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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
DF65 Queensland Championships
At every DF65 regatta it seems the standard of racing jumps to a new level, and that was certainly the case at last week’s Queensland Championships. On paper it looked like the strongest fleet of DF65s assembled in Australia so far, and three sailors from RPAYC added to the forty-five
49er European Campaign 2026 Kiel Week, Europeans and Junior Worlds
RPAYC sailor Daniel Links recently took on an exciting European campaign, representing Australia at Kiel Week, the 49er European Championships and Junior Worlds. Here, Daniel reflects on his time competing overseas and shares his experiences from the campaign. In June, Keizo Tomishima and I travelled back to Europe for the
Round 4 – Icebreaker Winter Series 2026
Round 4 – Icebreaker Winter Series; Sunday 23 August The fourth and final round of the Icebreaker Winter Series saw 20 boats take to Little Pond for an action-packed morning of racing. Conditions were challenging early, with the AP flag remaining up for the first hour before a steady northerly
Windy, Wild and Wonderful – Whitsundays Hamilton Island Race 2026
– written by Robert McClelland It was windy, wild and wonderful in the Whitsundays for Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 — and a particularly successful week for the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. Strong south-east trade winds dominated much of the regatta, with 20-plus knots, stronger gusts and bumpy seas
49erFX- European Championships 2026, 49erFX 2026 Junior World Championship
Euros Eckernförde, Germany. Junior worlds Medemblik, Netherlands. Euros 7th-12th July, Junior worlds 22nd-26th RPAYC sailor Eva Attwood recently represented Australia at the Euro and Junior World Championships, with support from a YCSF grant. In the report below, Eva shares her experience competing on the international stage, reflecting on the racing,
First Friday Competitive Cruise: The Ladies Bring Energy to Competitive Cruising
by Rear Commodore Cruising Greg Dunstan The Cruising Division held its first “competitive cruise” last weekend since the Lake Macquarie Christmas Cruise, with the fleet enjoying a light-wind sail to Refuge Bay. All boats remained in contact on Channel 77, creating plenty of camaraderie and entertainment throughout the day. One
DF65 Travellers’ Trophy – Round 3 at RSYS
by Warwick Crossman The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron capped the entries for Round 3 of the DF65 Traveller’s Trophy Series on 02/08/2026 at thirty competitors, and RPAYC was well represented by seven pretty competitive sailors. There was also a handful of sailors from Pittwater’s Weekend Warriors. Conditions were ideal for
Congratulations David West RPAYC member for 50 years
David West, who joined in 1975, initially sailed Athene III, sail number 1843, and in 1994 started racing on his boat Whanau, a Compass 29, also sail number 1843. David successfully raced, Whanau winning his division for a number of years. During that time David serving as his race Division
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