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Saturday, 05 November 2022

Opening of the Royal Australian Yacht Squadron 2022/23 season

It’s Rod’s and my great pleasure to join you for the opening of the new sailing season, in the 153 rd year of the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.

I look forward to declaring the sailing season open a little later in proceedings.

Spring is traditionally the time when yacht clubs emerge from their ‘winter slumber’, and it’s great to see so many people here on this beautiful sunny day.

Last year, when I opened the 2021-22 sailing season, I was only a few weeks into my term as Governor.

Since then I’ve visited several yacht clubs and spent time in their communities.

I have been struck by the joy, excitement, challenge and satisfaction that people describe when recounting their sailing experiences.

There is a very strong sense of community and inclusion in the clubs, as well as an increasing focus on enabling South Australians of all backgrounds to get involved in sailing, strengthening their memberships in the process.

In particular I note and applaud efforts, here at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, to broaden opportunities for women, young adults, people with disability, and people for whom sailing has traditionally been regarded as out of reach.

I’m very pleased to hear you’ve continued to have excellent take-up in the Women on Water and the SheSails programs.

I note the recent creation of the Saltwater Veterans program, supporting the physical and mental health of veterans and first responders.

I also note your commitment to providing low-cost opportunities for people to experience sailing, such as the Come and Try Sailing Day.

The Squadron’s leadership and staff have done an exceptional job in 2022 and I thank them for their contributions.

In particular I mention Kaz Eaton, immediate past Commodore, for her outstanding efforts in the role, and I wish her all the best on and off the water.

I also thank the Chair and Directors of RSAYS Ltd for their management and ongoing works of great benefit to the club, such as the marina refurbishment.

I thank all of your members and volunteers who contribute so much to the club, whether on the water, or through committee work or the demanding cycle of maintenance, repair and refurbishment.

I wish everyone an enjoyable, challenging and memorable sailing season!

Acknowledgement of Country

The Office of the Governor acknowledges the original custodians of the land of the House, the Kaurna people, and their continuing connection to the land. We pay our respects to all members of Aboriginal communities throughout South Australia and their cultures; and to Elders past and present.

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The Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, located only 30 minutes from the city at Outer Harbor, is an ideal venue for a variety of events.

With picturesque marina views, our renovated Clubhouse has a private function room featuring a thoroughly modern and sophisticated interior which is well equipped to meet all your requirements.

We look forward to the opportunity to host your next event.

Squadron Function Room

Located on the first floor of the Clubhouse, our large private function room is a contemporary, light-filled space with:

·         Impressive entrance foyer

·         Stylish bar

·         Spacious dance floor

·         Large balcony

·         Panoramic views of the marina

·         Lift access

·         Private restroom facilities

·         Inbuilt AV facilities

This stunning private function room is ideal for all types of events including:

·         Corporate meeting / planning / training

·         Cocktail style parties

·         Sit down breakfast, lunch or dinner

·         Celebrations of all types

·         Weddings

Capacity of the Squadron Dining Room:

·         40 to 150 guests seated

·         50 to 200 guests cocktail style

Dinghy Shed

The Dinghy Shed exudes character and rustic charm.  The original boat shed, with a backdrop of colorful lockers and boardwalk timbers, is a perfect space for a unique event. Available Saturday nights only.

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·         40 to 150 guests cocktail style only

Quarterdeck

The Quarterdeck is the public deck area extending from Jimmy’s Bar. Here we can host group dinners or an area can be reserved for casual group drinks. This is not available private function bookings.

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All functions in the Squadron Function Room have the complimentary use of the following items:

·         WiFi (including video streaming and webinars)

·         Two hand-held Microphones

·         2 x inbuilt plasma TVs

·         Ceiling mounted projector and retractable screen

·         White boards with markers

·         iPod docks and CD players

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·         Lectern

·         Free car parking

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Renewal SA investigates Port River industrial pollution after string of dolphin deaths

Cameras have been sent through a storm water system that flows into the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary to investigate how arsenic and other heavy metals are leaking into the Port River.

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• It's trying to find out how heavy metals are leaking into the dolphin sanctuary 

A local yacht club says polluted water has been pumped into the dolphin sanctuary for years

The Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron has been calling for action on industrial pollution in the Port River and sanctuary since 2016.

