Akuna Bay Cruising Club

Trivia Night - Cancelled
2024-05-17 19:00 - 23:30 UTC
Unfortunately the Trivia Night will not be proceeding, but please join us for BYO drinks and nibbles in the lounge if you are on the marina.
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Join us in the Akuna Bay Customer Lounge starting 7 pm sharp. It’s the VERY popular Trivia Night hosted by Frank and Janet Gardner. A delightful evening awaits over questions on details of both significant and insignificant events. The wonderful thing about this night is that we combine in teams and we all get to combine our knowledge and contribute to a fun evening!
It’s a competitive but fun night – we make up our tables as we turn up and newcomers are very welcome to join in.
There are prizes galore available for you with a modest cover charge of $10 per head. For catering, please BYO food and drinks.

Peats Bite long lunch
2024-05-18 11:30 - 14:00
With Peats Bite scheduled to reopen in new premises in March the iconic Peats Bite Long Lunch will be on again for Members and friends on Saturday, May 18! This is always a wonderful day at this beautiful Hawkesbury River venue offering a unique dining and entertainment experience with live music. Payment for the delightful degustation menu will be direct into the ABCC bank account with drinks from the bar in addition payable to the restaurant on the day.

Xmas in July in 2024
2024-06-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Kaiser Stubn, McCarr’s Creek Rd, Terrey Hills, Australia
Due to the anticipated absence overseas of several Committee members in July 2024 our traditional and popular Xmas in July will be held on June 15 at our usual location, Kaiser Stubn Austrian restaurant on McCarr’s Creek Rd, Terrey Hills.
Three course menu, including signature pork knuckle and duck, $70pp. Payment direct to the restaurant on the day. Drinks can be purchased directly from the bar.
Please RSVP by 10 June.

ABCC Merchandise
2024-07-30 08:00 - 2024-10-11 17:00
Order your 2024 merchandise now!
We have caps, polos, long T shirts, vests, and wine tumblers to help you support your Club.
DOWNLOAD the order form and return to treasurer@akunabay.org by 4 October!

AGM
2024-09-07 12:00 - 15:00
The venue will be the Shed Café at the Akuna Bay marina with the AGM starting at 12 pm sharp! At the conclusion of the meeting enjoy a 3 course lunch, including drinks package, for the subsidised cost for members of $80pp.

Cruising the East Coast
2024-10-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Akuna Bay Marina
Hear from your fellow Member, former Commodore Bob Taylor, about his experiences cruising our magnificent coastline. Bob has made several journeys to North Queensland and loves to enjoy the beautiful Whitsunday islands and other destinations with family and friends.
Bring your own drinks and snacks to the Akuna Bay Customer Lounge.

Club Raft Up
2024-10-05 13:00 - 2024-10-06 13:00
Kick off the October long weekend by joining the Club Raft Up on Saturday October 5 (after the info night at the marina).
Meet at the top of Smiths Creek from midday Saturday. Stay for the long weekend or head off on Sunday for other adventures!

Season Opener BBQ - Saturday 19 October
2024-10-19 16:00 - 19:00
Join us for our 2024/25 Season Opening BBQ event! This will be quite an informal event at Akuna Bay marina starting at 4 pm. We will set up a BBQ in the outside dining area of The Shed at Akuna Bay.

First Friday - 1 November
2024-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Akuna Bay Marina
Join fellow members at our causal get together on the first Friday of each month!
6.00pm at the Akuna Bay members’ lounge – BYO everything

Christmas Lunch - 23 November
2024-11-23 12:30 - 15:30
The ABCC Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, November 23 with lunch in The Shed Café at Akuna Bay from 12.30 pm. Again we will enjoy a delicious shared platter 3 course lunch accompanied by a 3 hour premium drinks package. Cost is $135 per person. Book now!

First Friday - 6 December
2024-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Akuna Bay Marina

First Friday - 3 January
2025-01-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Akuna Bay Marina

Australia Day at Refuge Beach
2025-01-26 16:00 - 18:00
Australia Day 2025 falls on Sunday January 26 so we’ll celebrate the event on Australia Day while enjoying our Long Weekend. Let’s get-together at Refuge Beach with a beach party from 3.00 pm (low tide at 1.42 pm). Members had a great time last year so let’s dress like real Aussies and do it again! Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed Aussies and most decorated boat. BYO everything!
RSVP now to assist our planning!

