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Our menu has something to satisfy all appetites – from salads, seafood, starters and sharing to pizzas and burgers. We also have a number of specials that change regularly, a kid’s menu and we can accommodate any dietary requirements, just talk to our staff when ordering.

Starters & Sharing

Sides & sauces.

12pm – 3pm

5.30pm – 8:30pm

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Book a table, weekly specials.

Take advantage of our mid-week specials, available every Monday – Friday.

Starters & Sharing

V- vegetarian, VG – vegan, GF – gluten free, GF* shared fryer.

House baked Loaf

M $10.00 | g $10.00, pesto & parmesan focaccia, m $14.00 | g $14.00, sydney rock oysters 1/2 dozen.

natural with mignonette (GF) $32 kilpatrick (GF) $36 mornay $36

Seared Scallops (GF*)

minted pea puree, prosciutto crisp, fried leek

M $22.00 | G $23.00

Szechuan spiced squid (gf*).

curry aioli, roquette salad

M $20.00 | G $22.00

Kingfish ceviche (gf/df).

pickled fennel, cucumber, avocado puree, ponzu dressing

Tandoori Chicken Tacos

charred corn salsa, spiced yoghurt

Prawn & Sweet Potato Tempura (GF*)

wasabi mayo, sweet soy

M $19.00 | G $21.00

Beetroot cured salmon (gf).

potato rosti, citrus cream cheese, candied beetroot

M $18.00 | G $20.00

Cheeseburger.

beef mince, bacon, caramelised onion, tasty cheese, Texan aioli

M $30.00 | G $32.00

Peri peri chicken.

mushroom, onion, jalapefios, bacon, peri peri

Margherita (V)

napolitana sauce, bocconcini, fresh basil, garlic oil

M $26.00 | G $28.00

Mushroom tortellini (v).

garlic cream, enoki mushroom, shaved parmesan

M $36.00 | G $38.00

Prawn linguine.

garlic, chilli, tomato, pangritata

CRISPY SKINNED SALMON (GF)

chive & ricotta cheese croquette, beetroot puree, snow pea tendril salad

M $38.00 | G 40.00

Lamb backstrap (gf).

parsnip & honey puree, rosemary demi glaze

M $40.00 | G $42.00

Humpty doo barramundi fillet (gf).

pumpkin puree, roast heritage pumpkin, salsa verde

M $38.00 | G $40.00

Twice cooked pork belly.

masterstock glaze, Asian herb salad, peanut crumble, orange nam jhim

M $36.00 | G 38.00

Beef burger.

250g house made patty, tomato, grilled bacon, tasty cheese, Texan aioli

M $22.00 | G $24.00

Beer battered fish & chips.

garden salad, tartare sauce

M $28.00 | G $29.00

Panko crumbed chicken schnitzel.

chips, garden salad, sauce all sauces GF – mushroom, pepper, Diane

M $26.00 | G 28.00

Panko crumbed chicken parmigiana.

grilled bacon, napolitana sauce, cheese, chips, garden salad

VEGAN MASSAMAN CURRY (GF, VG)

sweet potato, eggplant, peanuts, rice crisps

M $34.00 | G $36.00

Served with mash, greens and sauce. All sauces GF, mushroom, pepper, Diane

M $50.00 | G $52.00

Scotch fillet, m $46.00 | g $48.00, king prawn ceasar salad.

crisp prosciutto, cos, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, egg, Caesar dressing

Asian Style Smoked Chicken Salad (GF)

fresh chilli, bean sprout, cucumber, herbs, chilli and lime aioli

M $32.00 | G $34.00

Sides & sauces, rosemary & garlic salted chips (v), m $8.00 | g $10.00, steamed greens (gf, v).

with olive oil & sea salt flakes

GRILLED CHICKEN

Sauces – mushroom, pepper, diane (gf), cheeseburger & chips, battered fish & chips, chicken tenderloin & chips, squid & chips, penne bolognaise & chips, kids’ sundae.

with sprinkles & topping

Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay

   4.5 – 444 reviews    • Restaurant

There is truly something special about RMYC Broken bay, hidden in the beautiful waters of Pittwater, it boasts views over Scotland Island and the surrounding water ways. RMYC Broken bay offers that relaxed ‘feel-good’ vibe and natural positive energy. We are a club of camaraderie catering to a diverse community of cruising, sailing, racing, fishing and social events & activities. We believe in the spirit of kinship and welcome both those who want to socialise and enjoy the club’s atmosphere, along with the boating community.

