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CLUB NEWS

Pittwater Dash 

Welcome to the 2020-21 Sailing Season.
We were blessed with a gorgeous day on Pittwater to start the new sailing season. Vice Commodore, Leon Wilson had the honour of starting the Pittwater Dash, firing the cannon from Alfreds I. Whilst things looked a little different this year it was still great to see so many members out on the water. More images here.

Moonen Yachts Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race - Postponed

It is with great disappointment that Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron announce the postponement of the Moonen Yachts Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, until January 2022. Full article here. 

Halyards Bistro Open 7 Days a week

  • Opening Hours
  • Grab & Go and Takeaway Menu 
  • NEW 'Fridays @ the Alfreds'. Open from 9am through to dinner every Friday including weekly meal specials. Book a table for coffee & cake, lunch, friday arvo drinks or dinner with friends & family. Book with reception on 9998 3700.

Upcoming Dates

Subject to COVID-19 restrictions
  • Wednesday R1 (NPS), 9 Sept
  • Fridays @ the Alfreds - Halyards Dining, 11 Sept
  • Pittwater Inshore R1 (NPS),12 Sept
  • Centreboard Round 2, 13 Sept

Club Face Masks

Due to popular demand, we have ordered a second shipment of club branded RPAYC face masks have now 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. 

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. 

CRUISING NEWS

Estuary Cruise Race 
19 September

Our first Cruise Race 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. More details to come.

First Friday - 2 October Weather Routing

Our next Friday dinner is Friday, 2 October. The topic this month is "Weather Routing”.
Last bookings by 5pm Wednesday 30 September
Halyards from 6pm (Due to COVID restrictions guests must be seated on arrival).
Dinner will be served at 7pm sharp. Post dinner, our Weather Routing Seminar will be held in the Pittwater Room.
Bookings will be open soon HERE.

Christmas Cruise Planning
(27 Dec - 10 Jan)

Save the date for the Christmas Cruise. Location to be confirmed, at this stage we are looking at a Christmas Cruise to Lake Macquarie. If investigations are not able to confirm that sufficient depths can be guaranteed in the channel, our backup plan will be a cruise to Jibbon Beach in Port Hacking.  
Stay up to date with Cruising Events & News via the Cruising FACEBOOK Page

YACHTING NEWS

 

Pittwater Dash Results 

Congratulations to our winners & placegetters.

Division 1 PHS
1st - POPEYE - Craig Douglas
2nd - QUANTOCK - David & Alison Hobbs
3rd - PRETTY WOMAN - Richard Hudson
Division 2 PHS
1st - PUFF - Scott Robertson
2nd - ENZA - Salvatore Ridulfo
3rd - ASCALON - Ian Quarrie
Division 3 PHS
1st - PICK POCKET - Chris & Julia Hornsby
2nd - VITTORIA - Alan Reece
3rd -WINGS ELEVEN - William Davis
Full results HERE. 
All photos HERE.

Racing Saturday 26 September

There will be 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 & SI will be online soon. Approx start time 1200hrs.

2) Trophy Race -  Open to all yachts, racing will be around cans, Pittwater & the Estuary.
Entry, NOR & SI will be online soon. Approx start time 1300hrs.

2020/21 New Handbook

The new 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 handbook covers the rules and regulations for:
  • Emergency response & notification of incidents
  • Pittwater Inshore Series
  • Wednesday Series
  • All Twilight Series
  • Short Ocean Pointscore Series
  • Estuary Series
  • Sprints Series
  • Lion Island Series
  • Winter Series
  • Early Bird Series
  • Commodores Cup Series

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.

Available to visitors as well when signing up for a Day Pass. Day Passes are currently free for non members and allows the user to be signed onto a competing boat in a series on a race day. 

Additional contents will be added over the next few months.

Download the Free App today. More details here
 

2020/21 Club Marine Bluewater Pointscore Series

The new BWPS Notice of Series & Race is now available to download here, which covers the following races:
  • Sydney to Gold Coast - Postponed (CYCA)
  • Pittwater-Newcastle-Rtn
  • Cabbage Tree Island Race (CYCA)
  • Pittwater - Bird Island - Sydney - Rtn
  • Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Race

Skippers Briefing and Q & A

Did you miss the Sailors Forum & Skippers Briefing, if so view the presentation here.
There were a number of questions asked on the night and so to assist members and their guests we have published those for your information, please click here to view. 
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CENTREBOARD NEWS

 
Centreboard 2020-2021 Season  - Round 1 

Centreboard 2020-2021 Season Open

The 2020-21 season kicked off on Sunday with a great turnout on the centreboard lawn.
A competitor unable to attend a race due to COVID-19 restrictions imposed by a State or Federal Govt is eligible for Average Points. Applications must be in writing prior to the applicable race.

TRAINING NEWS

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

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. 

Halvorsen Lease Scheme

The Halvorsen Lease Scheme is exclusive to members of RPAYC who are registered in a training course through the Sailing department.
The scheme offers a simple pathway from Tackers 3 Learn to Sail in to our Green Fleet program at RPAYC by offering the opportunity to lease a boat before purchasing your own. CLICK HERE for details.

Kids Learn to Sail 

Tackers Learn to Sail (7 - 12yrs) is a great way for children to build up their confidence on 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

OutThere Teens

OutThere Teens 12-14yrs & 15-17yrs
The program incorporates a fun and exciting mix of on water activities including Paddle-boarding, Windsurfing, Sailing in Hobie Catamaran's, Pacer Dinghies & even an Elliott 7 Sportsboat! No experience is necessary. 
Rather than a 4 day program, participants can select a daily session activity to participate in. Sessions are divided into age brackets and the program is open to the whole community. 
To view more CLICK HERE

Adult Learn to Sail 

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

Click the link below for full details and to register. 
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