The Alfred's has a long history of excellence in yachting. The Club were pioneers in the establishment of youth development keelboat programs and our commitment to training youth has resulted in the creation of some of the finest men and women sailors racing today. We have won National and International events and currently have Nicky Souter, Katie Spithill, Jessica Eastwell & Nina Curtis in the Australian Women's Match Racing Team vying for the 2012 London Olympics. James Spithill, the current America's Cup winning skipper, completed his first Youth Development program at the club in 1995.

RPAYC Youth Representative Teams

Following the completion of the Youth Development Programs, the RPAYC Youth Selection Committee will select one or two teams (depending on numbers within the youth programs) to represent the club in the following youth Match Racing regattas;

·         Musto International at CYCA Sydney - 21st to 25th November

·         Harken International Youth at RPAYC Sydney - 26th to 30th November

·         RNZYS Youth International Auckland - 10th to 14th February 2012  

·         CentrePort Cup at RPNYC Wellington - 15th to 19th February 2012

·         Governors Cup at BYC Corona Del Mar USA* - July 2012

* This event will be dependant on results and performance at previous regattas as to whether RPAYC will be sending its representative team.

Athletes and parents should be aware that continued training as well as some financial commitment is required when being selected in the RPAYC Youth Team. The International Yachting Fund while covering some of the cost of the team such as coaching support and entries, does not cover all the costs.

Should an athlete or parent require any further information about the selection criteria or potential events, please see the Selection Criteriadocument in the Entry Documentation section.

Video of Youth Development team trip to New Zealand in Feb 2010