Cruising with Children
Club Member Emily McCutcheon with husband Tom and their 3 children embarked on a cruising trip of a lifetime. Come along to hear of their experiences cruising the South Pacific from Sydney to New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and back to Pittwater with their 3 children.
Date: This Friday 6th September
Time: 7pm for 7.30pm
Bookings Essential - BOOK HERE or Reception 99983700
Bookings close Wednesday 4th September
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Review of Committees
The RPAYC Board has been involved in a review of all Club committee charters and is nearing the end of that review process. We look forward to providing you with an overview in the next RPAYC eNewsletter and also encourage you to consider becoming a future committee member of committees that suit your qualifications and interests.
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Happy Hour Extension
 Friday Members Happy Hour is now “Happy Hour & a Half”. Come down to the Club each Friday and enjoy an evening in the Edinburgh Bar and Lounge. Alternatively enjoy a pre-dinner drink before First Friday Dinner, Alfred's Table or Family Friday’s.
Weekly: 6.00 - 7.30pm
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Mum's Sunday Roast
Mum's Sunday Roast
When: Every Sunday from 15th September
Cost : $22.50 mem / $25 non mem
Time: 1700 – 1900
Location: Halyards
Bookings: Through reception on 9998 3700 or reception@rpayc.com.au
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Welcome Millie Stevenson to RPAYC
We would like to welcome Millie Stevenson to the RPAYC team. Millie has joined us in the Sailing Office as Sail Training and Centreboard Administrator. Having worked in both Education and Aquatics, Millie has extensive experience working closely with parents and families and also sports administration. Spending a lot of time in the water either surfing or swimming, Millie is keen to add sailing to her repertoire! Millie will be available in the Sailing Office, Sunday – Thursday each week.
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Club Merchandise
We are excited to announce that RPAYC Merchandise will be on display and available for purchase from opening day this weekend. This will include, Club Polo, Club Jacket & Club Hat. These will be available to purchase from RPAYC Reception and also Bosun's Locker.
We will also have Club Ties, Club Burgees & Club Branded Water Bottles for sale.
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Club Member Achievements
2nd Place in John Messenger Women's Match Racing Regatta, Sydney, AUS
 Congratulations to our Youth Development Team of Juliet Costanzo, Emma Rankin, Jemma Hodgson, Zoe Whitlock & Jasmine Bridge who finished in 2nd place over the weekend at the John Messenger Women's Match Racing Regatta sailed out of the CYCA. Full Results Here.
Hempel World Cup Series 2020, Enoshima, JAPAN 
Congratulations to the following sailors who competed in Japan for the first event of the 2020 World Cup Series. The Hempel World Cup Series Enoshima was expected to be harder to win than the Olympic test event, based on larger fleets and nations having more than one entry who are capable of winning.
Across the ten Olympic fleets, 534 sailors from 55 nations competed.
Jason Waterhouse & Lisa Darmanin (Nacra 17) finished in 6th, Tash Bryant & Annie Wilmot (49erFX) finished in 13th, Jim Colley & Shaun Connor (49er) finished in 18th.
Full results here
A Class World Championships, UNITED KINGDOM
 Mark Griffith has finished the A Class World Championships in 40th Weymouth, UK. Unfortunately a broken forestay when foiling upwind at around 20 knots made for a spectacular capsize and catapult around the boat and resulted in an early end to the series for Mark.
Full results here.
Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week, AUSTRALIA 
One more day of racing is remaining at Magnetic Islands. The RPAYC yachts currently sit in:
EHC Div 1 - L'Esprit - 10th
EHC Div 2 - Wings - 2nd
EHC Div 3 - Popeye - 13th
EHC Non Spin - Verve - 5th
Follow all the results here Pic credit: Andrea Francolini
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Sailing Season Opening Day
Saturday 7th September 2019
0800 Halyards Open for Breakfast
1030 Commodore’s Welcome
National Anthem
Commodore declares 2019/20 Sailing Season open!
