Club News
Liesl Tesch likely to become MP for Gosford
Leisl Tesch has been pre-selected for the Labor candidate for Gosford in the upcoming by-election. Leisl, a high school teacher and Paralympic silver and gold medallist says.“ I can make a difference.” Leisl’ s efforts have already made big differences in the world from her invovlement in the Club’ s Integrated disAbled Sailing Program to her work with Sport Matters, an international organisation to help those living with disabilities through the universal language of sport. If elected, Liesl will be Australia’ s first-ever MP in a wheelchair. Photo: ABC News
Call for Volunteers
If spending a free afternoon or an early summer evening on Pittwater, in good company, performing a highly valued club service sounds good to you, our sailing office would love to hear from you. Maybe you are between boats, happy to support your partner racing, new to the sport and / or simply interested in learning how yacht racing or centreboard racing is conducted. Any level of experience is welcomed, whether a beginner to an International Race Officer, you must be a Club Member and have a willingness to be part of a team and provide superb on-water management of races. Various roles are required on a weekly basis including;
• Race Officer( in addition to regular Australian Sailing Race Officers courses held throughout the year the RPAYC also has its own accreditation and training program)
• Scribes
• Flag operators
• Committee Vessel Boat Driver- Alfred’ s I and Alfred’ s II
• Mark Layer / Rescue boat- Club ribs You might ask your crew if they know of anyone that might be interested in going out on the committee or mark boat, they themselves may like to, learning the ropes and enjoying wonderful Pittwater. The club holds races Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturday & Sundays. If you know someone interested in volunteering, please contact the Sailing Office on 02 9998 3700 or register online:
http:// www. rpayc. com. au / volunteering
David Booth Memorial Golf Day Friday March 10th
Members are invited to join in the LJ Hooker Golf Day in celebration of David’ s love of life and golf. When: Friday 10 March- Shotgun start at 8:00am Where: Asquith Golf Club, Lord St Mount Colah Cost: $ 70 per player includes 18 holes, lunch & beverages, prizes and a goodie bag. The Club is also pleased to sponsor two holes in this event with
proceeds going to the Steve Waugh Foundation.
RPAYC on the Front Foot in Food Recycling
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club( RPAYC) used a Bin Trim rebate from the NSW Environment Protection Authority( EPA) to purchase a worm farm that will divert 5.25 tonnes of food waste from landfill each year. As a 5 Gold Anchor marina committed to continually improving its service, and with effective plastic and glass recycling already in place, the club was keen to identify other waste management areas that could be improved. As the RPAYC was considering options for broader recycling measures, a Bin Trim assessor visited the club and suggested participating in the NSW EPA’ s Bin Trim program. Through the program, eligible businesses that employ between one and 199 employees can access a free waste assessment and a financial rebate from $ 1000 to $ 50,000 to help with the cost of purchasing recycling equipment. The Bin Trim assessor helped the club complete a step-by-step assessment to clarify its waste collection, separation and management process in order to identify any gaps. Food waste was identified as an area where substantial improvements could be made; it was estimated that between 600 and 1000 litres of food waste from the club’ s restaurant was being sent to landfill each week. The assessor assisted the club in applying for a Bin Trim rebate to help with the cost of purchasing a commercial-scale worm farm to manage kitchen waste. The application was successful, with the club awarded a $ 1285 rebate. Approximately 90 % of the club’ s kitchen waste is now recycled through the new worm farm and then re-used on the extensive club gardens as a fertiliser. The gardener collects the castings from the worm farm once a week to disperse across the club’ s 17 hectares of land, delivering positive results for the club and the gardens. Club management has also found that the Bin Trim program delivered substantial results through applying small changes. This has led to greater staff interest and engagement in recycling, both at work and at home.“ The Bin Trim program has definitely increased awareness about recycling amongst staff and motivated us all to take action individually,” said RPAYC Head Chef Steve Proctor.“ In a sense the recycling improvements here at the club are rubbing off, and we’ re taking those changes home as well.” In 12 months the club will review its waste bin sizes, potentially leading to a reduction in waste collection costs.