RNZYS Club Brochure 2023

OFFICIAL CLUB BROCHURE 2023

WELCOME

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) is New Zealand’s leading yacht club, and the largest sporting club in New Zealand. The RNZYS reached a major milestone in 2021, celebrating our 150th sesquicentenary year since our formation in 1871.

The RNZYS is still the official home of the America’s Cup after Emirates Team New Zealand, representing the RNZYS, successfully defended the oldest sporting trophy in the world at the 36th America’s Cup in Auckland in 2021.

Located at the Westhaven Marina, just 10 minutes from the CBD at the foot of the Harbour Bridge, we enjoy a spectacular outlook with some of Auckland’s best waterfront views.

One of only seven ‘Royal Yacht Squadrons’ in the world, we are proud of our heritage and legacy of success, and our unrivalled position in sailing history as the proud winner of every worldclass yacht race globally, including winning and successfully defending the America’s Cup, the most coveted prize in sailing.

RNZYS members continue to excel on the world stage, keeping us at the forefront of our inimitable sport.

Ours truly is a club where fledgling sailors can rub shoulders with those who have excelled on the global stage. The sailing stars of the future can be found honing their skills in our world-renowned Mastercard Youth Training Programme and RNZYS Performance Programme.

Our facilities are world-class, the location breathtaking. Ally that to the warmest of Auckland welcomes and a team of outstandingly motivated and conscientious staff dedicated to your service, and you will find ours is a dream venue for anyone wishing to celebrate a special occasion such as a wedding, celebration dinner, corporate conference, or you can join as a member and enjoy the wide variety of social, sailing and networking events we have on offer.

Member, potential member, corporate partner or function host, you will find everything you want – and more – at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Our doors are open to you and we look forward to seeing you very soon.

A BRIEF HISTORY

Auckland’s hills and shores wrap around the sparkling Waitemata Harbour, making it a natural venue for boating of all types.

The foundations of the city were laid in 1840 and the occasion was immediately marked by a regatta on the harbour. It was an appropriate portent of things to come as yachting and boating flourished on the harbour and ultimately grew to enjoy an international reputation.

Eleven years later, a small group of yachtsmen made the first attempt to establish an Auckland Yacht Club. It was short-lived, as were several subsequent efforts at getting a club off the ground.

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron traces its origin back to the 1871 incarnation of the Auckland Yacht Club, with 30 yachts and 120 members on its register.

By then, the city had grown from a scattering of tents and shacks into a much more substantial and thriving venture, with the harbour playing a central role in its progress.

By the turn of the century, yacht racing was a thriving sport, attracting crowds of spectators and detailed reports in the local newspapers. Under the leadership of some of the city’s prominent captains of industry and commerce, the AYC showed continued growth.

A tremendous rivalry between the Logan and Bailey boatbuilding families spurred the growth of an outstanding fleet of racing yachts, most of which joined the AYC fleet.

In 1901, the AYC changed its name to the New Zealand Yacht Squadron. The following year the Squadron celebrated a major milestone when it received a warrant in the name of King Edward VII elevating its status to a Royal club.

With this recognition membership numbers almost doubled from 157 in 1901 to 300 in 1903.

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During both world wars, yacht racing was largely suspended in Auckland. Members of the RNZYS served in all theatres of both wars and in all the armed services. A number of members who owned launches, and were not able to serve abroad, were involved in harbour defence and patrol duties.

To accommodate steady growth, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron moved through a succession of rented premises in the city until in 1955 it bought a handsome two-storey brick house in Parliament Street with sweeping views over the Waitemata Harbour. A decade later, the RNZYS acquired its current premises at Westhaven, first as a lease and subsequently as a purchase.

From the 1960s, the RNZYS was at the forefront of a steady rise in international competition. In 1966, James Davern sailed his yacht Fidelis across the Tasman Sea and swept to line honours victory in the gruelling 630-mile Sydney-Hobart Race. Fidelis set a new race record and the 17-hour margin between 1st and 2nd still stands as the longest in the race’s history.

