You may have noticed the Olympic flag flying on Saturday. Last week marked 20 years since the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

The Heritage Committee are seeking some assistance in regards to the Mosquito Cup which was made in 1856. A photo of the cup with its lid (pictured opposite) was apparently taken in the Rowe Street Premises some time ago. The lid is currently missing and the committee would love to hear from anyone who may know of its whereabouts or recall where and when they last saw it? Please email archives@rpayc.com.au if you can be of any assistance. 

Maintenance & Line Marking on Car Parks and Crystal Bay Hardstand
The Club wishes to notify Members of maintenance and re-line marking that will take place, weather permitting, in October within the middle car park, top car park and Crystal Bay Hardstand.
Full details here.

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

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.

The centreboard committee hereby request your participation at the Inaugural Centreboard Keelboat Cup this Sunday 27 September, 2020. A compulsory briefing for all participants will be at 1200hrs at JGC. With the focus on fun and participation, racing will be in the club's fleet of Elliott 7's supported by the centreboard team coordinators. This event is open to current RPAYC CB Sailors. 

Due to COVID restrictions the official prize giving was not able to go ahead this year. 
If you couldn't attend on the day and did win a prize then you can collect yours from reception.
View & download your free photos HERE.

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. Details including online entry & NOR are available here. 

There are 2 events on for this 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.

There were a lot of firsts for sailing at the RPAYC on Saturday 19th September.
It was the first time there were two handed boats racing in the SOPS fleet and also the first time a Multihull joined the offshore fleet in the SOPS.
It was also the first of the seasons Cruising races, a handicap start. 
The RPAYC ran 4 race courses on Saturday beginning with the Cruising Division race from Pittwater to Challenger Head.  The start was scheduled for 1000 but was delayed 30 minutes to allow the light NE wind/breeze to build and then off went the initial Cruising race.
For full article, news & results click here. 

Only 5 weeks to go until the 2020-21 Women's Twilight Series! 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.

The first Race Cruise was held last Saturday with a pursuit start from 1030hrs. Those who participated reported an enjoyable race was had by all with all boats crossing the finishing line at Challenger Head within a few minutes of each other. They then enjoyed an overnight stay at Hallets Beach.

Our next First Friday dinner is Friday, 2 October.  Book early to reserve your table HERE.

The RPAYC Discover Sailing Centre is pleased to welcome participants to our SheSails Womens Adult Learn to Sail Program (Start Crewing) for October 2020. This course will include four sessions, conducted on Wednesday's through October & early November. For full details and to register - Click Here.