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Wednesday Winter Series Wraps Up – Why You’re Missing Out!
A beautiful Pittwater winter’s afternoon provided the perfect stage for the final race of the 2026 Wednesday Winter Series, bringing another successful season of midweek racing to a close. Competitors enjoyed a light to moderate west southwesterly breeze of 5–10 knots, with occasional gusts reaching 15 knots across the more
SheSails Women’s Development Regatta Builds Skills, Confidence and Connection at RPAYC
On Sunday, 28 June, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) hosted the SheSails Women’s Development Regatta, bringing together 24 sailors from Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, Sydney Amateur Sailing Club, Woody Point Yacht Club, Manly Yacht Club, and RPAYC for a day focused on building skills, confidence,
World-Class Experience, Simple Philosophy: Meet Head Chef Alex Fernandez
Head Chef Alex Fernandez has travelled from one of the world’s most celebrated kitchens to the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. Yet for all the techniques he has mastered along the way, his philosophy remains remarkably uncomplicated. Alex Fernandez slips a pair of culinary tweezers into his apron pocket as
America’s Cup 2027 | RPAYC Supporters Travel Group
The recent announcement of an Australian Team to enter the America’s Cup in 2027 has sparked quite a bit of interest from our members, particularly now that several Club members will be participating. We are in discussions with a travel agency to research a group travel plan to attend the
First Friday – “Above the Line: Living and Leading with Heart”
Stephen and Dr Mara Klemich Join us for First Friday, Dinner & Guest Speakers Stephen and Dr Mara Klemich. Prior to their recent retirement, they co-wrote the book “Above the Line: Living and Leading with Heart” and ran an international consulting company based in London. Part of their consulting work
Team AUS second in the Youth Match Racing Worlds in Middelfart, Denmark
Daniel Kemp, Isabella Holdsworth, Louis Tilly, Hayley Fisher, Lachlan Wallace won silver medals. Photo: Mick Anderson Team USA wins the Youth Match Racing Worlds – powered by Bunker One After a week of intense racing in the Danish heatwave, it all came down to the last 200 metres in race
Kemp & Pinckney on course for finals at Youth Match Racing Worlds
Both teams lead their semi-finals 2–0 after another long and tricky day in the Danish heatwave. June 24, 2026 – Middelfart, Denmark: As the clock passed 19:30 on Wednesday evening, the sailors returned to shore after almost 10 hours on the water in blazing sunshine and an extraordinary Danish heatwave.The
FIFA World Cup Live at RPAYC
The FIFA World Cup 2026 and Asahi are coming to RPAYC, and with every Match. From 13 June through 12 July, we’ll be screening every World Cup football match that kick off from 8am Sydney time, paired with a limited-time Asahi beer special on draught. It’s the perfect excuse to
Sail Expo 2026 – Exhibitor EOI Now Open
Sail Expo 2026 – Exhibitor EOI Now OpenSat 17 & Sun 18 October 202610am – 4pm The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is pleased to invite Expressions of Interest from marine businesses, sailing brands, equipment manufacturers, service providers and industry organisations seeking to showcase their products and services at Sail
Volunteers Cocktail Night 2026
Volunteers Cocktail Night 2026 On Friday night, almost 100 of our volunteers gathered for our annual Volunteers Cocktail Party to celebrate the people who contribute so much to the life of our Club. A highlight of the evening was recognising our Volunteer of the Year, Frank Walker. Frank spoke warmly
Commodore’s Lunch 2026
Annual Commodores’ Lunch Speaking on the occasion, Commodore Rob McClelland said: It was a privilege to host ten past Commodores at our Annual Commodores’ Lunch in the Billiards Room. Joining me were John Allanson, Ian Audsley, John Berry, Robert Curtis, Angus Gordon, Michael Lockley, Russell Murphy, Ross Scoble, Bruce Staples
49er European Campaign 2026 by Daniel Links
On the 29th of March, Keizo Tomishima and I travelled to France to compete in two major international regattas, the French Olympic Week in Hyères and the 49er World Championship in Quiberon. These events were another important step in our campaign and gave us the opportunity to compete against some