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2026 Sail Port Stephens – Day 2; Standout Day for RPAYC, triple of line honours, PHS and ORC Club titles.
MEDIA RELEASE – April 15, 2026 A brilliant day for the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club crew on Day 2 of the 2026 Sail Port Stephens, achieving a rare triple across line honours, PHS and ORC Club honours. The success was spread across the fleet, with Seeking Alpha, Condor, King Tide and Ammonite all contributing …
2026 Sail Port Stephens – Day 1; King Tide RPAYC takes the win in Div 2
MEDIA RELEASE – April 14, 2026 A puffy 10-15 knot south-westerly breeze set the scene for a sparkling opening day of the 2026 Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup Passage Series. With 124 boats lining up for the spectacular downwind start off Nelson Bay breakwall, the big fleet was split into four manageable divisions. Division 1’s …
TP52 Australia Pathways Strengthen as Pallas Capital Gold Cup Heats Up
The Pallas Capital Gold Cup is Australia’s premier Grand Prix yacht racing series for the TP52 Australia fleet, bringing together some of the country’s most competitive professional and Corinthian sailing programs. The 2026 series is contested across four Acts along the New South Wales coast, beginning on Sydney Harbour and concluding on Pittwater. The championship opens with …
Pallas Capital Gold Cup Resumes
The Pallas Capital Gold Cup is Australia’s premier Grand Prix yacht racing series for the TP52 Australia fleet, bringing together some of the country’s most competitive professional and Corinthian sailing programs. The 2026 series is contested across four Acts along the New South Wales coast, beginning on Sydney Harbour and concluding on Pittwater. The championship opens with …
RPAYC Tops 2026 WASZP Nationals
Louis Tilly Tops WASZP nationals RPAYC Tops WASZP Nationals Sailors representing the club have taken 1st and 2nd at the Australian WASZP National Championships. The event was hosted by the Whitsunday Sailing Club at Airlie Beach over the period 8-11 April and featured ideal conditions in amazing surroundings. With competitors including the state champions from …
The Adventures of Polaris 2 in Aotearoa New Zealand Nov 2025 to April 2026
By Andrew Robertson Polaris 2, a Bluewater 400, has recently arrived in Te Ana Marina, Lyttelton, South Island, Aotearoa, New Zealand, after completing a series of adventures en route, including over 2,750 nautical miles since leaving RPAYC and Newcastle in early November 2025. After many months of preparation during most of 2025 (utilising most of …
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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Accommodation
Alfred's House Accommodation
Waterside accommodation on Pittwater.
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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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