RPAYC Boatyard Named Finalist in the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards

Newport, NSW – The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) Boatyard has been named a Finalist in the Boatyard of the Year Award (Under 20 Boats) category in the Nautilus Marine Insurance 2025 Marina of the Year Awards, presented by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).

This biennial award program recognises excellence and leadership in the marina and recreational boating industry, offering essential benchmarks for industry performance and public perception. With 12 categories in total, the awards highlight innovation, service, environmental responsibility, and business success. Award winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner on 6 May 2025 at the Middle Harbour Skiff Club.

Categories 1–3 and 5–7 are open exclusively to Australian entrants, while Category 4 is reserved for international marinas. The Boatyard of the Year Award (Under 20 Boats) recognises small boatyards demonstrating outstanding service, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.

Located in Newport on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the RPAYC Boatyard is a full-service marine facility offering expert antifouling, water blasting, detailing, polishing, painting, rigging, and engineering services. With a 40-tonne lift and professional hardstand support, the boatyard services a wide range of vessels with a strong emphasis on quality workmanship and sustainability.

“We are honored to be recognised as a finalist among the industry’s best,” said Jon Harkness, General Manager at RPAYC. “This nomination reflects our team’s commitment to quality, innovation, and delivering exceptional service to the boating community.”

Finalists are judged according to comprehensive criteria outlined in the official Boatyard of the Year Award submission guidelines, focusing on operational performance, customer satisfaction, environmental initiatives, and contribution to industry standards.

For further information about RPAYC and its marine services, visit https://rpayc.com.au/marine-services/boatyard-services/

Media Contact:
Brendan Rourke
Communications Manager
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

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