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Lionel Robinson & the Beachside Big Band present
‘COME FLY WITH ME’
The Swingin’ Sinatra Songbook
Come fly Beachside Airways for the holiday of a lifetime – with a twenty piece big band! Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for take-off with Swing Commander Robinson and his crew on a whistle-stop journey through the stratospheric songs of Frank Sinatra!
Inspired by the trail-blazing album of the same name, Come Fly With Me will take you on a round-the-world trip to London, Paris, New York, South of the Border Down Mexico way… They might even Fly You to the Moon!
Lionel is joined on vocals by singing sensations Matt Farmer & Hayley Mae. Plus there’s a powerhouse rhythm section and a stack of smokin’ horns – the Northern Beaches very own Beachside Big Band.
So put on your dancing shoes or settle back with something from the duty-free trolley and enjoy the in-flight entertainment!
Under My Skin – Night & Day – You Make Feel So Young – Fly Me To The Moon – Strangers In The Night – Lady Is A Tramp – New York New York – Mack The Knife – My Way… Come Fly With Us!
Event details:
- Pre-Show Dinner and Drinks available from 5:00pm
- Show Starts at 7:30pm
- Tickets $40.00
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]]>First Friday in September will be the prelude to the club opening day the next day and the perfect time for cruisers to plan a night on their boat after First Friday to participate in the club activities on opening day including the traditional sail past. I encourage as many cruisers as possible to join in the aquatic spectacle. At end of day the cruising division will head the short distance to Towlers Bay for the evening and next day join in a sail together to Patonga. If the weather is kind, we will embark on an adventure up Patonga Creek in our tenders or kayaks to a walk through the national park to a local waterfall.
At First Friday (6 September) we will be privileged to have with us Matt Hayes who is a former Olympic sailor in the Soling class and a round the world Yachtsman.
Matt Hayes has been sailing since he was a child, amassed a number of Australian Championships in various classes and competed in many world championships in the soling class, finishing on the podium on many occasions. Matt represented Australia at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996. In the 1996 Olympics the Daily Telegraph reported:
Hayes’s boat was disqualified by officials for allegedly jumping the race start.
But he said it was impossible to detect with the eye if it was the stern of the Australian boat carrying the letters AUS or the Russian yacht marked RUS, which had broken early.
“After the race I protested and said this was unfair,” Hayes said.
Although officials later sympathised with him they said they could not reinstate the points.
“If we did get reinstated we would have come forth of fifth, ” he said.
He has also been a regular skipper in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race, and has competed in the Admirals Cup and Kenwood Cup
More recently Matt has completed a life goal of his, circumnavigating the world on SV Influencer over 2 years from 2018 – 2020 via the Cape of Good Hope South Africa and is now half-way through his second round the world voyage in his new catamaran via the Suez Canal.
He is back in Australia recuperating from ligament damage in a boating mishap in Egypt. Whilst his catamaran awaits in Cyrus for his return, Matt is available during this brief interlude to bring his story to our next First Friday of his competitive sailing achievements, his controversial Olympic race disqualification and more recently his journey from Malaysia to the Mediterranean via the Indian Ocean and through the Suez Canal.
He will recount the sailing conditions and how he often had to travel in ‘stealth mode’ with a former SAS soldier as one of his crew, his experiences at sea with the French and US navies and managing the threat of pirates together with negotiating with the Saudis for the right of passage to Suez through their territorial waters.
The presentation will be in the form of a fireside chat with Q&A session at the end, time permitting.
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Two great events in the club’s annual sailing program, starting on Saturday 16 December is the 51st Whisper Mug Race. This will be the last Saturday race for 2023! And a long one, Start – Lion Island (P) – Dangar Island – Scotland Island (P) – Finish. Distance Approx. 21nm. Commence at 1100hrs for Divison …
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Two great events in the club’s annual sailing program, starting on Saturday 16 December is the 51st Whisper Mug Race.
This will be the last Saturday race for 2023! And a long one, Start – Lion Island (P) – Dangar Island – Scotland Island (P) – Finish. Distance Approx. 21nm. Commence at 1100hrs for Divison 2 and 1120hrs for Divison 1 Yachts.
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
Next, we have the annual Old Timers Race and Luncheon on Wednesday 20 December.
1100hrs the racing commences with the helm of each yacht an “Old Timer”.
Rules
- Eligible Old Timer Skippers shall be over the age of 65 years, and shall have been a member of the RPAYC, for more than 10 years consecutively.
- Old Timer must skipper the yacht
- Free lunch are for Old Timer skippers
- Skippers can’t sail their boat or yachts of the same design
Lunch Bookings
Bookings are via Reception and close 15 December.
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Get ready to experience our Moët Melbourne Cup lunch at The Alfreds, where waterfront dining meets a lavish affair. Join us for an exquisite day of indulgence, featuring excellent food, Moët specials, a lucky door prize raffle, prizes for best dressed and best ditty. Be part of the thrill and suspense of the day with our sweepstakes, a beloved tradition of the Melbourne Cup. Test your luck and place your bets, as you eagerly anticipate the race results. Embrace the vibrant spirit of the races while savoring the finest culinary delights in the heart of our waterfront paradise.
This ticketed event includes a glass of Moët on arrival, oysters and perfectly designed canapes to compliment the 3 course meal. Each ticket also comes with an entry into the $10 sweep! Tickets available through Reception (99983700) $145 for members and $160 for guests.
Our Moët Melbourne Cup Lunch at The Alfreds is not just an event; it’s an experience that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Whether you’re attending with friends, family, or colleagues, this opulent celebration offers the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories and bond over the thrill of the races and delectable food.
- Canapes/Oysters, a glass of Moet & a $10 sweeps ticket on arrival
- 3 Course Lunch
- Best dressed female & male awards
- Best hat award
- Best ditty (including all horse names in field) award
- Auction for Calcutta
- Lucky Door Prize
- Moet at special prices
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Discover our Friday Chef’s Tables. Experience extraordinary cuisine curated by our talented Executive Chef Sarah Paul, and meticulously prepared by her team.
Each dish is a harmonious blend of flavours, textures and artistic presentation.
To elevate your dining experience, the Chef’s Tables are set in the Admirals Cup room, offering live music that complements the thematic atmosphere, creating an evening of celebration and fun.
Save the dates and prepare for a night of culinary wonders you won’t soon forget.
- 21 June – past event
- 12 July – past event
- 9 August – Australiana – bookings open
Enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the Edinburgh Bar & Lounge from 5:30pm with the warmth of the lit fireplace and chilled live music.
Bookings are essential with limited seating. Credit Card payment or Club Account for all persons.
Table seating’s from 6:00pm | 6:30pm | 7:00pm | 7:30pm
Bastille Day, 12 July
Bonjour! We celebrated Bastille Day in style at The Alfred’s with a French themed Chef’s Table! 
Immersed in the ambiance of the French Revolution, diners were transported to the streets of Paris at our sell-out dining event. On offer was a culinary journey of delectable French delicacies, expertly crafted by our talented chefs. Exquisite wines were raised in a toast to Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité! 
Dressed in their French best, those in attendance joined us for an evening of elegance, live music, and unforgettable moments.
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