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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
Bavaria Oktoberfest Regatta
Bavaria Octoberfest 2026 Hosted by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, SAVE THE DATE – 10 October 2026 Sydney Marine Brokerage is excited to invite Bavaria owners to register their interest for the Bavaria Oktoberfest 2026 at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. Join us for a relaxed Bavaria owners’ event
Podium finish for RPAYC YD team at Australian Women’s Match Racing Championships
Three days of close, tactical racing came to a conclusion at Fremantle Sailing Club on Sunday, wrapping up the 2026 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship and another strong showcase of women’s sailing on the waters off Fremantle. Six teams from Western Australia and New South Wales contested the national title in Elliott
Skipper and Crew briefing – Season 2026 – 2027
Skipper and Crew briefing – Season 2026 – 2027 Saturday, 12th September, will be the skippers’ and crew’s annual briefing, held in Halyards at 9am.The briefing will discuss the annual race program, emergency procedures and changes to this year’s book. Including the courses. The course sheet this year is PINK. Following the
Meet some incredible women in sailing at the Opi Chicks weekend
A weekend just for Opti girls Catch up with sailing friends, make new ones and join girls from clubs across NSW & ACT for two days of sailing, friendship and fun. This year the girls will also get to meet some incredible women in sailing, with Olympians, champions and inspiring women
RPAYC Win the CYCA John Messenger Women’s Match Racing Regatta
Costanzo completes perfect weekend to win John Messenger Women’s Match Racing Regatta Juliet Costanzo and her Women’s Racing Team from the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club have completed an undefeated weekend at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, claiming victory in the 2026 John Messenger Women’s Match Racing Regatta. After
Opening Day 2026; A Fantastic Start to the Sailing Season
Opening Day 2026 RPAYC officially welcomed the new sailing season with a fantastic Opening Day celebration, with members and guests beginning to arrive from 11am to enjoy a day of sailing, festivities, and plenty of fun on the water. The celebrations began with Commodore Julia Hornsby welcoming everyone and delivering
Important Shore Power Safety Reminder
To help protect your boat and to maintain a safe marina environment, all members using Club shore power are reminded to; Use a marine-rated lead. Household leads are prohibited Plug must match the supply i.e 15A outlet/15A lead Ensure lead and connections are waterproof, in good condition and free from
Welcome to Australia’s Largest Boating Expo: Sail Expo
Sail Expo, Australia’s largest dedicated sailing show, will take place at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), Newport NSW, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026, following a highly positive response from showgoers and exhibitors at last year’s event. Following the success of the Sail Expo in 2025,
Charting the Course | Monthly Board Updates
CHARTING THE COURSEAn update from the Board Chairman. Dear Members,Welcome to the first of what will become a regular monthly update from the Board. Each month, I will share some of the key matters being discussed and the work underway to support the Club’s future. There was plenty on the