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Upcoming Events Key Dates Tuesday 1 March Alfred’s Training Twilight Wednesday 2 March Wednesday Summer R8 1400hrs PHS Handicapping Seminar Thursday 3 March Twilight Summer R8 1755hrs Friday 4 March First Friday with Michael Lockley Saturday 5 & 6 March Club Marine Pittwater Sail Expo Tuesday 8 March Team Windcraft Ladies Twilight R10 & Ladies 21st Twilight Celebration Wednesday 9 March Wednesday Summer R9 1400hrs Thursday 10 March Twilight Summer R9 1755hrs Saturday 12 March SOPS & Broken Bay Series Sunday 13 March Centreboard R17 Tuesday 15 March Alfred’s Training Twilight Wednesday 16 March Wednesday Summer R10 Thursday 17 March Twilight Summer NPS Saturday 19 March Sprint Series R9 1300hrs Inshore R10 & Classic R9 Sunday 20 March Centreboard R18 Wednesday 23 March Wednesday Summer R11 Thursday 24 March Twilight Summer NPS Friday 25 March Good Friday - Club Closed Tender Hours 8am - 6pm Friday 26 - Sunday 27 Easter Coastal Cruise - Port Hacking Monday 28 March Easter Monday (see club website for opening hours) Wednesday 30 March Wednesday Summer R12 Friday 4 March - First Friday Dinner with Michael Lockley Michael has been Vice Commodore at the Club for the last 2 years. It is anticipated that he will stand for the position as the next Commodore. Michael will tell us a little about his sailing experiences. There are sure to be a few entertaining stories! He will also discuss the roles of Commodore and Vice Commodore. Lots of social time in Halyards with a chef cooked BBQ for all. 7pm for 7.30pm Happy Hour from 6pm to 7pm. Please book by 5pm on Wed 2 March. Book here http://www.rpayc.com.au/cruising/first-friday-form Tuesday 8 March - Team Windcraft Ladies Twilight 21st Celebration Bookings through Reception on 9998 3700 Cost - $25 Members/ $30 Non-Members (includes chef cooked BBQ) Meal to be pre-ordered when booking with a choice of: SPIT ROAST PORK W CARAMELISED APPLE (GF) STH COAST SILVER DORY W LEMON, PARSLEY AND AIOLI ( CAN BE GF) BBQ PIRI PIRI CHICKEN BREAST Bookings and orders are essential and must be made by Friday 4 March 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.