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Antill claims podium finish at Etchells Queensland Championship 2026
Antill claims podium finish at Etchells Queensland Championship Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s Jason Antill secured second overall, while fellow RPAYC skipper Dave Taylor finished tenth, at the 2026/27 Etchells Queensland State Championship. Hosted by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on 24–25 October, the regatta brought together 16 boats for six
Amazing weekend for Centreboard Racers
A standout weekend for RPAYC’s Centreboard community RPAYC’s Centreboard community had plenty to celebrate over the weekend, with sailors competing across multiple events, encouraging progress from our developing fleets and a national title coming home to the Club. Leading the celebrations was RPAYC’s victory at the Australian Youth National Match
Tilly’s unbeaten finals day delivers Australian youth match racing title
By Harry Fisher, Down Under Sail Louis Tilly and his Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club crew of William Hough, William Troop and Oliver Ross have won the 2026 Australian Youth Match Racing Championship, sweeping Ben Crafoord 3-0 in today’s final at Royal Geelong Yacht Club. The RPAYC team won all
Finn Class NSW Championship – Day 2 – Nossiter recaptures NSW Finn crown
2026 NSW Finn Champion – Anthony Nossiter with Commodore Julia Hornsby Nossiter recaptures NSW Finn crown Anthony Nossiter has regained the Finn NSW Championship crown he has previously won six times, including last year, this time sailing on tricky Pittwater, but it was by just one point to club mate
Finn Class NSW Championship – Day 1
Day 1 Leader – Stay Slippery – Lewis Davies Lewis Davies takes early lead in Finn NSW Championship The sailor Chris Links pointed to as ‘one to watch’ has taken an early lead of the Finn NSW Championship, which started on Pittwater today, in ideal 10-14 knot north-easterly winds. Three
Time Bandits Crew Wins on Water and Ashore in CUPRA Wednesday Series
Past Commodores Russell Murphy and Michael Lockley enjoyed a memorable afternoon on Pittwater, claiming first place aboard Time Bandits in this week’s CUPRA Wednesday Series before winning the coveted CUPRA Leon Weekend draw at the post-race presentation. Presenting the keys to the pair, Commodore Julia Hornsby congratulated the crew on
Skippers Announced for HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship 2026
Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 November 2026 Days Hours Minutes Seconds Meet the skipper lineup for the 2026 International Youth Match Racing Championship, hosted at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, featuring talented sailors from Australia and New Zealand. We’re proud to see Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club members Daniel
An invitation to RPAYC sailors: Sydney Pride Regatta 2027
Hosted by RANSA and Greenwich Flying Squadron on Friday 19 February 2027, the Pride Regatta has grown into the world’s largest sailing event for LGBTQ+ sailors and allies. Supported by Australian Sailing, SheSails and Pride in Sport, it’s a grassroots event celebrating diversity and inclusion in sailing. The event features a twilight race
Sail Expo 2026 Celebrates a Standout Weekend in Sydney
Beautiful weather, more than 25 new yachts, and strong support from sailors and the marine industry made Sail Expo 2026 a celebration of sailing and life on the water.Sail Expo 2026 wrapped up on Sunday after a successful two-day event held on 17 and 18 October at the Royal Prince
Talent gears up for Finn NSW Championship 2026
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is to host three NSW Championships in as many classes over the next three months, kicking off with the 2026 Finn NSW Championship to be held this weekend on Pittwater, with some travelling from interstate to compete ahead of February’s Australian Championship. Triple Olympian
Pittwater Sail Expo 2026 a Resounding Success
Sail Expo 2026 The 2026 Sail Expo wrapped up after a fantastic weekend at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, bringing together sailing enthusiasts, families and the wider boating community for two days celebrating all things marine. Held on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October, the Expo welcomed visitors to RPAYC’s
Two new RS Fevas arrive at RPAYC!
RPAYC has welcomed two new RS Feva XL dinghies to the Club, marking an exciting step towards modernising its fleet of club-owned training boats and creating more opportunities for the next generation of sailors. The RS Feva is one of the world’s most successful junior and youth double-handed sailing dinghies,