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Cruising an Ultimate Yacht

The association organises many cruising events throughout the sailing season, from day sails to weekend and extended cruises. The extended cruises at Lake Eildon and Gippsland Lakes at Easter and Christmas are always very popular.

Cruising waters such as Mallacoota Inlet, the Coorong (SA), Lake Macquarie, Myall Lakes and Port Stephens (NSW), Broadwater/Moreton Bay (Qld) are all regularly sailed by our members.

Upcoming Cruises

These are from last year, watch for the new calendar of events out soon:
  • Opening cruise, Corio Bay - 11/12 Oct 2008
  • Australia Day Weekend Cruise, Sandringham, Pt Cook, Yarra River - 24/26 Jan 2009
  • Easter Cruise, Gippsland Lakes - 10/13 April 2009
  • Wineries Cruise, Goulburn River - 2/3 May 2009

 


Cruise Reports

 

 



Cruising Questions (FAQs)

 
  • Q: Who do I contact to join an Ultimate cruise ?
    A: Cruises are organised by the cruising coordinator, and a nominated cruise leader appointed.
    You must contact the cruise leader before the start date to arrange meeting points and exchange mobile phone numbers.
    The association has put together a briefing document that all participants must complete: UYA Cruise Participant Preliminary Briefing.pdf
     
  • Q: What equipment do I need to bring ?
    A: A recommended list of equipment has been put together by UYA members here: xxx , but as always, it is the skippers responsibility to ensure you have the correct equipment for the cruise.
     
  • Q: I want to organise a cruise - what are the responsibilities of a cruise leader ?
    A: The association has put together a guide for prospective cruise leaders: UYA Guidelines for Cruise Leaders.pdf .