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Address and Contact Information

Address: 46 Prince Alfred Parade, Newport NSW 2106

Phone: (02) 9997 5511

Website: http://www.royalmotor.com.au/

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Our light and airy restaurant ensures you are perfectly placed to soak up the views of Poole Harbour which are stunning at any time of day or night.

We offer an extensive menu ranging from lite bites through to a delicious three course meal, as well as a daily ‘specials’ board using local produce wherever possible.

Due to its popularity, the restaurant can get busy and we strongly recommend that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.  

To book a table please contact the restaurant/bar during their normal opening hours.  Telephone:  01202 707227.

Payment with your membership card will automatically give you 10% off the price of drinks. 

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The Royal Motor Yacht Club has built an enviable reputation as one of Australia's premier boating clubs. Since 1928 the Royal Motor Yacht Club has been operating on the shores of Pittwater. The gateway to Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River, arguably one of the most beautiful boating waterways in the world. MARINA The Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay, offers a world-class marina facility with permanent and casual berths. The club provides secured parking for boat owner members and access to a range of services from ''boat pack'' on board catering to a slipway facility for vessels up to 60 tonnes. Amenities include: - 220 fixed berths - all sizes - 49 Swing Moorings - 300m floating breakwall - Casual berthing area - Work pontoons - Fuel, Ice and bait (Member Discounts) - On Site parking - Visitors welcome - Vessel pumpout facility - Boat Ramp - Showers and laundry - Boat Catering Service - Heated Swimming Pool - Wi Fi Service - 1hr from Sydney CBD by Car - Brasserie open 7 Days …

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excellent eggs Benedict and coffee service was swift and gracious loved the location we were lucky with almost no one there we will definitely be coming back for more

This review is for the restaurant. I'm not from around here, so take my review with a grain of salt. The restaurant is pub style, where you order and pay at the counter, given a buzzer, and pick up your own food. Get your own water at the bar, and drinks. We put in reservations, so I was expecting table service, but that's on me. I had 1/2 dozen oysters, nice and creamy. SO had the seafood plate. Nice, typical Australian. Friendly staff. Best part seems to be the history of the yacht club itself. Think it would be a good spot to relax as a member.

What's not to love about the Royal motor. This place has it all. And now the pizza oven, delicious. Great spot for somewhere different breakie lunch or dinner. Staff friendly and they make a damn good cuppa to!

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Royal Motor Yacht Club

Since 1926 the Royal Motor Yacht Club has been operating on the shores of Pittwater. The gateway to Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River, arguably one of the most beautiful boating waterways in the world.

Serving its members and the greater boating community, The Royal Motor Yacht Club has built an enviable reputation as one of Australia's premier boating clubs.

A spirit of kinship and camaraderie has always been evident at our Club and continues to evolve. We welcome not only those who own a boat but also those who just want to socialise and enjoy the Club's atmosphere. All members enjoy the restaurant, bars and heated pool which complements an international class marina facility catering to all sizes of watercraft. With a 100 tonne slipway and a variety of marine trade services on site most boating services are catered for at the Club.

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RMYC MEMBERSHIP

CLICK HERE  to download a Membership Nomination Form for the RMYC.

