Once ready, the coach will encourage the sailor
to participate in Sunday afternoon racing where
their coach will be on hand to observe and help
them get the hang of racing on a course where
other boats and classes are racing.
Once the sailor is ready to participate in Sunday
afternoon Club racing on a regular basis and
without on course coach support, they can
simply enjoy the regular Sunday afternoon Club
racing. If further development training is sought
after they can pursue a third-party coaching
provider to further develop their sailing.
It’s not all about medals, glory and international
recognition at this stage, it’s just about having
fun in a supportive and safe environment and
allows for kids, youth and adult sailors to meet
and become a community.
The Centreboard Dinghy Division is an active
family-based community. Using supported
international dinghy classes, there is an
opportunity for the whole family to spend time on
the water. Parents and kids can race alongside
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one another while other family members have
the opportunity to spend time on the water by
volunteering.
Regular racing and training is run in a highly
professional manner without losing the family
fun of a volunteer-based system.
The facilities and knowledge within the Club
allow sailors to take their sailing to whatever
level they desire. RPAYC’s dinghy sailors have a
long history of success on a state, national, and
international level.
Racing at the Club takes place most Sundays
throughout Summer, whilst the Ice Breaker
Series provides regatta sailing once a month
through Winter sailing.
The RPAYC has a strong focus on international
one-design classes in its dinghy fleet.
By following the Australian Sailing Youth
Pathway, young sailors are afforded the best
opportunity to progress their skills and challenge
themselves.
The natural progression from class to class
that exists at the Club allows for a seamless
transition into dinghy and keelboat sailing in later
life. The Club’s training offerings ensure that a
child can start sailing at the age of 8 years old
and continue a lifetime’s enjoyment of the sport
of Sailing.
Single-handed classes featured are the
International Optimist (Green, Intermediate,
Open), Laser 4.7, Laser Radial and Laser Full
rig. While the 29er, Pacers and Hobie Waves
help develop the skillsets needed as part of a
crew.
A
UNIQUE AND COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN
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DECORATION STUDIO
THAT HAS WORKED ON A SUITE OF AMAZING PROJECTS RESULTING
IN HIGH END MASTERPIECES FOR RESIDENTIAL LUXURY PROPERTIES .
E XTENSIVE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE ALONG WITH A PHILOSOPHY OF
FOLLOWING EVERY PROJECT FROM CONCEPTION TO COMPLETION
If you have a child who is interested
in sailing, please do not hesitate
to get in touch. Contact the sailing
office by phone: (02) 9998 3700 or
email: [email protected]
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
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