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Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
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Centreboard OTB Winter Regatta off to a flying start
ZHIK Centreboard Winter Series – Round 1 Sunday, 1 June We were thrilled to welcome over 30 boats to the water for Round 1 of the ZHIK Centreboard Winter Series on Sunday, 1 June. Although the day started off with light winds in the Little Pond, we managed to find a breeze further up in …
RPAYC Secures the Australian Entry for the 2025 Youth Match Racing World Championship
Congratulations to our RPAYC Youth Development Team of Daniel Kemp (skipper), Belle Holdsworth, Hayley Fisher, Charlie Verity, and Lachlan Wallace, who have gained selection to be the Australian Representative Team at this year’s World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championships. This year’s world championship will be held from 21-27 July in Gdynia, Poland, and will be …
YEE-HAW & THANK YOU! A Record-Breaking 2024–25 Yachting and Youth Development Season Wraps Up with a Wild Western Celebration
There was no better way to cap off the biggest and best sailing season yet than with an equally epic send-off—and that’s exactly what the 2024–25 Yachting and Youth Development Celebration & Awards Presentation Evening delivered! This year’s event transformed the club into a scene straight out of the Wild West, complete with boots, bandanas, …
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 …
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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