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Congratulations to our finalists for the 2025 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards!
A record number of nominations have been submitted by clubs and members from across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. These include sailors who are performing at a high level around Australia and internationally, volunteers who put in incredible hours to help their club community, professionals who work in our sport, and promoters …
Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup 2025
By Robert McClelland The ninth edition of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup took place September 6-13, 2025, in Newport Rhode Island. Twenty top amateur keelboat teams from 14 yacht clubs competed in identical Mark Mills-designed IC37s, in what is widely regarded as the most prestigious Corinthian one-design regatta in the world. Our …
A Van-Tastic Day of Racing Lifts Canadian Club to Second in Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup
Newport, R.I. — In preparation for the 2025 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club acquired an IC37 in the hope that better familiarity with the regatta’s platform would lift the team into podium contention after a 12th in 2021 and a ninth in 2023. However, without another one within …
Eastern Plays the Rabbit on Day 3 of Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup
© ROLEX / Daniel Forster© ROLEX / Daniel Forster Newport, R.I. — Eastern Yacht Club calls it the Reverse Rabbit. When Plan A—usually starting close to the pin—doesn’t go to, well, plan, the Reverse Rabbit is the exit strategy. It’s far from easy and success has to be measured against the alternative. But for Race …
Pittwater Sail Expo 2025 – From racing to cruising, Australia’s biggest sailing showcase
The Pittwater Sail Expo 2025 will take place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), Newport, and promises to be the biggest sailing only showcase in the country. Among the headline displays are two highlights sure to attract attention. “Catalina and Italia yachts side by side” will …
Club Services
Marine Services
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club AUSTRALIA'S 2017/2018 CLUB MARINA OF THE YEAR has permanent berthing, mooring and dry storage for members and also offers berthing and mooring for visitors to the Club. Located in Newport on the beautiful Pittwater waterway, Broken Bay.
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Membership
The Club offers various categories of membership to suit individual requirements and offers families an opportunity to enjoy the facilities with children free when included in a family membership package.
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Functions & Dining
Enjoy waterside dining, celebrate a special event, or meet for a work conference, all on the shores of Pittwater. We also cater for weddings and large events.
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Training Services
RPAYC runs a number of courses from Learn to Sail for Kids 'Tackers', Youth 'OutThere' Programs and Adults Keelboat Courses, to School Holiday Programs, Class Development Training, Youth Development Training, Private Coaching sessions, Schools Training, Professional development courses and Marine courses via Above and Beyond Boating.
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Our Club
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is situated on Green Point on the pristine body of water called Pittwater, on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
"The Alfreds", as it's known by locals and members, has a long and colourful history and is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious yacht Clubs. The Club is currently home to the Admiral's Cup, one of yachting's most sought after trophies.
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