Private Training Sessions
Welcome to the Alfreds
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Private Training Sessions
If you have completed a Sail Training Course and want to brush up on your skills, further build your confidence or just want to get on the water, why not come down for one of our private training sessions.
We offer both Instructing and Coaching Services.
Keep your skills sharp without committing to a full program, and get out on beautiful Pittwater when it suits you best. These sessions are ideal for people who are short on time but still love sailing! Our prices are all inclusive of boat usage and Australian Sailing Qualified Instructor or Coached skilled in your specific boat/Class.
What Session Should I Enrol In?
Keelboat Development Coaching Session (Club Elliott 7)
Keelboat Development Coaching sessions are less formal than a Learn to Sail Course and have no predefined syllabus. You have more freedom to practice what you choose and when you like. These sessions are great for the regular crew on your yacht to practice boat handling and spinnaker hoist/drop techniques, on our Club Elliott 7s.
There is space on board for up to to 4 participants plus a Club Instructor/Coach.
Sessions are priced at $200 per hour (per boat) for Members with a minimum session time of 2 hours. It is recommend that a 3 hour session is a more efficient use of time.
| Session Type | Price per boat, per hour |
| Hourly (Min 2hrs) | $ 200 |
Contact the Sailing Office on 9998 3771 or email sailtraining@rpayc.com.au for more information or to book your next session.
Coaching Service (on your yacht with your crew)
Could a professional hand help answer some of your questions or uncertainties whilst Club racing? Need some professional advice on procedure or using a new boat? Unsure about your tactics or procedures? Then maybe one of our friendly and experienced coaches can help you.
New to sailing or bought a new boat? Private coaching is for you.
The Club provides this service to Members to help stimulate participation in Club racing.
Our Instructors are Australian Sailing Qualified, fully insured and have vast knowledge and experience, especially sailing on Pittwater.
| Session Type | Prices |
| Hourly | $ 120 |
| Half Day (4 hrs) | $ 360 |
| Full Day (6 hrs) | $ 550 |
Contact the Sailing Office on 9998 3771 or email sailtraining@rpayc.com.au for more information or to book your next session in.
Dinghy OTB Training Sessions
If you can not find an RPAYC Training Course that specifically suits your needs, why not create your own program with the oversight of a Instructor (in a RHIB).
We can provide a flexible training programs designed specifically for you.
Whether you want to train on one of the RPAYC club-owned vessels (Optimist, Pacer, windsurfer), or advance your skills in your own boat, whether you wish to train with others or just one-on-one, the choice is up to you. Members only.
| Session Type | Price p/h |
| Single Handed Hourly | $ 60 (own boat) | $ 100 (leasing a club boat) |
| Double Handed Hourly | $ 80 (own boat) | $ 120 (leasing a club boat) |
Coaching Service
Need some professional advice on procedure a new boat? Unsure about your tactics or procedures? Then maybe one of our friendly and experienced thirdparty coaches can help you.
We are luckly to have a number of experienced Classed Coaches involved with the Club Centreboard Classes.
The Club does not run these services itself but can put you in contact with a range of Coaches who can assist you.
Contact the Sailing Office on 9998 3771 or email sailtraining@rpayc.com.au for more information.