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.
Day 1 highlights 2025
NEW for 2025 – Australian Sports Boat Association – Australian Championship and Sydney 38 OD NSW Championship
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 Cup 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.
- The Grand Soleil Yachts Cup will be held over 2 days
There will be live entertainment for crews, families and friends, to enjoy their time onshore after racing! Special Prizes open to all, Modus Pop-Up Bar & Specials Beer of the Weekend and ‘Halyards’ Bar and Bistro will be open throughout the regatta serving breakfast through to dinner. Saturday evening sees a Crew party and BBQ, book tickets below. 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
- Registration 0900 – 1000hrs
- ORC NSW Championship, 1 x Offshore Passage race, 1155hrs
- Australian Sport Boat Series, 3 x W/L inshore, Race Briefing 1000hrs. Race 1130hrs
- Post race – Boat of Day Presentation and $100 Coffee Draw
- Halyards Bistro open post-race, bar snacks & dinner
- Live Music with Emma Salisbury 5pm – 7pm
Saturday 8 February 2025
- Breakfast is available, from 0730hrs
- Pittwater Cup Race Briefing, 1000hrs
- ORC NSW Championship, 2 x inshore races, 1130hrs
- Sydney 38 NSW Championship, 3 x W/L inshore, 1100hrs
- Pittwater Cup Series & Super 40 Series, Broken Bay 5 Heads Race, 1200hrs
- Australian Sports Boat Series, Broken Bay 5 Heads Race, 1200hrs
- Post race – Boat of the Day Presentation Winners, & $100 Coffee Barrel Draw
- Modus Pop-Up Can Bar
- Post-race Regatta BBQ – Tickets available at Halyards Bistro. Pre-purchased tickets available for collection from reception
- Spinnaker Hoisting Competition (post racing)
- Post race, DJ Mac Vibes 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Sunday 9 February 2025
- Breakfast is available, from 0800hrs
- $100 Coffee Draw, 0930hrs
- ORC NSW Championship, 3 x Windward/Leeward races, Palm Beach Circle, 1130hrs
- Pittwater Cup, 2 x inshore races, 1130hrs
- Australian Sports Boat Series 3 x W/L inshore races, 1130hrs
- Super 40 Series, 2 x W/L inshore & 1 long passage race, 1130hrs
- Sydney 38 NSW Championship, 3 x W/L offshore, 1130hrs
- Modus Pop-Up Can Bar
- Post race celebration – Presentation
- Music 4:00pm – 9:30pm
Regatta Entry
Australian Sports Boat National Titles
Pittwater Cup Series
Race Documents & Notices
Latest News
New ORC NSW and Pittwater Regatta champions revealed
Three days of racing in varied conditions across a combination of inshore races, a passage race and finally three offshore windward/leeward races in high winds tested all in the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s (RPAYC) ORC NSW Championship and decided the new champions late this afternoon. Defending Division 1 champion
Revolver takes aim at Conspiracy in the Pittwater Regatta
While the ORC NSW Championship resumed at Pittwater today, Pittwater Regatta competitors relished their first outing with two inshore races across three divisions, both events hosted by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC). Michael Ritchie’s self-designed Ritchie 38, Revolver, leads the PHS pointscore by a lone point to the tenacious
Defending ORC NSW champions come out firing
The second running of the ORC NSW Championship, hosted Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) at Pittwater, opened on Broken Bay today, with two inshore races put to bed and the defending champions putting their rivals on notice. Both Gerry Hatton’s Bushranger in Division 1 and Simon Grosser’s Young at
The social side of the Pittwater Regatta 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Pittwater Regatta and 3 days of superb social events to complement competitive racing. back at the clubhouse to enjoy with crew, families and friends. Friday: 0830hrs: Halyards open for breakfast. As well as enjoying a delicious breakfast; when you buy a coffee put your name on
Pittwater Regatta 2023 inc Sydney Marine Brokerage ORC NSW Championship
The Pittwater Regatta, incorporating the ORC NSW State Championship, is fast approaching, so crews can still make their entry for this flagship event in early 2023. Running over three days from 10th to 12th February, the ORC State Championship returns alongside the Pittwater Regatta, in its two-day format, on 11th
Race Documents, Entry & Results
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Official Notice Board
Further Event Information
Visitor Parking
Visitor parking is available in the Crystal Bay Car Park. Access the carpark via Crystal Street, Newport.
There is a walkway through the Crystal Bay hardstand area to access the club.
- Narrabeen Sport and Recreation
- Metro Mirage, discount for competitors
- Airbnb’s – House accommodation for families
- Checkers Resort and Conference Centre, Terrey Hills
- Miramare Gardens, Terrey Hills
- Terrey Hills Caravan Park & Cabins
- Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park – Narrabeen
- Manly Beach Sebel (Accor Hotels)
- Novotel Manly Pacific
- Palm Beach Apartments & Bed and Breakfast
- Avalon Backpackers Hostel
- Pittwater Eco YHA (youth hostel)
- Narrabeen Sands Hotel
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