Find Club Manuals, annual reports and other governance documents.
2020 Club Conference Notes
Club Conference #3 26 August 2020Fiscal & Environmental Sustainability - As part of the fiscal discussion, we share with you examples of changes some clubs have made to improve club finances through members
RIB Safety Card / Emergency Action Plan
When using volunteers external to your own club membership to provide on water support at regattas, ensure they are well-equipped with all the necessary information regarding key contacts, communication channels, operational levels and emergency p
Waterwise (School programme)
Children need to have a range of opportunities to explore and to grow in, to develop self-confidence, and to have experiences that will shape their independent make-up of the future.
Waterwise provides this through:
Club Inclusion Kit
Sailing offers unique opportunities for those with disabilities. Unlike many other recreational pursuits, sailing can be one of the most accessible sports for people with disabilities. Anyone can enjoy the freedom of the open water.
Running National Events
Yachting New Zealand has regulations in place for National Championship events and other major regattas to ensure there is value in the title of “National Champion”.
Commodores Conference Notes
Every two years, Yachting New Zealand runs a Conference for all Commodores of Yachting New Zealand affiliated Clubs.
Here you will find notes from previous conferences.
NCEA (NZQA) Level 2 (for schools)
The NCEA sailing unit standards have been approved by NZQA. Credits can be used to meet the requirements of qualifications on the National Qualifications framework including NCEA.
Learn to sail - Parent induction module
Use this guide as a template for delivering an information session to parents of children about to start a Yachting New Zealand Learn to Sail course at your club.
2023 Club Conference
Club Conference 2023On May 27, 2023, the Yachting New Zealand Club Conference returned to its in-person format for the first time in five years following Covid-19 disruptions.
Policies and templates for club leaders
Committee members are often asked to review or create a policy or procedure for your club to ensure processes are current and relevant for your members.
2023 Club Conference
On May 27, 2023, the Yachting New Zealand Club Conference returned to its in-person format for the first time in five years following Covid-19 disruptions.
2025 Club Conference
The 2025 club conference on May 24 brought together 75 delegates from nearly 60 yacht clubs across the country for a day of ideas, updates and collaboration at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club.













