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DF65 Traveller’s Trophy Kicks Off at RPAYC
Written by Warwick Crossman Last Thursday, 13 March RPAYC hosted the first round of the 2025 ùNSW DF65 Traveller’s Trophy Series that turned out to be a very successful regatta. Commodore Rob McClelland welcomed the visiting competitors to the Club over coffee in Halyards, before Phil Burgess & Race Officer Steve Merrington explained the race …
Recognising RPAYC Women in Sailing
14 members of our Women’s sailing community at RPAYC received recognition of their outstanding contributions and achievements in Women’s sailing during the 2024/25 season at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC). Following on from the final race, Race 10 of the Pantaenius Tuesday Women’s Twilight Series, held 11 March, a special presentation was held to …
Pittwater Off the Beach Regatta 2025 – A Fantastic Weekend of Off the Beach Racing!
Pittwater came alive on 8–9 March 2025 for the inaugural Pittwater Off The Beach (OTB) Regatta, a fantastic collaboration between Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), Avalon Sailing Club, and BYRA (Bayview Yacht Racing Association Sailing Club). With 55 boats from a wide range of classes, the weekend showcased the strength and spirit of dinghy …
Call for Volunteers – Hansa World Championships 2025
Dear Members, One of the biggest events ever held at our Club is fast approaching – the 2025 Hansa World and International Championships, including both the Para Worlds and the Hansa Worlds. We will be welcoming over 180 sailors from 19 countries, competing in more than 150 Hansa yachts across various designs. Racing will take …
Hansa Worlds 2025 – Club Facility Operation Impacts
We are excited and proud to be chosen to host the 2025 Hansa Class Association World & International Championships this March! RPAYC will welcome over 180 sailors, their support crews, families, and officials from more than 16 countries. This event will be a major highlight at the club, celebrating the spirit of sailing and ‘Freedom …
Cruising Update – March 2025
From RPAYC Rear Commodore Cruising, Greg Dunstan. This coming Friday is the March First Friday. The Guest speakers – Dave and Ali Hobbs I will be interviewing Dave and his wife Ali about their 2024 Sydney to Hobart Experience on their boat Quantock (berthed on F Arm). See photo below. Dave and Ali will share …
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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