It claims polluted water — containing arsenic, iron, chlorine and other toxins — is being pumped into its Outer Harbor marina through a stormwater drain underneath Coglan Road.

Squadron committee member David Eldridge said fish and dolphins have disappeared from the pool and native rats are turning up dead.

He said the squadron has spent $12,000 on commercial divers to remove two walls of silt build-up near the drain.

"The only time we get any effluent out of that pipe is when it's not raining and someone is pumping effluent into our marina," he said.

He said it was good Renewal SA was now "in the picture quite strongly" after a parliamentary committee started to investigate his concerns.

"It's too late for the dolphins that have died but we want to have this marina in pristine condition for the fish, for the dolphins, the native rats and the birds that feed here," Mr Eldridge said.

Sightings of the mammal in the sanctuary have dropped by 30 per cent in the past five years, and not one calf has lived beyond the age of three since 2019.

In a statement, Renewal SA — which owns Coglan Road — said the agency received a report in 2021 that dirty water was being discharged into the Port River by a nearby business.

"That business sits on private land meaning any onus of compliance is the responsibility of that business," a Renewal SA spokeswoman said.

"Port Adelaide Enfield Council and Environment Protection Authority staff visited the business, which subsequently implemented control measures to prevent inadvertent stormwater pollution."

But in response to continued pollution entering the marina, Renewal SA said it had employed a stormwater engineer to "map the drain's catchment" and investigate any potential contamination using cameras.

"Evidence of any potential environmental breaches will be referred to the EPA for investigation," the spokeswoman said.

She said Renewal SA may also install a "pollution trap" that would catch any pollutants before they hit the marina.

After years of failed attempts to raise the issue with Renewal SA, the council and the EPA, the squadron decided to make a submission to a parliamentary inquiry into the Port River dolphins.

The committee is currently investigating why members of the unique pod continue to die, and will get an interim report to government by next month.

Committee members Tammy Franks, Michelle Lensink and Sarah Game visited the marina late last month.

Ms Franks, a Greens MLC, said it had been interesting to see the difference between "what you're told by bureaucrats" and "what is really going on".

"The committee is helping to connect the dots and seeing that no one is taking responsibility — but no one has the ability to take responsibility," she said.

"It seems everything to do with this area is put in the too-hard basket because there's too many authorities involved."

Dolphin activist Mike Bossley estimates there are fewer than 15 Port River natives left, which he believes is about "half of what it used to be".

The council has told the inquiry that one major issue facing the Port River is confusion over which government department, agency or organisation is responsible for the water quality.

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Cruising Australia: Everything you need to know about sailing Down Under

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From stunning coastal routes to unmissable sailing events, Janneke Kuysters shares her top tips for cruising Australia

Anna Caroline moored with iconic Sydney landmarks in the background

“It doesn’t matter where you choose, you can’t go wrong in Australia. There are so many wonderful cruising grounds,” says Hank Rosendal, a Dutch-Australian sailor. His Amel 53 Tempest is currently moored in Albany, West-Australia. And he’s right: you could sail a lifetime around Australian shores and still not see everything.

So for a foreign cruiser there is a difficult choice: how much time do you want to spend in Australia and what can you do and see? Classically, on a trip around the world , cruisers sail from the islands of the South Pacific to New Zealand for the cyclone season: a tough crossing but with the rich rewards of New Zealand hospitality and boat maintenance facilities.

From New Zealand many go back north to Vanuatu or New Caledonia and then on to the Indian Ocean. For those a short pitstop in Australia in either Cairns, Thursday Island or Darwin is logical. Visits to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef will add the wonderful experience of tropical Australia.

Australia is a vast country: don’t underestimate the distances you’ll sail. From Bundaberg to Sydney is a little under 500 miles; add 628 miles for the trip from Sydney to Hobart. If you go from Hobart to Perth across the Bight, you’ll be adding another 2,250 miles.