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE RMYC

• Heated swimming pool and children’s play park
• A choice of three bars - The Garden Bar, Mariners Bar and the Level 1 Lounge Bar with unrivalled views of Pittwater
• Full voting rights for Social and Intermediate members
• Relaxed dining at Salt Cove on Pittwater - open seven days a week, every day of the year
• Free social events - Open Day (October) and Australia Day (January) celebrations (drinks and food provided)
• Ladies lunches – with guest speaker, held 3 times per year
• Bridge Club held every Tuesday
• Tuesday Trivia
• Great family events - Annual Club Picnic Day (February) and Children’s Christmas Party (December)
• Complimentary membership to either the Sailing, Top Hat Sailing, Game Fishing, Timber Boat, Sail Cruising, Multihull or Cruiser Division for the first year. (A fantastic way to be involved without having to own a boat).
• Shuttle bus available seven days a week to members with their guests (subject to a time schedule).
• The ''Nautical News'', our monthly newsletter with details of upcoming entertainment, promotions and special events
• Members’ badge draw every Friday night from 7.00pm
• Raffles held every Friday
• Boat Owner Members 10% / Social Members 5% discount on all bar and food prices
• Members discount on shows
• Private function and conference facilities – special room hire rates for Members
• Free wi-fi throughout the Club for members
• Happy Hours Monday to Friday - 5.30pm to 6.30pm
• RMYC Facebook page www.facebook.com/RMYCBB

RMYC EVENTS

• Australia Day Boating Parade (January
• Club Picnic Day at The Basin (February)
• Classic Yacht Regatta (March)
• Game Fishing Tournament (March)
• Annual Golf Day (May) – fundraiser for local charities
• Unique Vehicle Show (July)
• Timber Boat Festival (November)
• Kids Christmas Party (December)
• Carols by Candlelight (December)
• Christmas Lights Boat parade (December)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR BOAT OWNER MEMBERS

• A complimentary birthday voucher for food and beverages to be used in Salt Cove Brasserie and Garden Bar - personally sent out to all Boat Owner Members in the mail
• Use of 15 club moorings in the beautiful Pittwater and Hawkesbury waterways
• 12 month calendar of boating and social activities
• Complimentary casual berthing for non-marina residents – 1 night per month = 12 nights per annum (unfortunately these free nights can not be accrued. All subject to availability and must be booked in advance with Marina Manager or Dockmaster.
• Salt Pan Tender  run service (added service fee)
• Discount on fuel
• Full voting rights plus voting for special resolutions
• Exclusive parking in our secure boat members’ car park
• Access to boat ramp for launching trailer boats and small vessels
• On-site Club Services  such as shipwright and engineering, marine electronics and electrics, brokerage and boat detailing
• Complimentary use of a boat work pontoon one day a month (subject to availability)
• Catering for food and drinks can be arranged and delivered to your boat
• LPG gas bottle refills, ice and bait available seven days a week
• Weekend delivery of newspapers
• Marina webcam – members can log in to view the marina

MEMBERSHIP FEES - FROM 1 MAY 2019 

Boat Owner Member or General Member

• $500.00 Initial Joining Fee
• $620.00 Membership Fee (Annual) 

Associate Member

• $55.00 Membership Fee (Annual)
• (Must be spouse or dependant student child, 18yrs of age and over, of a Boat Owner/General or Social Member)

Social Member

• $180.00 Membership Fee (Annual)

Intermediate Member 18yrs - 29yrs (incl)

• $110.00 Membership Fee

Reciprocal Member

• (Open to R.A.C.A Members and Members of other RMYC Clubs who do not own a registered boat.)

Junior Members 8yrs to 18yrs

• $45.00 Annual Membership Fee

Senior Membership

• To qualify for Senior Membership - A formula is utilised - RMYC membership = 10 years continuous membership of the Club plus (+) your current age = is greater than 85 years.

CLICK HERE  to download a Membership Nomination Form for the RMYC

VOTING RIGHTS AS PER MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

• All members (other than Reciprocal, Honorary, Temporary & Provisional members) are eligible to vote on the Ordinary Resolutions.
• All members (other than Reciprocal, Honorary, Temporary & Provisional members) are eligible to vote on the Election of Directors.
• Only Life Members and financial Registered Boat Owner & General Members are eligible to vote on Special Resolutions.
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Boating Divisions

There are 7 Divisions of the Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay.

