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CLUB NEWS

General Manager's Message - Important Announcement 

Dear Members
 
I hope that you are all well.
 
Last week NSW Health announced further public health measures to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission related to participation in community sports. 

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Father's Day Bookings

Sunday 6 September
Halyards Bistro

Breakfast & Lunch bookings are open for Father's Day.
The Halyard's Breakfast menu & Special Father's Day Halyards Lunch menu will be available. 
Halyards bookings essential with reception.
Ph: 9998 3700
Email: reception@rpayc.com.au
 

Father's Day Hampers

If you are going on your boat, heading outdoors, or wish to buy a present for Dad, two styles of Father's Day Hampers are available for you. 
HAMPER 1 - Fathers Day Hamper
Baguette, fresh prawns, greek salad, choice of 2 grab & go meals, tiramisu, bottle of wine (options available)
Price $75 
HAMPER 2 - Wine & Cheese Hamper
Selection of cheese, Quince paste, selection of crackers, olives, chef's dip, Muscatels assorted spices nuts, homemade almond chocolate, bottle of wine (options available)
Price $120
Pre-order by Tuesday 1 September via reception Ph: 9998 3700
Email: reception@rpayc.com.au

Sailors Safety & Regulations Forum Online 

This years Sailors Safety & Regulations Forum will be a virtual event. 
Date: Thursday 27 August 
Time: 1830hrs
This event will be recorded for those unable to login. 

Members are required to register by emailing sailing@rpayc.com.au and stating their boat name. 
The zoom link details will be provided on registration.

Resurfacing Works in the Lower Car park

Resurfacing works commenced on Tuesday 18 August 2020 and is now complete. Large vehicles, trailers and trucks will be restricted from accessing the car park until approximately Monday 31 August 2020 to prevent damage to the new surface.

We thank all members for your patience and understanding during this disruption.

Roofing Works

Roofing Works & Access Changes
Work is underway. A staging compound is set up to the side of the Clubhouse entrance (pictured) and will be in place for a number of weeks while the roof replacement takes place.  Please note that there is no overnight car parking in the lower car park until the roofing and car park resurfacing works are completed.  Thank you to all for your co-operation.

Upcoming Dates

Subject to COVID-19 restrictions
  • Fridays at the Alfred's (First Friday) - 4 Sep
  • Pittwater Dash Race - 5 Sep
  • Cruising Estuary Cruise Towlers Bay - 5&6 Sep
  • Centreboard Racing, Round 1 - 6 Sep
  • Father's Day at the Alfred's - 6 Sep

Membership Special - No Joining Fee

The Board have made the decision to waive the Joining Fee for all categories of Membership, so now's the time to become a member of the Alfreds. Make sure to forward this information to your crew, family & friends who may wish to join. 
CLICK HERE FOR OUR TENANT BOATING SERVICES

CRUISING NEWS

First Friday (4 Sep)

It has been said that the definition of a boat race is two boats sailing in the same direction and to the same destination.  Come and listen to some alternative views on the subject of yacht racing.

Book a table with your friends to catch up or just book and we will allocate you a seat.
Bookings close 2 September @ 5pm
Book early to reserve your table First Friday Booking Form.

Estuary Cruise to Towlers Bay (5-6 September 2020) 

In conjunction with the Club Opening Day our September Estuary Cruise will be to Towlers Bay. This will provide a number of options. Full details here.

 

Stay up to date with Cruising Events & News via the Cruising FACEBOOK Page

YACHTING NEWS

 

Wednesday Waterford Series 

Unfortunately, due to restrictions by NSW Health & Australian Sailing, Race 12 of the Wednesday Waterford Series will now be a Non-Point Score race. Halyards Bistro is open for lunch or take away bread rolls. Series results will be published tomorrow, as current COVID restrictions do not allow us to have a prize giving, placegetter prizes will be available to collect from reception. 
Series Results will also be published here.

Pittwater Dash - Entry Open

The new season commences on Saturday 5 September with the Pittwater Dash. Unfortunately there will be no sail past, ceremonies or club celebration at this time due to COVID. Entries are now open for the Pittwater Dash - Click Here to enter.

2020/21 New Handbook

The new Sailing Handbook is now available to download online. 

Copies of the printed A5 version will soon be available from Reception. 

Winter Early Bird Series

Race 8 Winners
Division 1: CONSPIRACY: D Hudson/P Byford  
Division 2: ASCALON: Ian Quarrie
Division 3: SHEER FUN: Murray Sheer

Events Postponed

The most recent public health recommendation advises to:
Cease activities that result in the mixing of participants and staff from different regions, for example by regatta's, regional or state championships or competitions. 
Therefore the following events have had to be postponed.
* Australian Schools Match Racing
* Australian Women's Open Match Racing
* NSW Optimist State Titles
* VX One NSW State Championships
More information here. 
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CENTREBOARD NEWS

 

Selden for Sailing Series - Final Results 

Congratulations to all of our series winners for the 2020 Selden for Sailing Winter Series. As current COVID restrictions did not allow us to have a prize giving, if you were a podium placegetter then you will receive an email from the Sailing Office in regards to collecting your prize when ready. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our series sponsor Selden for Sailing for supporting the event and as always the  volunteers who make this event the amazing series that it is. 

TRAINING NEWS

 
OCTOBER HOLIDAYS
Week 1: 29th Sep - 2nd Oct    |    Week 2: 6th - 9th Oct

Kids Learn to Sail 

Tackers Learn to Sail (7 - 12yrs) is a great way for children to build up their confidence in the water, start to understand the concepts of sailing and make life long friends!
RPAYC runs the following courses 

Tackers 1 - Tackers 2 - Tackers 3

To learn more CLICK HERE

Teen OutThere 

Teens OutThere 12-14rs & 15-17yrs program incorporates a fun and exciting mix of on water activities including Paddle-boarding, Windsurfing; Sailing in Hobie Catamaran's, Pacer Dinghies & even an Elliot 7 Sportsboat!

To view more CLICK HERE

Adult Learn to Sail 

Our next round of Adult Learn to Sail courses begin soon with options for all levels sailing onboard our Elliott 7 Keelboats. 

Click the below links for full details. 

Members WOW Service & Suggestion Log 

Members are advised that in addition to the WOW Services, Report & Suggestions Log Book at reception, you can also email any feedback, suggestions or maintenance issues to: suggestionbox@rpayc.com.au
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