East coast cruising

But in the past decade more and more cruisers have viewed Australia as a destination in itself. And that opens up a whole new perspective. The tough 1,000-plus miles crossing from the Pacific Islands to New Zealand is no longer necessary – a downwind cruise of around 700 miles from New Caledonia to the east coast of Australia is much more comfortable.

The boat can be safely left in Australia while you fly home, or you can keep sailing. The most important thing to consider is to stay below 30°S; the official cyclone belt lies to the north of this latitude. Instead of having to wait for the cyclones to pass, cruisers can sail on and explore Australian waters.

There are myriad choices to make depending on the distances you are willing to cover. Two popular options are to make landfall near Brisbane in Queensland and sail south to Sydney and back, or to continue sailing to Tasmania .

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South African cruiser Brent Grimbeek has chosen this second option: “I love the diversity that the Australian east coast has to offer. Most of the distances between ports are short, so we daysailed our Lagoon 44 Impi from port to port. Crossing Bass Strait is always a challenge, but the effort is richly rewarded by the stunning nature and landscapes of Tasmania.”

His wife Ana adds: “There is the annual Go West rally between New Caledonia and Australia. Although we have made this crossing a few times now, we enjoy participating in the rally: it makes entry into Australia easier and it is fun to meet like-minded people.”

British solo sailor Thom D’Arcy sailed his Vancouver 28 Fathom along the east coast from Bundaberg to Sydney and back up north, all the way to Darwin. “I’m very pleased I took Fathom to Sydney. The sense of achievement on entering such an iconic port is fantastic.”

Thom D’Arcy sailed his Vancouver 28 Fathom along Australia’s east coast

For those with a taste for speed and endurance, sailing south along the east coast of Australia can be ‘spiced up’ by entering the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race . Paul Billingham, Commodore of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia explains: “We encourage foreign yachts to participate in ‘the Hobart’ as part of their trip around the world and extend all the necessary help and support to make it happen for them.”

There is also a lesser used track to cruise around the south of Australia and up the west coast. After studying the weather patterns closely, we saw that the tough westward crossing of the Great Australian Bight is feasible in the summer months of February and March.

A succession of high-pressure systems chases the prevailing south-westerly winds away and makes for periods of four to seven days of nice easterly winds. A cruise ‘along the bottom’ of Australia not only gives the opportunity to visit Tasmania’s lesser known cruising areas on the wild west coast, but also puts cities such as Adelaide within reach.

The start of the Sydney Hobart Race means a congested Sydney Harbour. Photo: Rolex / Carlo Borlenghi

Bruce Roach, Commodore of the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, says they welcome visiting cruisers. “The south coast of Australia is a very rewarding cruising ground, from Adelaide to the natural beauty of the Gulf St Vincent and Spencer Gulf with its many anchorages,” he adds.

During our cruise around the south of Australia we experienced this warm hospitality first-hand: the generosity of the Australians to visiting yachts is one of the rewards of sailing off the beaten track in such a vast country. Once across the Bight, Western Australia offers a whole new cruising experience. Long reefs stretch along the coast, so careful navigation is needed.

Cities like Perth and Fremantle offer all possible facilities to visiting yachts, and from the west coast of Australia there are two options: start crossing the Indian Ocean as early as possible after the cyclone season or sail north to Indonesia.

The Royal Prince Albert Yacht Club in Pittwater

Coastal sailing

In Australian sailing vocabulary, ‘cruising’ doesn’t mean bluewater cruising, but is mainly coastal daysailing from port to anchorage. Coastal sailing in Australia therefore comes with lots of interesting options, often seen as luxuries by foreign cruisers, such as streaming internet up to 25 miles offshore and ample provisioning (around every corner there is a supermarket and an ATM).

We joked how cruising the east coast is ‘sailing with a watch in your hand’, as a lot of the entrances are river mouths with sandbars across them, requiring careful calculation to cross the bar at the turn of the tide. The navigational challenges can be roughly summarised in three words: current, depressions and sea breeze.

First the current. Along the east coast of Australia there is a southbound current of up to four knots which makes for fast sailing to the south, but rather tedious work when sailing up north, unless you use the countercurrent close inshore. Along the south coast the Leeuwin current flows east at a rate of 0.5 knots. On the west coast the Leeuwin current is stronger and flows south at a rate of about one knot.

