Get to Know Us

GET TO KNOW US

ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA ii ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA CONTENTS

YOUR HOME AWAY RPYC MARINA 16 FROM HOME 2 State of the art Marina 16 Crawley Clubhouse 2 PROTECTING OUR Catalina Bar and ENVIRONMENT 18 Alfresco area 3 Sustainability at RPYC 18 Wardroom Bar and Restaurant 3 RPYC TRADITIONS 19 Fremantle Annexe 4 Our quirky traits 19

COMMUNITY SPIRIT 5 HOUSE SUPPORT SYSTEM 20 Membership 5 How HSS works 20 Social Events 7 USEFUL INFORMATION 21 LOVE OF THE WATER 8 Things to remember 21 Keelboat sailing 8 Other Member benefits 22 Keelboat racing 9 HOST YOUR EVENT AT RPYC 23 Power Events 10 Weddings 23 Power Time Trialling 11 Private and Corporate RPYC Dinghy Division 12 functions 24 Training Centre 13 CONTACT RPYC 25 ON WATER DEVELOPMENT 14 Learn more about Learn to Sail Courses 14 our Club 25 Member Programs 15

ii ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Get to know us 1 YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

CRAWLEY CLUBHOUSE No matter your area of interest, What you’ll find at our Crawley Located just 10 minutes from Crawley has it all. From fantastic Clubhouse: function and dining facilities the Perth CBD, our Crawley • Club Fitness Centre to a fully equipped sail training Clubhouse and state of the art • Catalina Bar and Alfresco Area Marina connects u s to Perth’s center. • Dinghy Division beautiful Swan River. Find your tribe at RPYC. • Hardstand and Workshop A home away from home, • Kids Playground RPYC welcomes you to enjoy endless opportunities to relax • Function Facilities and unwind amongst the • Wardroom Bar and Restaurant picturesque surroundings. • RPYC Offices

2 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

CATALINA BAR AND WARDROOM BAR ALFRESCO AREA AND RESTAURANT It’s hard to stay away from our Offering remarkable views of serene outdoor dining area. the city skyline, our Wardroom Members and their guests find it restaurant and balcony is open the perfect place to... 7 days a week!

Relax ~ Unwind ~ Enjoy Why not join us for Tuesday Connecting RPYC to the Night Dining, Friday Night Swan River Grill or even Sunday morning Breakfast? WHY NOT ESCAPE THE OFFICE FOR LUNCH? Our lunch menu never With charging points and free disappoints, with all the classics wi-fi access, you can even bring plus weekly specials. the laptop down and work See some of our delicious remotely under the gum trees. menus on our website www.rpyc.com.au

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FREMANTLE ANNEXE With a second Clubhouse and Our Fremantle Annexe is the Why not enquire about available Marina in the heart of Fremantle, perfect location to start a pens at our ocean side Annexe? RPYC Members can experience weekend trip to Rottnest and the best of both worlds. Discover provides a relaxing atmosphere what an ocean side facility has to host your next bbq or private to offer! function.

4 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA COMMUNITY SPIRIT

MEMBERSHIP As a Club, we are drawn together Learn more about our by our love for boating and Membership categories and passion for community. benefits, visit www.rpyc.com.au/ For many of us, RPYC provides a membership/ second home where friends are truly family.

We offer opportunities for the whole family to get involved!

Membership incorporates a broad range of options, from Junior Membership through to Family Membership packages.

There’s something to suit everyone.

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SOCIAL EVENTS Enjoy socialising with friends Popular Club Events at RPYC Check out what’s coming up and family? include: next on the social calendar at RPYC. • Australia Day Party Why not invite the crew down to www.rpyc.com.au one of our fantastic Club events? • Themed Long Table Dinners @RPYCWA • Whiskey and Gin Tasting As a Member, we encourage you Events to share the experiences with @rpyc guests and make the most out of • Family Socials our social calendar! • New Members Nights • Melbourne Cup • Commodores Ball

6 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Get to know us 7 LOVE OF THE WATER

KEELBOAT SAILING RPYC provides endless excuses CRUISE-IN-COMPANY EVENTS CREWING for you, your crew and your Join one our social on-water Want to join a Crew? family to get out on the water. events such as RPYC’s annual ‘West Coast Tour’, Rockingham No matter your level of THURSDAY TWILIGHT Cruise-in-Company and experience, there is always an CRUISING Christmas Raft Up, just to name opportunity to sail at RPYC. Thursday evenings are for a few. Open to both Sail and Complete the ‘Crew Available’ sunset cruises down our Power Yachts, they are the Form via our website or express beautiful Swan River. A popular perfect opportunity to socialise your interest with our Boating weekly event at the Club during on the water! Department. the Sailing Season (October - April). Why not invite your friends and family down to enjoy Thursday night dining at the Catalina Bar?