Three years later, Chris Bouzaid and a RNZYS crew took on the elite of international yacht racing. Travelling to Heligoland, Germany, Bouzaid and his Rainbow II crew won the prestigious One Ton Cup against a line-up of seasoned competitors from the USA, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, Holland and Switzerland.

On the foundations laid by these successes, the RNZYS trophy cabinets have played host to some of the biggest prizes in world yachting including the Half, One and Two-Ton Cups, the Admiral’s Cup, the Kenwood Cup, the Champagne Mumm World Cup, the Whitbread Round the World Trophy, the Louis Vuitton Trophy and the America’s Cup.

Carrying the RNZYS burgee into battle, Team New Zealand won the America’s Cup in San Diego in 1995, then successfully defended it on the Hauraki Gulf in 2000.

After losing to Switzerland in 2003, the RNZYS became the only yacht club in the world to challenge and win the America’s Cup twice when Emirates Team New Zealand scored a 7-1 victory over Oracle Team USA in Bermuda in 2017.

Coinciding with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s 150th sesquicentenary in 2021, Emirates Team New Zealand successfully defended the 36th America’s Cup in Auckland, defeating Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli 7-3 in the America’s Cup Match and ensuring the RNZYS remains the Home of the America’s Cup.

By agreement between the RNZYS and Emirates Team New Zealand, the 2024 defence of the America’s Cup will take place in Barcelona, Spain. The Challenger of Record is the Royal Yacht Squadron.

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MEMBER BENEFITS

Membership to Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron offers a range of privileges, services, offers and benefits, and the chance to become involved in a variety of member interest groups, events and activities.

Whether your interest is in racing, cruising, fishing, socialising or simply getting out on the water, the RNZYS is a welcoming club with much to offer. These are just some of the benefits our members enjoy:

• View the oldest trophy in the world, the prestigious America’s Cup

• Membership of New Zealand’s leading yacht club dating back to 1871 with a proud racing history in Admiral’s Cup, America’s Cup, Fastnet, Sydney to Hobart, Whitbread and Volvo Ocean Races, and World Match Racing events.

• Access to the world-class facilities and amenities of an exclusive and worldrenowned yacht club on Auckland’s prime waterfront

• Ample free parking at the doorstep of the clubhouse

• Access to the Members-only Bar and decks with unparalleled views of Auckland harbour

• Access to the Dinghy Locker Bar

• Access to the additional function rooms, including the Members’ Lounge

• Access to the Engine Room free of charge for an hour at a time for any small private meetings

• Access to the Cornes Library, including the Squadron’s significant nautical collection of books and memorabilia

• Conference and function facilities with reduced rate room hire for members

• Use of the shower and change facilities

• Complimentary wifi

• Weekly Dinner Specials

• Member discounts, including:

— Members’ price Race Entry Fees

— 20% off the price of Beverages at the Club’s Bars and Restaurant

— 10% off the price of Food

— 20% off the price of Function Room Hire

— 10% off the price of Retail Store Items

— Exclusive fuel, hotel and retail (and more) discounts with RNZYS sponsors

• Access to a full 12-month calendar of boating activities, including closed sailing events – 36 Degrees Brokers Commodore’s Cup and PIC Insurance Brokers Cruising Series, in addition to the Doyle Sails Winter and Wednesday Series and Havana Club Rum Race Series

• Access to a full 12-month calendar of social activities, including:

— 36 Degrees Brokers Squadron Weekend

— Rayglass Squadron Picnic

— Children’s Christmas Party

— Chef Series Dinners

— 36 Degrees Brokers Golf Day

— Corporate Charity Regatta

— Quiz Nights

— Comedy Club Nights

— Live Sport on the big screen

— Colin Forbes Easter Rally

— Ladies Coffee Mornings with guest speakers

— Annual Prizegivings

— Member Lunches with high profile guest speakers

— Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day Lunches

— Themed Buffet dinners and Sunday Winter Roasts

• Reciprocal rights at the Squadron’s 50+ global reciprocal clubs, many with significant accommodation benefits and located in major world cities. The Squadron enjoys reciprocal arrangements with clubs all over the world, including countries such as the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Monaco and many more. Full list is available on our website.

