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SAIL EXPO
T
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The marketplace
atmosphere of the Sail
Expo made for a great
day for the whole family
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he 2018 Club Marine Pittwater
Sail Expo was held over the
weekend of Saturday 28th and
Sunday 29th April 2018.
The pristine 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.
GOLF CHALLENGE
The Clubhouse and the Club lawn was
filled with marquees with plenty of 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.
The Expo, now going into its 8th year
still has a strong presence in the sailing world
and local community as Sydney’s premier
Sail Expo.
A
beautiful spring day and 15
Alfred’s Teams participated in
4 Ball Ambrose Tournament at
Bayview Golf Club.
The outright winner was
team “Wild Oats X” captained by Bob
Johnson and their name will be inscribed
on the magnificent Trophy provided by the
Archives Volunteers and Rob Cole.
Second place went to the team “Alibi”
captained by Jim Gail and third place went
to the “Pacesetter” team captained by
Tony Doyle.
It was a close handicap finish with
“Second Time Around” captained by John
McConnaghy with the winning bunch.
“Wild Oats Ladies” captained by Val
Oatley took out the Best Ladies team prize
and “First Picasso” captained by Virginia
McClelland won the Best Dressed Team prize.
Nearest the Pin went to Marlene
McKewan from the “Wild Oats Ladies’ team
and Straightest Drive went to Gavin Ward
from the “Second Time Around” team.
Peter Antill and the “Mirage” team were
the winners of the prestigious Bradman prize.
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RPAYC Golf Challenge
Our thanks go to the BVGC
for an excellently prepared
course and an enjoyable
luncheon.
Photo credit: Rob Cole
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