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RPAYC Bonifacio Yacht Rally 2010 
In the lead up to the RPAYC Bonafacio Rally in August/September 2010 Mariner Boating is sponsoring two prizes in a Raffle where tickets are available to those members participating in cruising events. The raffle started after the Rally launch at February First Friday and will continue until First Friday in February 2010. Each member attending a cruising event will be eligible for ticket(s) in the raffle. A cruising event is an event which is on the Cruising Calendar and organised by the Cruise Committee. You must be present at the drawing of the raffle at Feb FF 2010 to win a prize. For details on the RPAYC Bonifacio Yacht Rally in 2010 click here There are boats available on the Rally. Contact Mariner Boating on 9966 1244 for more information.
Cruising Dates for your Diary
Sat/Sun 20/21 March - Castle Lagoon
Easter 2-5 April - Port Hacking
NB - there is no FF in April due to Easter
Coral Coast 2011
Many thanks to Rob Starkey for launching the CC11 Program at March FF. This program starts now and will culminate with a facilitated cruise north over the period May to October 2011. Information on the program will be available from this webpage by end of March. There will be something for all members whether you join the actual cruise north or not! So - PLAN, PREPARE, PARTICIPATE!
Sat/Sun 20/21 March - Castle Lagoon
Details to be confirmed
Easter 2-5 April - Port Hacking
With an earlier Easter the weather should be suitable for a sail to Port Hacking and an explore of some of its many nooks and inlets. Several Boats, who have been before, will be there with valuable advice! A back up destination of Bobbin Head is being considred. More details to come.
Marine Rescue NSW
Marine Rescue NSW is an organisation made up by the unification of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association, the Volunteer Rescue Association and the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol. To learn more about the organisation and how it operates see the website here , and particularly the offshore tracking information here.
Beyond Barrenjoey - coastal and distance cruising
The Cruise Committee is keen to facilitate cruising beyond Barrenjoey, not just through organised cruises, but also by the sharing of information from individual cruising sailors. We have set up a mailing list particularly for those members interested in coastal and distance cruising. This new list allows sharing of interests and information on distance cruising boats, cruising destinations and all that goes with it. If you would like to participate please send an email to Marius Coomans at
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As a further Cruise Committee initiative there will be regular get-togethers of those interested in 'Beyond Barrenjoey' cruising on the Saturday morning after each First Friday. All members are very welcome to join the mailing list, and/or attend the get-togethers.
Lake Macquarie New Year Cruise See our Cruising Blog here for a great write-up of the cruise to Lake Macquarie after New Year!! All the prawn cook-off recipes are here - and great images too! Thanks to all the authors!
The Great Around Australia Ocean Race and Rally 2011-2012
Yes - its happening!! For all the details click here and at www.sailaroundaustralia.com.au . We hope to have the CEO of this event at May FF. Update to come.
Check the latest items on Cruising Blog
Please be sure to fly your RPAYC burgee at all cruising events.
Safe Sailing
RCC and Cruise Committee
Also check out the interesting items at Skipr.
Items of Interest
Are you replacing batteries. Read about Marius' experience at Saving Money on new House Batteries
Do you have an item of interest for the cruising blog - email item/photos to Marius at
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Cruising Information in RPAYC Sailing Handbook
Did you know that the Club Sailing Handbook contains some very useful information for non-racing members of our Club. It is available from Reception for $15.00. Ask at Reception to see if you think it would be a useful item on your boat.
CRUISERS' CRUISING Links to cruisers cruising are on the Cruising Blog under 'Waypoints'
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