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Toucan delivers RPAYC’s best result in the Rolex Sydney Hobart
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club congratulates Edward Curry-Hyde and Lincoln Dews on an outstanding performance in the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, delivering the best overall result of any RPAYC entry in this year’s race. Sailing the Sun Fast 3300 Toucan, Curry-Hyde and Dews finished fourth overall on IRC and an impressive third …
80th ROLEX Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2025
Sydney to Hobart 2026 Congratulations to our RPAYC sailors who competed in the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, and a heartfelt thank you to the volunteers, supporters, and everyone who came out to cheer them on, your enthusiasm and dedication make moments like these possible. A special acknowledgement is due for the crews that took …
Bayley Taylor Represents RPAYC in All-Women Sydney Hobart Crew
Bayley Taylor, a Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club club member, is making waves as part of the six-woman crew aboard First Light, the only all-female entry in this year’s 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Alongside skipper Elizabeth Tucker and fellow crew members Annie Stevenson, Malin Ludwig, Madeline Lyons, and Katie O’Mara. The team has …
Thursday Christmas Twilight Sailing
Fantastic day on the water for the Pantaenius Thursday Twilights race, with crews getting into the Christmas Spirit.Best dress crew: AmmoniteBest dressed boat: Bullwinkle
Old Timers Race 2025
The Old Timers Race Luncheon was a wonderful celebration of sailing, experience, and community at RPAYC. “Old Timers” is a term used at RPAYC with affection and respect. It isn’t about age; it’s about the wealth of experience gained through years of sailing, racing, and contributing to the Club and the wider sailing community. This …
RPAYC Sailors Compete at Summer Optimist Regatta – Strong Participation, Notable Performances
13-15 December 2025: Competitors from the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) were among the strong contingent at the Summer Optimist Regatta – Sydney (SORS25) hosted by the Georges River 16’ Sailing Club, held over the 3 days with a field of 39 young sailors in the Open Fleet and 45 in the Intermediate Fleet. …
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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