This registration is for individual sailors joining an already allocated and registered crew/boat for the Saltwater Veterans Cup.
Overview
The Saltwater Veterans Cup is a collaborative regatta between Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project (SVSP) and the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), bringing together participants from:
Emergency Services
Current and former serving ADF and allied forces
RPAYC / Alfred Community Sailing (ACS) participants
The focus is connection, teamwork, and shared on-water experience, with inclusive racing conducted in a supportive environment.
Racing will be held on windward/leeward courses using asymmetric spinnakers. A formal Notice of Race (NOR) and Sailing Instructions (SI) will be released closer to the event.
Location
📍 Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) 16 Mitala St, Newport NSW 2106
Format
Wednesday
Optional RPAYC sailing club activities
Optional self-funded RPAYC Discover Sailing crew training session
Focus on crew cohesion and familiarity with Elliott 7s
Thursday (Day 1)
AM: Crew training (starts practice + practice race)
PM: Up to two races
Post-sailing social connection
Friday (Day 2)
Up to four races
Post-sailing social connection and presentations
Vessels (Up to 9 Elliott 7s)
8 x RPAYC Elliott 7 fleet boats
SVSP assets:
Salt-E-7 (Elliott 7)
Salty RHIB (subject to temporary berthing)
Parking
🚗 Available onsite at RPAYC
Accommodation
Self-funded and self-arranged. Options include:
RPAYC house (Airbnb-style, subject to availability)
Local hotels
Nearby caravan and camping parks
Costs & Responsibilities
This is a zero profit, community event, designed to bring together Emergency Services, ADF and veteran communities, and RPAYC ACS sailors through shared on-water experience.
Each sailor is joining an already registered and allocated crew - Your entry fee has alreadyd been paid during the crew entry registeration.
There will be the opportunity to purchase a limited edition Saltwater Veterans Cup regatta t-shirt for $35 - this opportunity will be emailed out closer to the event.
Notes
Final schedule, NOR and SI to be confirmed once dates are locked
This regatta is about more than racing — it’s about connection, shared experience, and building community across those who serve
