RPAYC Opening Day 2024
Schedule of Events:
- Halyards Bistro open for breakfast
- 0915hrs complimentary pastries and tea/coffee station.
- 1000hrs Commodores welcome, Welcome to Country and National Anthem, Firing of the Canon and Breaking of the Flag
- 1030hrs Sail Past Salute
- 1130hrs Pittwater Dash – Yachts | 1135 – Centreboard
- 1200hrs Kids Zone with petting zoo open and ready for fun!
- Live DJ ‘Alex Mac’ 13.00-17.00hrs
- 1315hrs Club BBQ Lunch
- 1345hrs Club Toast
- 15.00hrs Prizegiving & Awards
- Halyards Bar open until 2000hrs
The Commodore invites you to celebrate the start of the new sailing season on 7 September 2024.
Spring is on its way and with it comes the highly anticipated Opening Day of the 2024-25 sailing season at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Saturday 7 September.
The club is excited to announce a full day of fun-filled activities at the club, including a sail past, first race, prizes and so much more.
Our special opening day program has something for everyone. We welcome families and children of all ages to come enjoy the fun and festivities.
The day will kick off with the Commodores welcome followed by the firing of the canon and breaking of the flag with complimentary pastries and tea or coffee station on offer.
Then head out onto the water for the traditional sail past and first race of the season, the Pittwater Dash. Boat entrants in the race go into the draw to win a $250 Halyards Dining Credit.
Don’t forget prizes for Best Dressed Boat and Best Dressed Crew.
Celebrations continue on-shore with complimentary bubbles to toast the formal Opening Ceremony and Welcome to Country.
With live DJ to bring in the afternoon, the atmosphere will be vibing! Kids will love the Kids Zone set up with bean bags, games and a petting zoo full of cuddly animals from goats and chickens to guinea pigs, rabbits, and ducks.
All of this activity is sure to raise an appetite and with our mouthwatering gourmet BBQ lunch available from 1:15pm we’ve got you covered! ($20 members $25 guests – $10 kids under 12). Afternoon snacks available from the bistro.
Opening Day of the 2024-25 sailing season promises to be a day of great family fun, where we can come together as a sailing community and enjoy an unforgettable experience.
