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RPAYC’s Dave Burke has won the NSW DF95 Championship at Port Hunter, Newcastle
Three RPAYC sailors made the trip north for the two day regatta, but Dave was the stand out performer in the very strong twenty-eight boat fleet. Day One was sailed in top end B Rig conditions. That suited Dave who sailed fast and smart, keeping risk levels to a minimum
Two women’s regattas coming to Pittwater this spring
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is inviting sailors and clubs to Newport for two opportunities to race on Pittwater: the inaugural Kay Cottee Open Women’s Regatta on 31 October–1 November and the annual Gwen Slade Women’s Skipper Etchells Regatta on Sunday 8 November. The Kay Cottee Open Women’s Regatta
Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkowFCiQV_U The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples (PR2) continues the journey on the ‘Road to Naples 2027’ with the host venue offering a spectacular regatta in the Bay of Naples from the 24 – 27th September 2026. This fabulous ‘city on the sea’ will come alive to
RPAYC yachts ready for Flinders Islet Race
Four Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club yachts will join the fleet for Saturday’s Flinders Islet Race, the second event in the 2026/27 CYCA Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore. Candence & Co Odin (Matt Hanning), Luna Blue (John Turnbull, David Watson, Steve Kellaway), Pretty Woman (Richard Hudson) and Sticky (Richard
ICOYC Rally 2027 – Sydney Harbour & Pittwater Discovery Rally
Rally Overview Choice of DatesThe task of setting the dates for the ICOYC Biennial Rally had some headwinds. Once Sandringham Yacht Club set the dates for the 2027 Forum (commencing November 15th) RSYS had to come up with a workable solution to run this associated event as November is not
INVITATION to ICOYC 2027 RALLY – SYDNEY
INVITATION to ICOYC 2027 RALLY – SYDNEY Wednesday 7th April – Sunday 18th APRIL 2027 Dear ICOYC Member Clubs and Rally Participants, On behalf of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, we are delighted to invite you to Australia for the ICOYC Rally 2027
Nacra 15 Open Weekend at RPAYC
Nacra 15 Open Weekend RPAYC was the host of the Nacra 15 Open Weekend across 18/19 September. With support from past and present Olympic sailors, World Champions, Australia Sailing and RPAYC we welcomed 17 enthusiastic young sailors to trial the Nacra 15. The Nacra 15 is the Australia Sailing pathway boat to
Spring into Sail Fit – Strength Fitness Mobility Energy
SPRING INTO SAILFIT 4 Weeks • 8 Group Sessions • $99 Exclusive to RPAYC gym members Spring is a great time to move, feel stronger and enjoy being active. Join us for 8 SailFit group training sessions over 4 weeks, with supportive, professionally coached, fun sessions suitable for all ages,
RPAYC sailors take on the NSW Hobie Wave Grand Prix
RPAYC sailors take on the NSW Hobie Wave Grand Prix A strong contingent of RPAYC sailors headed to Jervis Bay for the 2026 NSW Hobie Wave Grand Prix Championships, joining 24 entries for two days of fast, close racing at Vincentia Sailing Club. WaveGP uses eight near-identical Hobie Waves, with
Australia wins the Platu25 class world sailing championship with Aftershock
Australian team Aftershock has won the 2026 Platu25 World Championship after a dominant performance that saw the crew claim seven victories from the 10 races completed. The championship concluded on September 19 at San Benedetto del Tronto where unpredictable weather delayed the start of racing on the final day until
RPAYC at the 2026 NYYC Women’s International Championship
Shaw and partners women’s racing secures fifth in world-class fleet. There was a strong Australian performance at the inaugural NYYC Women’s International Championship at Newport, Rhode Island, on 19 September 2026, with the inaugural New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship bringing 20 teams from 14 countries to Harbour Court
Platu25 World Championship 2026 – The Australian team “Aftershock” leads after the first day, dominating all three races
Platu25 World Championship 2026 The Australian team “Aftershock” leads after the first day, dominating all three racesSAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO – The Platu25 World Sailing Championship officially kicked off today, September 16. The event is organised by the Circolo Nautico Sambenedettese and sponsored by the municipalities of San Benedetto and