RPAYC Opening Day 2025
Schedule of Events:
- Halyards Bistro open for breakfast
- 0915hrs complimentary pastries
- 1000hrs Commodores welcome, Welcome to Country and National Anthem, Firing of the Cannon and Breaking of the Flag
- 1030hrs Sail Past Salute
- 1130hrs Pittwater Dash – Yachts | 1135 – Centreboard
- 1230hrs Kids face painting and balloon artist
- 1200 – 1700hrs – music with Live DJ ‘Dean’
- 1315hrs Club BBQ Lunch, purchase tickets below
- 1345hrs Club Toast
- 1500hrs Prizegiving & Awards
- Halyards Bar open until 2000hrs
The Commodore invites you to celebrate the start of the new sailing season on 6 September 2025.
Spring is on its way and with it comes the highly anticipated Opening Day of the 2025-26 sailing season at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Saturday 6 September.
The club is excited to announce a full day of fun-filled activities at the club, including a sail past, first race, prizes and so much more.
Our special opening day program has something for everyone. We welcome families and children of all ages to come enjoy the fun and festivities.
The day will kick off with the Commodores’ welcome, followed by the firing of the cannon and breaking of the flag.
Then head out onto the water for the traditional sail past and first race of the season, the Pittwater Dash. Boat entrants in the race go into the draw to win a $250 Halyards Dining Credit.
Don’t forget prizes for Best Dressed Boat and Best Dressed Crew.
Celebrations continue on-shore with complimentary bubbles to toast the formal Opening Ceremony and Welcome to Country.
With a live DJ to bring from midday, the atmosphere will be vibing! Kids will love the Kids Zone with face painting and a balloon artist.
All of this activity is sure to raise an appetite and with our mouthwatering gourmet BBQ lunch available from 1:15pm we’ve got you covered! ($45). Afternoon snacks are available from the bistro.
Opening Day of the 2025-26 sailing season promises to be a day of great family fun, where we can come together as a sailing community and enjoy an unforgettable experience.
