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Chris Way & crew 'sending it' at the Mick Hole Regatta
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Mick Hole Winter One Design & Sports Boat Regatta
The Annual “Mick Hole” Winter One Design & Sports Boat Regatta was contested over the weekend.
This regatta is in memory of Mick Hole, a fierce one design competitor and friend of many at RPAYC.
Competitors went out on the water on Saturday, hoping to get some racing in before the predicted strong westerlies came in.
A first race was attempted, however RO Steve Merrington made the correct call to postpone the first race as the breeze approached 35 knots.
Competitors seeked shelter in the lee of Scotland Island.
At around midday Chris Way was sent out in the Elliott 7 to test the conditions. Some amazing videos were captured as Chris and his crew took off like a skiff under spinnaker hitting high speeds, which at this time has been viewed over 16,000 times and shared over 95 times around the world online.
Regatta Report & Results Here
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Club Member Achievements
Optimist World Championship Complete
The 2019 Optimist World Championship attracted 255 sailors aged 11 to 15 years from 65 nations, beating the previous record of 62 nations set at the 2017 Optimist Worlds in Thailand. Racing took place July 8-15. Club Members Daniel Links & Jono Tuite were competing as part of the Australian Optimist Team. We are pleased to report that Daniel finished in 16th overall & Jono in 203rd overall out of 260 boats from 65 countries. Daniel showed tremendous determination throughout the regatta to keep getting up off the canvas as challenges presented themselves. The conditions were incredible but challenging with strong current and big waves, Daniel’s 16th is the second best by an Australian ever.
Jono did it tough in the conditions as he grew to 6ft tall and 60kgs in the 7 months since he qualified at the Nationals, but represented his club and country well as you will see from the below:
Meanwhile, one sailor from Australia earned high praise from regatta organisers for stepping forward to help out a fellow competitor who ran into difficulty at the dockside earlier in the contest.
“I saw one of the Latvian team capsize with no foils which meant he could not pull up his boat,” related Jonathan Tuite, 14.
“One of his team mates helped him get his boat upright. I noticed his foils started flying away so I retrieved them and helped him get them back on.”
Jonathan’s quick thinking and benevolent spirit is testament to the championship’s central ethos of sportsmanship and friendship, said organising committee chair Paola Vittoria.
View Results Here
Transatlantic Race 2019 - Mark Griffith
Mark Griffith has finished (finally) racing in the Transatlantic Race 2019 racing onboard Pata Negra (Marc Lombard 46) and placed 2nd in IRC Div 2.
Full Results Here
 Optimist Open Class - QLD Youth Week - Austin Cross
Congratulations to Austin Cross who has won the Optimist Open Class at QLD Youth Week - Full Results Here
Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship 
Good Luck to our Youth Development Team of Clare & Juliet Costanzo, Ruby Scholten & Emma Rankin who, supported by Club Coach Tom Spithill are competing in the 53rd annual Governor's Cup which features top skippers from AUS, DEN, GBR, NZL, SWE & USA racing in Gov Cup 22's. Follow their live results here.
Scott O'Connor
Good Luck to club member Scott O'Connor who is heading of to Lake Garda to compete in the Windsurfer World Trophy, which this year will celebrate 51 years.
Scott is no stranger to competitions or trophies having won over 15 National Titles in dinghies, windsurfers, one design classes & skiffs. He can more recently be see here at the club racing onboard his Int 5.5M Kings Cross.
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Race Management & Volunteer Training
Our Race Management & Volunteer Training continues here at the Club with a busy scheduled season ahead.
On Saturday 6th July our volunteers spent some time on the water with Nick Elliott & Rob Brown and looked at many different starting line scenarios both upwind and downwind.
There is an opportunity to be involved for anyone interested, with the next training scheduled for Saturday 10th August. If you are interested then please email the sailing office.
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Maintenance Notice - Surface Cleaning Car Parks
Club staff continue to work on cleaning the car park surfaces to remove glass, dust and debris. To minimise inconvenience to Members and in order to carry out work efficiently the Club will provide Members with at least one week's notice via newsletter and will sign post areas and dates required.
Weather permitting the top car park will be cleaned and lines re-marked on Tuesday 23rd July.
We kindly ask that Members ensure that vehicles are not parked in the areas as sign-posted and request Members with vehicles in storage observe the Club Parking By-laws which prohibit parking for more than 3 consecutive nights per week.
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‘Christmas in July’ Berth Special
"50% Off Casual Bookings in July"
Come and explore Pittwater, join a yacht race, enjoy a weekend at the Club.
Book online today:
https://www.rpayc.com.au/marina/waterfront-facilities
August 'Winter Warmer - Explore Pittwater', special to come.
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Terms & Conditions:
- Must quote “Christmas In July’ at the time of booking
- Does not apply to existing bookings
- Standard Member/Non-Member rates apply
- Booking must fall in July, discount does not apply to days beyond night of 31st July
- Minimum 2 nights/max 1 month
- Booking must be consecutive days (nights)
- Non-members are required to pay in advance
- August 'Winter Warmer - Explore Pittwater', special to come.
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The Member's Badge Draw jackpot is now at $950! Make sure you are at the Club this Thursday between 6pm and 8pm for your chance to win! The draw will again be up to five names this Thursday.
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 each week. Invite your friends to join you dockside.
This week’s bistro special:
Coq Au Vin w/ pearl onions, mushrooms, lardons & creamy mashed potato $15 (member price).
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Last Weeks Member Drawn
Below is a list of the recent Member name and date drawn.
