Welcome to the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and the 5.5m Class Australian Championship 2026.
The nationals will be held on the waters of Pittwater from the 1 to 3, March 2026. In addition to the Nationals, competitors are invited to race in the Friends of David Booth Memorial Race, the 5.5m Gold Cup and Associates Trophy Race.
Race Documents
The Five’s week of racing on Pittwater is a festivity of international 5.5m Classes that comprises the Australian Championship, Women Associate Race, Invitational David Booth Memorial Race and the Gold Cup.
A great week of racing, socialising and events.
Schedule of Events
- 28 February
13.30 – Invitational Race – David Booth Memorial Pursuit Race
- 1 March
10:30 – Competitors Briefing
11.55 – First Warning Signal, Race 1. Races 2 & 3 to follow.
- 2 March
11.55 – First Warning Signal, Race 4. Races 5 & 6 to follow.
Team sausage sizzle post race.
- 3 March
11.55 – First Warning Signal, Race 7. Races 8 & 9 to follow.
Presentation, ASAP after racing.
- 4 March
International 5.5m Gold Cup – Woody Point Yacht Club Twilight Race – refer to WPYC
- 4 March
5.5m Class Women’s Race for the Associates’ Trophy. Enter HERE (RPAYCs Twilight Pursuit Race)
Competitor Visitor Guide and Club Information
View the Competitors’ Guide to the Club and Facilities
Berthing – Vessels will be assigned berths on the RPAYC Marina. To book a berth contact the Waterfront Team on 9998 3700 or waterfront@rpayc.com.au
Parking – Parking for visitors is available at Crystal Bay Parking Area.
Support-Coach Boats
ALL support-coach boat shall register prior to the event via the online form. Boats will be issued a storage area and must return to this area post racing.
Volunteers
- Log into Volunteer.net.au to view your assigned task for the weekend. https://volunteer.net.au/volunteer/
