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Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
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First Kiwi Entry as New Sponsor Announced for Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) takes pleasure in announcing Harken Australia and New Zealand as naming rights sponsor for the Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race (S2A) and that the first New Zealand entry has been accepted for the challenging 1250 nautical mile race across the Tasman Sea. “We are delighted to welcome Harken Australia …
Coaching Opportunity in Lombok
Sailability Bali, through the Bali Sports Foundation has an opportunity for a 6-month coaching position, in beautiful and friendly North Lombok Bali which includes the famous Gili Islands (Trawangan, Meno and Air.) Here is where North Lombok is https://maps.app.goo.gl/mn1vKfqrPC5K1ri5A The Bali Sports Foundation, recognised by the Australian Government is part of the Australian Sports Diplomacy …
Lighting of the Fire 2025
Our Vice Commodore, Julia Hornsby, took the mic as MC for the evening, opening the night with a warm and heartfelt welcome to all in attendance. Among the guests was our 2024 Volunteer of the Year, Kirsty Hunter, who was honoured as the evening’s special guest and “fire-starter”. Vice Commodore’s Speech: Welcome to this lovely …
Gwen Slade Women’s Regatta – 2025 Event Wrap
The 2025 Gwen Slade Women’s Regatta was sailed on Sunday in a light nor’wester, with seven Etchells on the start line. The fleet included a mix of experienced and new skippers, and the racing was tight across all three races. Returning champions Bayley Taylor and Alice Lydement were joined by first-time skippers Emily McCutcheon and …
Fortune Favours the Beneteaus
Ahead of the annual Beneteau Pittwater Regatta by Flagstaff Marine the weather had not been all that grand. So, peaks of sun migrating to distinct patches, and the occasional zephyr turning into a waft, then on to a calm, if slightly vague, breeze as the morning’s Champagne breakfast and briefing was conducted were more than …
Here comes the HARKEN: Dates released for 2025 International Youth Match Racing Championship
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), as the Organising Authority (OA), is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, with the 31st edition set to again be conducted on the beautiful waters of Pittwater, scheduled to occur 19 to 23 November 2025. The RPAYC will maintain the …
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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