Firing of the cannon - Parry Thomas (50 yr Member)
Raising of the Flag ceremony - Clubpersons of Year 2018/19 Jan & Ken Moxham
1130 Sail Past Parade commence
1230 Opening Day Yacht Race - "The Pittwater Dash", Spinnaker Pursuit Race
1400 Entertainment & Lunch
1530 Prize Giving
* Member's Bookings made after 31 August will be $25 per person.
* Guest Bookings made after 31 August will be $30 per person.
Bookings Essential via Reception Ph: 9998 3700
Race Entries for the Pittwater Dash via the Online Entry System (inc Race 1 Commodores Cup Club Champion Series)
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RPAYC Opening Day 2017 - Pittwater Dash Race
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Boatyard Bookings Filling Up Fast
Current Boatyard bookings are up now full up until late November which only leaves 4 more weeks of bookings available until the Christmas closure, if you need to organise for your boat to be slipped please contact Monique & the Boatyard Team ASAP so that you don't miss out. Telephone Boatyard on (02) 9998 3751 or email boatyard@rpayc.com.au.
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Water Restrictions - Reminder
Water Use – Club Property
✓ Wash boats (only for maintenance purposes) with a bucket then rinse with a hose
✓ Hoses must be fitted with a trigger nozzle
X Wash boats with a hose that doesn’t have a trigger nozzle
X Leave hoses running unattended
X Use fire hoses for any purpose other than firefighting, testing or related
X Wash hard surfaces with hose
X Wash vehicles whilst on Club property
More Details Here
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PODCAST - GETTING KIDS INTO SAILING
RPAYC Member & 2019 NSW & ACT Instructor of the Year Niall Powers discusses some of the benefits of getting kids and young adults into sailing, and how to best approach the youth sailing years to keep them engaged whether it is racing or going on adventures while cruising. Thanks to Above & Beyond Boating for the podcast.
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Member's Badge Draw
The Member's Badge Draw jackpot is now at $ 500! Make sure you are at the Club this Thursday between 6pm and 8pm for your chance to win!
Halyards bistro will be open for dinner from 1730hrs - 2000hrs with a new weekly special each week as well as the Bistro Menu & Kids Menu available. Invite your friends to join you dockside.
This week’s bistro special:
Chilli Beef Nachos with sour cream, guacamole & jalapenos.| $15 (member price).
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Last Weeks Drawn Member
Below is a list of the recent Member name and date drawn.
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| 29/08/2019 |
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Caroline Faulkner |
The Members Badge Draw sits at $500. This increases by $50 each week to a maximum of $1000 if it is not claimed. You must be in the clubhouse, be a financial member and claim within 4 minutes.
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Event Bookings
Bookings can be made through Reception on 02 9998 3700.
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David Lukins Memorial Match Racing Regatta - Applications Open
The 2019 David Lukins Memorial Match Racing Regatta will take place on 21st & 22nd September, 2019 and will be a WS Grade 4 event. Up to Ten (10) teams will be invited to participate in this 2 day event which will feature a round robin, semi-finals & finals.
Applications for Invitation are open - details here
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Melbourne Cup Lunch - Save The Date
Tuesday 5th November from 1100hrs
Members: $110 / Non Member $125
Theme: Spring / Pink & Greens
Bookings Essential with Reception 9998 3700 More details to follow
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This Weeks Yachting Events
- Wednesday 4 September - Club Marine Spring Series Race 1: 1400hrs
- Saturday 7 September - Opening Day & Pittwater Dash: 1230hrs
- Sunday 8 September - Centreboard Champions Board Unveiling: 1215hrs
- Sunday 8 September - Centreboard Racing Round 1
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2019/2020 Yachting Season
The new season commences with Opening Day on Saturday 7 September with the Sail Past Parade followed by the Pittwater Dash (a Pursuit race this year) which is also Race 1 of the Commodores Club Champion Series.
The New Sailing Handbook is now available to download or copies of the printed A5 version are available from Reception.
The Online Entry System is OPEN, offering a Multi Entry race form ($50), individual Series Entry (FoC, except Commodores Cup & Regattas) or Casual Entry options (non-pointscore). The Board have extended free entry for Full Members, please note the conditions in the Sailing Handbook.
Competitors are also encouraged to upload their Audit & Insurances Certificates into their online Entry form. A very handy option for those owners that participate with other Club's. You can also add your crew for the Series via your entry form.
