About us

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Yachting New Zealand exists to grow sailing and boating and inspire more New Zealanders through our sport.

Yachting New Zealand is the national sports organisation in New Zealand for the sport of sailing at all levels. We are a not-for-profit organisation of approximately 25 employees around the country and more than 200 member clubs, classes and affiliated organisations.

Contact us

Get in touch with Yachting New Zealand.
Our team

See who works at Yachting New Zealand, as well as who is on the board and on each committee.
How does YNZ support their members?

Yachting New Zealand represent the needs and interests of member clubs, classes, organisations and their members from grassroots upwards.
Governance

Find links to the annual report, strategic direction, annual general meeting, constitution and various regulations.
Members of Yachting New Zealand

Yachting New Zealand currently has over 250 members, comprising not only of sailing and boating clubs and class associations, but also many leading organisations in the marine industry and individuals that continue to support our work.
Become a Yachting New Zealand member

Are you interested in becoming a member of Yachting New Zealand?
Member card and app

We have introduced a member card and app to provide more value to Yachting New Zealand affiliated clubs and their members.
Partners & Sponsors

Yachting New Zealand receive sponsorship and financial support from a number of corporate, trust and national sports organisations.
Yachting New Zealand Excellence Awards

Nominations for the 2025 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards - the much-anticipated annual celebration of New Zealand's top sailing achievements, both on and off the water are open.
Situations vacant

Find out what's available at Yachting New Zealand and clubs around the country.
Yachting New Zealand shop

Purchase resources, pay for a clinic or buy other products from Yachting New Zealand here.