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RPAYC Members at Airlie Beach Race Week 2026
One of the highlights of travelling to regattas is catching up with fellow RPAYC members away from home. With Airlie Beach Race Week 2026 just around the corner, Verity Powers and I thought it would be a great opportunity to organise a casual RPAYC get-together during the week. We already
Mick Hole Winter Regatta Concludes with Exciting Final Day on Pittwater
The 2026 Mick Hole Winter Regatta concluded on Pittwater following a final day of close, light-air racing across the Etchells, Elliott 7s, VX Ones and International 5.5 Metres. An earlier start was scheduled for Sunday, with three races planned to complete the regatta. The fleet initially waited in a light
Fast and Close Racing Opens the 2026 Mick Hole Winter Regatta
MEDIA RELEASE – DAY 1 2026 MICK HOLE WINTER REGATTAFast and Close Racing Opens the 2026 Mick Hole Winter Regatta The opening day of the 2026 Mick Hole Winter Regatta delivered everything competitors and spectators could hope for, with four one-design fleets enjoying spectacular winter conditions on Pittwater. A steady
Notice of Upcoming Works: Submarine Cable Installation Palm Beach to Umina Beach
Please be advised that submarine cable installation works will be carried out between Sand Point, Palm Beach and Umina Beach from July to October 2026. This project will involve the use of a specialised cable lay vessel and commercial dive team to lay and bury two submarine cables along the
Mick Hole Winter Regatta Returns to Pittwater for 2026
History, Innovation and Outstanding Competition Combine for a Spectacular Weekend Ahead. Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is preparing to welcome one of the highlights of its sailing calendar as the 2026 Mick Hole Winter Regatta returns to the waters of Pittwater. More than a race weekend, the regatta celebrates the
Bluewater Coastal Series Finale: Race 5 & Overall Results
Bluewater Pointscore Race 5, Port Hacking Return Race Race report by Garry Essex – Veloce The final Bluewater Pointscore race for the Season was held on Saturday the 11th of July. The weather forecast was for a light Westerly clocking North during the day, then back to the West in the
RPAYC Opening Day 2026 – Join in the Festivities
RPAYC Opening Day 2026 The Commodore invites you to celebrate the start of the new sailing season on 5 September 2026. Spring is on its way and with it comes the highly anticipated Opening Day of the 2026-27 sailing season at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. The club is excited
The History of RPAYC; The first 50 years 1867 – 1917
79 Years After The First Fleet The Prince Alfred Yacht Club, PAYC, was established in 1867, just 79 years after the First Fleet arrived in Sydney Cove in 1788. In Europe, yacht owners and crews had been meeting in taverns since the early 18th century, and it is believed that by
First Fridays recap: Judgement, Risk, and Survival in the High Mountains
First Friday was attended by 38 members and visitors who enjoyed a fascinating presentation by Steve and Mara Klemich on the exploits of their husband-and-wife mountaineering team. The presentation opened with a video of Steve’s solo ascent of the Jungfrau in the Eiger region. Steve and Mara then discussed climbing
Silver in Middelfart: Reflections on the 2026 Youth Worlds Campaign
DENMARK – Our team of Daniel Kemp (skipper), Isabella Holdsworth, Hayley Fisher, Louis Tilly, and Lachlan Wallace claimed the silver medal for Australia at the 2026 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship, held from 21 to 25 June 2026 in Middelfart. As a result, Daniel and the team are
Opti Chicks at the Alfred’s
Join girls from sailing clubs across NSW and the ACT for an unforgettable weekend designed to inspire the next generation of female sailors. Hosted by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, OptiChicks is much more than a sailing weekend. It’s an opportunity to build lasting friendships, be mentored by inspiring female
Cooloola is the second entry for the inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race 2026
Cooloola is the second entry for the inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race 2026. Alan Hill is the latest skipper to enter the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race, with Cooloola set to line up for the biennial event, starting on the this year’s October long weekend.