Follow the links below for more details.
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Audits, Rating Certificates, Start Times
Note to be eligible to compete all boats require a valid Audit form for the Category of race they are Entering. Spot Checks will occur this season with boats drawn at random and advised that a Club Auditor will inspect their boat for compliance to the regulations.
Rating certificates (IRC, ORC, SMS) are required to be current and submitted to the Sailing Office before they will apply, where applicable. NEW, Rating certificates will only apply up until their expiry date (no carry over).
Start Times for the Sprint Series has been brought forward to 1200hrs and SOPS to 1200hrs and Estuary Series to 1315hrs.
Sailors Safety & Regulations Forum
The forum is on Thursday 29 August and will go through all the changes or updates to the Sailing Handbook.
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Early Bird Series Winners
Congratulations to our Early Bird Series winners & placegetters.
This Saturday is the Opening Day Pittwater Dash. Don't forget to ENTER.
Boats must have a valid Special Regulations Audit form and current Rating certificate to score points.
PHS
Division 1:
1st: Windy Too - Carl Russett
2nd: Quantock - David Hobbs
3rd: Enigma - Robert Bennett
Division 2:
1st: Incognito - Barry Jackson
2nd: Kalika 3 - Ian Audsley
3rd: Starlight - Julien Noakes
Division 3:
1st: Stealth - Robert Alpe
2nd: Mezzaluna - Peter Tomasetti
3rd: Young at Heart - Simon Grosser
CLICK HERE for Full Early Bird Series Results
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Still time to buy a 5.5m for the Worlds!
There is still time to buy a 5.5m for the Worlds coming up from the 3rd January to 13th January 2020 at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. There will be more and more boats arriving over the next few weeks and there are many club members that have already bought boats to compete. There are now 14 RPAYC boats that are being worked up for the Worlds!
After the Worlds the 5.5m you have will be a great club boat. Easy to sail with a self tacking jib and requiring only 2-3 crew. Remember you never really own a 5.5m you just look after it for the next generation!
Full Article Here
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Australian Sailing National Awards
The National Award categories below are all now open for Nomination until 11th September 2019, please click here to submit your nomination.
- Male Sailor of the Year
- Female Sailor of the Year
- Youth Sailor of the Year
- Sailor of the Year with a Disability
- Sport Promotion Award
- Sport Professional Award
- Offshore Sailor of the Year Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Sustainability Award
- SheSails Award
- CYCA SOLAS Trusts Bravery Award
Winners will be announced at the Australian Sailing National Awards Gala Dinner event at the Sofitel Darling Harbour on Friday 18th October 2019.
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2019/20 Centreboard Season
Don't miss the Club's Opening Day celebrations on 7 September. Centreboard competitors and families are invited to jump on board a Club Elliott 7 to participate in the Sail Past & Pittwater Dash. Register with the Sailing Office by 4 September.
Invitation to the unveiling of the NEW Centreboard Champions Honor Board on Sunday 8 September, 1215pm.
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Race 1 of the 2019/2020 Centreboard season commences on Sunday 8 September.
The Committee are finalising the Club Program and Sailing Handbook.
Details will be loaded to the Centreboard page of the Club's website: https://www.rpayc.com.au/sailing/centreboard-racing
Entries are Open: Enter online today
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Have you download the Centreboard Sailing at RPAYC Team App?
Download it today from the Team App website. Showcasing Centreboard specific news and events, links to volunteering, results, and social media.
Training program for Green & Intermediate Classes are outlined below with further details on the registration page.
Minimum participants are required and a 6:1 ratio is followed for training. To be eligible to participate you must have registered online & paid prior to the Course beginning.
The Club has moved to a new registration system for all Training through RevSport (Australian Sailing).
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The training season commences soon from Kids Learn to Sail, Class Training, Youth "Out There" Program, Schools through to Adult Programs.
This includes but is not limited to  dinghies, multihulls, wind surfers, SUPS and keelboats.
This season the Club will be using the Australian Sailing RevSports online registration system for all programs. Note that no registrations will be taken manually and payments must be received prior to the commencement of the activities.
Training will follow the School Term time dates.
