Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 November 2026

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The 32nd HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, a Grade 3 Youth Match Racing event, will be held from Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 November 2026. Consisting of four days of match racing, youth teams under age 23 will compete for the Rockin’ Robin Perpetual Trophy, racing on the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s Elliott 7 performance keelboats with a crew of four or five.

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is pleased to welcome the continuing support of HARKEN Australia as its naming rights sponsor.

Established in 1992, the HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship has grown into a world-renowned international youth event. The event has proven to be a fine training ground for outstanding young sailors who have gone on to sail in the America’s Cup, World Match Racing Tour, Volvo Ocean Race, World Championships and Olympics. It goes without saying the climate, the pristine waterways, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s vision to be at the forefront of Youth Development and the match racing discipline, attracts many of the most talented youth crews from around the world. The event’s popularity is reflected in the demand for places in the team line-ups and in the ever-broadening geographic spread of competing nations.

Ten (10) skippers will be invited, at the discretion of the OA. Skippers wishing to receive an invite may register their request with the OA by completing the online ‘Application for Invitation’ form.

Only skippers invited by the OA, and who confirm acceptance of the invitation, as detailed in the letter of invitation, will be eligible to enter this event. Successful applicants will be notified by a date listed in the Notice of Race.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday 11 November

09:00 – 16:00 | Regatta office open for crew registration & weigh-in
10:00 – 13:00 | Practice session 1
13:00 – 16:00 | Practice session 2
16:30 – Club Welcome Q&A
18:00 – 19:30 | Team Dinner

Thursday 12 November

08:00 – 08:30 | Club open & breakfast available from Halyards Bistro (Breakfast station with cereals, milk, coffee & tea, Hot Food available to purchase)
08:30 – 08:45 | Competitor briefing
10:00 | Racing
Participate in the Thursday night Twilight Race

Friday 13 November

08:00 – 08:30 | Club open & breakfast available from Halyards Bistro
08:30 – 08:45 | Competitor briefing
10:00 | Racing
Post-race dinner (Pasta Buffet, Salad & Garlic Bread)

Saturday 14 November

08:00 – 08:30 | Club open & breakfast available from Halyards Bistro
08:30 – 08:45 | Competitor briefing
10:00 | Racing

Sunday 15 November

08:00 – 08:30 | Club open & breakfast available from Halyards Bistro
08:30 – 08:45 | Competitor briefing
10:00 | Racing

Presentation Event no earlier than 1 hour after the final race

Functions

Welcome Function & Dinner – Wednesday 11 November 18:00hrs

Welcome Presentation Tickets (Non-Competitors)

Presentation & Dinner – Sunday 15 November

Presentation (1 hr after racing finishes)
Tickets (Non-Competitors)

Halyard Bistro is open during the Regatta. You can purchase additional food and drinks in addition to the supplied breakfast & lunches each day. Wednesday, Friday & Sunday post-race dinner will be served.

Remember to collect & return your lunch bags each day to the Bistro.

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Notices and Amendments

1. Practice Session Teams & Time Allocations

History

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Honor Roll

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Results

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Competitor & Officials List

Competitor Information

Accommodation
Billeting may be offered to teams visiting from outside of the Sydney area. Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate teams, either in homes or onboard boats owned by members of RPAYC, the club cannot guarantee that accommodation will be provided to all teams. Billeting will come on a first served basis for teams who have completed entry requirements, including payment of entry fee.

Travel Arrangements
It is the responsibility of each competing team to arrange travel to Sydney and to Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. There are many options to get from Sydney Airport to RPAYC, including shuttle bus, public transport, or Uber/Taxi.