  
David West, who joined in 1975, initially sailed Athene III, sail number 1843, and in 1994 started racing on his boat Whanau, a Compass 29, also sail number 1843. David successfully raced, Whanau winning his…
Congratulations David West RPAYC member for 50 years
Clubman of the Year 2026
The Clubman of the Year Award is a little different from our other awards. It is awarded solely at the discretion of the Commodore and recognises someone whose contribution has made an outstanding difference to…
RPAYC welcomes in its new Elected Officers at the AGM 2026
2025 - 2026 Annual General Meeting Last night saw the 2025-26 Annual General Meeting held. The meeting not only honoured our 50- and 60-year members on their milestone of continuous club membership but also saw…
The History of RPAYC; The first 50 years 1867 - 1917
79 Years After The First FleetThe Prince Alfred Yacht Club, PAYC, was established in 1867, just 79 years after the First Fleet arrived in Sydney Cove in 1788. In Europe, yacht owners and crews had been…
World-Class Experience, Simple Philosophy: Meet Head Chef Alex Fernandez
Head Chef Alex Fernandez has travelled from one of the world’s most celebrated kitchens to the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. Yet for all the techniques he has mastered along the way, his philosophy remains…
Volunteers Cocktail Night 2026
Volunteers Cocktail Night 2026On Friday night, almost 100 of our volunteers gathered for our annual Volunteers Cocktail Party to celebrate the people who contribute so much to the life of our Club.A highlight of the…