This month we will meet in the Carabella Room to discuss 'Sea of Poppies' by Amitav Ghosh. Do join us for lunch afterwards in the Careening Cove. At the heart of this vibrant saga is a vast ship, the Ibis. Her destiny is a tumultuous voyage across the Indian Ocean shortly before the outbreak of...
Due to the current restrictions, this event will be held online as a Zoom webinar. Please register via the new link below. Presentation The East Australian Current - where "Finding Nemo" was half right By Iain Suthers, Sydney Institute of Marine Science & UNSW The EAC is a powerful western boundary current draining warm water...
Gather family and friends for a relaxed brunch or lazy lunch in our beautiful Dining Room, overlooking the harbour. Bookings from 11.30am, please make a reservation via the website link below. Please note, maximum booking size 10 guests. View the Brunch menu here Make a reservation here (login required) This event is open only to...
'The name is Fleming, Ian Fleming.' Popular Squadron guest speaker, author and literary critic Susannah Fullerton OAM, FRSN, returns to reveal the secret life of Ian Fleming and the origins of his cult James Bond novels. Secret Service agent 007 was created in 1953 and featured in 12 novels, various short stories and many films...
'A Highland Fling' You are warmly invited to enjoy a spectacular evening of fine dining, wine and music from Caledonia. More details to follow. Event details Date: Saturday 21 August Time: 7pm for 7.30pm till late Dress: Black Tie with a touch of Tartan Venue: Carabella Room Cost: $140 includes canapés, 3 courses, wines &...
Presentation Don't know your pennant from your burgee? Unsure whether to fly the red or blue Ensign? Our local Vexillographer John Vaughan (that's flag expert to you and me) will unfurl these mysteries and more. He will also reveal the design of the new RSYS racing flag to be introduced in the new sailing season....
Presentation 'Around Antarctica' Lisa Blair has recently announced she will set sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around Antarctica again at the end of this year. Her focus is on climate science and micro plastic sampling. Her goal is to challenge Fedor's record of 102 days for an Albany to Albany circumnavigation. We are very excited to welcome...
The RSYS AGM will be held Tuesday 14 September 2021 at 8.15pm. Further details to follow.
