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Media Release Day 3 – Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship
Media Release Day 3; Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship At the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, sailors started the day bundled head-to-toe in wet-weather gear on Saturday morning, prepping their boats after breakfast and laughing through the persistent drizzle. As the Commodore reminded the fleet earlier, “It’s a water sport after all,” a sentiment …
Welcome – 31st HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Regatta 2025
As we gather for another outstanding week of youth match racing on Pittwater, it’s fitting to reflect on the remarkable history of this event — the champions who have shaped it, the clubs who have supported it, and the legacy it continues to build.This regatta carries with it one of our Club’s most meaningful trophies …
The Planes Are Landing: Teams Arrive for the 31st Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship
MEDIA RELEASEThe Planes Have Landed: Teams Arrive for the 31st Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship. Ten teams have touched down and are stepping into action as the 31st Harken International Youth Match Racing Championship gets underway at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) from 19–23 November 2025. Today, all 10 competing teams will …
VX One NSW State Championship
Rob Douglass with his team of Garth Bickford and daughter Nic Douglass on Dollop AUS319 took the VX One NSW State Championship win over the weekend with a near perfect scorecard over six races and a nine boat fleet from Cronulla Sailing Club. Class newcomers Zac West, Aiden Mansley and James Hopkins on Let’s Dance …
DF65 Inter Club Challenge
Report by Ron Jacobs The seventh running of the DF65 Interclub Challenge between Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron was a great success last Thursday. It was RPAYC’s turn to host RSYS and we couldn’t have hoped for a better day. Visiting sailors were welcomed to the Club over coffee …
RPAYC Shines at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards
RPAYC Shines at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards The Australian Sailing Awards last weekend were a wonderful celebration of achievement across our sport, and RPAYC was proudly represented in several major categories. Volunteer of the Year – Australia: Julia HornsbyA highlight of the evening was seeing Julia Hornsby named Volunteer of the Year for Australia. …
Club Services
Marine Services
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club AUSTRALIA'S 2017/2018 CLUB MARINA OF THE YEAR has permanent berthing, mooring and dry storage for members and also offers berthing and mooring for visitors to the Club. Located in Newport on the beautiful Pittwater waterway, Broken Bay.
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Membership
The Club offers various categories of membership to suit individual requirements and offers families an opportunity to enjoy the facilities with children free when included in a family membership package.
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Functions & Dining
Enjoy waterside dining, celebrate a special event, or meet for a work conference, all on the shores of Pittwater. We also cater for weddings and large events.
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Training Services
RPAYC runs a number of courses from Learn to Sail for Kids 'Tackers', Youth 'OutThere' Programs and Adults Keelboat Courses, to School Holiday Programs, Class Development Training, Youth Development Training, Private Coaching sessions, Schools Training, Professional development courses and Marine courses via Above and Beyond Boating.
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Our Club
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is situated on Green Point on the pristine body of water called Pittwater, on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
"The Alfreds", as it's known by locals and members, has a long and colourful history and is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious yacht Clubs. The Club is currently home to the Admiral's Cup, one of yachting's most sought after trophies.
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