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| 11 July |
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Caroline Faulkner |
| 11 July |
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Campbell Letchford |
| 11 July |
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Terry Carr |
| 11 July |
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James Smail |
| 11 July |
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Gail Clapham |
The Members Badge Draw sits at $950. 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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Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 23rd July 2019, 8pm
The Notice of Meeting and Elected Director Nominees have been sent by mail to all Full members. To view the Nominee profiles and ballot information - click here.
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Annual Report 2018/19
The Annual Report 2018/19 is available in the Members Area of the website. (Click here and log in using your member number and your password). The supplementary figures are available by request from members at the RPAYC Reception.
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Level 1 Water Restrictions
More than 85% of Greater Sydney’s water supply relies on rain and right now, water restrictions apply to everyone in Sydney (Blue Mountains and the Illawarra), including the Club and our Members while at the Club. Water restriction breaches carry fines of $220 by individuals and $550 by companies, and the Club requires all Members, Tenants, Contractors and visitors to adhere to water restrictions when at the Club. Where the Club is issued a penalty as the result a breach by an individual or business operating on Club premises, the penalty will be forwarded to the offender.
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
Full Article & Information Here
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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 17th July - Wednesday Waterford Race 7: 1400hrs
- Saturday 20th July - Early Bird Series Race 1: 1200hrs
- Sunday 21st July - Ice Breaker Series Round 3: 0930hrs
- Saturday & Sunday - MC38 Regatta: 1100hrs
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Winter Series - Pointscore Winners
Congratulations to the following Winter Series Pointscore Winners:
Div 1:
1st: Easy Tiger VI - Chris Way
2nd: Windy Too - Carl Russett
3rd: Ghost Rider - Ross Hennessy
Div 2:
1st: Sticky - Richard Harris
2nd: Pacesetter - Andy McPhail
3rd: Gezzabelle - Allen Stormon
Div 3:
1st: Sheer Fun - Murray Sheer
2nd: Venue - Brian Ellis
3rd: Xena - Toni Fox
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Bumper fleet confirmed for 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast & Race 1 of the RPAYC's Club Marine BWPS
The newly formed Club Marine Bluewater Series features an eight race series this season and includes three events featured by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA).
The largest fleet in more than 10 years is assembling to tackle the 2019 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast, with 78 boats preparing to take on the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s 384-nautical-mile challenge starting on Saturday 27 July.
Representing the Alfreds in the race includes;
- Bushranger
- Kioni
- Pekljus
- Popeye
- Pretty Woman
- Pelagic Magic
- Quest
- Showtime
- Sticky
- Wings
- Wild Oats X
- XS Moment
To enter the 2019-2020 Club Marine Bluewater Series visit the RPAYC Website https://www.rpayc.com.au/sailing/yacht-racing/online-entry-system. View current entrants in the Alfred’s Club Marine Bluewater Series Here.
Full Article Here
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2019-2020 Club Marine Bluewater Pointscore Series
The 2019-2020 Club Marine Bluewater Pointscore Series NOR is now available. With an 8 race series including a variety of bluewater races from Category 1 to Category 3.
Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race – Organised by the CYCA (R1)
Bird Island – Sydney - Rtn Yacht Race (R2)
Cabbage Tree Island Yacht Race – Organised by the CYCA (R3)
Newcastle Rtn Yacht Race (R4)
75th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race – Organised by the CYCA (R5)
Sydney – Bird Island – Rtn Yacht Race (R6)
Port Hacking - Rtn Race (R7)
Port Stephens Race (R8)
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Crew Needs
If you have space for extra crew, please see our Crew & Boat Register online here to create your online profile.
If you find yourself short of crew on the day, a new crew board is also available behind the sailing office front desk. Please let the sailing office or reception know and they will put your details up.
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Selden for Sailing Icebreaker Series 2019
Notice of Race & Entry available online here.
Ice Breaker Round 3 - This Weekend
A reminder that this is a regatta and therefore Regatta Race Entry Fees apply.
(Free race entry for full members applies to standard weekly club races and does not include regattas).
**SEE YOU FOR ROUND 3 - Sunday 21st July ** |
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Term 3 - Optimist Advanced Squad - Brewer Racing
Brewer Racing have some great opportunities to get on the water coming up.
Sunrise sessions at RPAYC are a beautiful way to start your day, although not for the faint hearted. These sessions are short and sharp and usually a great way to build light air skills. Each session includes complimentary group hot chocolate*.
*Hot chocolates dependent on the coach having time to go to the cafe before training.
Dates: Term 3 - Fridays
Times: 6.30am - 8.00am
Cost: $330
For more details and to book contact Tom Brewer directly
email tom@brewerracing.com
phone 0417 384 251
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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)
CPR, Pain Management, Provide First Aid - Location: RPAYC
- CPR – Thursday 25th July 2019 9am – 11.30am ($65) - LAST CHANCE TO BOOK
Provide Pain Management – Thursday 25th July 2019 12.30pm – 4pm ($65)
Provide First Aid (inc CPR & basic emergency) – Thursday 15th August 2019 9am – 5pm ($170pp)
- Provided by Surf Life Saving Australia. For Club Members regularly volunteering for race management participation is FoC. Email your confirmation to Sailtraining@rpayc.com.au and SLSA will email your course material and pre learning.
Safety & Survival at Sea (SSSC)
- Option 1 - Above & Beyond Boating have 2 x SSSC courses scheduled at the club: 20-21 July 2019 and 2-3 November. Booking is required as there are limited spaces on each.The courses are 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. - LAST CHANCE TO BOOK
- 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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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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