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RPAYC Celebrates Another Remarkable Year at the Annual Yachting Presentation 2026
At the 2026 RPAYC Annual Yachting Presentation, members, family and friends celebrated another outstanding season on and off the water. Members achieved success at major regattas around Australia and overseas, while the Club was recognised as NSW Sailing Club of the Year. Special Acknowledgment was made regarding the increasing success
Members Celebrate CUPRA x RPAYC Launch
Members Celebrate CUPRA x RPAYC Partnership Launch Commodore Robert McClelland welcoming CUPRA Brand Director Jerome Figuiere Photos by Thomas Patterson @tjpattomc CUPRA Australia and CUPRA Artarmon Chart a New Course with the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht ClubBoundary-pushing car brand joins forces with one of Australia’s most prestigious sailing clubs to
Marine Business Opportunities at RPAYC
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is inviting Expressions of Interest for two unique waterfront tenancy opportunities within the Club’s thriving marine precinct at Newport. Available spaces include: Office #1 – Moonbar Building: A light-filled 32m² office overlooking the marina and centreboard lawn, with convenient lift and street access. Office #4
2026 Gwen Slade Woman’s Etchells Regatta heats up
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) will celebrate female leadership in sailing this Sunday, 24 May, when the Gwen Slade Women’s Skipper Etchells Regatta returns to Pittwater with a strong fleet of accomplished helmswomen competing aboard the Club’s Etchells fleet. Named in honour of Gwen Slade, a respected figure
A Standout Season for RPAYC WASZP Sailing
RPAYC Tops WASZP Nationals by Jervis Tilly The national WASZP Association ran 11 events around the country in the last season, and RPA sailors featured heavily both in these domestic events and internationally. A lot of the attention fell on Louis Tilly, who won all but one of the domestic
Gwen Slade Race Returns to Pittwater in Celebration of Women’s Sailing
Spithill & Eastwell Match Racing The Gwen Slade Race once again brings together a strong fleet to Pittwater, continuing its long-standing tradition of encouraging women in sailing and celebrating competition within the Etchells class. The event remains a highlight of the RPAYC sailing calendar, valued as much for its camaraderie
Pallas Capital Gold Cup Concludes at RPAYC with TP52 and Super 40 Fleet
RPAYC hosts the deciding race for the 2026 Pallas Capital Gold Cup The final act of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup was held this weekend at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in testing conditions. Representing the home fleet on the water were RPAYC entries The Edge (AUS103) skippered by John
RPAYC Women to Represent at the New York Yacht Club Women’s International
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is proud to share an exciting international campaign that will see a team of talented female sailors represent at the prestigious New York Yacht Club Women’s International in Newport, Rhode Island. Featuring 20 elite all-female teams from six continents, the event will take place
NCYC She Sails Regatta 2026
On Saturday 9th May, four RPAYC development sailors, Isabelle Ruffat, Louisa Brown, Leisa O’Conner and Jill Matthews, travelled to Newcastle to participate in the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club’s 10th annual She Sails regatta. This regatta was founded a decade ago by NCYC sailors Jan Howard and Mary Holly and was
Pittwater Decider for 2026 Pallas Capital Gold Cup
Pittwater Decider for 2026 Pallas Capital Gold Cup The final act of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup will be held this weekend at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, with the 2026 series set to be decided in a closely contested finale. The combined TP52 and Super 40 format continues to
Tight Racing Continues in Race 2 of the Selden for Sailing Lion Island Series
Race 2 of the Selden for Sailing Lion Island Series delivered a classic afternoon of Pittwater racing, with multiple postponements, building breeze and tightly contested fleet action across all divisions. After an initial delay under AP, Division 1 finally got away on their third start attempt, settling into a light
RPAYC finishes strong across BYRA Peter Loft Marathon 2026
RPAYC finishes strong across BYRA Peter Loft Marathon 2026 We are proud of the strong RPAYC representation across both courses in this year’s Peter Loft Marathon. Anthony Abbott’s time in the Lion Island scratch results, believed by race officials to be a new record, finishing in 1 hour 24 minutes.