Cruising News
Cruising is now up and running for 2016
so we would like to wish everyone a happy
and successful year.
Read below Leon’s article about the cruise
to Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, sounds
like a lot of fun was had even though
the weather conditions did their best to
dampen everyone’s enthusiasm.
Our First Friday social dinner event will
reflect on the times in Newcastle, Lake
Macquarie and Sydney Harbour for
Australia Day.
Last year’s Progressive Dinner was so well
appreciated by all those that attended we
have decided to do it again. Organisers
are Jim and Clem Cormack and the venue
is either Castle Lagoon or Yeoman’s Bay
depending on the number of participants.
There is a sign on sheet to register your
intention to attend. See recent newsletters
or call Jim or Clem for more information.
Later in Feb Jim and Andrene Bullough
will invite us to join them in Towlers or
Morning Bay for a get together following
the First Friday dinner.
Easter will be the time for our next
extended offshore cruise so get the dates
in your diary and ensure that you have
your Short Coastal audit completed.
Once again all the best and we look
forward to seeing you on the water or at
one of our First Friday social gatherings
Cruise committee.
Coming Events and Estuary Cruises
First Friday 5 Feb - Summer Cruise Review.
Sat/Sun 6/7 Feb - Yeomans Bay or Castle Lagoon
Sun 14 Feb - Trash & Treasure
Fri 19 Feb - Lunch & Bubbles
Sat/Sun 20/21 Feb - Estuary Cruise - Towlers Bay
First Friday 4 March.- to be advised
Sat/Sun 5/6 March - Club Sail Expo
Friday 11 March - Speakers’ Corner - the renovation and operation of the
James Craig
Planned Longer Coastal Cruises
late October to early November 2016 - Yamba, Clarence River and Grafton - Jacaranda Festival.
Leon’s Post Christmas cruise report
May to October 2017 - Coral Coast Queensland
Sunset taken by Jim Cormack
RPAYC Christmas Cruise
On Monday 28 December 22 RPAYC boats left Pittwater to sail to Newcastle on the Club post Christmas Cruise. It was a great sail
up the coast in variable 20knt SE wind but a very confused sea and a swell of 2.5 mts making for an uncomfortable passage . On
entering Newcastle, and avoiding the tanker coming out, a quiet drink was had by all.
We enjoyed a relaxing 4 days in Newcastle with a wine tour
and New Years Eve at the NCYC .
On New Year’s Day 13 boats left for Lake Macquarie in
pristine conditions. The other boats made their way back
to Pittwater .
In the Lake, although we experienced all the rain and poor
weather, we still enjoyed a game of cricket and held the
famous RPAYC cookoff . There was only one day we didn’t
manage to get off the boats. Its interesting when 20 people
turn up to a restaurant in full wet weather gear!
The sail back to Pittwater, on Sunday 10 January, was delightful
as we motored out of the Swansea Channel then enjoyed the
nor-easter building to a very pleasant 25 knts.
Despite a few days of less favourable weather this cruise was
a huge success and enjoyed by all the 45+ members who
participated. Thanks to all.
Photo & Report: Leon Wilson