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RNZYS

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

royal new zealand yacht squadron

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is the oldest and most successful yacht club in New Zealand, and the current home of the America’s Cup. 

With over 3,200 Members, the club is thriving and enjoys a yearlong calendar of activities that cater to all our Member’s needs.     

Club Racing/Sailing: We offer a great range of sailing series with hundreds of races run every year, from the Club Marine Insurance Wednesday Night Series, Friday Night Rum Races, Young 88 Sprints, NZ Match Racing Championships, right through to Cruising Rallies (to name a few) – there is a sailing event for all types of yachts and crews.     

RNZYS Learn to Sail Programme: The RNZYS Learn to Sail programme is very popular and offers multiple learn to sail courses including Level One, Level Two and Learn to Race courses. Our Learn to sail courses are run in a variety of boats including our fleet of Elliott 7’s or the MRX’s – offering a great keelboat learning experience. There is also a course which takes students to Kawau Island for an entire weekend of sailing. Find out more about our Learn to Sail Programme HERE: http://www.learntosailnz.com/     

RNZYS Youth Training Programme: The RNZYS Youth Training Programme is the programme delivering intensive sail training for young sailors in a disciplined environment.  This programme has long been regarded globally as a leader in youth training and is the country’s most comprehensive and advanced.  Students between the ages of 15-23 are able to apply for this programme which Grant Dalton describes as “the best youth training programme in the world”. More details + apply online HERE: http://www.rnzys.org.nz/youth-programme/    

Functions & Events: The RNZYS is also a very high sort after functions facility, with multiple rooms that can cater for any type of function. Whether it’s a wedding, cocktail party or a business meeting – we have your function covered. Explore our facilities and book your function or event today HERE: http://www.rnzys.org.nz/venue-hire/     

Social Events: The RNZYS is not just a sailing club, we also offer a wide variety of off-water events such as Speakers Series Lunches, Golf Days, Picnics, Ladies events, LIVE sport screenings and much more.     

Dining: The RNZYS Members Bar is open 7 days and offers fantastic food, drinks and the best harbour views in Auckland. The Quarterdeck Restaurant is open Wednesday – Friday and offers a more up market dining experience.     

JOIN US TODAY: Join the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron today! Membership Application Form HERE: http://www.rnzys.org.nz/memberships/apply-to-be-a-member/   


 

Services:
Learn to sail - Keelboat
Region:
Auckland
Usual Sailing Waters:
Waitemata Harbour / Hauraki Gulf
Phone number:
Physical Address:

101 Curran Street Westhaven Auckland
New Zealand

Location

-36.8355298, 174.7454088

Postal Address:

PO Box 46182
Herne Bay
Auckland 1147
New Zealand

Committee/Staff
Name:
Andrew Aitken
Role:
Commodore
Email:
aaitken@rnzys.org.nz
Mobile
Name:
Sarah Wiblin
Role:
Manager
Email:
swiblin@rnzys.org.nz
Mobile
Name:
Gillian Williams
Role:
Vice Commodore
Email:
gillandnathan@gmail.com
Mobile
Name:
Beth Orton
Role:
Membership Manager
Email:
borton@rnzys.org.nz
Mobile
Name:
Zak Merton
Role:
Sailing Manager
Email:
zmerton@rnzys.org.nz
Mobile
Name:
Emily Chambers
Role:
Learn To Sail Coordinator
Email:
echambers@rnzys.org.nz
Mobile
Name:
Billy Woodworth
Role:
Publicity/Comms Officer
Email:
BWoodworth@rnzys.org.nz
Name:
Garry Scarborough
Role:
Rear Commodore

Upcoming events at this club

  • Auckland Match Racing Championships/ New Zealand Youth Match Racing Trials

    Regatta
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    This event is raced in the RNZYS’ Fleet of Elliott 7s on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Two full days of Match Racing, beginning with a round robin, semi finals and finals. The top few places gain entry into the New Zealand Match Race Championships.

  • New Zealand Match Racing Nationals

    Regatta
    Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
    Event date:
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    The 2023 New Zealand Match Racing Championship held at the RNZYS, New Zealand’s biggest Match Racing Regatta. Four days of intense match racing between some of the best match racers in New Zealand and from overseas.

  • Womens Match Racing National Championships

    Regatta
    Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
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