Events

Ahoy there! The end of this year troublesome year is fast approaching so here's a chance to celebrate in the Best Company! The America's Cup Lounge has been hired for us, with staffed bar. Please book and pay through TidyHQ asap to secure your place. Price, including required room hire, is: $42 pp for 2 course meal, plus desserts can be ordered, and paid for, on the night as required. $52pp for 3 course meal. See menu below. In response to member feedback, wines are not included. All drinks can be purchased at the AC lounge bar. It has been suggested that we pre order by Dec 1st.  Please email your choices to me at paulinedilley@hotmail.com There will be plenty of room, so lets have a huge turnout, spouses and partners very welcome, and have a great time. And of course, Christmassy attire and Silly Hats are most welcome and encouraged :)) I'm standing by.. Pauline Dilley Social Secretary Tuesday night Wardroom Entrée Tempura prawns, Thousand Island dressing Homemade soup of the day, sourdough Garlic bread, spicy tomato chutney Mains Treeton farm strip loin, gluten free chips, steamed seasonal vegetables, peppercorn sauce Cone bay barramundi, brocollini, dill crushed potatoes, lemon cream Amelia park lamb shank, cheesy polenta, roasted parsnip, lamb jus Mahogany creek roasted chicken, whipped potato, roasted carrots, paprika cream Butter chicken curry, steamed rice, roti bread, yoghurt Leek & potato parcels, sautéed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, pistou dressing Dessert Sticky date pudding, salted caramel sauce, whipped cream Bread & butter pudding, brandy custard, ice cream Apple crumble, ice cream          

For our last social event of the year, come and enjoy a buffet meal in great company, and help celebrate another year of great comradeship. Meet at 1800hrs for pre-dinner drinks. Galley opens at 1830hrs. Price $40pp, includes meal and partial bar tab, payment on booking will secure your place. Old Gaffers Association  BSB 325 185 Account 0132 7680 Please include your surname as reference. And of course, festive wear is encouraged!

Come and join an early evening historical walking tour led by our members, Mike and Joy Lefroy, meeting on the lawn beside the Round House and finishing at Kidogo Art house at Bathers Beach. It promises to be an informative and entertaining evening in great company, with a sunset supper option. For further information contact Pauline Dilley on mobile 0417 124 187

Here is a chance for all members and partners to enjoy a get-together in daylight hours, in a known venue with water views and great food. The menu is available on coastportbeach.com There is plenty of parking and good access for all. As a focus I suggest we make it "Boats I have known". Photos, stories and artifacts are encouraged! I have booked a table for 20, could you please email me by August 15th so that I confirm numbers by August 17th. Any queries, paulinedilley@hotmail.com   

After a successful Raid in 2017 The Old Gaffers are returning to Lake Dumbleyung as the good news is there is still plenty of water to sail on this remarkable lake. The plan is to arrive in Dumbleyung on Friday evening and meet up at the Grande Olde Dumbleyung Inn and plan the Raid over a few quiet drinks. On Saturday we will sail on the Lake that only occasionaly has water in it but like last year it is in good order. We will have another get together in the GODI that evening and plan the Sunday activities. The RFBYC St Ayles Skiffs are also planning to join us so it should be a great weekend. Book early at the GODI (98634817 or 0427157151) and tell them you are from the Old Gaffers as they are holding all the rooms for us until September 15th. There is also a good camping ground.

The OGA of WA is planning a raid to take place exploring the magnificent waters and rivers of the Nornalup Inlet in the South West.This is planned for the 2 days prior to the Regatta in the Trees event held at the Walpole Yacht Club over the March Long Weekend. This picturesque inlet will be explored at a leisurely pace with much conviviality in a cruising in company mode. This is a terrific opportunity to explore what is one of the premier sheltered cruising grounds in Western Australia and to do so safely in the company of other boats. E-mail secretary on molarman08@bigpond.com to express an interest and we will keep you up to date as organisation progresses.