Contents
Foreword 7
Author ' s Note 8
I . The Origins 11 Early days of yachting ove rsea .~. The first yacht t (> visit Australia , the formation of some old world yacht clubs and the introduction of yacht racing rules into England .
2 . Early Yachts and Racing 1789-1887 19
The introduction of yachting into Australia . Early yachts , the first reganas , the Royal Sydney Anniversary Regana , early yacht design ,
3 . The Formation of the Club 1867-1900 The club ' s association with the Mosquito Yacht Club , the influence of His Royal Highness the Prince Alfred , Duke of Edinburgh . Club activities to 1900 .
4 . A New Century Begins 1900-21 The club moves into the twemieth century , receives a Royal Charter and survives World War I .
S . The Introduction of New Classes 1920-44 Aftermath of World War I . 21-ft resoicted class and Forster Cup , Cadet dinghies and Sronchaven Cup . Other new classes . Depression years . Memorable voyages . world War II .
6 . The Club Acquires Green Point The evems leading up to the move ro Green Point . The effect of world War II on the Pittwater .
7 . The Club Leaps Ahead 1946-69 Recovery after World Warn . Mootagu Island Race . Racing in the Pittwater . International Dragons , Starboats , 5.5 metre yachts . Developmcnl on Green Point . The Duke of Edinburgh lays foundation stone of new c . lubhouse .
8 . Club Control Moves to Green Point 19711-86 Transfer of club headquarters lo Green Point . Development . The Pinwa1er Regaua .
9 . The City Clubrooms A look back lo city clubrooms , 1867- 1973 . Merger witb the Sydney Club .
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10 . Some Famous Trophies and Races 157 Early trophies including lhe Basin Cup , Sayonara Cup , La Carbine Cup , The Northcote and AmAus Cups . The Pinwater lo Coffs Harbour Yacht Race and the E ! I Admirnl ' s Cup .
11 . Notable Achievements by M em ~ rs 181 Sir Willi . am Northam . CBE . David Fornes ' gold at Kiel . 1972 . The Saito . sh IJ story , RPAYC Yachtsmen of lhe Year . The loss of Cutty Sark . The 38th Montagu Island Race . Cruise of Culwu / lo Ill . The World ' s Quarter Ton Cup . The international E22 class . The international 5.5 metre class Ex-Te11sio11 wins the great race .
12 . The Club Today and a Look into the Future 205 RPAYC Officers , Committee , Sub-committees and Members 220 Index 233