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Entries Open for the Australian International 5.5 Metre Class Championships at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Newport, NSW – [1-3 March, 2026] – The prestigious Australian International 5.5 Metre Class Championships will be held at the iconic Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), with entries now officially open. Early indications suggest a competitive fleet of up to eight boats will line up on the start line for this highly anticipated national …
Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta – New ORC champions and other winners declared at Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta
SAILING – Pittwater regatta 2026 Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club 15/02/2026 Ph. Andrea Francolini/RPAYC FLEET New ORC champions and other winners declared at Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta A third and final overcast day of dealing with unpredictable conditions at the 2026 Pantaenius Australia Pittwater Regatta – it can’t always been sunshine and roses and there was …
Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta – Crazy conditions – but it worked!
A spectacular sight of colourful spinnakers stretched across the horizon – Andrea Francolini pic Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta: Crazy conditions – but it worked! Crazy conditions and another grey day until the sun appeared as the racing came to an end, but at least the rain held off at the 2026 Pantaenius Australia Pittwater Regatta that …
Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta – Day 1 a test for everyone
Georgia Lee taking on the big guns – Andrea Francolini, RPAYC pic The NSW ORC Championship opened the 2026 Pantaenius Australia Pittwater Regatta today – a day of light wind and a sloppy seaway under grey skies that caused race officials at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) to hoist the AP and then shorten …
Champions Collide in Division 2 at The Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta 2026
Day 1 of The Pantaenius Pittwater Regatta 2026 and eyes will be firmly fixed on a fascinating match-up, with last year’s Division 1 champion Organised Chaos (skipper Garry Gudmunson) lining up in Division 2 alongside 2025 Division 2 overall winner Local Hero (skipper David Davies). With both boats now racing head-to-head, the stage is set …
Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race: First in best dressed!
A dozen owners were quick off the mark when entries opened for the 40th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race, the annual 226 nautical mile classic, starting at 1pm on 27 March and hosted by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC). Darren Drew from NSW was among the early birds and is bringing his multihull, …
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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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Accommodation
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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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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