General Manager's Message
Dear Members,
I hope that you are all well.
Thank you everyone for your patience over the last few months while construction has been occurring at the Club.
You will be happy to know that the lower car park resurfacing project, boatyard fencing & pathway project and the new Clubhouse roof project have all been completed. Full details here.
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Sydney Olympics 2000
This week marks 20 years since the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
RPAYC had a large representation of members who gave their time on the water both inshore & offshore with a team of 35 volunteers. Congratulations to all involved, CLICK HERE for a few pictures from the archives and more information. |
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Member Notice
Maintenance & Line Marking Car Parks and Crystal Bay Hardstand
The Club wishes to notify Members of maintenance and re-line marking that will take place, weather permitting, within the middle car park, top car park and Crystal Bay Hardstand.
Full details here.
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Spring F & B Hours
Clubhouse roof works are finished so both Halyards and E-Bar will be open for ' Fridays @ the Alfreds'
# Halyards Bistro & Bar open from 9am - 8pm
# E-Bar open from 5pm - 8pm – drink promotions will be available and food can be purchased from Halyards
Opening Hours - UPDATED
Grab & Go and Takeaway Menu |
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Boatyard Message
Boatyard Summer Bookings, Work Berths & Tenant Services
The Club wishes to advise our members that your Boatyard is extremely busy and is currently booked out until mid November. If you are wanting your boat ready for those all important Christmas and summer school holidays make sure you get your reservation in soon in order to avoid missing out.
Full details here.
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Upcoming Dates
Subject to COVID-19 restrictions
- Wednesday R2 (NPS), 16 Sept
- Fridays @ the Alfreds - Halyards Dining, 18 Sept
- SOPS, Estuary & Sprints R1 (NPS),19 Sept
- Centreboard Round 3, 20 Sept
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Club Face Masks
Due to popular demand, the second shipment of club branded RPAYC face masks have arrived.
These masks come with a PM2.5 filter and are machine washable. They are available to purchase from reception for $20, while stocks last.
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RPAYC Merchandise
Are you looking for a present or do you need some new gear? The Official RPAYC Club Merchandise range can be purchased via Reception or Bosun's Locker. For pricing, sizing and to view the full range and order click here. |
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Bubble Cup 2020
Introducing the RPAYC Centreboard Bubble Cup 2020. Created by the Centreboard Committee, the Bubble Cup came about due to the fact that no one can currently travel and all major events have been cancelled. Run over the October Long Weekend (3 & 4 October), the event is open to all centreboard boats both members & visitors provided they live within the region. The NOR is currently being finalised with more details and online entries and information available soon.
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Harken Summer Centreboard Series
Harken are proudly supporting the Centreboard 2020-2021 Summer Centreboard Season and kitting out all competitors with a Club Team Shirt & race vest. Please submit your order below by September 27 - CLICK HERE.
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Club Champs Round 1
Round 1 of the 2020-2021 Centreboard Club Championship saw a great turnout with 35 boats racing across the 2 course areas in a light and fading breeze. The race committees on both courses did a fantastic job getting up to 3 races completed for each class.
View the Provisional Results Here |
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Short Ocean Pointscore (SOPS)
Race 1 of SOPS is this Saturday and for the first time in approx 10 years we will have 2 divisions with multiple scoring options including PHS; IRC and ORCi.
The Short Ocean Pointscore Series (SOPS) offers competitors the experience of offshore day sailing with a mixture of windward/leeward and passage courses between Terrigal and Sydney.
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Women's Twilight
Only 6 weeks to go until the 2020-21 Women's Twilight! Racing kicks off on Tuesday 27 October and finishes Tuesday 16 March. Held fortnightly with only 1 male allowed on board, this is a fantastic series and one not to be missed. For more details and to enter online click HERE. |
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SheSails for RPAYC
RPAYC will be represented at this year’s SheSails Open Regatta hosted by Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club and scheduled for November 28-29, by Nicole Butcher, Lisa Ratcliff and Lauren Crossman. More details HERE. |
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Racing Saturday 26 September
2 events on Saturday 26 September.
1) Sprints for Asymmetric Yachts - Up to 4 windward/leeward races for yachts exclusively running Asymmetric spinnakers. Entry & NOR are online CLICK HERE. Start time 1200hrs.
2) Trophy Race - Open to all yachts, racing will be around cans, Pittwater & the Estuary.
Entry & NOR are online CLICK HERE. Start time 1300hrs. |
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Reminder NOR 19.4
NOR 19. PROHIBITED WATER (WHICH RANKS AS AN OBSTRUCTION).
Competitors are reminded of NOR 19.4 - Race participants shall maintain a minimum distance of 200 metres from all islands, headlands and charted hazards when operating in open waters during a sailing event. This is not protestable by a boat. Changes RRS 60.1
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2020/21 Handbook
REMINDER - The 2020/21 Sailing Handbook is available online, alternatively copies of the printed A5 version are available to purchase from Reception. Due to the current COVID restrictions, all events scheduled in September are classified as non-pointscore.
The new BWPS Notice of Series & Race is available to download here.
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Member Point - Club App
Welcome to Member Point, the RPAYC Club App.
The RPAYC App is your hands on access to the latest news and notifications, your member details and a crew management tool all in one nicely packaged mobile application.
Download the Free App today.
More details here.
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Estuary Race Cruise
19 September
Our first Race Cruise is on Saturday 19 September with a pursuit start commencing with the first boats at 10:00am. We will race to a finish line at Challenger Head followed by an overnight stay at Hallets Beach. We also challenge other club members to join us for this race even if you choose not to stay overnight. To enter you will need to fill in a simple "One Minute Form" which can be found here, along with details of the race. |
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First Friday - 2 October Weather Routing
Our next Friday dinner is Friday, 2 October.
Halyards from 6pm, dinner will be served at 7pm sharp. Post dinner, our Weather Routing Seminar will be held in the Pittwater Room. Last bookings by 5pm Wednesday 30 September.
Book early to reserve your table HERE. |
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OCTOBER HOLIDAYS
Week 1: 29 Sep - 2 Oct | Week 2: 6 - 9 Oct
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Windsurfer Usage
A reminder to members, that the 6 x LT Windsurfers are available for lease to RPAYC Members on a per session basis for the purpose of racing or training at RPAYC. The steps to lease are: 1) submit the lease form (CLICK HERE to download the form), 2) pay the relevant fee, and 3) return all equipment post session (within office hours). Boards must not be removed from the cage without a submitted form and approval. |
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Halvorsen Lease Scheme
The Halvorsen Lease Scheme is exclusive to members of RPAYC w ho are registered in a training course. The scheme offers a simple pathway from Tackers 3 through to our Green Fleet program by offering the opportunity to lease a boat before purchasing your own. CLICK HERE for details. |
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Training
Are you looking for Kids Learn to Sail, OutThere Teens, Adult Keelboat or Class Training?
All of the information you need can be found online, otherwise call our friendly sailing office team so they can assist you.
To learn more CLICK HERE.
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