RPAYC Discover Sailing Centre and Training Academy

Welcome to the Alfreds Discover Sailing & Training Academy! Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club offers training pathways for Kids, Teens and Adults from the beginner stages through advanced racing. Training is delivered by accredited instructors, following the Australian Sailing (AS) training syllabus. We provide a safe, fun, and affordable environment to try sailing.

We are now accepting registrations for training courses and expressions of interest if you cannot find an upcoming course available.

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RPAYC 'SailPass' Temporary Membership

By acquiring an Australian Sailing Sail Pass (via RPAYC), racing participants (skippers and crew) will meet the requirements of Australian Sailing's prescription, to Racing Rule 46. An Australian Sailing Sail Pass will also provide racing participants with personal accident insurance cover, for the day/s that they are registered.

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Upcoming events

Expression Of Interest: RPAYC Intermediate Youth Development (IYD) Squad Program 2025

Multiple sessions are scheduled for this program from May to July 2025, including; - Weekly on water training sessions (Saturdays) - One Design & Fleet Racing Regattas

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

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The RPAYC Intermediate Youth Development (IYD) Squad Program involves both on & off water training and regatta experience. The program focuses on building core teamwork dynamics and sail trim techniques.

Expression Of Interest: RPAYC Youth Development (YD) Squad Program 2025

Multiple sessions are scheduled for this program from May to October 2025, including; - Friday evening fitness (1800-1900hrs) - Saturday on-water training (0730-1430hrs) - One Design & Match Racing Regattas all year round

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The RPAYC Youth Development (YD) Squad Program focuses on improving existing sailing skills in fleet racing one-design disciplines, and introduction to Match Racing development.

RPAYC Adult Keelboat Start Crewing - April/ May 2025

Tue 29 Apr 2025 09:30 — Thu 08 May 2025 12:30

Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)

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If you are new to sailing then the Start Crewing short course is the first step in your sailing journey! This course is an introduction to the basics of crewing and sailing on a keelboat.

RPAYC Schools: Pittwater High School Winter Program (Term 2 & 3, 2025)

Tue 06 May 2025 08:30 — Thu 18 Sep 2025 14:30

Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)

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Pittwater High Sailing Program for Winter 2025

RPAYC Adult Keelboat Start Helming - May/ June Sunday Program

Sun 11 May 2025 08:30 — Sun 22 Jun 2025 11:30

Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)

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This course develops both your theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm. You will learn more about the preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail, recovery of man overboard whilst at the helm.

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