Dear Members,
 
I hope that this message finds you well.
 
On the water
I had the pleasure of getting out on the water last weekend for the first time in many months. A fleet of around 80 boats participating in the Lion Island Series was exceptional. The following day our centreboard fleet hit the water with around 100 entries involved in the first race of the Winter Series. A total of around 600 sailors competed at RPAYC over the weekend assisted by dozens of valuable volunteers and there were also many other members out enjoying their boats in less competitive pursuits. There is nothing better than getting out on the water and escaping thoughts of COVID 19 for a few hours.
 
COVID 19 restrictions continue to be eased by the NSW Government. On 1 July there will be further eased restrictions on community sport and contact will be permitted during competitive sailing and training. There will be no limits on crew numbers at this time, however the skipper will need to ensure those on board maintain social distancing where reasonably practicable whilst not involved in competition and training.
 
Around the Clubhouse
Monday 15 June saw our gym re-open after being closed for almost 3 months. There are some restrictions in place on class sizes, maximum numbers of people allowed in the gym, and social distancing, hygiene requirements and contact tracing are in place. This ‘new normal’ has been well received by our gym members who are glad to be back training.
 
Meetings are back on! We continue to encourage meetings to take place via electronic means, however 17 June saw our committees once again being able to meet ‘face to face’ at the Club proving certain requirements are met - please see details here.
 
While restrictions have been easing in many areas unfortunately we still have no clear indication as to when our Food & Beverage operation will be back to normal. There have been announcements on the number of people permitted in the Club, however the rules requiring patrons to be seated and observing social distancing do not allow us to provide the casual and friendly club environment that we are all familiar with. Standing around having a drink and a chat or gathering in areas that we have not nominated for dining are not permitted. Our current operation of ‘Grab N Go’ in Halyards and seated dining and drinking upstairs in the Edinburgh Bar and Admirals Cup Room will remain in place until social gatherings around the bar are once again permitted.
 
Unfortunately the current restrictions make it impossible to hold post-race presentations and other functions in the Club and we walk a fine line to ensure that we comply. I appreciate that many of you are over this whole COVID 19 situation and can’t understand why we are not relaxing the restrictions within the Clubhouse. Believe me, if I could I would. The reality is that COVID 19 is still in our community and restrictions remain in place. We must also acknowledge our social behaviour and the risk that this poses to many of our members who may be considered vulnerable to this infection.
 
This week we were inspected by the Office of Liquor and Gaming and we have also had visits from the police. There is no room for complacency at the moment and hefty fines apply for non-compliance. I am pleased to report that authorities are satisfied with the measures that we have in place.
 
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support of the Club.
 
Please look after yourself and those around you.

Kind regards,
 
Craig Evans
General Manager, RPAYC

101 sailors hit the water in a fantastic turnout last Sunday for Round 1 of the Selden for Sailing Winter Series. Running between June & August, this new series comprises of 6 rounds and is open to off the beach boats for Club Members & Visitors. 

Thank you to the amazing volunteers both on water and on land who gave their time for a successful day of racing. 

Click Here for Round 1 RESULTS 

Click Here for Race Documents, Entry and more details on the event. 

A reminder that weekly crew lists are required to be submitted by the entry portal, all individuals to register be skipper or crew.

Images with thanks to Dinghy Fever Photography

Images with thanks to Dinghy Fever Photography

We are very pleased to announce that Sailfit Gym is reopening on Monday 15 June, 2020, opening hours are 5.30am - 8.00 pm 7 days per week.

We are extremely excited to welcome you back and thank you for your patience and support through this time. In preparation for our reopening and to ensure we are following Australian Government guidelines, the following changes and requirements have been put in to place for the safety of all of our members and staff.

• Members and staff should stay home and not attend the gym if sick or family members are sick.
• In order to meet Government contact tracing requirements, the gym will only be accessible via the rear entrance of the Club using swipe card access.  Members will also be required to sign in and out of the gym on the sign in sheet on the gym door.
• Sailfit will be accessible from 5.30am to 8.00pm daily.
• A maximum of 15 members will be allowed in the gym at any one time.
• A maximum of 10 members per group class. 
• Sailfit Gym is strictly for Members only.
• Members wishing to participate in organised fitness classes are required to book in order to comply with restrictions on class numbers.
• Access to bathrooms will be via the external doors at the side of the Clubhouse - there is no internal access at this time.
• Members must:
  • bring their own mat, towel, water bottle as there will be no access to the water filter until further notice
  • wipe down equipment before and after use with disinfectant spray (provided)
  • adhere to 1.5m social distancing rules and avoid direct contact with others
  • sanitise hands when entering gym and when leaving

• The balance of the month of June 2020 will be free to existing members.
• There will be no fees for the month of July 2020 in compensation for the full lockdown over the month of April 2020.
• Sailfit fees for 2020-2021 will be charged from August – April (9 months).

Nominations for Elected Officers are now open. The roles open for nomination are: 

• Commodore 
• Vice Commodore
• Rear Commodore Activities
• Rear Commodore Centreboard
• Rear Commodore Cruising

If you would like to nominate for one or more of these roles, the nomination form can be collected either from RPAYC Reception or through the Member Portal of the Club website. Nomination forms must be returned to reception by no later than midday on Monday 22 June.
Please feel free to contact the Club if you have any questions, 9998 3700 or email- management@rpayc.com.au