Racers and Cruisers Underway on Day One of the 53rd Dicko Cup
The 53rd running of the Dicko Cup is officially underway today, with both the Racing and Cruising fleets setting sail from Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club for the opening race of this much-loved annual weekend.
With a 12:00 start for both divisions, competitors are enjoying the first leg of the event as they head north to Lion Island, with anticipation building for the traditional post-race festivities awaiting crews at Hallett’s Beach. As always, the Dicko Cup combines competitive racing with the relaxed camaraderie that has made it a highlight of the RPAYC calendar for more than five decades.
Cruising Division – Start Time 12:00
A strong and diverse cruising fleet has lined up for day one, featuring a mix of experienced owners and club regulars:
| Sail No. | Yacht | Owner | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7193 | Bellissima | Greig Ebeling | ||
| 5962 | Blackjack | Gregor MacDonald | RPAYC | |
| 10045 | Elysian | Nigel Edgar | RPAYC | |
| 608 | Janet M | Amy Jarman | RPAYC | |
| 3800 | Moonshine | Brad Payten | RPAYC | |
| 164 | Pecalin | Jim Cormack | RPAYC | |
| 9 | roAmance | Gordon Beath | RPAYC | |
| AUS8880 | Wind Cheetah | Darren Drew | RPAYC |
Racing Division – Start Time 12:05
The racing fleet promises close competition, with a tightly matched group of RPAYC yachts and crews:
| Sail No. | Yacht | Owner | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6669 | Banter | Scott Robertson | RPAYC | |
| AUS768 | Bullwinkle400 | Peter Farrugia | RPAYC | |
| AUS933 | Enki | Anthony Dickson | RPAYC | |
| 5572 | King Tide | Jenny Danks | RPAYC | |
| 8383 | Krakatoa | Peter Herrmann & Kathy Zeleny | RPAYC | |
| 6024 | Windy Too | Carl Russett | RPAYC | |
| 8998 | Xcalibur | Salvatore Ridulfo | RPAYC |
As the combined fleets make their way up the bay, crews are already looking forward to a relaxed evening ashore, sharing stories, games, BYO BBQ and celebrations at Hallett’s Beach before racing resumes tomorrow, 1200hrs followed by a presentation in Halyards to award the overall winner of the 2026 Dicko Cup.
