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DF 95 National Championship 2026
The 2026 DF 95 National Championship brought together radio sailing competitors from across the country for four days of racing from 1–4 October at Bayside Park in Seabrook, Texas, near Houston. Hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club, the championship showcased the skill and precision of DF 95 sailors as they competed
Melbourne Cup 2026 at RPAYC
The race that stops the nation. From stunning floral dresses and fabulous hats to our Best Dressed Parade, the club was dressed to impress. Guests enjoyed delicious food, a custom cocktail on arrival and high spirits throughout the day. And once the big race was run, the celebrations continued, with
Meet the Teams – Harken Int. Youth Match Racing Championship 2026
Meet the teams for HARKEN 2026 NEWPORT, NSW — World championship medallists, national champions and emerging sailors from Australia and New Zealand will meet on Pittwater for the HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship 2026, hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) from 11–15 November. Ten teams from
ICOYC Rally 2027 – Invitation to all Skippers – Entries close 1 December
Dear ICOYC Member Clubs and Cruise 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 Cruise 2027 – Sydney Harbour & Pittwater Discovery Cruise, to be held from Thursday 25th March to
World champions join interstate fleet for Etchells NSW Championship
MEDIA RELEASE 5 November 2026 World champions join interstate fleet for Etchells NSW Championship Lucky & Pep’s Etchells NSW Championship 2026 Crews from Melbourne, Sydney, Gosford and Brisbane will join the host Pittwater fleet for the Lucky & Pep’s Etchells NSW Championship 2026, hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht
HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship – 35 Years of Developing Sailing Talent
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club will once again welcome some of the world’s most promising young match racers to Pittwater when the 32nd HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship gets underway on Wednesday 11 November 2026. First held in 1992, the HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship celebrates 35
ZHIK Centreboard Summer Series Round 6 & Club Championships – Round 3
Sunday, 01 November We were thrilled to welcome over 20 boats onto the water for Round 6 of the ZHIK Centreboard Summer Series and Club Championships Round 3 on Sunday, 01 November. It was a great day of Racing with challenging conditions with plenty of wind shifts throughout the afternoon.
HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship – 35 Years of Sailing Excellence
Could sailing’s next household names be racing on Pittwater next week? The 32nd HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship gets underway at RPAYC on Wednesday 11 November, bringing together ten talented youth match racing teams from around Australia and the world. First held in 1992, this prestigious event has helped
Matador and Beau Ideal claim honours at LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup
David Doherty’s Matador and Karl Kwok’s Beau Ideal claimed the major divisional honours at the LGT Wealth Management Australia Cup, when the 12-race series was completed on Sydney Harbour on Sunday 1 November from the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. Sixteen Grand Prix teams, five in the TP52 division and 11
Lyndall Patterson inducted into the 2026 Australian Sailing Hall of Fame
Lyndall Patterson Nee Coxon | 2026 Australian Sailing Hall of Fame Inductee Five decades. Six world titles. One unstoppable competitor. Lyndall Patterson, a trailblazer in women’s sailing whose passion for racing has never faded. From her first Australian title at just 11 years old to winning the inaugural Women’s World
Australian Sailing – Female Sailor of the Year – Stacey Jackson
Stacey Jackson take top honour at 2026 Australian Sailing Awards Stacey Jackson and Matt Wearn OAM OLY have been named Female and Male Sailor of the Year, respectively, at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards. It was a landmark year for women’s sailing globally, with two finalists making history this past
Carcoar Dam Sailing Club gifted Club Pacers spreading sailing to inner NSW
RPAYC Pacers find a new home at Carcoar Dam Two RPAYC Pacer sailing dinghies have found a new home at Carcoar Dam Sailing Club (CDSC), where they will help introduce the next generation of sailors to the sport in regional NSW. The volunteer-run club, located in the Central West, recently