Family Fun - This Friday
Bring the kids, grandkids & family down for dinner followed by cupcake decorating and be amused by Stretch the Pirate🏴☠️.
So escape off your yacht and walk the plank and come down this Friday 20th September 5.30pm-7.30pm.
CHIPS AHOY ME MATEY!!
There will be Games and Activities, Face Painting, Balloon Sculpting, Pirate Tattoos, Treasure Hunt, Competition Prizes and Giveaways.
HALYARDS HAPPY HOUR & HALF 6pm - 7.30pm
🏴☠️ BOOK NOW 🏴☠️
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Saturday Casual Race Day - 21 September - 'The Lion Island Navigators Trophy Race'
A casual race has been scheduled for yachts to enjoy a day on the water. One to test your navigation skills with a self start & finish time window.
Enter Online under 'Trophy Day Races'. ENTER HERE...
NoR/SI's will be available from Reception from Wednesday.
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How good was the Sunday Roast!
Sunday saw the first of the Club's new extended Sunday trading hours which now includes a great weekly Sunday Roast. Over 30 members and guests enjoyed the roast dinner post Centreboard racing for an early Sunday dinner in the relaxed comfort of Halyards.
Book your table today with Reception for this weekend on 9998 3700 or reception@rpayc.com.au
Cost : $22.50 mem / $25 non mem
Time: 1600 – 1900
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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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500 Days to go - Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
The race will be the centerpiece of a summer of major yachting events in Australia and New Zealand, starting with the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on 26 December, and finishing in Auckland Harbour in time for RNZYS’s 150th Anniversary celebrations.
A Category 1 race of 1250 nautical miles, the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021 is open to offshore racing yachts, inclusive of a double-handed division (IRC, ORCi and PHS categories) superyachts, ocean racing multihulls (OMR rated)and incorporates a rally for cruisers. The race also provides cruising opportunities in New Zealand, the Pacific and to home ports before and after.
More Details Here
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Update on Adventures of Vata
An update from RPAYC Member Josh Grosser (23 year old), for those who are following on his journey thus far. Josh and 4 of his mates decided 12 months ago, to buy a cruising boat and head off in search of remote surf in the South Pacific.
They acquired the yacht “Vata” from a couple who cruised her out from Canada, and after spending 12 months fitting her out for their trip, and learning to sail her, they departed Pittwater on 8th July.
SO far they have travelled from Sydney - Lord Howe - Noumea - Tanna Island (Vanuatu) and they have recently left Tanna Island and are now in Port Villa. From all reports they are having an amazing time and have met some amazing people along the way.
Their daily blog and position updates can be viewed here and they have their own Youtube channel here.
Here is a recent video they did. Click here for video.
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Club Member Achievements
Jim Colley & Shaun Connor 49er Campaign
Update from Jim & Shaun: For a full breakdown on some of the most intense racing we have ever done at the #hwcsenoshima check out our blog here.
Featuring the highlights, pitchpoles and more!
Training kicks off again next week with a camp in Brisbane, than back in the full swing ahead of NZ.
Coffs Harbour Catamaran Classic
Club Members Beau White & Tyler Ratcliff competed in the Coffs Harbour Catamaran Classic over the weekend which wasn't without drama. With almost no wind on Saturday on Day 1 they saw too much wind on day 2 which resulted in some sailors having to abandon their boats. Beau & Tyler finished 1st in the Vipers! Well Done. Full Results Here
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Club Merchandise
The new RPAYC Merchandise is now on display in the foyer and available for purchase. This includes, Club Polo, Club Jacket & Club Hats. These will be available to purchase from both RPAYC Reception and also Bosun's Locker.
Reception also has Club Ties, Club Burgees & Club Branded Water Bottles for sale.