Cruising in Pittwater and Broken Bay, north of Sydney

The second challenge is the depressions. They flow in a steady succession from west to east, bringing troughs and fronts. The quality of the available forecasts is high, so you can make good use of the wind the depressions generate to propel you in the right direction. Going against the prevailing winds makes for tough conditions though, because in the shallow coastal areas steep wind-waves build up very quickly.

Australia’s hot interior generates sea breezes. Again, if you study them and use them to your advantage, it can make for some fine passages. But you need to be careful. Sea breezes can easily last for 12 hours and reach over 25 knots on top of the prevailing winds.

Timing and distances

The cruising season in southern Australia is at its best in January, February and March. That means that you can sail to Australia from, for instance, New Caledonia in September. This gives you the time to cruise at leisure down the coast and make some trips overland too. We went to Ayers Rock/Uluru.

You can spend the summer in Tasmania and sail back up in March, to be in time for the end of the cyclone season by the time you reach Queensland again. If you decide to go along the Bight, you need to leave Tasmania at the end of January to time your crossing of the Bight in February or March.

Cruising Australian shores has been very rewarding for us: the wildlife, nature, diversity and hospitality left us in awe.

Entry in Australia

Australia has the reputation of being a tough country to enter. In reality, if you prepare yourself and your boat, there is no need to worry. The process is fairly straightforward and all necessary information is easy to find on the government websites.

Before arriving in Australia, every crew member needs to have a visa. There are two types. The e-visitor visa which is valid for three months. It is free of charge and can be extended. The other type is valid for one year (multiple entry) and costs AU$140. Both can be applied for online.

When you have been in certain countries in the Pacific for more than three months, you will need to have a chest X-ray before you arrive in Australia. Check the online forms carefully for the conditions.

For your boat there are two important steps. First, the cruising permit. This is issued on arrival and is valid for one year, with the option of extending it to three years. With this cruising permit as proof of being a ‘yacht in transit’, buying parts for the boat or having repairs done is exempt from sales tax (GST in Australia).

The second step is the biosecurity inspection. Fresh fruit, meat, dairy and eggs are not allowed. Importantly, the boat also needs to be without any pest infestation, such as fruit flies, termites, or growth on the hull. Australian agri- and aquaculture is strictly protected and the inspections are thorough.

At AU$60 per 15 minutes increments, it pays to prepare the boat in the port of departure, cleaning and making all surfaces accessible makes for a quick inspection. On average, the cost is AU$300 for the inspection.

Where to enter? There are roughly three options, depending on your cruising plans. If you want to do ‘Australia light’, the port of Bundaberg is the best. It is just below latitude 30°S, so you can wait for the cyclone season to pass north of you before you head to Cairns or further north.

If you want to cruise the east coast, ports further south such as Brisbane, Southport or even Coffs Harbour are attractive. If your focus is on Tasmania, you could even choose to enter in Sydney.

About the authors

Dutch couple Wietze van der Laan and Janneke Kuysters are sailing around the world in their Bruce Roberts 44 Anna Caroline . They love high latitude cruising and exploring areas which are slightly off the beaten track.

First published in the August 2019 edition of Yachting World.

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The Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron in the suburbs of Outer Harbour, is only a short drive 30 minutes from Adelaide City. It is an unique venue for weddings, engagements, restaurant dining, catered events and receptions.  Featuring stunning marina views, their newly renovated Clubhouse has a function room featuring a thoroughly modern and elegant interior which is well equipped to meet all your requirements.  They also offer additional unique spaces for your event, such as the Quarterdeck, the Dinghy Shed or the Tom Hardy Library.

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From Cowes Roads the yachtsman sees the Squadron Castle as battlements, a round tower, and a flagstaff. Behind the embodied history of the sport of yachting is another history too, for Henry VIII had the castle built in 1539 as a deterrent to the French.

Its former guns are only once known to have been fired in anger, in 1642 during the Civil War. Now its William IV cannon, which once belonged to the Royal Adelaide, fire at five minute intervals to start 4,000 yachtsmen in their races.

