Flag Raising Ceremony
Squadron Members and their partners are warmly invited to attend the Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday 18th September. Please arrive at 5:30pm for a 6pm start.
Please join us to witness the inauguration of the new Flag Officers and enjoy the nostalgic tradition of the first raisings of their burgees of office.
The dress code is Squadron No.1 Rig or Cocktail/After 5
Sat 18 September
Commodore’s Dinner
Water, Earth, Wind and Fire is the theme for this year’s Commodore’s Dinner. Commodore Kaz Eaton invites all Squadron Members, their family and friends to a fun filled night starting at approximately 7pm following the Flag Raising Ceremony.
Be prepared to be entertained with amazing acrobatic performances and tasty tapas dishes to enjoy.
This event has now SOLD OUT.
Sun 19 September
Getting In and Out of the Berth in Different Wind Conditions
Presented by SheSails@RSAYS
Ever worried about a soft landing when you come in to berth your boat or, do you always leave the docking up to your other half!! Whatever it is, there is a lot to consider when you are parking a boat, and the best laid plans can go astray with differing wind conditions, tides, the type of berth, the need to reverse or drive in and many other factors.
Di Moncrieth, an experienced 25-year cruiser, will present tips on the dock in very practical session that will get you safely in and out of your berth. And then our skippers will take you to their boats for a hands-on session where you will have a go at getting on and off the dock.
And what sort of sailing event would it be, without the opportunity to join your fellow sailors at the end of the session for a drink and lunch on the deck (not included in price).
Run through the RSAYS Sailing Academy.
Time 10:30am – 1pm
Cost $20 (includes sailing insurance for participants)
Fri 24 September
Movie Night
Presented by SheSails@RSAYS
All hands-on deck in the Dinghy Shed for our movie night. Join us for an evening of sailing adventure on the high seas. We are going to keep you in suspense but know that you will be seeing a movie with some of the best sailors in the world in an ocean race that is one of the longest and the oldest, and has a real connection to Adelaide yacht racing scene.
You can grab a chair at the Club, or like the outdoor cinema bring your own bean bag and warm clothes as it can get cold in the Dinghy Shed. The movie night is a fundraiser for the J24 program at RSAYS.
$10 food boxes will be available and include popcorn, choc tops, cheese and pizza. Everything you need for a great night at the movies.
We have some great raffle prizes with tickets for just $5, or two for $8. The movie starts at 7pm, so please arrive earlier to organise a drink and something to eat. Movie tickets are only $10, but be prepared to buy a raffle ticket.
Ps If the suspense is killing you, just call the Club to find out what will be on show.
25 – 26 September
Sail Coaching Weekend – Almost Sold Out
Over the course of a weekend at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron you’ll have the opportunity to get to know your way around a keelboat.
No previous experience is necessary. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, or further improve your sailing in a fun and relaxed environment.
Sailors will be grouped according to skills and experience with 3 levels of training for novice, intermediate and advanced.
Our skippers will provide a safety briefing, then it’s down to the marina to get onboard the boats for hands-on sailing experience. Participants will be encouraged to try all the roles of a crew.
At the end of each day’s sailing will be the opportunity to socialise and recap on the adventures of the day with drinks and nibbles.
Thurs 30 September
Annual SheSails Gathering
Presented by SheSails@RSAYS
SheSails took off with much enthusiasm last year, and there has been a lot going on behind the scenes to implement many of the amazing ideas that came out of last year’s get together.
We hope to gather all of you and others who may be interested, to share a drink, some camaraderie, reflect on the past and undertake more future planning.
A Bento Box style meal will be available for pre-order for the evening.
Time: 6.30pm
4 – 8 October
Sea Cadets Spring Holiday Camp
The RSAYS Sea Cadets will be holding a week long camp during the October school holidays.
The camp is designed for young people aged 12-17 years and will involve 5 days of on water activities including dinghy sailing, J24 keelboats and a day out on the One and All down the Port River.
With days out on the water and nights spent under the stars camping in tents here at the Club, it will be a great opportunity to learn new skills and make new friends.