The Club has devoted the weekend of  28 and 29 April to the Pittwater Sail Expo. Alfreds Cruising will have Nirvanas Kitchen on display as part of the Expo with cruising members on board to answer questions. Come down and say hello or even better bring along someone who is new to cruising and introduce them to cruising at The RPAYC.

Easter saw the first of our night sails to the Harbour. Thirteen boats joined the cruise to Sydney Harbour. Arriving at the harbour around 10pm, on a perfect night, we anchored at Blackwattle Bay. It’s a must do. Morning coffee at Glebe and dinner that night at the Pub. Next day we moved to anchor off Birkenhead Point. The idea was to go to Cockatoo Island to see the biennale. We got a bit distracted and ended up at Birkenhead shopping. Cockatoo had to wait till Sunday.  Cockatoo island is a great place to walk around and this year’s Biennale is well worth the visit. That afternoon we moved anchorage to Store Beach and had a relaxing trip home Monday. 

Dangar Island Bowling and Dinner
 
Back by popular demand was the cruise to Dangar Island with bowling and dinner. Sunday was taken up by a walk around the island and coffee at the café near the wharf. There is a new wharf which makes it very easy to access the island unlike the last time when everyone had to battle through the thick mud at low tide.

Old Timers Race (14 April)
 
One of the club traditions is for the Old Timers Race . The race is followed by a leisurely lunch. It was a great day on the water with a strong northerly breeze which strengthened as the race  went on.  This year Jim Cormack skippered  Nirvanas Kitchen along with other members of Alfreds Cruising to Victory .  Well done to Jim and team.

First Friday – John and Jan Nicholls “Dreamer of the Day" (Friday  4^th May)
After losing two yachts, the first off the coast of Africa and the second on a reef in New Guinea, many friends encouraged Jan and John to write a book of their adventures. Come along and hear their story of love, sailing and adventure. Last bookings 5pm Wednesday 2^nd May.
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June Cruise to Darling Harbour and Vivid
(Sun 3 – Tue 5 June)
 
We have a booking at Darling Harbour Marina for Vivid for 3 nights Sunday 3^rd June to Tuesday 5^th June and sail back Wednesday 6^th June.  There is the option to avoid the crowds at Circular Quay by catching a boat from Darling Harbour or enjoy a stroll through the city. We have a special rate of $75 a boat of any size and includes catamarans. Complete the EOI Here,  we have a booking for 15 boats. Pyrmont Bridge opens to allow you to enter at 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm on the Sunday and we will arrange a special bridge opening for our departure.