From here much more began than racing under sail. It was once believed that the name Cowes came from the two forts or ‘cow castles’ that Henry VIII built at the entrance of the Medina River. John Leland wrote in 1545:

"The two Great Cows that in loud thunder roar, This on the eastern that on the western shore.”

Using stone from Quarr and Beaulieu abbeys, Henry’s Master Mason, Thomas Bertie, who also built Calshot, constructed at West Cowes a semi-circular gun platform commanded by a small, round, two storey tower with two single storey wings.

The platform, the roofs of the tower and wings were pierced for cannon. There were also bows and chests for arrows in the inventory. Sir William D’Avenant, the Poet Laureate who gossip held was the offspring of Shakespeare, was captured in the Channel in 1650, en route for Virginia. He was locked up in the Castle. Buck shows the Castle before the major alterations in 1716, when much of the round tower was demolished. A new wall was built roughly across the centre of the old tower, with a more domestic face to the seaward, decorated with windows.

Further alterations were achieved in the 18th century. The principal remodeling took place after the lease was transferred to the Squadron in 1855. Anthony Salvin, who had worked at Alnwick and Scotney Castles, was given the job of improving the building “replete with every comfort and luxury”.

Salvin made extensive alterations and additions, adding the Platform, a Ballroom for summer use and the Western Tower. The Isle of Wight Observer was critical and thought a local architect would have produced a prettier design. The reporter wrote, after the RYS burgee had been hoisted on the 6th July, 1858:

"Some have compared the front to a monastery and the rear of the building to a nobleman’s mews, while others have declared it, from its irregular appearance, to resemble a discipline establishment".

The Observer goes on: “One might think it had sprung up out of the fumes of the cook‘s stockpot – a perfect olla podrida – a mixture of everything.”

The Squadron bought the Castle and grounds from the Crown in 1917.

There were further developments in the 1920’s, but the main alterations were achieved in 1964, when Prince Philip was Commodore. The Club was able to acquire stone for this work from the demolition of the second East Cowes Castle built by John Nash. The old pine panelled gentlemen’s heads became the Ladies Dining Room and the Balcony was added in “Festival of Britain” style. The corrugated iron platform roof needed constant repair and was replaced in GRP by Ove Arup. The Platform was linked to the Ladies Drawing Room by the Bird Cage in 1988. The Castle has survived because the building has adjusted gracefully to new uses.

The award-winning Pavilion on the Squadron lawn, designed by Sir Thomas Croft to resemble an orangery, was built in 2000. With the benefit of over 20 years of experience, it was re-modelled by a major alteration in 2022/23. Since then, the Haven was constructed in 2006 and the Old Vicarage was acquired in 2019. The Eastern Cow did not survive, the Castle being demolished soon after it was built. All that remains of Henry VIII’s fort on the eastern side of the Medina is the name of the headland - Old Castle Point.

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The Squadron houses Marina Berths ranging from 10 metres to 30 metres with power and water utilities. It also has Hard Stands for trailable vessels and Dry Stands for sport boats housed on jinkers.

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24 hour access to diesel fuel is available off the northern maintenance pontoon with high flow and standard flow pumps. A swipe card facility for payment is situated at the berth.

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• There is a total NO SMOKING policy on the fuelling berth.

The Squadron offers slipping up to 18 tonne for mono and multihull vessels at very competitive prices. Work may be carried out by the owner or a sub-contractor who has completed their slipway induction at the Squadron Office.

All bookings for the slipway are to be made via the Marina Supervisor on 8341 8600 or via email: [email protected]

Maintenance Pontoon

The Squadron has two maintenance pontoons, situated on the northern and southern banks. Please refer to the Bye-Laws for facility charges and usage. Alternatively, please contact the Squadron Office on 8341 8600 or via email: [email protected]

Dual Launching Ramp

A dual launching ramp is located on the northern side of the property. A launching tractor is also supplied for members’ use. An annual launching fee applies to members where their trailable vessels are stored offsite.

Storage Facilities

The Club offers small, medium and large sail lockers, dinghy storage, and jinker and trailer storage facilities on an annual rate basis.

Etchells Slip

The Etchells slip facility is a level rise slip for Etchells or other sport boats that are stored on jinkers.