8 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA LOVE OF THE WATER

KEELBOAT RACING RPYC are proud to facilitate this SATURDAY SUMMER SERIES WINTER FROSTBITE SERIES fantastic sport all year round! Divisional and Fleet racing | 7 Races | Fornightly | Sunday October - April Afternoons | May - August COMPETITIVE RACING With a variety of fleets sailing NIGHT RACING Visit the ‘On-Water’ section on out of our Club, you’re sure to 6 Races | Monthly | Tuesday our website to learn more: find a race to suit. Nights | Under a Full Moon | www.rpyc.com.au October - April WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON RACING IS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND! • Wednesday Winter Series • Wednesday Summer Series

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POWER EVENTS Our Power Boating Community The Power Event calendar never WHERE WILL RPYC’S NEXT are a welcoming and vibrant ceases to disappoint, with a POWER EVENT TAKE YOU? bunch who are always up for fun variety of ‘Cruising-in-Company’ Some locations we convoy to and adventure, on and off the events to choose from. throughout the year: water! • Mindarie • Hillarys • Rottnest Island • Mandurah • Rockingham

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POWER TIME TRIALLING TIME TRIALLING Keep your Power Boat moving RPYC TIME TRIALLING SEASON: The sport of Time Trialling is over Winter with a series of MAY - SEPTEMBER hugely popular at RPYC, and we competitive ‘Heats’ across a Visit the ‘On-Water’ section on encourage new and experienced range of Perth metro Clubs. our website to learn more: boaties to get involved! www.rpyc.com.au

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RPYC DINGHY DIVISION ALL ABOUT OUR DINGHY VOLUNTEERING We’re always looking for dedicated DIVISION... There are so many ways you individuals to assist with our Whether you are joining solo can join in the FUN within our on and off water activities. or looking for an all-inclusive Dinghy Division community. RPYC provide excellent skill family community, we welcome development courses and training you to join in the FUN! Why not volunteer? for our volunteer community.

Our Dinghy Division facilitates sailing opportunities for all ages, from juniors to teens to adults.

Join our Sunday training and racing fleets to get a taste of the action!

Contact our Club Development Officer to learn more 9389 1555 | [email protected]

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TRAINING CENTRE WINDSURFING AT RPYC One of our most established Our Training Fleets cater to a OPTI FLEETS on-water programs is thriving! range of ages and skill levels. JUNIOR SAILORS | 7 - 12 YEARS We encourage Youth to get • Opti Green involved. • Opti Silver • Opti Gold

LASER FLEETS TEENS - ADULTS | 13 + • Laser/Pacer • Laser

BOARD FLEETS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | 13 - 17 YEARS • Techno Silver • Techno Gold • Windfoil

Learn how to get involved in our Training Centre Contact our Club Development Officer 9389 1555 | [email protected]

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LEARN TO SAIL COURSES ADULTS LEARN TO SAIL KIDS LEARN TO SAIL TEENS START WINDSURFING An introduction to your sailing Tackers courses are the perfect Teens, start your windsurfing journey. place for your junior to start. journey with RPYC!

Suitable for ages 18+, no matter Suitable for ages 7 - 12 years. Suitable for teens 12 - 17. your level of experience. 20 hours tuition | All equipment Bic Techno 293 Boards | 5 Saturdays | weekly | provided. All equipment provided. All equipment provided

Contact RPYC to learn more www.rpyc.com.au | 9389 1555 | [email protected]

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MEMBER PROGRAMS We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our Members and sport here at RPYC.

As part of this dedication, we strive to work collaboratively with coaches and sailing associations to offer a variety of programs and training opportunities, with a focus on Women and Youth in sailing.

LOOKING TO UP-SKILL? Just graduated from a ‘Learn to Sail’ Course? With so many varied opportunities on offer, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Find the right training program for you!