• Broken Bay Game Fishing Club
• Cruiser Division
• Mini Mariners Division
• Sail Cruising Division
• Sailing Division
• Timber Boat Division
• Top Hat Sailing Division

They offer a vast array of social, racing and navigational activites. For more information, please visit their individual pages.

• Game Fishing
• Mini Mariners
• Sail Cruising
• Timber Boat
• Top Hat Sailing

The Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay, offers a world-class marina facility with permanent and casual berths available. The Club provides secure safe parking for boat owner members and access to a range of services from fuel sales, on board catering and slipway facilities for vessels up to 100 tonnes. The Club boasts  256 fixed berths of all sizes,  38 swing moorings, 17 Club moorings and a  300mtr floating break-wall of 11 casual visitor berths.     CLICK HERE f or all the Marina Tours.

FUEL WHARF LOCATIONS

• Fuel is available on the western arm of the marina on the break-wall and adjoining the southern end of the carpark.
• All three fuel types are available from the southern end of the carpark (inside fuel wharf)
• Note: Only diesel is available on the (outside fuel wharf) western arm. 

Click here  for Fuel wharf operating hours.

TENDER SERVICE

The rmyc offers a tender service to over 49 club moorings. the rmyc tender service operates between the following hours:.

We also have dinghies that are available for after-hours use for members.

LPG GAS, OIL, BAIT AND ICE

Bottled gas, crushed or block ice as well as bait are all available at the Royal Motor Yacht Club. Please ask the marina attendant for service and also availability of oil.

PUMP OUT FACILITY

The Royal Motor Yacht Club provides a pump out facility to both members and visitors of the Club. The facility is free to members of the Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay and with any fuel purchase. A pump out without a fuel service is at a cost of $20.00 for non-members.

LAUNDRY FACILITIES

The Cub provides laundry facilities to our Marina Residents, including those with Casual Berths and Moorings. These facilities include: Washing machines & dryers which all located on the ground level of the Club.

DINGHY STORAGE

Dinghy storage is available at the Club. It is for members only & is on a per month basis. Please enquire at the Marina Office about availability.

The Royal Motor Yacht Club’s boat ramp is located at the southern end of the driveway and is available to boat owner members of the Royal Motor Yacht Club. 

The Club does have a slipway on site, which is run through one of the Clubs on site services  Newport Marine Services.  For bookings or more information, contact Newport Marine Services on  9997 7702.

For the convenience of members and casual visitors, the Club has numerous trolleys available to assist in the transfer of your belongings from your vessel to your vehicles and vice versa. 

The Royal Motor Yacht Club provides a well-equipped security system consisting of around the clock CCTV surveillance and Security Guards between sunset & sunrise. The security guard can be contacted after hours on  0450 711 411

TOILETS & SHOWERS

These facilities are accessible 24 hours a day for the use of Club members and marina guests. The main bathrooms with the showers are located at the lower level of the Club for your convenience.

Casual & Permanent berthing is available at the Club. Casual berthing is available for both members and guests, but bookings are essential. For availability and pricing of casual berthing at the Club please speak to our Marina Manager Alasdair Wells. Permanent Berthing does have a waitlist based upon the size of the vessel. For more information contact Alasdair Wells on 0418 423 897 or email  [email protected]  

Casual & Permanent mooring is also available at the Club. For more information of availability and pricing contact Alasdair Wells on 0418 423 897 or email  [email protected]  

WORK PONTOON

The Royal Motor Yacht Club has a work pontoon available to members with one night free per month. For more information on Membership, please phone Marina office on: 9997 5511.

HEATED SWIMMING POOL

The Club has a swimming pool located on the ground level, just outside of the restaurant. Use of the pool is for members & their guests of the Club; however some exclusion does apply for casual berths & moorings. The pool is open between the hours of sunrise and sunset 7 days a week, with routine maintenance taking place occasionally mid-week. The pool is heated to 27 degrees all year round & is supervised in the summer months.

