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 on the Water.’

As we prepare for this exciting regatta, we want to ensure our members are informed about important changes that will impact access to the club, hardstands, marina, and parking areas. Please take a moment to review the details below.

Hardstands -Boat Movements

To maintain a safe and accessible environment for the competitors, there will be some necessary boat movements and storage adjustments:

Crystal Bay

• Boats along the eastern fence line (from the crane to midway) will be relocated north of the hardstand in a top & tail configuration.
• RIBs stored beside the sliding gate will be moved to the lawn at 7 Crystal Street.
• Catamarans currently outside the designated area will be moved behind the 11m spaces.

Green Point

• Boats along the seawall near the crane will be temporarily relocated

Hardstands Cranes & Floating Ramp

Competitors will launch from the Crystal Bay hardstand crane and floating ramp. The Green Point Hardstand will be used for storage, weighing, and retrieval for competitors between preliminary training events and the Championships.

Anticipated Peak Usage Dates:

• Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 March – Floating ramp and Crystal Bay pontoon
• Sunday 23 & Monday 24 March – All facilities
• Sunday 30 & Monday 31 March – All facilities

Green Point Berths & Service Wharf Areas

Green Point & Boatyard Berths will be used for temporarily relocating member boats from the marina, meaning they will be unavailable for general or work berth use. The layup berth will be reserved exclusively for the Boatyard, which will remain fully operational during the event.

The Service Wharf will be utilised for competitor storage and cranes. Short-term (15-minute) berthing may be available during races when no competitors are launching. Please call Reception if you require access.

Support Ribs
The club is seeking assistance with on-water activities during the regatta.  If your RIB is stored at the club and available for use, please complete this online form. RIBs will be used to tow dinghies between the launch area and marina storage locations.

Parking Information

With over 500 people expected daily, parking will be very limited. We recommend that members participating in club racing between Wednesday, 19 and Saturday, the 22 March, arrive early or, where possible, carpool. Your patience and understanding are appreciated, and we encourage using alternative transport options whenever possible.

Parking Areas& Restrictions (Monday 10 March to Tuesday 1 April):

• Lower:             Competitors& club racing participants only (no overnight parking).
• Middle:            Members only (no overnight parking).
• Top:                 Members, visitors & tenants (maximum 3-night stay).
• Crystal Bay:    Staged closures in early March, fully closed from Sunday 23 March. 
• Visitor Bays:   Club entrance parking, for visitors only (no overnight parking).

Tender Service will be available between the club and Bayview, Newport Wharf or Rowland Reserve from 19 March to 1 April. Operating hours: 8am–5pm on weekdays, and8am–6pm on weekends. For assistance, please call: 9998 3700.

This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase RPAYC on the international stage and reinforce our commitment to accessibility in sailing. Your support in making this event a success is greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact the club.

Yours sincerely,

Jon Harkness

General Manager

RPAYC