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Upcoming Events Key Dates Friday 1 April First Friday - Careflight Saturday 2 April SOPS R9 1230hrs Broken Bay R9 1300hrs Sunday 3 April Centreboard R19 Tuesday 5 April General Meeting 2000hrs Wednesday 6 April Wednesday Autumn R1 1400hrs Saturday 9 April Club Marine BWPS Newcastle Race Mosquito Passage 1315 Commodore’s Cup R5 1330hrs Wednesday 13 April Wednesday Autumn R2 1400hrs Friday 15 April Lunch & Bubbles Saturday 16 April Old Timer’s Race & Luncheon April 16 - 17 Young 88 Championship Wednesday 20 April Wednesday Autumn R3 Friday 22 April Speakers’ Corner - Marine Rescue Saturday 23 April Gwen Slade Etchells Regatta April 23 to 25 ANZAC Weekend Cruise Monday 25 April ANZAC Day Wednesday 27 April Wednesday Autumn R4 1400hrs Saturday 30 April Annual Yachting Presentation & Dinner Friday 6 May First Friday - Geoff Sherman Saturday 7 May Lion Island Series R1 Annual Centreboard Presentation Sunday 8 May Mothers Day Saturday April 16 - Old Timers’ Race and Luncheon Are you over 65 years of age and have been a member for at least 10 years? Be part of the Club’s history and sign up for the Old Timer’s Race and Luncheon. With Jim Wiseman as a guest speaker and a history quiz written by Tom Spithill & Jack Gale it’s set to be a great day! The race will begin at 11:30am followed by the Luncheon at 1:30pm in the Admiral’s Cup Room. Free for the “Old Timers” skipper on each boat & $40.00 per crew Book via Reception by Wednesday 13 April. Notice of Race available on the RPAYC website or at the Sailing Office. Friday 22 April - Speakers’ Corner RPAYC is invited to April’s Speakers’ Corner with Marine Rescue Port Stephens. The presentation will be from the rescue crew from vessel Daniel Thomas. RAAF Group Captain Richard Pizzuto will be speaking about his recount of the dramas at sea and rescue operations which unfolded during the wild weather off Port Stephens on 6/7 January 2016 $28 for Members $33 for Non-Members Book via Reception on 9998 3700 Email: [email protected] Saturday April 30 - Annual Yachting Presentation Early Bird Special Bookings before Sun 24 April $65 Mem - $75 Non Mem Bookings on or after Sun 24 April $75 Mem - $85 Non Bookings close Tuesday 26 April The night will feature: 3 course Meal Live Music Dress: Smart Casual To Book Email: [email protected] Call: 9998 3700 Upcoming Cruising Events