David West, who joined in 1975, initially sailed Athene III, sail number 1843, and in 1994 started racing on his boat Whanau, a Compass 29, also sail number 1843. David successfully raced, Whanau winning his…
Congratulations David West RPAYC member for 50 years
Team Aftershock Crowned 2026 International 11 Metre World Champions
Media report by Michael LockleyTeam Aftershock, proudly representing the RPAYC and CYCA , delivered an outstanding performance in winning the International 11 Meter One Design world championship 2026. very successfully run by the Royal Norwegian…
Day 1 Complete – Aftershock Sets the Pace at Hankø
Day 1 Complete – Aftershock Sets the Pace at HankøFour races were completed on the opening day of the 2026 11 Metre One Design World Championship, and the championship is already delivering close, tactical racing…
Clubman of the Year 2026
The Clubman of the Year Award is a little different from our other awards. It is awarded solely at the discretion of the Commodore and recognises someone whose contribution has made an outstanding difference to…
Daniel Kemp Among Final Contenders at Historic Governor’s Cup
The Governor’s Cup, the oldest international youth match racing regatta in the world, had its 59th edition this year. Twelve teams competed in the Governor’s Cup 22 sloops, hosted by Balboa Yacht Club. World Sailing…
RPAYC Sailors Among the Gold Coast Yacht Race Standouts
Disko Trooper at the Sydney Gold Coast 2026 photo credit CYCA RPAYC member, Alex Knight and Jules Hall - Gold Coast race for Disko Trooper Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club members enjoyed outstanding success in…