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Welcome to the Alfreds

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

News

At the Alfreds there is always a lot happening, keep up to date with our latest news…

Support our Athletes on Social Media

The Tokyo 2020 games have officially commenced and without spectators it is more important than ever to support our Australian Sailors from home. Australian Sailing is encouraging fans to use the hashtag #GoAusSailors on social media and to tag @aussailingteam. There are some great prizes on the line! If you’d like to channel your Olympic spirit further, The Australian Olympic Committee, Facebook …

– Jul. 24, 2021

General Managers Message – Club Updates

Dear Members, With ever increasing COVID-19 restrictions in NSW we are once again required to review various aspects of RPAYC operations to minimise the risk to our members, staff and tenants, while still ensuring that we provide members with the services that are permitted. BoatyardAs a result our boatyard operation was recently suspended for a …

– Jul. 24, 2021

Activities @ Home – Concerts – Tours- Education

Home Entertainment Activities, Shows, Fitness and More AUSTRALIAN MINISERIES: FOR TOR (KATE MORE)Premiering at 6.45pm AEDT, Friday 2 July on YouTube and FacebookPresented by Molonglo, Secure Parking & Singapore Airlines Composed by Kate MoorePerformed by Tor Frømyhr, CSO Principal Viola. Kate Moore is an internationally acclaimed composer. Her works are performed by Asko|Schönberg, Bang on a …

– Jul. 22, 2021

Upwind in big waves – Dinghy sailing technique

UPWIND IN BIG WAVES – Dinghy Sailing Techniques – How to improve your racing In this video, Shaun Priestley shows us top tips and techniques for sailing upwind when the conditions are rough and there are larger waves. These techniques can help to give you the extra speed you need on the race course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf4s5CrAp04

– Jul. 22, 2021

Dropping your spinnaker when sailing offshore or in heavy weather

The letterbox takedown is the safest spinnaker drop when sailing offshore or in heavy seas. By taking a spinnaker down over the boom and below the foot of the main, the spinnaker is controlled and kept out of the water, no crew are needed on the foredeck and the forward hatch stays tightly closed. This …

– Jul. 21, 2021

Activities @ Home – Sailing Seminars – Training – Education

Have A GO… Online Sail Training Activities With physical courses on hold for the moment keep up your skills through a number of online sail training activities available for all ages. Kids Learning – Click here UPWIND IN BIG WAVES Dinghy Sailing Techniques – How to improve your racing. Some great tips here for all …

– Jul. 22, 2021

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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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