WIFI SERVICES

The Club has a Wi-Fi service which is available to members for free, as well as people on casual moorings or berths. For more information, please see Reception.

Please Note: The Wi-Fi service reach is dependent on the vessel location.

CLUB MOORINGS

In addition to the Moorings located on site at the Royal Motor Yacht Club, the Club provides it’s Boat Owner Members with access to 17 Club moorings located in the beautiful Pittwater & Hawkesbury waterways. These are for Club Boat Owner Members only. Please see Reception for maps & more information. (There are also Club moorings at America Bay, Refuge Bay, Coasters Retreat and Patonga (Brisk Bay).

CLUB BURGEE

Club Burgees are available from RMYC Reception. The Burgees are small and large, depending on size of your vessel. The Club Burgee advises other boaters on the water what Club you represent. 

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 Salt Cove on Pittwater

The Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay is the perfect waterfront venue to celebrate a special occasion for lunch 7 days and dinner Wednesday to Sunday or breakfast Saturday & Sundays from 8am.

Enjoy the beautiful food whilst overlooking Sydney's magnificent Pittwater. Whether it’s a family gathering, a party booking or corporate event, our menu options are superbly prepared by our renowned head chef Richard Thomas.

Royal Motor Yacht Club has so many areas to enjoy your dining experience as well as the Restaurant, including the Lounge Bar Terrace, Water View Terrace, Compass Terrace or out by the pool. There are very few places like RMYC offering such a wide selection of seating options. From intimate small parties up to large groups and corporate events.

The Club has an excellent wine cellar with its selection of local and international vintages sure to please you.  Bookings advised on 02 9997 5511.

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• Weekly Meal Deals
• On Water Catering
• Around the Bars
• Beers on Board

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On behalf of all the team at Royal Motor Yacht Club, we would like to warmly congratulate you on your upcoming Wedding!

  The Perfect Water Front Wedding Venue

Royal Motor Yacht Club provides a natural backdrop catering for the dream Wedding you’ve always wanted. We have the picture perfect waterfront Wedding venue on the Northern Beaches of Sydney specialising in memorable, romantic Wedding ceremonies and receptions. Elegant indoor and outdoor Wedding spaces offering the finest cuisine, wines and service for your family and friends to enjoy.

Royal Motor Yacht Club welcomes everyone and offers an all-inclusive  Wedding package . We have Wedding reception packages for cocktails, luncheons and dinner parties to suit your celebrations. To make your selection easier, our expert culinary team are on hand to help with arrangements to plan the perfect reception for your Wedding.

Ensure that your special day is one to remember.  Contact our Wedding and Functions  Co-ordinator for information on our great wedding packages on (02) 9998 5509 or email  [email protected]

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Sunday 8.00am to 10.15am               

NEPTUNES CAFE

Monday and Tuesday         6.00am to   2.00pm        Wednesday  to Saturday  6.00am to 12.00pm

LUNCH Wednesday to Sunday 12.00pm to 3.00pm

DINNER Wednesday to Saturday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

NEPTUNES Wednesday to Sunday from 1100am  Closing hours at discretion of Restaurant Manager on duty.

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Michael McCann’s renovation of Australia’s most prestigious yacht club restaurant and bar created a unique setting for Member dining and entertaining. The timber-clad, resort-style Marina Restaurant features a stone fireplace, trophy cabinets and comfortable, canvas slip-covered sofas and sofa chairs, while the intimate bar has a hewn sandstone-clad bar, sandstone fireplace and external teak lounge seating. 

Additionally, coconut palms in merbau-timber-clad planters create intimate dining niches outdoors, with teak and canvas umbrellas, at the restaurant’s entrance.  There are very few places like your Club, offering such a wide selection of seating options by the water. For intimate small parties, contact our restaurant mangement team Rachel McShane at [email protected] or Scott Sandberg on [email protected] Whether it’s a family gathering or a celebration, enjoy renowned head chef Kazu Iketani’s delicious food looking over Sydney’s magnificent Rose Bay. Our menu options cover family favourites and seasonal specialties to please, accompanied by your choice from our excellent wine selection of local and international vintages.

