Upcoming Events
- 7 December – Merry Christmas First Friday
- 8 - 9 December – Coasters and a Walk
- Dec 2018 – Jan 2019 – Christmas Coastal Cruise to Newcastle / Lake Macquarie
- May – Oct 2019 Pittwater to Dunk RPAYC Cruise 2019
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If you have any questions or suggestions for cruise activities please contact one of the cruise committee:-
Leon Wilson Rear Commodore, Murray Glase, John Groves, Megan Nixon, Mark Stephens, David or Sonia Williams
Or email us at cruising@rpayc.com.au
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December First Friday - Merry Christmas
(7 December)
 December First Friday will be a relaxing get together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. Prepare your best Christmas joke or fun Christmas story. Just let Leon know you have one ready when you arrive at FF! Amazing prizes for the best joke/story voted by popular acclaim and the absolute discretion of RCC!
Happy Hour in on from 6pm and Halyards 7pm for 7.30pm.
There will be a little light entertainment with Murray Glase.
Book for First Friday dinner via the First Friday form on the Club Website or with Reception.
Last bookings by 5pm Wed 5 December.
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 Estuary Cruise – Coasters and a Walk (8-9 December)
To ease into the holiday season the December Estuary cruise with be a leisurely cruise to Coasters Retreat (also known as the Basin). For those who want to get in shape for Christmas, Greg and Margaret Dunstan will then take us on an interesting walk around to Mackerel Beach though the national park.
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 Christmas Cruise – New Years in Newcastle followed by Lake Macquarie
Planning is well underway for this years Christmas/New Year cruise. This years destination being is Newcastle for New Years Eve followed by a cruise to Lake Macquarie.
This will allow people to vary the length of their cruise to suit. We have reserved berths at Newcastle Marina. If you are lucky enough to be able to cruise for a longer period, the plan is to head into Lake Macquarie and enjoy these wonderful cruising grounds..
We have secured a limited number of berths at Newcastle Marina for approximately $80 per night (depending on the size of your boat). There is a 3 course meal at Newcastle Yacht Club for $80 per head including live entertainment or for $20 you can have band only access.
As the numbers of berths are limited if you are interested in attending the cruise please complete the Expression of Interest as soon as possible.
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Expression of Interest in Cruising - Sydney to Auckland 2021
A very exciting opportunity has arisen to join the celebrations in Auckland of the 150th Anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) and the 36th Americas Cup.
After 12 months of discussions with the RNZYS, the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is looking for potential entrants in both racing and cruising divisions and we are seeking Expressions of Interest for this exciting event from Sydney to Auckland in January 2021.
Read more...
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Pittwater to Dunk Update
 Members and crew are invited to enter the Pittwater to Dunk Island Cruise 2019 rendezvous
program via a two‐phase registration process:
Phase 1 ‐ registration of an expression of interest in the rendezvous cruise (completing January 2019) plus the preparation seminars (completing 31st March 2019),
Phase 2 ‐ registration of a commitment to participate in the rendezvous cruise,
commencing February 2019 and completing 19April 2019.
Members wishing to register for Pittwater to Dunk Island Cruise 2019 Phases 1 and or 2 are invited to visit the Pittwater to Dunk Island Cruise 2019 website at:
https://www.rpayc.com.au/sailing/cruising/pittwater‐to‐dunk‐island‐cruise
If you are interested in the cruise please complete the Expression of Interest here. This is not a commitment to take part in the cruise but will ensure that you are kept up to date with all the plans and proposed activities. Please note, If you haven’t put in an EOI you are not receiving the Pittwater to Dunk 2019 updates.
The Notice of Cruise is now available from the club website
Important reminders
- All participating boats must comply with the RPAYC Cruising Regulations requirements for a Short Coastal Cruise event, or a higher cruising event category. The audit form is available here
- In addition to the equipment items required for a Short Coastal Cruise audit an AIS transponder must be fitted.
- In Queensland waters the person in charge of the vessel must have a boating licence
- At least 2 members of the crew will need to have a current First Aid certificate
As part of the Pittwater to Dunk cruise in 2019 there are a series of seminars being organised. These are open to all members of Alfreds Cruising not just those who are planning to take part in the cruise.
Future events planned are:-
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| Sunday 24 February |
Diesel Engines Seminar |
Shane Douglas |
Pittwater room 9 am |
| Sunday 17 March |
Navigation Seminar |
Leon Wilson
Rob Starkey |
Pittwater room 9 am |
| Sunday 31 March |
Hunting and Gathering |
Neil Edwards |
Pittwater room 9 am |
 Cruise Clothing Range
Orders for delivery prior to Christmas are now closed so order by 15 March for delivery by 15 April in time for the cruise departure.
Hawaiian Shirts
- Men’s cotton Hawaiian shirt ($55)
- Ladies’ cotton/rayon (to make it easier for the husband to iron) Hawaiian shirt ($59)
A range of T-shirts are also available for order as well as base ball caps ($15) and Wide brim hats ($20)
 Order your Pittwater to Dunk Island Clothing Here. Download the order form and email to: cruising@rpayc.com.au.
Murray Glase is preparing to take part in the Pittwater Dunk cruise in 2019. In a series of articles he will take you through his preparations for his “First Time North”. You can read Murray’s articles here
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Useful links for Pittwater to Dunk Cruise
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Cruising Events August 2018 to August 2019
CLICK HERE TO VIEW CALENDAR IN PDF
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