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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RPAYC Open/Intermediate Optimist Saturday Program: Sept - Dec 2026
Sat 26 Sep 2026 13:30 - Sat 12 Dec 2026 16:30
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Details
This is for Sailors capable of Sailing competently in up to 25 Knots of wind. The focus will be on Racing skills and advanced boat handling skills. (This is not a Learn to Sail course)
RPAYC Open/Intermediate Optimist Sunday Program: Oct - Dec 2026
Sun 11 Oct 2026 09:00 - Sun 13 Dec 2026 11:30
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Details
This is for Sailors capable of Sailing competently in up to 25 Knots of wind. The focus will be on Racing skills and advanced boat handling skills. (This is not a Learn to Sail course)
RPAYC Green Fleet Optimist Sunday Program: Oct - Dec 2026
Sun 11 Oct 2026 09:00 - Sun 13 Dec 2026 11:30
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Details
This is for Sailors capable of Sailing competently in up to 15 Knots of wind. The focus will be on boat handling skills and building confidence.
RPAYC 420 Thursday Program: Oct - Dec 2026
Thu 15 Oct 2026 16:30 - Thu 19 Nov 2026 19:00
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Details
This is for Sailors capable of Sailing competently in up to 25 Knots of wind. The focus will be on Racing skills and advanced boat handling skills. (This is not a Learn to Sail course)
RPAYC Green Fleet Optimist Saturday Program: Oct - Dec 2026
Sat 17 Oct 2026 14:00 - Sat 12 Dec 2026 16:00
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Details
This is for Sailors capable of Sailing competently in up to 15 Knots of wind. The focus will be on boat handling skills and building confidence.

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