Contact our Boating Department for more information on how to get involved. 9389 1555 | [email protected]

14 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Get to know us 15 RPYC MARINA

STATE OF THE ART MARINA CRAWLEY MARINA FREMANTLE ANNEXE OTHER VESSEL STORAGE Our first class jetties are state Providing seamless access to the OPTIONS of the art. Designed with safety Indian Ocean, why not overnight • Hard Stand Bays. Including and comfort in mind. Nestled at our Fremantle Marina before Post Crane access in the sheltered waters of venturing to Rottnest? Our 96 • Tender and Kayak Racks Matilda Bay, our 372 pens can pens can accommodate vessels • Centreboard and Dinghy accommodate vessels from 8 to from 10 to 28 meters. Storage. Contact our Club 28 metres. Development Officer to learn more! Accessible 24 hours a day, all pens are fully equipped with power and water facilities.

Learn more about our Marinas 9389 1555 | [email protected]

16 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA RPYC MARINA

STATE OF THE ART MARINA FUEL HARDSTAND MAINTENANCE A 24-hour refuelling jetty is YARD available at the Crawley Marina, A range of services and facilities managed by Baileys Marine Fuel are available as part of RPYC’s Australia. All fuel purchases will Crawley Hardstand area, require a Baileys Marine Fuel including: Card. • Boat Lifter (32 tonne capacity You can contact Baileys to set up with 5.1m beam) an account. • High pressure hose • Diesel washdown area • Petrol • On-site Shipwright • 22 concrete hardstand bays BLACKWATER PUMP (power and water supply) Blackwater pump-out facility is • Side arm cradles for yachts available 24 hours a day at the • Portable stairs and ladders Crawley Marina, located near the fuel jetty. • Oil and Battery disposal • On-site parking, wi-fi and bathroom facilities Learn more about our Hardstand services and facilities 9389 1555 | [email protected]

16 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Get to know us 17 PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT

SUSTAINABILITY and filtration system located save the use of thousands of underneath our hardstand area plastic bottles every year! AT RPYC to eliminate run-off pollution. RPYC are proud to hold RPYC SUSTAINABILITY environmental sustainability to RIVER GUARDIANS PARTNER TASKFORCE the highest priority. Our local RPYC work closely with the local Our committee are wildlife and pristine waters are government on programs aimed dedicated to the continual a testament to the extensive at protecting local fauna and growth, development measures we take as a Club to marine life: and implementation of ensure the protection of our • Dolphin Watch Program: A environmentally friendly natural surroundings. collaborative, citizen science practices and policies at RPYC. CLEAN MARINA research and eductaion • No single use plastics ACCREDITATION project recognising the • Bio cups importance of Dolphins Since 2016, our Marina has • Glass recycling collection presence as an indicator of remained a Level 3 accredited • Industrial Sealed Waste river and estuarine health. ‘Clean Marina’ and achieved compactor • Reel-it-in Program: Aimed at ‘Fish Friendly’ “status”, meeting • Comprehensive Emergency Oil reducing waste pollution and the national standards set by the Spill procedures and policies Marina Industries Association. educating the community on the safe disposal of fishing • Bunded battery and waste oil This extensive criteria lines and tackle. collection recognises the achievement • Recycled storm water used of rigorous environmental WATER STATIONS for pressure washing management systems, such as Our filtered water stations • Restricted use of fertilisers on our comprehensive storm water located on Club grounds help Club gardens

18 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA RPYC TRADITIONS

OUR QUIRKY TRAITS SHOUTS RINGING THE BELL PLEASE SIGN IN YOUR GUESTS What is a ‘shout’ exactly? A well loved Club tradition! Please sign in your guests as you Breaking any of the following In ringing the Bell, a Member enter the Wardroom. In keeping rules in the Wardroom will will ‘shout’ a round at the Bar. with the Liquor Licensing rules, see you ringing the bell and Members can be asked to ring each Member is able to bring shouting the bar! the Bell by the Flag Officers, 5 guests to enjoy a relaxing • Making a call or you can ask an Officer for beverage on the balcony. If there permission to ring the Bell. is more than 5 of you, we’ll ask • Answering a call you to enjoy a meal with your • Wearing a hat Which occasions count? beverages to meet the legal • breaking the rules requirements. (as listed above) • celebrating a win • celebrating a marriage • celebrating a birth of a child