There’s secure Member parking on site and concierge parking available on weekends. Naturally there’s free WIFI available to members and their guests in the restaurant and surrounding outside areas. No password is required.

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Pittwater Online News

August 7 - 13, 2022: Issue 549

Pittwater Motor Enthusiasts Association 

Website:  www.pittwatermotorclub.org.au

The Club encourages the preservation, restoration, maintenance, use and display of historic vehicles and machinery.

Members and guests can attend  Tuesday meetings every second week, held at the Pittwater RSL Club, 82 Mona Vale Rd, Mona Vale, starting at 7.30pm.

Members meet socially in a range of regular events from our Events Calendar. The Club is very proud of its support, via donations, to charitable organisations each year. A Club magazine ' STAY TUNED ' is published online every two months.

Most importantly, the Club encourages members to be active participants, not just joining the Club for the ‘cheap rego.’

The Royal Motor Yacht Club has a Bistro if you want to arrive early for dinner or a light snack, full bar facilities and plenty of off-street parking.

If you would like to become a member please Click  HERE  to view.

This Issue a few insights into another great Pittwater club and organisation. Our thanks to Graeme Smith for his great help in putting this Profile together.

When and why was the Pittwater Motor Enthusiasts Association formed?

PMEA started in 1994 as group of friends of which Bob Radnidge was the leader and Dick Britain his 2IC, all of whom were interested in Motorcycles and automobiles, decided to form a club based in the Manly/Pittwater area to pursue their joint motoring interests.

Bob phoned many people, including still current member David Rundle to garner interest in a first meeting to be held in the Mona Vale Hall opposite the Pittwater Council Chambers. Bob Radnidge worked for the Mona Vale Golf Club as a groundsman.

David Rundle and his wife Diane attended and joined on the first night, Diane was member #9, & David #13 and both are still very active members of the club.

Bob Radnidge was a good-hearted gentleman who could out work & out last any other member. It was his tenacity that allowed the club to grow and blossom into a friendly voluntary association that benefited our community via its donations to various charities, e.g., Prostate cancer, CareFlight, Bear cottage, Maritime Rescue to mention a few.

The nominated clubhouse was the old Girl Guides Hall opposite the tennis courts in Mona Vale It was hot and cold depending on the season, but boy, if the walls could tell a few stories of humour, laughter and fellowship could be told.

What does the Pittwater Motor Enthusiasts Association do?

PMEA is purposely named a Motor Enthusiasts Association. Whilst primarily now know as a club for Cars and Motorcycles, it is open to and embraces people with anything to do with motors. We have members with hundreds of lawn mowers and others who are passionate about stationary engines.

PMEA is as in its name, a club for like minded motor enthusiasts to associate. We meet every two weeks at the Royal Motor Yacht Club in Newport and have a drive/event every two weeks. All events are well patronised by partners of both our male and female members and are wide and varied and listed on the PMEA website. The website is always up to date and allows members to RSVP online and download venue maps and event details…very hi-tech. 

• UNIQUE CAR SHOW - Royal Motor Yacht Club
• ALL BRITISH DAY – The Kings School
• ALL FRENCH CAR DAY – Silverwater
• SHANNONS SYDNEY CLASSIC – Sydney Motorsport Park (Eastern Creek)
• RYLSTONE CLASSIC – Sydney to Rylstone for Minis

To list just a few

What range of vehicles are represented?

With over 400 members there would be over a 1000 vehicle and motorcycles. The range of marques is vast…. you name it and it is likely someone in the club has got or had it. Mainly classic vehicles over 30 years old.

A popular event are the Sunday morning BBQs at McCarrs Creek (4-5 times a years) which focus on countries e.g., American Vehicle Day, European Vehicle Day etc. These are popular and well patronised events.

