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Bluewater Pointscore Race 3 – Cabbage Tree Island return
The 3rd Bluewater Pointscore race was held on Saturday the 13th of June, we had a light Westerly and an ebb tide saw a small fleet dominated by double handers at Barrenjoey for the start. We proceeded to work our way up the coast in a moderate nor nor easterly rounding Cabbage Tree Island in …
RPAYC DF65 Sailors Retain Inter-Club Challenge Trophy
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) & Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron (RSYS) DF65 Divisions held their fourth Inter-Club Challenge at the Squadron (RSYS), Kirribilli on 2nd June 2026. Both Clubs provided two teams of 5 sailors. (10 boats per Club). We were met with overcast, cold and gusty conditions, 5kt – 15+ kt gusts …
Cabbage Tree Island Race Underway
A light westerly breeze greeted competitors on Pittwater today as the fleet set sail in the Cabbage Tree Island Race, Race 3 of the 2026 RPAYC Bluewater Pointscore Series. The 140-nautical-mile offshore challenge takes crews north to Cabbage Tree Island before returning to Pittwater, testing navigation, strategy and endurance across one of the Club’s classic …
Patterson and Danks Deliver World-Class Results at ILCA Masters Worlds
RPAYC Sailors Shine at ILCA 6 Masters World Championship in Athens Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club sailors Lyndall Patterson and Jenny Danks have delivered outstanding performances at the 2026 ILCA 6 Masters World Championship in Athens, Greece, both securing podium finishes against some of the world’s best masters sailors. Hosted by the Nautical Club of …
Cruising Seamanship Series – Chapter 2
Seamanship Series – Chapter 2: Wind Cheetah Heading North, Beyond The Bars As winter approaches my excitement once again builds for what’s become an annual pilgrimage to the warm Northern Queensland weather. I’m pretty sure this is my 16th trip North either delivering my various cats over the years to do Brisbane to Gladstone races …
The iconic Yachting Monthly Falmouth Triangle Race is back for 2026!
YM Celtic Triangle Race 31st May to 11th June 2026 Celtic Triangle Race is sailed over three legs. Short-handed boats race from Falmouth to Kinsale, a distance of approximately 190nm, then a long-haul from Kinsale to Tréguier (approximately 320nm), and finally Tréguier to Falmouth, although in 2026 it will finish in Fowey! (110nm). The stop-overs …
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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