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Class Training Program
Class training for Green Fleet Optimists & Lasers and Intermediate Optimists will commence on 8th September with an initial 4 week morning program.
Intermediate Fleet are encouraged to enter and participate in Sunday Club racing. In Term 4, Green fleet Optimists training will include race coaching. All participants planning to race will need to enter online via the Centreboard Entry System.
* Training 1: Sunday 8 September- 29 December, 0900-1200hrs (Optimist/Laser Green Fleets training) & 10:00-12:00hrs (Optimist Intermediate training)
* Training 2 (Term 4): 20 October - 15 December, 1300-1600hrs (Optimist/Laser training & CB racing) & 10:00-12:00hrs (Optimist Intermediate training) - excluding 24/11/19
ACTIVE KIDS Voucher can be used for 'Training 2' when registering online. Minimum participants required, ratio 6:1.
REGISTER TODAY. Registrations are https://www.rpayc.com.au/courses/class-training
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October Holiday Program
Kids Learn to Sail 'Tackers' Levels 1-3 (7-11yrs) & a NEW Youth 'OutThere Program' (12-17yrs) will be available these coming holidays at the Club.
- Week 1: Monday 30 September - Thursday 3 October.
- Week 2: Tuesday 8 October - Friday 11 October.
The Kids Learn to Sail program is taught in the Clubs Optimist dinghies and has three development stages.
- Tackers 1 - Having FUN
- Tackers 2 – Tricks & Techniques
- Tackers 3 – Sailing Fast
The OutThere Program is design for youth who wish to try a range of on water activities, sailing, wind surfing, stand-up paddle boards, dinghies and keelboats. ALL COURSE ARE OPEN TO VISITORS TO THE CLUB.
Each course ends with a family BBQ on the Club's Sundial Lawn.
Bookings Open Now - Click Here to Register |
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Become a Dinghy Instructor with Australian Sailing at RPAYC
Assistant Instructor Course – 30th Sept 2019 - Register HERE
Dinghy Instructor Course – 30th Sept 2019 – 1st Oct 2019 - Register HERE
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RPAYC Coaching Services
Are you new to sailing, coming back to sailing or wanting to tuneup your skills. Contact the Sail Training department for some Coaching assistance.
Keep your skills sharp without committing to a full program, and get out on beautiful Pittwater when it suits you best. These sessions are ideal for people who are short on time but still love sailing! Our prices are all inclusive of boat usage and instructor hire
Training sessions are less formal than a course and have no predefined syllabus. You have more freedom to practice what you choose. Contact the Sailing Office on 9998 3771 or email sailtraining@rpayc.com.au to book.
There is space on board a Club Elliott 7 for up to to 4 participants. Private Keelboat Lessons are priced at $100 per hour/per person with a minimum session time of 2 hours, however we recommend 3 hours as a more efficient use of time.
Own a boat already or seeking dinghy training, coaching can be provided at $60 per hour/per person. Contact the office for a customised package to suit your needs.
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With winter upon us preparation for the new season begins with a number of Training Courses available
A selection of courses are listed below, view the Australian Sailing website for the full list, here. (Adjust the Course drop down menu to select other courses)
Safety & Survival at Sea (SSSC)
- Option 1 - Above & Beyond Boating have a SSSC courses scheduled at the club: 2-3 November. Booking is required as there are limited spaces. The course is organised and run by Above and Beyond Boating, full details and booking follow the link below. The SSSC costs - $595 per person.To book your place go to: Register Here.
- Option 2 - Marine SafetyWorks have numerous World Sailing Safety & Sea Survival Courses booked which are based down in Rose Bay (Theory) & Qantas Pool (Practical) for the coming months as well. For more details and to book Click Here.
VHF / HF Radio
- If your boat has a VHF radio then you need this licence to use the radio and to obtain an MMSI number for your radio and/or AIS. This is our recommended pathway to a radio licence unless you are planning to operate HF radios. Register Here.
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Members Suggestions Log
Members are advised that in addition to the new Report & Suggestions Log Book at reception, you can also email any feedback, suggestions or maintenance issues by using the below link or email: suggestionbox@rpayc.com.au
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