or any other significant occasion

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HOW HSS WORKS As a Club, we encourage REDEEMING YOUR HSS Members to make the most of Charge your Club purchases to the facilities on offer. The House your RPYC Member Account, it’s Support System levy is in place, as simple as that! charged to all Full, Full Family, Spend $120 on any of the Full Under 30, Social and Social following to receive a credit Family Members, to provide (up to $120) back: value to your experience. • Food and Beverage purchases Broken down into two equal • Club Pro Shop purchases installments of $120, this levy is charged to your Member • Club Event Tickets Account every 6 months Please note, if you have not (1st June and 30th November). spent the full amount of your HSS Levy within the period, the Club will invest the remainder into furthering Club objectives.

To Learn more about the HSS, contact: 9389 1555 | [email protected]

20 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA USEFUL INFORMATION

THINGS TO REMEMBER SPEED IN THE MARINA RPYC BURGEE WE’RE DOG FRIENDLY Please ensure a speed of max 4 Fly your Club Burgee proudly! All furry friends are welcome on knots is maintained within the It can be displayed on a vessel outdoor Club grounds. Please marina at all times, and that all while Members are onboard. It ensure your pooch is on a leash efforts are practiced to reduce should remain above any other when visiting us! wake. flag or pennant displayed. Don’t forget to remove your Burgee SMOKING when you leave your vessel, or Smoking is only permitted you’ll be shouting the bar! within designated areas of Club grounds. Please ask our friendly Club Staff for further direction.

DRESS STANDARDS Smart Casual is appropriate for most occasions at RPYC. Shoes must be worn at all times. Sailing attire for organised Club racing shall consist of all white collared shirts, and all white or black shorts/trousers.

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OTHER MEMBER BENEFITS CLUB PRO SHOP PARKING SUP BOARDING Visit our Club Pro Shop to Full parking rights are allocated RPYC has a fleet of 6 Stand-Up- find a wide range of RPYC to Full and Full Family Members. Paddle boards available for Merchandise. Located in our Restricted parking benefits Member use at any time! It’s Crawley Clubhouse Reception, are allocated to Social, Social easy to sign up, just contact our you’ll discover everything from Family, Centreboard, Outport Club Development Officer on casual sailing gear to fantastic and Reciprocal Members. Please 9389 1555 or email gift ideas. ensure your parking sticker is [email protected] displayed clearly at all times FITNESS CENTRE whilst on Club grounds. Our Crawley Fitness Centre is available for Members - Enquire today to gain access to this fantastic additional facility.

22 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA HOST YOUR EVENT AT RPYC

WEDDINGS Dream Weddings with spectacular views...

Nestled on the banks of the Swan River, RPYC is the perfect setting for a stunning waterfront wedding.

Plan the wedding of your dreams with personalised packages for ceremonies and receptions, including custom catering menus.

Work with our Wedding Team to create your custom Wedding package at RPYC.

Enquire today 9389 1555 | [email protected]

22 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Get to know us 23 HOST YOUR EVENT AT RPYC

PRIVATE AND CORPORATE FUNCTIONS Our Club proudly offers both versatility and flexibility, hosting a variety of options to accommodate unique and memorable occasions.

Why not enquire about our function spaces, available for: • Business Meetings • Corporate Presentations • Birthday Celebrations • Large Outdoor Events

With a vast range of catering options, learn how we can tailor to your event needs.

Contact our Functions Team today 9389 1555 | [email protected]

24 ROYAL PERTH YACHT CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA CONTACT RPYC

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CLUB CONTACT RPYC and learn more RPYC RECEPTION about what our Club has to offer 9389 1555 | [email protected] Open Monday - Friday | 9 am - 5pm Visit our website www.rpyc.com.au MEMBERSHIP AND PEN ENQUIRIES 9423 5503 | [email protected]

FUNCTION ENQUIRIES 9423 5509 | [email protected]

BOATING DEPARTMENT 9423 5504 | boating [email protected]

SAIL TRAINING 9423 5519 | [email protected]

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Correspondence: PO Box 5 | Nedlands T: (08) 9389 1555 rpycwa Western Australia 6909 E: [email protected] @rpyc | @rpycevents Address: Australia II Drive | Crawley Western Australia 6009 ABN: 21 894 707 808 www.rpyc.com.au