RPAYC ACTIVITIES
CLUB MARINE PITTWATER SAIL EXPO
A GREAT DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The 2016 Club Marine Pittwater Sail Expo held over Saturday March 5 and Sunday March 6 was another successful event now running in its fifth year .
The 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 . This year , the Club Marine Pittwater Sail Expo welcomed the inclusion of several yachts being displayed for the first time ever in Australia .
Visitors were also treated to test sails on the new Corsair Pulse 600 trimaran and , for those willing to get a little wet , were welcomed to take out a SUP for a demonstration run . For those who felt competitive on the day , HARKEN brought their Grinder Competition which tests out your strength , stamina and technique in a simulation of what it takes to winch lines on a racing yacht .
Moving away from the marina , the Clubhouse and the Club lawn were deck out with marquees filled with 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 .
In summary , it was a great weekend enjoyed by all . Both exhibitors and visitors were very happy with the event . The Expo , now being in its fifth year , still has a strong presence in the sailing world and local community as Sydney ’ s premier Sail Expo . In 2017 the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club will be celebrating its 150th birthday and the 2017 Club Marine Pittwater Sail Expo is set to be a great event with the Club displaying their achievements through 150 years of sailing .
68 YACHTSMAN