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RPAYC’s Warwick Crossman Secures 2nd at NSW DF65 Championships Regatta in Tricky Conditions
Written by Robert McClelland, Commodore RPAYC A challenging weekend of radio sailing at the NSW DF65 Championships wrapped up with racing called off on Sunday due to strong onshore winds and heavy rain. With six races completed across three fleets on Saturday, the overnight scores became final—securing a fantastic set of results for the Royal …
TP52 Pallas Capital Gold Cup 2025 Concludes
The Pallas Capital Gold Cup concluded over the weekend with fierce short-course racing and continual progression for all nine teams, marking a fitting end to the annual TP52 Australia four-act series. Act 4 of the series was sailed from the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on Pittwater, and while Seb Bohm and his team on …
Kay Cottee Women’s Development Regatta
This is a fun event, designed to promote and develop women’s sailing, and help our emerging Sailing Academy graduates give racing in a regatta a go. Eligibility: Have recently completed a learn to sail course with RPAYC or similar at another club. Event Dates: Sunday 29th June 2025 Format: Morning session (Training) – 8:30am …
Industry Excellence Celebrated at the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards
The best, brightest and proudest of the marina industry were recognised on Tuesday night at the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards, held at Sydney’s picturesque Middle Harbour Skiff Club. Opening the evening, Marina Industries Association (MIA) President and Master of Ceremonies, Andrew Chapman CMM remarked, “This is another incredibly successful celebration …
Honouring Bruce Ritchie – sailor, innovator, and legend
Written and spoken by Robert McClelland, Commodore RPAYC I want to take a moment to recognise someone truly special in our RPAYC community – Bruce Ritchie. Bruce is 93 years young and still very much a part of our sailing world. He’s been a member of RPAYC for nearly 47 years – and Middle Harbour …
Thrills and Spills in Race 2 of the Lion Island Series on Pittwater
Pittwater, NSW – May 10, 2025 The Pittwater sparkled under a crisp autumn sun as Race 2 of the Lion Island Series, hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, delivered an exhilarating day on the water. A strong fleet took to the start line, with additional buzz added by the arrival of the Beneteau …
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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