The intent of this registration is to allocate organisations/racing teams into one of the nine available Elliott 7 yachts.
Following yacht allocation, a separate individual RevSport registration will be issued to capture current Australian Sailing numbers for insurance and compliance purposes.
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 2-4 races
Post-sailing social
Friday (Day 2)
Up to four races
Post-sailing social and presentations
Vessels (Up to 9 Elliott 7s)
8 x RPAYC Elliott 7 fleet boats
SVSP assets:
Salt-E-7 (Elliott 7)
Salty RHIB
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.
$500 per Elliott crew (or funded via parent organisation where applicable)
Covers RPAYC race entry and yacht charter ($450)
Your crew contribution towards group logistics for SALTY RHIB fuel,catering & prizes etc
Each crew is responsible for a $1,500 damage deposit, payable directly to RPAYC
(This is an SVSP not-for-profit event. The RPAYC yacht charter is $450 per boat, and we are seeking a small contribution from each team entry to assist with shared catering and prizes across the regatta.)
Notes
BBQ planned each day
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
