Alfred’s News
The RPAYC Monthly Newsletter
Diary Dates
Wednesday 3 May
Wednesday Autumn R5
Friday 5 May
First Friday Dinner
Saturday 6 May
Lion Island Series 1
Annual Yachting Presentation
& Dinner
Sunday 7 May
Two Handed & Women’s Winter
Series R1 1000hrs
Wednesday 10 May
Wednesday Autumn R6
Saturday 13 May
Lion Island Series R2 1200hrs
Back to the Alfred’s
Youth Development Cocktail Party
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 May
One Design & Sports Boat Regatta
Sunday 14 May
Mothers Day
Wednesday 17 May
Wednesday Autumn R7 1400hrs
Saturday 20 May
Lion Island Series R3 1200hrs
Annual Centreboard Presentation
Dinner
Sunday 21 May
Ice Breaker Series R1 0930hrs
Wednesday 24 May
Wednesday Autumn R8 1400hrs
Friday 26 May
Lighting of the Fire
Saturday 27 May
Lion Island Series R4 1200hrs
Sunday 28 May
Club Rally Portuguese Picnic
Wednesday 31 May
Wednesday Autumn R9 1400hrs
Friday 2 June
First Friday
Sunday 4 June
Two Handed & Women’s Winter
Series R2 1000hrs
May 2017
Another Successful Club Marine Sail Expo
The 2017 Club Marine Pittwater Sail Expo held over Saturday April 29 and Sunday April
30 was another successful event now running in its sixth year.
The sunny autumn weather welcomed hundreds of visitors through the doors to see all
the exhibitors and vessels on show. With live music playing and the smells of the chef
cooked barbecue wafting through the air, the marketplace atmosphere made for a great
day for the whole family.
B and C arms of the marina were colourfully decorated with yachts and catamarans open
for tours including the interactive tours of the famous Wild Oats X and test sails on the
new Corsair Pulse 600 trimaran.
Moving away from the marina, the Clubhouse and the Club lawn were deck out with
marquees filled with marine products on display. Many exhibitors brought their own
unique products to the Expo and found it a great opportunity to meet directly with their
customers.
The Club was also open for visitors to experience, with a wealth of history on display in
and around the Club, visitors were welcome to explore the archives on display and see,
first hand, the Club’s rich sailing history.
In summary, it was a great weekend enjoyed by all. Both exhibitors and visitors were
very happy with the event and the weather really brought out the best of Pittwater. The
Expo, now being in its sixth year, still has a strong presence in the sailing world and local
community as Sydney’s premier Sail Expo.
A big thankyou to all the volunteers who gave up parts of their weekend to make this
event such a success. A special mention to Liz de Soyres who co-ordintaed the volun-
teers roster. Many hours of work went on behind the scenes to have the roster run as
smoothly as it did.