
Join us for Melbourne Cup Day at The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club! Celebrate the race that stops the nation in true style by the water.
Kick off the day with a complimentary glass of bubbles, wine, or beer on arrival, then indulge in a delicious 3-course set menu.
Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with a live DJ, Calcutta, and $10 sweeps credit included in your ticket. Dress to impress for your chance to win Best Dressed (Men’s & Women’s) and Best Hat prizes!
Tickets: $135 per person Gather your friends and secure your spot for a fabulous day of fashion, fun, and racing excitement at RPAYC.
Please note: Sweeps are credit card only. 10% of the Calcutta Auction will be donated to Alfred’s Community Sailing (ACS).


Dress to Impress – Prizes for Best Dressed!
This Melbourne Cup Day at RPAYC, we’re turning up the style stakes with our “Punters & Pearls” theme, with fabulous prizes up for grabs for:
👗 Best Dressed Woman
🕴 Best Dressed Man
👒 Best Hat
Ladies, your look could include pearl embellishments on hats, heels, handbags, sunnies, or a timeless pearl necklace will have you race-day ready.
Gents, channel your inner racetrack punter. Picture a sharp suit or blazer, patterned shirt, loud tie, waistcoat, and maybe even a fedora or flat cap. Add vintage shades, polished loafers, or a lucky pocket square for that seasoned trackside gambler vibe.