Club News
Boatyard
The boatyard will be taking bookings from mid-March with February all booked out . For all inquiries please call Monique on 9998 3751 or email boatyard @ rpayc . com . au .
Photos
The Club has now a dedicated photo downloading website where Members and competitors of regattas are able to download high resolutions photos for free . To view photos visit ; rpayc . fotomerchant . com . To download photos you will need to purchase the photos at no cost and then they will be send to an assigned email account for download .
David Taylor wins Old Buffers Race .
Rear Commodore Centreboard , David Taylor has recently won
the 2017 16 foot skiff Old Buffers Race . Congrats Dave !
Australia Day Awards
Congratulations to RPAYC Member Professor Peter Gray who has been awarded the Order of Australia award AO for distinguished service to science in the field of bio engineering and nanotechnology as an academic and to professional medical organisations .
Upcoming Events
Friday 10 February - Speakers ’ Corner Attitude Foundation
Graeme Innes , former Australian Disability Commissioner with Liesl Tesch and Dan Fitzgibbon will be speaking on the subject of disability awareness and inclusion into mainstream Australian life . The Attitude Foundation seeks to highlight and improve inclusiveness which has been set up by Graeme Innes and is supported by ANZ Bank . Time : 1200 Bookings $ 28 for Members $ 33 Non Members Book through Reception
Sunday 11 February - Diesel Maintenance with Shane Douglas
Members and guests are welcome to attend this interactive seminar with provided notes and hands on experience with a sample diesel engine . Starts from 10am - coffee and tea provided Reserve your place for this seminar online under Sailing / Cruising / Cruising Events or with Reception
No Charge to members - $ 15 guests
25-26 February – Summer One Design & Sports Boat Regatta
Entries are open for the Club ’ s summer One Design Regatta which will be on Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 February . For more information visit : www . rpayc . com . au / yacht-racing To follow all the action “ Like ” the Club ’ s Facebook page www . facebook . com / the-royal _ prince-alfred _ yacht-club