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49er European Campaign 2026 Kiel Week, Europeans and Junior Worlds
RPAYC sailor Daniel Links recently took on an exciting European campaign, representing Australia at Kiel Week, the 49er European Championships and Junior Worlds. Here, Daniel reflects on his time competing overseas and shares his experiences from the campaign. In June, Keizo Tomishima and I travelled back to Europe for the second half of our 2026 …
Round 4 – Icebreaker Winter Series 2026
Round 4 – Icebreaker Winter Series; Sunday 23 August The fourth and final round of the Icebreaker Winter Series saw 20 boats take to Little Pond for an action-packed morning of racing. Conditions were challenging early, with the AP flag remaining up for the first hour before a steady northerly breeze filled in, allowing racing …
Windy, Wild and Wonderful – Whitsundays Hamilton Island Race 2026
– written by Robert McClelland It was windy, wild and wonderful in the Whitsundays for Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 — and a particularly successful week for the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. Strong south-east trade winds dominated much of the regatta, with 20-plus knots, stronger gusts and bumpy seas providing fast, physical and demanding …
49erFX- European Championships 2026, 49erFX 2026 Junior World Championship
Euros Eckernförde, Germany. Junior worlds Medemblik, Netherlands. Euros 7th-12th July, Junior worlds 22nd-26th RPAYC sailor Eva Attwood recently represented Australia at the Euro and Junior World Championships, with support from a YCSF grant. In the report below, Eva shares her experience competing on the international stage, reflecting on the racing, challenges and opportunities that came …
First Friday Competitive Cruise: The Ladies Bring Energy to Competitive Cruising
by Rear Commodore Cruising Greg Dunstan The Cruising Division held its first “competitive cruise” last weekend since the Lake Macquarie Christmas Cruise, with the fleet enjoying a light-wind sail to Refuge Bay. All boats remained in contact on Channel 77, creating plenty of camaraderie and entertainment throughout the day. One of the highlights came from …
DF65 Travellers’ Trophy – Round 3 at RSYS
by Warwick Crossman The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron capped the entries for Round 3 of the DF65 Traveller’s Trophy Series on 02/08/2026 at thirty competitors, and RPAYC was well represented by seven pretty competitive sailors. There was also a handful of sailors from Pittwater’s Weekend Warriors. Conditions were ideal for the start of racing with …
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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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Alfred's House Accommodation
Waterside accommodation on Pittwater.
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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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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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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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