Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
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Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) is on of Australia's leading yacht clubs with a strong elite sailing focus, and is located in the Pittwater at Newport, New South Wales
.
Its marina and clubhouse is located on Green point, towards the southern end of Pittwater
, to the north of Crystal Bay and across Crystal Bay from the Newport Arms Hotel. The club maintains an adjacent slipway, hardstand and other maintenance facilities on the northern shore of Crystal Bay.
, which took place in 1868. Premises were built in Moore Street, now known as Martin Place.
The prefix Royal was granted by George V
in 1911.
Pittwater Division was formed as a result of a decision in 1919 to investigate alternatives to racing on the increasingly congested Sydney Harbour
. The original Green Point clubhouse, on the present site, was opened in 1938.
In 1956, the city clubhouse was replaced by new premises in Rowe Street.
In 1969, the Rowe Street clubhouse was sold to finance development of the Pittwater premises. While arrangements continued for some years for members to use the facilities of the Sydney Club in Rowe Street adjacent to the former city clubhouse, all remaining yachting activities were transferred to Pittwater.
Newport, New South Wales
Newport is a suburb in northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Newport is located 31 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Pittwater Council, and is part of the Northern Beaches region....
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Its marina and clubhouse is located on Green point, towards the southern end of Pittwater
Pittwater
Pittwater is a body of water extending south from Broken Bay, New South Wales, Australia parallel to the coast.The waterway was surveyed by crew members of HMS Sirius in 1788, and named Pitt Water after British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger...
, to the north of Crystal Bay and across Crystal Bay from the Newport Arms Hotel. The club maintains an adjacent slipway, hardstand and other maintenance facilities on the northern shore of Crystal Bay.
History
RPAYC was formed at a public meeting of boatowners in Sydney on 15 October 1867. The name Prince Alfred Yacht Club was chosen in view of the intended visit of Prince Alfred of the United Kingdom, in command of HMS GalateaHMS Galatea
HMS Galatea, after the Galatea of mythology, has been the name of eight ships in the British Royal Navy.*HMS Galatea was a 20-gun sixth-rate post-ship launched in 1776 and broken up in 1783....
, which took place in 1868. Premises were built in Moore Street, now known as Martin Place.
The prefix Royal was granted by George V
George V of the United Kingdom
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 through the First World War until his death in 1936....
in 1911.
Pittwater Division was formed as a result of a decision in 1919 to investigate alternatives to racing on the increasingly congested Sydney Harbour
Port Jackson
Port Jackson, containing Sydney Harbour, is the natural harbour of Sydney, Australia. It is known for its beauty, and in particular, as the location of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge...
. The original Green Point clubhouse, on the present site, was opened in 1938.
In 1956, the city clubhouse was replaced by new premises in Rowe Street.
In 1969, the Rowe Street clubhouse was sold to finance development of the Pittwater premises. While arrangements continued for some years for members to use the facilities of the Sydney Club in Rowe Street adjacent to the former city clubhouse, all remaining yachting activities were transferred to Pittwater.
Olympians
- Bill NorthamBill NorthamSir William Herbert "Bill" Northam, CBE was an Australian Olympic yachtsman and businessman.Born in London, England on 28 September 1905, Northam had a successful career in business before becoming an Olympian...
, International 5.5 Metre Class Gold Medal 1964 - Peter O'DonnellPeter O'Donnell (sailor)Peter O'Donnell was an Australian sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and won a gold medal in the 5.5 metre class, with the boat Barrenjoey and team members Bill Northam and James Sargeant.-References:...
, International 5.5 Metre Class Gold Medal 1964 - Martin Visser, International Star Class 1964
- Ian Winter, Flying Dutchman Class 1964
- Bill Solomons, International 5.5 Metre Class 1968
- John Anderson, International Star Class Gold Medal 1972
- David ForbesDavid Forbes (sailor)David John Forbes is an Olympic-level sailor, who has competed for Australia in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
, International Star Class Gold Medal 1972 - Ken Berkeley, International Soling Class 1972
- Bob MillerBen LexcenBen Lexcen AM born Robert Miller was an Australian yachtsman and marine architect. He is famous for the winged keel design applied to Australia II which, in 1983, became the first non-American yacht to win the prestigious America's Cup in 132 years.-Early life:Born in the coastal town of...
, International Soling Class 1972 - Gordon Ingate, International Tempest Class 1972
- John Anderson, International Soling Class 1976
- David ForbesDavid Forbes (sailor)David John Forbes is an Olympic-level sailor, who has competed for Australia in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
, International Soling Class 1976 - Richard Coxon, International Star Class 1984
- Colin BeashelColin BeashelColin Kenneth Beashel, born 21 November 1959 in Sydney, is an Australian sailor who crewed on the winning America's Cup team Australia II in 1983 and competed at six Olympics between 1984 and 2004, winning bronze in 1996....
, International Star Class 1988 - Glen Bourke, International Star Class 1988
- Mike Mottle, International Star Class 1992
- Colin Beashel, International Star Class 1992
- Glen Bourke, Finn Class 1992
- Colin Beashel, International Star Class Bronze Medal 1996
- Stephen McConaghy, International Soling Class 1996
- Colin Beashel, International Star Class, Flag Bearer for Opening Ceremony 2000
- Colin Beashel, International Star Class 2004
- Iain MurrayIain Murray (sailor)Iain Murray is an Australia sailor. He is most noted for his appearances in 12-Metre Class yachts in the 1983 and 1987 America's Cup regattas, but is also a champion 18ft Skiff skipper. The modern version of the 18ft Skiff was designed by Murray...
, International Star Class 2008 - Andrew Palfrey, International Star Class 2008
- Angela FarrellAngela FarrellAngela Farrell is an Irish singer who performed on Eurovision in 1971 with the song "One Day Love". With 19 points, she came in 11th position.- Singles :* One day love — #4 Irish Singles Chart...
, Yngling Class 2008