffle with the major prize of a cruise for two onboard the Queen Victoria, sailing from Sydney to Fremantle, departing on 20th February 2010. The package also includes one night's post cruise accommodation in Perth and airfares from Perth to Sydney, supplied by EseaCruising.com

Whether cruising or racing, search and rescue organisations are integral to the safety of our sport and to date, the SOLAS Trusts have donated more than $450,000 Australia wide to support those organisations which would come to the aid of all sailors should they strike trouble at sea.

Raffle tickets are now on sale from CYCA Reception for $3 each, 2 for $5 or 4 for $10. Books of 25 tickets can be purchased for only $50. All prizes will be drawn at the Quiet Little Drink on Friday 11 September 2009.
Tickets can also be purchased by downloading a credit card authorisation form from www.cyca.com.auTerms & Conditions available online.

MAJOR PRIZE
A Cruise for two people onboard Cunard's Queen Victoria from Sydney to Fremantle departing 20th February 2010.

Prize includes 7 day cruise from Sydney to Fremantle onboard Queen Victoira, one night's post cruise accommodation, airfares from Perth to Sydney. Prize supplied by EseaCruising.com

OTHER PRIZES

Hamilton Island Getaway - 3 nights accommodation in a Coral Sea View Room at the Reef View Hotel 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

Weekend escape for two people to any Medina Apartment Hotel around Australia and an Audi for the weekend

Prize includes two night's accommodation in a one bedroom apartment in any Medina Apartment hotel around Australia and an Audi for the weekend. For more information on Medina Apartments visit www.medina.com.au. Audi Australia www.audi.com.au

Harken’s Spinlock Vest - CYCA SOLAS Trusts Raffle - various photographers various photographers

Harken - Sailing Pack containing one Spinlock Deckvest with tether and a portable gas bottle. Spinlock Deckvests are currently the leading selling vest worldwide. The Deckvest is the latest evolution, a compactly sculptured, front opening lifejacket harness. Soft contoured to fit the body in a clean, cutaway shape. The effect is strikingly comfortable and compact. Prize pack valued at $1000. Harken - www.harken.com.au

Robert Oatley Vineyards
Framed and signed printed of Wild Oats XI

Remy Cointreau Hamper
A selection of some of Remy Cointreau's finest liquers including its ever popular Mount Gay Rum.

$500 Allen & Unwin sailing library
Allen & Unwin, one of Australia's leading book publishers has donated a sailing library to the value of $500 for the lucky winner. Books can be selected from Allen & Unwin's extensive sailing catalogue.

Pacific Sailing School - Safety & Sea Survival Course
Pacific Sailing School has donated one Yachting Australia Safety & Sea Survival Course. Based at the CYCA for over 30 year Pacific Sailing School has conducted 40,000 + courses and shown people how to enjoy one of the most splendid harbours in the world - Sydney Harbour - onboard a yacht! www.pacificsailingschool.com.au

Line 7 Offshore Clothing
Official clothing supplier to the CYCA, Line 7 has donated two Squadron Jackets - valued at $200 each. www.line7.com.au

$400 Wotif.com Accommodation Voucher
Choose from any one of Wotif.com's 11,000 hotels in 44 countries and you could be sunning yourself in Hawaii, indulging in a city escape, a long weekend getaway or a school holiday treat! Wotif.com's great rates, broad accommodation range, easy-to-use site and 24/7 Customer Service Centre have made Wotif.com the most popular way for business and leisure travellers in Australia and New Zealand to book accommodation online. www.wotif.com.au

GME VHF Radio GX600DSC
YSA Sponsor GME has donated a GX600D VHF Radio. The radio is designed with flexibility as a focus - it's impressive compact size, IP67 waterproof rating, colour choice and range of mounting/second station options which set the GX600D apart from other DSC radios. Equiped with a full function keypad microphone with an extremely simple 'mobile phone style' operating system, the GX600D ensures that operators of every skill level can access the full benefit of the radio's extensive feature list. Valued at over $400. GME - www.gme.net.au

Weekend away at any Vibe Hotel
Enjoy a two night weekend getaway in a Vibe Room at a Vibe Hotel of choice - Sydney, Melbourne or the Gold Coast. www.vibehotels.com.au

Captain Cook Cruises - Captains Club Dinner
Experience a Captain's Club Dinner Cruise for two people on Sydney Harbour onboard MV Sydney 2000

Penfolds Series 1 Assortment of 7 Penfolds red & white wine bottles
Commodore and Chairman of the CYCA SOLAS Trusts Matt Allen has donated this beautifully boxed set of 7 Penfolds Series 1 wines

Sydney Theatre Company - Double Pass
Audi Australia has kindly donated one double pass to a Sydney Theatre Production of the Winner's Choice. Principle sponsor of the Sydney Theatre company has donated this prize. Sydney Theatre Company, as the premier theatre company in Australia, has been a major force in Australian drama since its establishment in 1978. The company presents an annual twelve-play program at its home base The Wharf, on Sydney's harbour at Walsh Bay, the nearby Sydney Theatre, which STC also manages, and as the resident theatre company of the Sydney Opera House. Current Artistic Directors, Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton joined the Company at the beginning of 2008.

Dinner at the CYCA Restaurant
Enjoy the fabulous skill and culinary delights of the CYCA's inhouse restaurant team from L'Eat with a dinner to the value of $100 plus a bottle of CYCA wine to complement your food.

Ocean Media Magazines Subscriptions - 3 prizes to be won
Offshore yachting publishers, Ocean Media, are pleased to support the SOLAS Trusts Raffle with the donation of subscriptions to 3 of their titles - Offshore Yachting (valued at $49.95), Ocean Magazine (valued at $79.95) and The Great Southern Route (Valued at $40).

Active Casual Shoes
Active Casual Shoes have donated 10 pairs of shoes each valued at $80. AC's are lightweight anti-slip and non marking shoes ideal for wearing on yachts. Designed using 21st century E.V.A technology, they feature a T.P rubber outsole, anti-fungal removable insole with arch support and adjustable medial strap for secure fit. www.activecasual.com.au

Cunard’s Queen Victoria Grand Lobby. Photo Supplied by Cunard/EseaCrusing.com - CYCA SOLAS Trusts Raffle - various photographers various photographers

by Jennifer Crooks