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5 Reasons RPAYC Is the Perfect Waterfront Wedding Venue
1. A Spectacular Waterfront Setting Few wedding venues offer a setting quite like Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. Nestled on the pristine waters of Pittwater in Newport, the Club combines sweeping 180-degree water views with a picturesque marina and the natural beauty of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. From the moment your
RPAYC Board Chairman’s Latest Update: Charting the Course
The Board’s recent work has focused on planning for the Club’s future, strengthening risk oversight and supporting opportunities for members to enjoy sailing. Planning for our marina and the Club’s futureThe Board has initiated a 10-year marina renewal program. Club staff and the Maintenance & Development Committee are developing the
Sail Expo 2026 Brings Together the Best of Sailing
Australia’s largest Sail Expo is just days away and will bring together an impressive range of yachts, equipment and services at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Newport, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October. Free to attend, with free parking and complimentary tender services from nearby Pittwater wharves, Sail
RPAYC sailors at the 2026 Wildcat Regatta
RPAYC sailors at the 2026 Wildcat Regatta October 2 – October 5Great Lakes Sailing Club The 2026 Wildcat Regatta wrapped up over the October long weekend at Great Lakes Sailing Club, with RPAYC sailors taking on four days of competitive catamaran racing. Now in its 53rd running, Wildcat brought together
NSW Boat Driving Licence – Broken Bay Marine Rescue
Get Boat Licence Ready: Exclusive Offer for RPAYC Members Ready to take the helm? Marine Rescue NSW Broken Bay is restarting its public NSW Boat Driving Licence Theory Courses and Exams, with the first course taking place on Sunday 25 October 2026. This is a great opportunity to build your boating
RPAYC at the 2026 Zhik NSW Youth Championships
RPAYC Youth Sailors Shine at Zhik Youth Sail NSW RPAYC’s junior and youth sailors were out in force at the 2026 Zhik Youth Sail NSW, proudly representing the Club and achieving some fantastic results across the fleet. Held on Lake Macquarie, the event brought together young sailors from across New
RPAYC Youth Sailor, Ebba Nixey Recognised with Spirit of S.A.I.L.I.N.G. Award
RPAYC youth sailor Ebba Nixey was recognised with the Spirit of S.A.I.L.I.N.G. Award at the recent Zhik Youth Sail NSW event in Toronto, following an outstanding display of sportsmanship and compassion on the water. During racing, Ebba noticed another young sailor in distress. Rather than simply continuing with her race,
NSW IODA OptiChicks 2026 proudly hosted by RPAYC
Photo Credit – James Hill / Mainsheet Media Photo Credit – James Hill / Mainsheet Media By Felicity Carlson NSW IODA OptiChicks 2026 was hosted by RPAYC on 26–27 September, bringing together young female Optimist sailors from clubs across Sydney for a weekend of sailing, friendship, fun and inspiration. At
Shaw and Partners Women Racing finishes fifth in inaugural NYYC Women’s International Championship
Credit – Sunset Media – @sailorgirlhq Credit – Sunset Media – @sailorgirlhq Katie Spithill, Stacey Jackson, Nina Curtis, Clare Costanzo, Sarah Parker, Juliet Costanzo, Jessica Angus, Tara Blanc-Ramos, Abby Ehler and Emma Roberts secured fifth place overall on 74 points at the inaugural New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship
RPAYC’s Dave Burke has won the NSW DF95 Championship at Port Hunter, Newcastle
Three RPAYC sailors made the trip north for the two day regatta, but Dave was the stand out performer in the very strong twenty-eight boat fleet. Day One was sailed in top end B Rig conditions. That suited Dave who sailed fast and smart, keeping risk levels to a minimum
Two women’s regattas coming to Pittwater this spring
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is inviting sailors and clubs to Newport for two opportunities to race on Pittwater: the inaugural Kay Cottee Open Women’s Regatta on 31 October–1 November and the annual Gwen Slade Women’s Skipper Etchells Regatta on Sunday 8 November. The Kay Cottee Open Women’s Regatta
Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkowFCiQV_U The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples (PR2) continues the journey on the ‘Road to Naples 2027’ with the host venue offering a spectacular regatta in the Bay of Naples from the 24 – 27th September 2026. This fabulous ‘city on the sea’ will come alive to