There are some 15 trailers, boats , horseboxes etc permanently parked on New Beach Road making parking even more difficult for those taking part in RANSA and other local activities: see below and if appropriate please add your voice to the feedback request.
Collect your new membership card from the Office to obtain discounted member priced drinks at the Whaler bar after Friday 11th March. Contact the Office to arrange printing and collection.
Nigel Berlyn, Honorary Life Member of RANSA , a member since the Seventies, and original owner of the gaff cutter Reverie which is still racing today, sadly passed away on Thursday 17 February.
There are now over 200 photos from the RANSA Regatta Sunday 13th February, live on the RANSA web site under the Gallery heading. Special thanks to Beth Morley from Sports Sailing Photography who was literally everywhere capturing images of the event. For info how you can purchase hi res images of the event or your boat sailing pls click here
Sydney turned on the weather for a perfect sailing Sunday for the this years RANSA Regatta. With over 70+ entries and 65 starters across 7 divisions RANSA managed to win back the Admirals Trophy from the CYC. Here are a few photos from the day with more to come.
NEW RANSA MERCHANDISE
By popular demand we have some old favourites back in stock:
*Mens rugby tops, long sleeve, navy with white collar $65
*Mens Sleeveless fleeces navy - $50
* Stylish Shell jackets $85
and we always have navy or white caps and polos
Navy One successfully completed the Sydney to Hobart and retained the Oggin Cup. As you would know many crews were forced to retire due to rough weather on the first night from sail, rig, or even crew damage and then had to endure being becalmed often for many hours in between 2 high pressure systems. See their message and photos here.
A get together to thank past and present volunteers as well as an opportunity for new members or those that have not yet put your hand up to come and find out about how you could contribute. Bar will be open and light refreshments served so pls RSVP
The RANSA Christmas Breakfast will be held this year on Sunday 12 December with meal service from 09:30-11:30. $30 per head, kids half price, and all proceeds go to the Sir David Martin Foundation. Pls book with the Office office@ransa.com.au
Be at RANSA today at 4:30 for the formal launch of Navy One's Sydney to Hobart campaign is kicked off by Deputy Fleet Commander Commodore Jonathon (John) Earley who is flying in from Canberra especially for the event. Additionally the Army band will be there support the friendly inter service rivalry with the Army's Gunrunner in the Sydney to Hobart
Navy Bear has a new post Twilight Race menu for you to enjoy. Don't forget to show your vaccination passport and new membership card now available from the Office for the 15% discount on you post race meal. See the full menu here
The current NSW Health requirements will need to be followed by all RANSA members and guests when using the Club including Navy Bear Cafe. This means Members entering the clubhouse will need to be double vaccinated and will have to produce their vaccination certificate to show their double vaccination status and abide by the indoor capacity requirements of 1 person per 4 sqm.
