CLUB PRIZE GIVING - Saturday 24 July

HAVE YOU BOOKED YET?
The joint RNYC and PYC Prize Giving ceremony will take place at the PYC. So far close to 150 people have booked - and if you have not, please do so NOW. The cost is R125 per person which includes Champagne Cocktails on arrival, a 3 course dinner & lady gifts. Book your tickets and tables via Andrea at the RNYC. Tel. 031-301 5425 or e-mail: f& This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Once the PRIZE GIVING ceremony and dinner are over, the RNYC is hosting an ‘After Party' Disco in the Lower Deck from 21h30 onwards. This is open to everyone who attends the PRIZE GIVING, with PYC members being most welcome.

The following are RNYC event prize-winners, so if you have not yet booked, please do so immediately:

Allan Solomon Nkosinathi
Campbell Alexander
Carl Zimmerman B2G2
Chris Despy Cape Smoke
Chris Frost Prodigy 4
Clint de Fin & Jackie Barnard My Way
Clinton Hendrie
Clive Jackson Aquila
Dave Cuthbert Dusky
Derek Wilkes Tioman
Graham Rose
Gregg Hurter/Andrew Tarboton Freya
Gregg Hurter/Gregg Dobson Freya
Henry Frencken
Kevin Rainier Tequila Sunrise 
Leo Kroone Phezulu
Murray Calder Legionaire
Neil Yelland
Nick Koekoemoer Chatur
Patricia Kilburn
Patrick Harris/Jeremy Kriek Ffoxxoff
Richard Bate
Richard Crockett Caversham Caprice
Rob Samways Cabriole
Ron Pet Container World
Rudi McNeil
Sean Jones Bandit
Steve Hegerstrom Hocus Pocus
Stuart Ritchie Crackerjack
Terry Hargreaves Valencia
Vernon Goss Belissima
William Crockett Skwerty

NEWSFLASH
Volvo Ocean Race Talk by Mike Pammenter
The Commodore has managed to arrange for Mike Pammenter to give a talk on his Volvo Ocean Race experiences at the Club on Friday 23 July at 18h00 in the Trafalgar Room. For those who don't know, Pammenter was one of the youngest crew to compete in the last Volvo Race around the world, and one of about 80 people to compete in the last race.
This puts him amongst the very elite of sailing in the world - and he will be giving a presentation with visuals at YOUR Club. Don't miss it, and make a plan right now to be there - and how about staying for dinner afterwards?

SAILING MATTERS
by the Rear Commodore, Gregg Dobson

COOPER LIGHTHOUSE RACE
The Cooper Lighthouse there and back race was held on Sunday18 July - Ten boats started the race in a 10 to 12 knot north easterly breeze, but the wind increased to approximately 20 knots and after a beat to the fairway mark the boats enjoyed a downwind leg to a mark laid approximately three-quarters of a mile off the beach at Coopers Lighthouse. A challenging beat into a short choppy sea saw the boats finish off the southern side of the southern break water. For the record first across the finishing line was Bandit, followed closely by Prodigy, Scoundrel, Majimoto and Aquilla. This was the last RNYC event of the season. We look forward to the next sailing season where I believe we will have some new boats competing.

CREW SERVICE
Struan Campbell has created a crew mix and match group on facebook for skippers who need crew and crew who need boats. It is open to anyone so if you need a person or a boat then put a wall post up advertising yourself. Hopefully we can start building fleets by making it easy for skippers and crew to connect. Put videos, photos -  whatever you want - up there for all to see.

See the link at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=112468105452262

Let's enjoy our sport safely!
See you on the water.

FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS
by Andrea Kruck - F&B Manager

CHRISTMAS IN JULY IN THE BRITANNIA ROOM.
Sunday 25 July.Join us for a traditional Christmas luncheon with all the accompaniments, Christmas crackers and seasonal decor and background music. Members pay just R95 pp.

~Starters
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable salad with Olives and Feta
Potato Salad with Spring Onion, bacon and egg
Tomato & Mozzarella with Pesto dressing
Beetroot, Onions and Orange
Mussels with Pepper, onions and caper vinaigrette
Selection of cold meats
Smoked Salmon Terrine
Crumbed Calamari with Lemon & Chive Dip
Cocktail Bread Rolls & Butter
~Entrees
Honey & Pineapple Glazed Gammon
Turkey with Sage & Onion Stuffing
Pan Fried Line Fish with Lemon Butter
Roasted Potatoes
A variety of oven baked vegetables with Rosemary & Thyme
Rich Turkey Gravy
~Desserts
Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Apple Pie and Fresh Cream
Mince Pies and Custard
Cheesecake

POITJIE MEALS
Every Wednesday - Join us for our Poitjie Lunch and Dinner. R35 per person. There is a choice of Beef or Lamb Poitjie served with rice and a Bread Roll.

SUNDOWNER COCKTAILS
Every Friday - Sundowner Cocktails from 15h00 - 19h00 available on The Lower Deck. BUY ONE - GET ONE FREE between 15h00 - 16h00 only.

FRIDAY COMBOS
Don't forget that on Fridays you can enjoy our ‘combo dishes' for Lunch and Dinner. R79 each. Surf & Turf - 150g rump, Tiger Prawns, Chips and Salad. Only R79.00 Hake, Calamari & Prawns served with chips and a salad. Only R79.00

SUNDAY BUFFET
This Sunday - Back like it used to beThe Sunday Carvery Buffet has returned to its traditional format. So come on down to your Club on Sunday and enjoy a delicious Carvery Buffet lunch in the Britannia Room. An array of starters including seafood platters with roast meats, curries and some decadent desserts.

SUNDAY LOWER DECK LUNCHES
This Sunday Lowerdeck lunches are available on the lawns with Live Music.

LADIES WHO LUNCH
The Britannia Room offers specials to ladies who lunch on Monday to Thursday. Select 2 courses (Ladies Rump or Chicken Schnitzel plus a desert) with a complimentary glass of wine for only R75.

HAVING A BUSINESS LUNCH?
The Britannia Room offers specials to businessmen who lunch on Monday to Friday. Select 2 courses (Fillet or line fish with starter of chicken liver pate or crab chowder) and a complimentary glass of wine for only R95.

YACHTIE PLATTERS
Need catering when going sailing? Why not try one of the ‘Yachtie Platters' which Andrea and Tyrow have put together for you. All platters are for a minimum number of 4 people, take Away Drinks with Plastic Glasses are available on request at standard bar prices....just place your order with your food.

THE LOWER DECK
The new menu items on the Lower Deck are being well received as Tyrow our Chef is producing some exciting menu options. If you have not had a meal on the Lower Deck recently, why not come down and try the new fare our F&B team has worked so hard to produce?

BRITANNIA ROOM MENU
For those who enjoy the ambiance and traditions of the Britannia Room, there is a new Britannia Room menu too, with some specials available. Come on down and enjoy the fare our new chef has to offer.