The old Richmond Cruising Club clubhouse on Sloanes Beach, Marine Parade, turned 100 this year. We celebrated on Saturday 9 November with the inaugural “Centreboard Cup” race, accompanied by fun activities on the beach. We wanted to “update” this photo of the clubhouse’s opening 100 years ago.

You can view pictures of the day on our facebook page.

Update 9/11/2013 7am The guest boats have started to arrive, the bunting is up, and we’re ready to go. Looking forward to the Coffee Man and our guests arriving at 10am.

The Centreboard Cup 2013 Instructions (as amended Fri 8 Nov 2013) Race start 1100 hrs, Saturday, 9th of November, Sloane’s Beach. Race briefing ashore 10am. Race entries can be made on the day; there is no entry fee except for Mullet boats, who should enter through the Ponsonby Cruising Club.

Mullet Boats start 11.00, Black flag All Other Centreboarders start 11.05, . . . → Read More: Centenary Celebrations Nov 2013