Visitor Berths

Visitor berths are available (subject to availability) with power and water utilities. All bookings for the visitor berths are to be made via the Squadron Office on 8341 8600 or via email: [email protected]

Sheet Pile Wharf Crane

This facility is a 3.5 tonne crane used to lift small to medium sports boats in and out of the basin. This crane can also be used to lift engines or any other heavy equipment from vessels.

Sail Drying

The sail drying area is located on the lawn adjacent to the slipway.

Oil and Other Waste Deposit Areas

Oil and other waste deposit bins are located in the south-eastern corner of the property for members to correctly dispose of these materials.

Trolleys and storage carts are available for members requiring transportation between the car and their vessel.

All Marina Facility enquiries can be directed to the Squadron Office by contacting  8341 8600 or via email: [email protected]

• Royal SA Yacht Squadron

• Capacity 50 - 225 All Capacity Information
• Min price (pp) $70-$80

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Royal SA Yacht Squadron minimum wedding prices range from $60-$80 per person and maximum wedding prices range from $120-$150 per person.

Royal SA Yacht Squadron has a maximum capacity of 175 people for a dinner wedding and a maximum capacity of 225 people for a cocktail wedding.

Royal SA Yacht Squadron provides events such as wheelchair access, decoration, linens, cake cutting, chairs, lighting, chair covers, tables, wifi, music, centrepieces, alcohol, food, parking, wedding planner / coordinator, glassware, rooftop, flatware, dance floor, audio equipment and bar services.

Apart from weddings, Royal SA Yacht Squadron provides services such as elopements, engagement party, after party, reception, bridal shower and ceremony.

Foods & Beverage, Decoration, Music, Wedding Cake

Photo & Video, Accommodation for the Newlyweds

About Royal SA Yacht Squadron

Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron is situated just 30 minutes from Adelaide city centre. It was established in 1869 as the South Australian Yacht Club. Her Majesty Queen Victoria approved the title Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron in 1890, and it has borne that name ever since then. It offers a beautiful indoor and outdoor wedding venue with stunning marina views. With personally tailored ceremony choices and professional catering service, your special day will be one to be cherished for a lifetime. Royal South Australia Yacht Squadron is the perfect place for couples that loves marina's wedding venue. The venue won Function Venue of the year 2019 in South Australia.

• Squadron Room: The Squadron room is situated on the first floor in the newly renovated Clubhouse. It is a modern expansive space, filled with light, with a stylish bar, an expansive dance floor, and an impressive entrance lobby. It also features an exclusive balcony perfect for pre-dinner drinks, with picturesque views of the marina. It can cater to a maximum of 300 guests. • Marina Lawn: The Marina Lawn is situated next to the Squadron entrance. It is an outdoor space offering panoramic views of the marina, perfect for wedding photos. It can cater to 50-200 guests. • Quarter Deck: The Quarter Deck is an outdoor space located on the water’s edge, with a full marina view. It features massive Umbrellas, perfect for wedding ceremonies, and it can accommodate 40-200 guests. • The Dinghy Shed: The Dinghy Shed is an ancient boat shed with a background of boardwalk timbers, colourful lockers, perfect for couples looking for an extraordinary venue for their wedding reception or ceremony. It can accommodate 40-150 guests. • Flags and Cannons Platform: The Flags and Cannons Platform is a small space perfect for small and intimate wedding ceremonies. It offers endless views of the marina and can accommodate 10-50 guests.

• Flexible and affordable wedding packages • Event manager • Wi-Fi access • Audiovisual facilities • Bar service • In-house catering service

Royal South Australia Yacht Squadron provides old and modern setting venues with stunning décor that has the flexibility to suit any style you might prefer. Significant decorations include table and chairs cover, cutlery, glassware, crockery, flowers, etc.

• Royal South Australia Yacht Squadron offers tailored menus that have been prepared by exceptional chefs • Several options for mains, entrée, canapé, beverages, desserts, and many more are available.

RSAYS offers incredible function spaces and professional event managers dedicated to ensuring your special day is a memorable one. The venue has a non-refundable deposit policy. Reach out today by filling the forms today and get a price quote for this beautiful venue.

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