Events

Yulefest on a Paddlewheeler

Date: Sat 20 July 2024
Meet: This is a way point run. Meet at the venue: Tench Reserve. Tench Avenue Janisontown
Time: 11.30am for the Paddle Wheeler to depart at 12 noon.
Organiser: Steve and Maree Eccleston, 0412 902 020, sydney@nsw.mx5.au
Assistant: Run Leader: Steve Eccleston
Run Style: Waypoint Run
Run Grading: Cruiser

Yulefest, or Christmas in July, on a Paddlewheeler

Today we'll be cruising along the Nepean River on this romantic old world style paddle wheeler.

Experience for yourself the joy of the Nepean Gorge and see why the Nepean Belle is such an icon after spending almost 40 years cruising the Nepean River. The boat's design was based on the Mississippi sternwheelers, and was the last hull project built by De Havilland Marine at Homebush Bay.

The location, good food, atmosphere and romantic old world charm leads to a truly unique experience.

The captain will give us a running commentary, everyone is welcome to roam around the boat and enjoy all its' many facets, while we enjoy a Yulefest lunch and dessert. Drinks are available on board for you to purchase at your own cost.

The cost of the lunch is $70 a head (not including drinks) and payment is required when booking.

Please make payment to MX-5 Car Club of NSW account shown below, quoting YULE1234 (replacing 1234 with YOUR member number) :

BSB: 032-020
Account: 381628

Reference: YULE1234 (replace 1234 with YOUR member number)

We need to know any special dietary requirements when booking.

This is a joint Illawarra and Sydney Run on the "Belle", so it'll be a social and jolly get together. We've reserved 80 places, which will be kept for us only until early March, after that extra spaces will be released to the general public, so please BOOK NOW to reserve your seat!