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Welcome to Australia’s Largest Boating Expo: Pittwater Sail Expo
Discover Sailing at the Pittwater Sail Expo – A Free Community Event Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October 2025 | Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Newport The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is proud to host the Pittwater Sail Expo 2025, proudly supported by Pantaenius, from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 October. This free …
Lake Eyre Yacht Club 25th Anniversary Regatta
By Anna and Martin Cross. Anna and I had an amazing week at the 25th Anniversary Lake Eyre Yacht Club from 29th September to the 6th October camped on the shore of Lake Killampupurna. The Club is based at Marree and the lake is 140km away along the unsurfaced Birdsville track. The regatta is definitely …
The America’s Cup Hall of Fame to induct James Spithill
The Herreshoff Marine Museum/America’s Cup Hall of Fame welcomes James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn as Class of 2025 inductees of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. They will be honored on October 16th, 2025 at the America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction gala in the Model Room of the New York Yacht Club. …
HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Teams Locked in for 2025
Newport, NSW. The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is delighted to confirm the ten skippers accepted to compete in the 32nd HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, to be held 19–23 November 2025 on the beautiful waters of Pittwater, NSW. This World Sailing Grade 3 youth match racing event will feature four days of …
Presentation Ceremony held as breeze deprives last two boats in Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
2025 Syndey to Auckland Ocean Race WINNERS – LUCKY As the official presentation ceremony of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) started at 12pm (NZDT), two yachts remain at sea, breeze deprived but rewarded with magical experiences, as Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) Commodore, Rob McClelland, announced the date for the next edition …
Pittwater Sail Expo – Special Event Parking Restrictions
Special Event Parking Restrictions Thursday 23 to Monday 27 October The Club will be hosting the 2025 Pittwater Sail Expo from Friday, 24 to Sunday, 26 October. This is a significant event on our calendar, showcasing sailing and RPAYC to thousands of visitors and welcoming both members and guests to the club. To make this …
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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