Old Timer's Race & Luncheon
The Alfred’s is ready for the return of two much-loved sailing and social events in the club’s annual sailing program, starting with the Old Timer’s Race & Luncheon on Wednesday 18 December.
1100hrs the racing commences with the helm of each yacht an “Old Timer”.
Rules of competition – the Old Timer will;
- be over the age of 65 years, and shall have been a member of the RPAYC for more than 10 years consecutively.
- Skipper the yacht
- Enjoy a complimentary lunch
- sail a boat or yacht of different design to their own (i.e. borrow a boat of different design)
Race entry via SailSys and Lunch Bookings to be made via Reception 99983700 – $55 members – $60 non-members & Old Timer skipper complimentary (bookings close 12 December)
The Whisper Mug
The ‘Whisper Mug’ was the prize for the first yacht on handicap while the line honours trophy was named the ‘Zebulon Plate’; Zebulon being the middle name of Sue and Neville’s son Scott who had been born in July 1972.
Over the years trophies and prizes for the various places have come and gone but in addition to the ‘Zebulon Plate’, and the Mug itself, two other perpetual trophies have survived. The ‘Josie Trophy’ for second on handicap was donated by John Quinn and named after the Fife designed – 47 foot yacht ‘Josephine’.
Read more about the history of the Whisper Mug Race HERE
