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RNZYS News #57 - See the Rugby live at RNZYS

by Sara Roberts on 13 Jul 2007
RNZYS Media

ROYAL NEW ZEALAND YACHT SQUADRON

NEWS #57

CALENDAR – JULY

Friday 13Mount Gay Rum Race – 1600 - WHT

Saturday 14Saturday Winter Series – 5 – 1300 – WH & NLA

ALL BLACKS v South Africa – 1935 kick off – Main Hall GIANT screen

Sunday 15 Sunday Brunch – 0930 – 1200 – Quarterdeck Restaurant

Friday 20Mount Gay Rum Race – 1600 - WHT

Saturday 21 MRX Winter Match Racing – Series Two – 2 – 1100 – WH

ALL BLACKS v Australia – 1935 kick off – Main Hall GIANT screen

Sunday 22 Sunday Brunch – 0930 – 1200 – Quarterdeck Restaurant

Motor Yacht Winter Excursion to Yachting Developments – 1130 - Hobsonville

 

Squadron Saturday Winter Series

Next race: Race 5 – Saturday 14 July

A, B, C, E, P, S – Harbour Course – first start 1255hrs – off Westhaven

H & L – Windward/Leewards – first start 1300hrs – northern leading area

FABULOUS PRIZES Make sure you attend prizegiving at 5pm in the Dinghy Locker Bar.  Be in to win a voucher for an NPG 12 – 100 Hybrid-Sealed Battery courtesy of our series product sponsor, Enertec Marine Systems Ltd.  Also as a spot prize we have a voucher for two night’s accommodation and breakfast at the Copthorne Hotelin the Bay of Islands.  The Copthorne Hotelis also offering a special rate to all our members over the winter season: from $99 per night for two adults which included breakfast.  Call 0800 COPTHORNE and quote PKYACHT.

Stick around after winter racing for GIANT SCREENRUGBY VIEWING IN THE MAIN HALL

Saturday 14 July – 7.35pm kick off – NZv South Africa– after winter series race 5.

Saturday 21 July – 7.35pm kick off – NZv AUS– after mrx winter match racing.

Motor Yacht Division – Winter Excursion – YACHTING DEVELOPMENTS

Sunday 22 July 2007, 1130am

Visit to Yachting Developments, Ian Cook.  By boat or car – please register your interest with the Sailing Office – email sroberts@rnzys.org.nz

$30 full member vouchers expire 31 July

Reminder: Your first $30 full member voucher expires at the end of this month!

 

Squadron Store

Open 8.30am – 5.30pm every day!

Just arrived! Oxford Blue Shirts (pictured) $71.10 (members price)

Newwarm winter range in store NOW!

Also so amazing specials on our Sail Rack!  Come in and check them out!

Tea Dance - back by popular demand!

Sunday 19 August, 3.30pm - 7.30pm, Main Hall
 

 

The Squadron's annual tea dance will take place in the Main Hall, on Sunday 19 August, 3.30pm - 7.30pm.

The Tuxedo Swing Band will provide the music.

Tickets will be limited, so book early! Phone Reception on 360 6800  Email reception@rnzys.org.nz

Or book on-line!  Cost: $50 per person, includes dinner.

Yacht & Motor Yacht Register

The new handbook will be printed and posted in the next two months.

Please check the current listing for your boats on the Squadron website – and if you have any changes please contact the sailing office.

Click here to check the current Yacht Register here

Click here to check the current Motor Yacht Register here

Winter Hours at the Quarterdeck Restaurant

Lunch – Tuesday – Friday – 1200 – 1400

Dinner – Wednesday – Friday – 1830 – close

Sunday Brunch – Every Sunday – 0930 - 1200

Please phone 360 6820 to make a reservation.

WARNING Sailing notices should be read in conjunction with the details Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions including amendments in the current RNZYS Members Handbook and available on the website.

Sea Sure 2025Rolly Tasker Sails 2023 FOOTERJeanneau Sun Odyssey 350

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