Does the Pittwater Motor Enthusiasts Association engage in local events?

In addition to the Unique Car Show at the Royal Motor Yacht Club, PMEA is a regular and major participant in the following:

• The Northern Beaches Car & Bike Fest at Pittwater Rugby (RAT) Park.
• The Dee Why Beach Australia Day Car & Bike Show.
• Machines and Macchiatos at Terry Hills
• North Shore Sporting Car Club Auto Brunch at St Ives Showground

Is there a social aspect to the Pittwater Motor Enthusiasts Association? – please share examples .

Is there a social aspect!!!!! Is there ever. As noted above there is a huge social aspect to PMEA with fortnightly events and longer weekends away. Covid curtailed a few things in the last few years however we managed a great Southern Highlands 3 day trip in April and have another 3 day trip to the Orange region in the new year.

PMEAs Christmas Party is major annual event held at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club where we manage to incorporate a car display.

As part of PMEA’S charter, it donates 20% of its subscription fees to local charities with the following groups been this year’s recipients:

• Mona Vale Girl Guides
• Men’s Kitchen Northern Beaches
• Marine Rescue Broken Bay
• Lifeline Northern Beaches
• Northern Beaches Community Donation
• Prostate Cancer Support Group Northern Beaches
• Belrose Rotary

ON ROUTE TO A SUNDAY OUTING

How can locals support the Pittwater Motor Enthusiasts Association?

Local residents are always welcome to view the cars and chat with members at any our local display days, the Northern Beaches Car & Bike Festival at Warriewood, Dee Why Beach Australia Day, make a donation at the Unique Vehicle Show Charity Day held every May at the RMYC Newport, or attend any of the major NSW car shows where you will always find a member to talk ‘cars and bikes’. 

How can people become members of the Pittwater Motor Enthusiasts Association?

PMEA is open to anyone on the Northern Beaches and encourages people to be active members and not just join to get discounted registration on their classic cars. Details of other requirements and How to Join are on the website.

Who are the current executive committee members?

President – David Cawthorn

Vice President – Barry Ahearn

Secretary – Gavin Rea

Assistant Secretary – Rose Fuller

Treasurer – Graeme Smith

Membership – Dave Coupland

Editor – Andrew Willoughby

BOB FORBES (CLUB PATRON) PRESENTING ROSS HALLIWELL (LEFT) & ANDREW WILLOUGHBY (RIGHT) WITH JOINT MEMBERS OF THE YEAR

BOB FORBES (CLUB PATRON) PRESENTING DAVID PRYCE-JONES WITH LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF PMEA 

DAVID CAWTHORN (PRESIDENT) PRESENTING LINDA UPTON WITH 1ST PLACE IN MICHAEL ANDREWS TROPHY 

DAVID CAWTHORN (PRESIDENT) PRESENTING HENRY KALAZICH WITH 3RD PLACE IN MICHAEL ANDREWS TROPHY - PORTRAIT

Michael Andrews was a highly regarded member of PMEA. The Michael Andrews Trophy (MAT) is an annual award dedicated to his service and memory. It is presented at each AGM to the member with the most points accumulated in the past year for participation in activities listed on the Club Events Calendar.

What are the Pittwater Motor Enthusiasts Association favourite places in Pittwater and why?

PMEA is spoiled for choice in Pittwater. Whether it is a “leisurely drive out to West Head, a coffee drive to Akuna Bay or Palm Beach, breakfast at North Head or our favourite regular BBQs at McCarrs Creek. Wherever we go we have spectacular scenery, never too crowded, great service by the various establishments we patronise and the interest our cars generate with the local community.

Does the Pittwater Motor Enthusiasts Association have a ‘Motto’ or favourite phrase which it runs under?

Not really official but……RUN ‘EM, DRIVE ‘EM, RIDE ‘EM, DON’T HIDE ‘EM!

Enquiries: President – David Cawthorn –  [email protected]