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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
Special Event Parking Restrictions
Thursday 15 to Monday 19 October 2026 The Club is proud to be hosting the 2026 Pittwater Sail Expo on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October. This is a significant event on the Club calendar, showcasing sailing and welcoming visitors from across the wider community. To support the safe and
Sail Expo 2026 Set to Showcase the Best of Sailing On and Off the Water
Sail Expo 2026 will bring together an expanded showcase of yachts, marine brands, equipment and services when it returns to the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), Newport, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October. With cruising and performance yachts, the latest generation of multihulls and an expanded shore-based exhibitor
Help us welcome the sailing community to Sail Expo!
Volunteer at RPAYC | 17–18 October 2026 Sail Expo is coming to the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, bringing a weekend of boats, marine displays, live music and family activities to Newport. We’d love your help to make visitors feel welcome and keep the event running smoothly. Volunteering is a
ZHIK Centreboard Summer Series & Club Championships – Round 1
ZHIK Centreboard Summer Series & Club Championships – Round 1 Sunday, 13 September We were thrilled to welcome over 20 boats onto the water for Round 1 of the ZHIK Centreboard Summer Series and Club Championships on Sunday, 13 September. It was a perfect day for racing, with a consistent