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Race 5 Delivers Spectacular Winter Sailing in the 2026 Seldén for Sailing Lion Island Race
Pittwater, NSW – June 2026 Race 5 of the 2026 Seldén for Sailing Lion Island Series delivered everything sailors could have hoped for — breeze! Unlike several earlier races this season, competitors were greeted by wind from the outset, allowing racing across all divisions to get underway on schedule. A crisp winter morning saw south-westerly …
Lighting the Fire: Welcoming Winter at RPAYC
Commodore Robert McClelland shares the following message with members: Good evening, everyone, and welcome. The Lighting of the Fire is one of the great traditions of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, going back many decades. In many ways, it’s one of the oldest traditions known to mankind. Long before yacht clubs, marinas and even …
Commodore’s Address Annual Yachting Presentation 2026
Commodore, Robert McClelland adressing guests. Eagerly awating the arrival of guests. At the 2026 RPAYC Annual Yachting Presentation, Commodore Robert McClelland delivered a heartfelt reflection on the season: Good evening, everyone. You know, only sailors really understand how much effort goes into a single season like this one. The early starts.The wet pack-ups.The broken gear.The …
Post Regatta Report: 470 Junior Worlds and Junior European Championships
The following is a report by Sienna Brown, on behalf of Ellis Merrett and Angus Renton. Our experience was tough and exposed us to the incredibly tactical and tight racing within the Olympic 470 class. Ellis Merrett, Angus Renton and I have been racing on the Pittwater alongside each other for many years growing up …
Welcome to the Inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race
On the back of its successful Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, sailed every odd year, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is pleased to announce the inaugural Lord Howe Ocean Race – to be held in alternate years and starting in October this year. The Club is keeping the momentum going by establishing a second …
Daniel Kemp reflects on RPAYC’s Youth Development Program
“Our team is just one chapter in a much bigger YD story, built by the generations of sailors who came before me. It’s been a real privilege to represent the club, and now Australia, and to speak tonight on behalf of the current YD group.” At the 2026 Annual Yachting presentation, Daniel Kemp shared a …
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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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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