The Alfred's News The Alfred's News Winter Edition 2018

May/June 2018
Welcome to the Autumn-Winter
Season 2018
May 4
First Friday Dinner and Seminar
May 5
Lion Island Series, Race 1
Beneteau Regatta
MC38 ACT 1 Regatta
May 6
Two Handed Series, Race 1
Women’s Winter Series, Race 1
MC38 ACT1 Regatta
Green Fleet Optimist Training
May 12
Lion Island Series, Race 2
May 13
Mothers Day
Dustbuster Mini Regatta Series
Green Fleet Optimist Training
May 19
Lion Island Series, Race 3
Yachting Presentation
May 20
Selden for Sailing Ice Breaker
Series, Round 1
May 25
Lighting of the Fire
May 26
Lion Island Series Race 4 (Final)
Centreboard Presentation
May 27
Portuguese Picnic
As the last weekend of April saw the final race of the Summer Season completed and
the annual Gwen Slade Etchells Regatta crown a new championship, we look forward to
the events at the Club during the Autumn-Winter months.
The Club is just as busy as ever, with racing on each week including Sunday keelboat and
centreboard events. The Club’s Portuguese Picnics are on again each month and the
Selden for Sailing Ice Breaker Series will see a buzz of activity from the Centreboard
division with their monthly Winter regatta.
Saturday’s during May, the Lion Island Series will be held followed by the Winter Series
and Early Bird Series, new this season is also the Women’s Helm Series. This will be a
mini Series as part of the Saturday Winter program. Nominate your female helm for the
first race of each month to score in this event.
Sunday’s will bring an array of weekly events, Two Handed Series, Women’s Winter
Series, Dustbuster mini regatta Series for the early risers, Selden for Sailing Ice Breaker
Series and the social Portuguese Beach Picnic. There’s something for everyone!
Cruising has a number of great activities planned - Vivid on Sydney Harbour, Marvelous
May cruise, June Long weekend cruise and planning for the 2019 Coral Coast cruise.
Club Social events begin with the monthly First Friday dinner and guest speakers, open
to all members and guests to attend. May saw John and Jan Nicholls talking about their
sailing adventures, with over 100 attending and in June Cruising Helmsman editor Phil
Ross will speak. Closing out each month is the Sunday Portuguese Beach Picnic, so bring
your boat and bbq lunch with you and enjoy the day on the beach. The Club provides a
BBQ and tender service from your boat to the beach.
Mother’s Day celebrations will be in full swing on Sunday 13 May. Book your table early
for Breakfast at the Club (lunch is already sold out!).
The Lighting of the Fire, held on Friday 25 May brings Past, Present and Future
Olympians’ together and special guest Nic Douglass and Jason Waterhouse will speak on
their experiences and adventures. A silent auction is also running to win a fantastic
coaching experience with Bob Wilmot and Traks Gordon. Don’t miss this great annual
event.
With the completion of the Spring and Summer racing seasons the Yachting
Presentation Dinner and prizegiving is scheduled for Saturday 19 May, 2018, followed
by the Centreboard Presentation dinner and prizegiving on Saturday 26 May, 2018.
Stay up to date with news and events on the Club’s news page:
https://www.rpayc.com.au/news-events and or on Facebook page
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