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Commodore's 20 Year Vision for RANSA -Video

Commodore Dave Giddings will be standing down as Commodore at this years AGM as he has served the maximum of 3 continuous years allowed under the constitution. In this video he outlines some of his thoughts for the future of RANSA
Sun 16 Aug 2020

Sir David Martin Foundation Message

The chosen charity of choice RANSA supports is the Sir David Martin Foundation that helps youth in crisis. We donated $5,000 this year and read on to see the letter from Susie Martin to RANSA about the foundation or read more about what they do.
Sun 09 Aug 2020

WELCOME TO THE NEW MEMBERSHIP YEAR AT RANSA

With the challenges over the past few months, along with the fact that the Clubhouse has not been fully open, the board will be offering reduced membership fees for the 20-21 membership year. Shortly you will be receiving your renewal notice as our membership year is July 1. However, fees are being deferred till 1st October for a pro rata renewal membership of nine (9) months based on the 2019 membership fee.
Fri 10 Jul 2020

COVID Spacing At RANSA

With the return to racing on Wednesday's and Saturday's this means more people coming through RANSA. To comply with NSW Health COVID-19 guidelines there is new signage, hand sanitiser and maximum numbers allowed in certain areas. Read on for the details.
Tue 09 Jun 2020

Winter Wednesday Sailing Instructions & COVID-19

The sailing instructions (SI) have now been published for the RANSA Wednesday Winter Series starting June 10th. A notable difference is skippers MUST provide a crew list for contact tracing. Both SI's & crew list templates are available here.
Fri 05 Jun 2020

Online Entry Available Winter Wednesday & Saturday starting June 10th

Great news the RANSA Winter Wednesday Series and the Combined Clubs Winter Saturday Series will now start on 10 and 13 June respectively. While there are special COVID-19 requirements NoR & online entry are available on the web site. Restrictions will be max crew 10 and crew lists for contact tracing must be submitted prior to racing.
Wed 27 May 2020

Update to permitted COVID boating activities

With the easing of NSW restrictions Australian Sailing has provided an update on permitted on water activities, that now allows for recreational boating, with social distancing. One step closer to resuming racing. See the AS website for details .
Sat 16 May 2020

COMMODORE'S MESSAGE

The Commodore comments on the current situation, and passes on the latest advice from Australian Sailing
Thu 07 May 2020

Whitbread 73-74 Around The World Race & RANSA

If you look at the pictures in the Rushcutter Room you would have seen photos of the 1973-74 Whitbread around the world race with RANSA as a stop over point. Check out the story of the first edition of what we now know as The Ocean Race in this restored footage of the first race.
Wed 15 Apr 2020

Commodore's Message COVID-19

I am sure you would have received a lot of COVID-19 emails and messages lately, but I wanted to let things settle a bit before providing you with an update of RANSA activities and its response to the COVID-19 situation.
Sun 29 Mar 2020

COVID-19 RANSA Events & Office

This is an update for you regarding specifically what is happening or not happening at RANSA and how you can assist for the foreseeable future. All RANSA events including the last Twilight have been cancelled or postponed. See how you can assist going forward.
Wed 18 Mar 2020

RANSA Pirates Day - Postponed due to COVID-19

Unfortunately due to the spread of COVID-19 and as this is a charity event for kids we have taken the decision to postpone the event most likely until September. A new date will be announced as soon as practical.
Tue 17 Mar 2020

RANSA Regatta 2020 highlights

Once again we had a successful RANSA Regatta with 72 boats entered across multiple division on a perfect sailing day with light to moderate breeze. Special thanks all the volunteers that made it possible. Here are a couple of photos from the day.
Mon 09 Mar 2020

SailPASS Comes To RANSA

SailPASS is an Australian Sailing initiative to help ensure that those sailing as casual crew are on record, and have the benefit of AS personal accident insurance. RANSA along with most of the Sydney clubs are supporting this initiative. From the new twilight season all would-be crew who are not members of RANSA or another AS affiliated Club and who do not therefore have AS cover will be asked to register for a SailPASS, and skippers are encouraged to ask them to do so via this website.
Mon 06 Jan 2020

January Hawkesbury Cruise

Dave Giddings & "Sylvara" are heading to the Hawkesbury on Thursday 2nd-15th January & are inviting any interested RANSA cruisers to join them for an "in company" sail and meet up. There is also a short race on Pittwater 4th January & dinner at RPAYC planned.
Tue 10 Dec 2019

CYCA Hosts RANSA Board

On Thursday night the Board of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia graciously hosted the RANSA Board for a working dinner to discuss areas of mutual concern and to improve cooperation in the management of sailing in general and Rushcutters Bay in particular.
Fri 08 Nov 2019

RANSA Flags Worn at Blessing Of Fleet

At the blessing of the fleet last week there were number of flags flying on our mast. It was quite a significant occasion and the first time all have been worn together. Our Burgee, the Commodores flag, the Fleet Commanders flag and the Australian White Ensign
Thu 31 Oct 2019

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