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Team Aftershock Crowned 2026 International 11 Metre World Champions
Media report by Michael Lockley Team Aftershock, proudly representing the RPAYC and CYCA , delivered an outstanding performance in winning the International 11 Meter One Design world championship 2026. very successfully run by the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club and Hanko Yacht Club off the Island of Hanko, Norway. Our crew,
Day 1 Complete – Aftershock Sets the Pace at Hankø
Day 1 Complete – Aftershock Sets the Pace at Hankø Four races were completed on the opening day of the 2026 11 Metre One Design World Championship, and the championship is already delivering close, tactical racing in the beautiful waters off Hankø. Australia’s Team Aftershock, helmed by Mark Griffith and
Clubman of the Year 2026
The Clubman of the Year Award is a little different from our other awards. It is awarded solely at the discretion of the Commodore and recognises someone whose contribution has made an outstanding difference to the life and culture of Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. This year’s recipient has done exactly
Daniel Kemp Among Final Contenders at Historic Governor’s Cup
The Governor’s Cup, the oldest international youth match racing regatta in the world, had its 59th edition this year. Twelve teams competed in the Governor’s Cup 22 sloops, hosted by Balboa Yacht Club. World Sailing Youth No. 1-ranked skipper Daniel represented RPAYC, racing alongside Louis Tilly and Charlie Verity at
RPAYC Sailors Among the Gold Coast Yacht Race Standouts
Disko Trooper at the Sydney Gold Coast 2026 photo credit CYCA RPAYC member, Alex Knight and Jules Hall – Gold Coast race for Disko Trooper Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club members enjoyed outstanding success in the 2026 Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, led by the remarkable performance of Disko Trooper
Foiling Week Malcesine, WASZP Spanish Nationals, and WASZP Europeans
Will Troop Takes Flight Across the European WASZP Circuit RPAYC youth sailor Will Troop has completed an ambitious three-event international campaign, racing at Foiling Week in Malcesine on Italy’s Lake Garda before travelling to Spain for the WASZP Spanish Nationals and WASZP European Championships at Los Alcázares on the Mar
Waszp Foiling Week Malcesine, Spanish Nationals & Waszp Europeans 2026
Charlie Snell Builds International Experience in European WASZP Campaign Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club youth sailor Charlie Snell has returned from an ambitious European campaign after competing in three major WASZP events across Italy and Spain. Charlie contested WASZP Foiling Week Malcesine, the WASZP Spanish Nationals and the 2026 WASZP
Round 3 – Centreboard Icebreaker Winter Series
Sunday 26 July The third round of the Centreboard Icebreaker Winter Series welcomed more than 20 boats to RPAYC, with a fantastic mix of classes taking to the water, including Optimists, ILCAs (Lasers), 29ers, Windsurfers, a SKUD and Multihulls. Competitors were greeted with better-than-expected westerly breezes throughout the morning, providing
Yacht Owners – Amendments to the Special Regulations
Three amendments to the Australian Sailing Special Regulations have been published and are effective immediately. The amended sections are: Storm and Heavy Weather Sails (Cats 1, 2, 3 & 4) Keel and Rudder Inspection and Testing (Cats 1, 2 & 3) AIS Personal Crew Overboard Beacon (Cats 1, 2 &
RPAYC welcomes in its new Elected Officers at the AGM 2026
2025 – 2026 Annual General Meeting Last night saw the 2025-26 Annual General Meeting held. The meeting not only honoured our 50- and 60-year members on their milestone of continuous club membership but also saw two great honours bestowed: Life membership to Edwin (Ted) Anderson, the 52nd Commodore of RPAYC
Sydney to Gold Coast Race 2026
The Sydney to Gold Coast Race sets sail this Saturday, and RPAYC is proudly represented by an outstanding fleet: Antipodes, Bushranger, Odin, Cadence & Co, Odin, Luna Blue, Pretty Woman, Sticky, and Veloce (DH). Wishing all crews fair winds and fast sailing as they take on the offshore challenge from
Shaw and Partners Women Racing Sets Sail for New York Championship
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is proud to support Shaw and Partners Women Racing as the team prepares to represent the Club at the inaugural New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship. This championship marks a significant milestone for international sailing, with the New York Yacht Club hosting a dedicated