Club Notices
Happy Birthday Jack
Life Member, Jack Gale celebrated his 90th Birthday in October. On Saturday 22 October many Members and Guests celebrated this momentous milestone with birthday cake at the day’ s racing presentation.
RPAYC Welcomes New Staff
Executive Assistant- Lisa Hughes
Lisa has been appointed Suzanne Davies’ new Executive Assistant. Lisa comes from a working background in production and television having worked at channel 9, 10 and the ABC. Lisa is looking forward to a“ sea change” working by the water.
Volunteers Needed
The Club is hosting a number of regattas in November including the NSW Etchells Championships and HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championships which will require volunteer assistance. If you are able to assist in race management or billeting visiting teams please let the sailing office know. If anyone is available to help on a few Sundays over the sailing season for Sailability please contact the sailing office on 9998 3700 or sailing @ rpayc. com. au so that your contact details can be forwarded to Jill Connell who is helping to coordinate a volunteer roster to support Sailability’ s Sunday sailing.
Olympic Welcome Home
Over a hundred Members and Guests got involved with the Rio Olympic welcome home party. With Brazillian music, dancers and menu it was a great night for all! Especially the younger sailors getting to hang out with Dan and Leisl and their Paralympic gold medal! Below: Bailey Taylor and Dan Fitzgibbon. Photo: Karen Taylor
Sailing Administrator- Angus Stranack
Angus Stranack has been appointed as part-time sailing administrator. Angus is a local sailor and regularly sails out of the RPAYC. Currently he is at university studying marketing.
Accounts- Di Munke
Di works as the Club’ s Finance Assistant on a part time basis. Di has worked in the clubs industry for many years and is very much looking forward to working at the RPAYC.
Waterfront- Roger Lavel
Roger comes from a sailing background having worked in the industry for a number of years. Roger’ s role varies from maintenance to waterfront assistance and tenders. Roger’ s working week is from Tuesday to Saturday.
Membership Co-ordinator- Kate Roy
Kate has previously worked in the Food and Beverage many years. Kate transitioned to the office as an office assistance a few days a week helping across all departments and she has progressed to the role as the Club’ s Membership Coordinator.