Pittwater Life July 2024 Issue
GOVT’S BUDGET SNUB CONCERN NARRABEEN LAND IS ‘FALLING INTO LAGOON’ AVALON’S RUSKIN ‘ROW’ OVER TREES / PUBLIC ALCOHOL BAN THE WAY WE WERE / ARTISTS TRAIL / SEEN... HEARD... ABSURD...
GOVT’S BUDGET SNUB
CONCERN NARRABEEN LAND IS ‘FALLING INTO LAGOON’
AVALON’S RUSKIN ‘ROW’ OVER TREES / PUBLIC ALCOHOL BAN
THE WAY WE WERE / ARTISTS TRAIL / SEEN... HEARD... ABSURD...
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News<br />
Eyachts’ Boat Show sea trials<br />
Boat owners and enthusiasts are gearing up<br />
for new ranges and innovation at the Sydney<br />
Boat Show at Darling Harbour in August.<br />
<strong>Pittwater</strong>-based industry leader in dayboats<br />
Eyachts are set to make a splash at the Show<br />
with a display featuring premieres from two of<br />
the fastest-growing<br />
brands worldwide,<br />
Axopar and<br />
Pardo – offering a<br />
glimpse into the<br />
future of boating.<br />
Debuts include<br />
the Axopar 29<br />
Sun Top, with<br />
an innovative<br />
opening Sun Top<br />
roof providing<br />
sun protection<br />
without sacrificing<br />
the open-air<br />
experience and sunshine. The forward cabin<br />
offers ample storage, a head, and a sink, and<br />
can convert into a cosy sleeping area. The<br />
social bow area features a spacious U-shaped<br />
dining area and convertible sunbed, accommodating<br />
up to 7 guests.<br />
Also on debut is the Axopar 45 Range<br />
featuring the Sun Top and Cross Cabin. With<br />
smooth, clean surfaces and handsome hull<br />
lines, this bold new development brings a<br />
45-foot Axopar to the range, powered by triple<br />
ON DISPLAY:<br />
The sleek<br />
Axopar 45<br />
Sun Top.<br />
Mercury V8 300 Verado engines, offers classleading<br />
fuel economy and impressive speeds.<br />
For those seeking all-weather capability, the<br />
Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin breaks barriers in<br />
design and functionality, redefining possibilities<br />
on the water. With versatile seating for up<br />
to 12 guests, an<br />
interior wetbar,<br />
and options like<br />
U-sofas and an<br />
integrated BBQ,<br />
it’s optimized<br />
for both entertainment<br />
and<br />
comfort.<br />
Pardo Premieres<br />
include<br />
the Pardo 50.<br />
An icon of Italian<br />
design and<br />
sophistication,<br />
the Pardo 50 offers luxury on a grand scale.<br />
Perfect for entertaining family and guests or<br />
relaxing in uncrowded comfort, the 50-footer<br />
feels much larger, delivering performance,<br />
elegance, and comfort synonymous with all<br />
Pardo yachts.<br />
*Eyachts will uniquely be offering sea trials<br />
during the show (August 1-4) for those interested<br />
in the Axopar range. Find the E-Yachts<br />
stand at the main entrance. More info and to<br />
register for a sea trial visit eyachts.com.au<br />
6THINGS<br />
THIS MONTH<br />
NAIDOC Week. Celebrations<br />
are held across Australia Sun 7 to<br />
Sun 14 to recognise the history,<br />
culture and achievements of<br />
Aboriginal and Torres Strait<br />
Islander peoples. There will<br />
be live music, bushtucker<br />
talks, dance, weaving and art<br />
workshops at Narrabeen’s<br />
Tramshed precinct on Sun 7 from<br />
11am-2pm and local libraries are<br />
hosting a variety of activities for<br />
kids during the school holidays<br />
including tree art projects,<br />
movies and bracelet weaving.<br />
Fishing Club. Avalon Beach<br />
RSL Fishing Club competitions<br />
recommence Fri 19 and every<br />
third Friday of the month at 5pm<br />
with competitors meeting on the<br />
Sunday for a 2.30pm weigh-in.<br />
Email avalonfishingclub@yahoo.<br />
com.au<br />
Art show. Invest in some original<br />
artwork at The Rotary Club of<br />
Upper Northern Beaches Art<br />
Show and sale at the Mona<br />
Vale Memorial Hall from Fri 19<br />
– Sun 21. Opening and auction<br />
on Fri 19 from 6pm-9pm. Info<br />
rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org<br />
Motown party. There may still<br />
be a few tickets available for Palm<br />
Beach Golf Club’s Christmas in<br />
<strong>July</strong> dance party on Sat 27 with<br />
the show, featuring Dancing<br />
in the Shadows of Motown,<br />
commencing at 8pm. More info at<br />
palmbeachgolf.com.au<br />
Have a laugh! Avalon Palm<br />
Beach Business Chamber has<br />
organised a great comedy line-up<br />
to appear at Avalon Cinema on<br />
Sat 27 from 7-10pm as part of<br />
Council’s Creative Open Festival.<br />
Tickets $25 bar and cinema<br />
snacks available. See ad page 7.<br />
National Tree Day. Duffys<br />
Forest Residents Association<br />
(DFRA) invites you and the kids to<br />
Waratah Park, the former home<br />
of Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, to<br />
help plant 400 native seedlings<br />
donated by Harvest Seeds and<br />
Nugrang Warada Community<br />
Nursery on Sun 28 from 9am-<br />
1pm. Wear protective clothing<br />
and footwear and bring a drink<br />
bottle and gloves - tools provided.<br />
Meet at the gates at 13 Namba Rd,<br />
Duffys Forest. To register contact<br />
Jenny Harris on 0408512060<br />
or jenny1053@icloud.com.<br />
22 JULY <strong>2024</strong><br />
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