First Friday - 7 February
2025-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Akuna Bay Marina

Brooklyn Seafood Lunch - 15 February
2025-02-15 11:00 - 15:00
Meet in Refuge/America Bays and travel together for Brooklyn for a seafood lunch at Lifeboat Seafood. A great way to enjoy Summer boating with fellow ABCC members.
RSVPs are now open. Please confirm your interest to assist our planning.

First Friday - 7 March
2025-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Akuna Bay Marina

Beach Ball at Hallet's Beach - 15 March
2025-03-15 16:00 - 23:00
RSVPS now open!
Hallett’s Beach Ball – our iconic Beach Ball will be held at Hallet’s Beach again on Saturday March 15! Commodore’s drinks will be just after low tide (4.08 pm) at 5 pm then enjoy a beach soiree to remember!! Dress is formal from the waist up and a delicious catered dinner will be served. Marquees, tables and chairs will be set up with formal decoration to set the tone for an elegant, but beachy, evening.
Costs are $95 per peron (members), $105 per person (guests). Please remit your payment ot ABCC via the usual bank details.
Numbers are limited to 60 Members and guests.

First Friday - 4 April
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Akuna Bay Marina

Gosford Trip - 26 April
2025-04-26 10:00 - 2025-04-27 13:00
The return of a popular ABCC event! Travel in convoy through beautiful Brisbane Waters and spend the night at Gosford Sailing Club. Enjoy dinner at the club with ABCC friends and return on Sunday – or stay a few days!
RSVPs are now open, so that you can confirm your interest and assist in our planning.

First Friday - 2 May - Update - Information Night
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Akuna Bay Marina
Update – join us at Akuna Bay for a Boating Safety presentation from TfNSW Safety Officers. Brush up your knowledge and hear from the experts. Followed by causal drinks and nibbles, generously provided by d’Albora
ABCC extends a warm welcome to all Akuna Bay boaters to this event.
Please RSVP to assist us in planning.

Peats Bite Long Lunch - 3 May
2025-05-03 12:00 - 17:00
The iconic Peats Bite Long Lunch will be on again for Members and friends! This is
always a wonderful day at this beautiful Hawkesbury River venue offering a unique
dining and entertainment experience with live music.
Payment for the delightful degustation menu of $200 per person will be required in advance direct to the ABCC bank account as above. Drinks from the bar will be payable to the restaurant restaurant on the day.
RSVPs are now open!

First Friday - 6 June
2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Akuna Bay Marina

First Friday - 4 July
2025-07-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Akuna Bay Marina

Whale Watching - Update - Postponed due to Weather
2025-07-05 09:00 - 2025-07-06 17:00
Due to forecast weather conditions our Whale Watching event is postponed. We will look to reschedule when they are on their return leg later in the year

Xmas in July
2025-07-19 12:30 - 15:30
Join your fellow Members for our traditional and popular Xmas in July will be held on July 19 at Kaiser Stubn Austrian restaurant on McCarr’s Creek Rd, Terrey Hills. Costs $75pp plus drinks paid to the restaurant on the day.
RSVPs now open!

First Friday - 1 August
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Akuna Bay Marina

First Friday - 5 September
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Akuna Bay Marina

ABCC AGM - 13 September
2025-09-13 12:00 - 15:30
The ABCC AGM will be held on Saturday 13 September at Akuna Bay Marina, commencing 12.00 sharp. This will be followed by lunch at Shed, subisdised by the Club. Cost $85pp ($140 non members), including 3 course lunch and drinks package.
Further details and Notice of Meeting will be provided by email.
Please RSVP for the lunch now, and remit payment to ABCC (not required if attending the meeting only).

Season Opener - 3 October
2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Akuna Bay Marina
Kick off the long weekend and the spring boating season by joining us for a BBQ at Akuna Bay on Friday 3 October!
Hospitality will be generously provided by D’Albora.
Please RSVP to assist us in planning.

Club Raft Up
2025-10-18 12:00 - 2025-10-19 12:00 | Smiths Creek, -33.64112618777545, 151.21337606880874
Our spring raft up will be held on Saturday 18 October at Smiths Creek.
Join us from midday for a great weekend on the water.