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Sailfit - Meet Tana our Sailfit Supervisor
 With 13 years’ experience in the health and fitness industry plus 15 years playing tennis at an elite level, Tana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her training. She has spent the last 10 years working with sailors of all ages and levels and is committed to providing the best Sailing fitness program in the world. Tana’s passion lies in educating her clients on a holistic and healthy view of health and fitness guiding them through a nutrition and exercise program to suit their specific needs. Tana’s specialties are strength and conditioning, strength training, fat loss transformations, training for over 55’s, nutrition and holistic wellness, and peak performance and mindset training.She loves nothing more than helping her clients to achieve amazing results they never thought possible. Contact Tana on 0478 034 659
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Boatyard Bookings Almost Full 
Current Boatyard bookings are now full up until early December which now leaves less than 3 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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Member's Badge Draw
The Member's Badge Draw jackpot is now at $600! 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:
Salmon and dill cake, coriander mint sauce, chips and salad.| $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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| 12/09/2019 |
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Roger Kennedy |
The Members Badge Draw sits at $600. 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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This Weeks Yachting Events
- Wednesday 18 September - Club Marine Spring Series Race 3: 1400hrs
- Saturday 21 - Casual Race - The Lion Island Navigators Trophy
- Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 - David Lukins Match Racing Regatta: 1000hrs
- Sunday 22 September - Centreboard Racing Round 3: 1330hrs
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David Lukins MR Regatta - This Weekend
The regatta is held in memory of David Lukins. David was a tireless volunteer around the club, helping out in a variety of areas such as kids learn to sail, Centreboard, Youth Development mentoring, race management, & umpiring just to name a few. This resulted in David receiving one of the clubs most prestigious awards, Volunteer of the year for 1998-99.
The 2019 David Lukins Memorial Match Racing Regatta is this weekend and will be a WS Grade 4 event. The 2 day event which will feature a round robin, semi-finals & finals.
For those not racing or competing in the casual Lion Island Navigators Trophy, come down and join the spectator fun on the water and tune into VHF 72 for race updates or follow RPAYC social media.
Confirmed Entrants: 
* Dustbuster Winner - Pat Langley
* YD Blue - Alistair Read
* YD Red - Juliet Costanzo
* Brewer Racing - Tom Brewer
* Easy Tiger Racing - Chris Way
* FOMO - Murray Gordon
* Team Harken - Nick Garland
* Grand V - James Farquharson
More details here
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Join the Women's Tuesday Twilight Series!
If you are a RPAYC full member willing to enter your boat in the Women’s Twilight Series over the daylight-saving spring and summer months, new fleet captains Nicole Butcher, Evelyn Curtis and Lisa Ratcliff will do their best to help you find a crew to race spinnaker or non-spinnaker. The series runs fortnightly on a Tuesday, starting October 29.
Entry is free of charge for full members & one male is permitted on board, in a non-helming role. Please enter via https://www.rpayc.com.au/sailing/yacht-racing/online-entry-system
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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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Are you representing the Club at an away event and may miss a Club Pointscore Race?
If you are you can apply for AVERAGE POINTS for those races missed. Refer to the Centreboard Sailing Handbook SI 15.0 for full details. Applications are to be sent to the Sailing Office for the CB Committee's approval a minimum of 7 days prior to the intended representative event.
Are you Volunteering for Race Management?
Don't forget to apply for your 'Duty Score' for assisting. Send your races missed with Sail Number and Class to the Sailing Office to process.
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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.
Finished Tackers 3? New to Racing but need a boat?
The Club has a great opportunity to lease an Opti, Laser or 29er for training and racing development under the Carl Halvorsen scheme.
Andy Springer is the New Program Rep and is more than happy to discuss how you can continue your sailing pathway with the Club. See him on the Centreboard Lawn each Sunday or speak with Millie Stevenson in the Sailing Office for more information.
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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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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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Class Training Term 4 Program
Term 4 Class training for Green Fleet Optimists & Lasers and Intermediate Optimists will commence on Sunday 20 October.
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 (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' 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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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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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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