Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta

Pittwater Regatta

7 - 9 February 2025

Welcome to the Pittwater Regatta 2025

Friday 7 to Sunday 9 February 2025

RPAYC is proud to welcome Pantaenius as the naming rights sponsor for the 3 day regatta with the continued support from Sydney Marine Brokerage for the NSW ORC Championship.

The Pittwater Regatta originated back in 1888 and has seen a variation of race formats, classes and challenges. Today the regatta is held annually in February and held over 3-days. It is a regatta for all sailors, offering a multitude of race formats, course areas and classes.

The very popular 5 Heads Challenge Race is on Saturday – with a stunning 20nm mile race through Pittwater and Broken Bay at the entrance to Hawkesbury River.

There will be fun, games, and music onshore throughout the regatta.

Enter below for this thrilling weekend of racing on Pittwater and Broken Bay.

NEW for 2025 – Australian Sports Boat Association – Australian Championship and Sydney 38 OD NSW Championship

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Schedule of Events (Provisional)

The Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta is a 3 day regatta, including the NSW ORC Championship, Pittwater Cup Series and the 2025 Australian Sports Boat National  Championship. 

  • The NSW ORC Championship, supported by Sydney Marine Brokerage, will be held from 7 to 9 February and consists of an offshore passage race, offshore windward/leeward racing, and inshore racing. 
  • On Saturday, 8, and Sunday, 9 February, the Pittwater Series will take place. The Pittwater Cup Series will include racing in Pittwater and the Estuary (Broken Bay), with ORC and PHS scoring for divisions. 
  • The 2025 Australian Sports Boat Championship will be held over 3 days.
  • The Sydney 38 NSW Championship will be held over 2 days.

There will be live entertainment for crews, families and friends, to enjoy their time onshore after racing! The ‘Halyards’ Bar and Bistro will be open throughout the regatta serving breakfast through to dinner. Saturday evening sees a Crew party and BBQ. Following racing on Sunday afternoon, there will be a presentation to crown the winners of all divisions!

Friday 7 February 2025

  • Breakfast available, from 0800hrs
  • Race Briefing, 0930hrs
  • NSW ORC Championship, Offshore Passage race, 1155hrs
  • Australian Sport Boat Series, W/L inshore
  • Post race – Boat of Day and $100 Coffee Draw Presentation 
  • Halyards Bistro open post race, bar snacks & dinner

Saturday 8 February 2025

  • Breakfast is available, from 0730hrs
  • Pittwater Regatta Race Briefing, 1000hrs
  • Pittwater Cup Series, Broken Bay 5 Heads Race, 1125hrs
  • ORC NSW Championship, 2 inshore races, 1155hrs
  • Australian Sports Boat Series, Broken Bay 5 Heads Race, 1125hrs
  • Sydney 38 NSW Championship, W/L inshore 
  • Post race – Boat of the Day Presentation Winners, & $100 Coffee Barrel Draw
  • Spinnaker Hoisting Competition (post racing)
  • Post race, DJ Mac Vibes (5:00 – 9:30pm)

Sunday 9 February 2025

  • Breakfast is available, from 0800hrs
  • Race Briefing & $100 Coffee Draw, 0930hrs
  • ORC Championship, Windward/Leeward races, Palm Beach Circle, 1055hrs
  • Pittwater Cup Series, 2 inshore races, 1125hrs
  • Australian Sports Boat Series, W/L inshore
  • Sydney 38 NSW Championship, W/L offshore
  • Post race celebration – Presentation

Regatta Entry

ORC NSW Championship
Australian Sports Boat National Titles
Pittwater Cup Series

Race Documents & Notices

View the Official Noticeboard for notices to competitors and or amendments

Race Results

ORC NSW Championship
Australian Sportsboat Championship
Pittwater Series

Latest News

Conditions test the best at ORC NSW Championship 2024

MEDIA RELEASE 9 February, 2024 Conditions test the best at ORC NSW Championship Day 1 of the ORC NSW Championship conducted by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), was a testing Passage Race; competitors describing conditions as lumpy, bumpy, and shifty with plenty of current. Division 1 went to David

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ORC NSW Championship Race 1 – Notice to Competitors

ORC NSW State Championship 9th – 11th February 2024 Notice to Competitors Friday 9th February 2024, issued 0900hrs In accordance with the Sailing Instructions – Appendix Offshore Courses: SI24 24.1 The course for the Offshore Race (Race 1) is: Division 1 Start (vicinity of BJ mark) – 02 (S) –

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AC40 Fly’s to RPAYC

Press Release: McConaghy Boats and the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club have come together in a partnership that offers both members and visitors to the club a unique experience. Together they have launched the AC40 simulator training system, which brings the exhilaration and thrill of sailing an AC40 to the

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Official Notice Board

  1. Amendment to NoR #1 – Addition of Part 6 – Sydney 38 OD NSW Championship

Further Event Information

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Visitor Parking

Visitor parking is available in the Crystal Bay Car ParkAccess the carpark via Crystal Street, Newport. 

There is a walkway through the Crystal Bay hardstand area to access the club. 

Enquiries & Contacts

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

Contact RPAYC for further information regarding facilities, and for sponsorship and marketing opportunities. 

16 Mitala Street, Newport NSW 2106
Phone: +61 2 9998 3700
Email: sailing@rpayc.com.au

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