• Access to the Squadron’s waterfront property Lidgard House on Kawau Island at member rates

• Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (subject to category)

• Subscription to glossy Breeze Magazine, rated as one of the best magazines devoted to yachting. Get the inside track on everything that’s happening at one of the world’s leading sailing clubs and benefit from special member discount rates on advertising

• Members’ Annual Handbook including Sailing and Social Calendar, Member Lists and Squadron Yacht and Motor Yacht registers

• Affiliation to Yachting New Zealand (YNZ) and Auckland Yacht and Boating Association (AYBA) and membership of the prestigious International Council of Yacht Clubs (ICOYC)

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MEMBERSHIP

The best way to enjoy all that Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has to offer is to become a member and we welcome new members. Memberships start from $31 per month!

The Squadron is known around the world, with excellent facilities and an active sailing calendar. It is the people who form RNZYS, however, that sets the club apart from its peers and new members can expect a warm and genuine welcome. If you have a love of the sea, meeting people and making new friends, you’re just the sort of new member we’re looking to encourage!

There are many different types of Membership available to suit, including Full, Crew, Associate, Country, Junior, Family or Overseas Membership. We value our members greatly at RNZYS and always put your interests first. By becoming a member, you will be entitled to many special deals and discounts, which are outlined on the previous pages.

Enjoying one of the best locations in Auckland City and boasting an array of wonderful facilities, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is a truly special place to spend time and to entertain friends and family. Here is a summary of our membership categories. A one-off entrance fee is payable on application.

Full Over 18 and entitled to full membership benefits. We encourage and recommend this as the first choice. Associate Over 21 and a spouse or partner of a Full, Country or Senior category of member. Associate members cannot be the partner or spouse of a member in the Crew category.

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Crew

Intended for regular crew members of RNZYS yachts aged between 18 and 29 years. Applicants over 30 years of age can remain in this category for five years or until becoming a boat owner and then will automatically transfer to Full category. Certain restricted rights apply.

Overseas Application made while residing overseas. Full membership benefits. Country Permanent residence more than 80km from RNZYS. Full membership benefits.

Junior Youth aged under 25 years or a current member of the RNZYS Mastercard Youth Training Programme. Certain restricted rights apply.

Family Includes a full and an associate member, and up to three children under the age of 25 years. Certain restricted rights apply.

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CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP AND SPONSORSHIP

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has enjoyed a longstanding and successful relationship with the business community and provides the opportunity for a select number of organisations to join the Squadron by becoming Corporate Members.

Corporate membership offers privileged access to facilities at one of the sporting and sailing world’s most historic, iconic and well-respected clubs. It offers many benefits ranging from complimentary venue hire, profiling, advertising, hospitality and networking opportunities as well as some great cost savings for the business. These memberships pay for themselves. We offer a variety of Corporate Membership Packages to suit your organisation, however large or small. All options can be tailored to meet your individual needs.

At the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, we look to make our partnerships bespoke and mutually beneficial. Our goal is to work with business partners to ensure they enjoy the maximum benefit from their investment in us.

Sponsorship provides another opportunity to partner with the Squadron. Exclusive naming rights to events, hosting clients & staff, branding and advertising opportunities, both within the club and further opportunities in the club handbook and in the Squadron. Sponsorship revenue enables us to invest in our members through the continual improvement of sailing programmes and facilities both on and off the water.

A list of our current corporate members and club sponsors can be viewed on the Squadron website: www.rnzys.org.nz/sponsors

For all Corporate Membership enquiries please contact Kristine Horne, Commercial Manager, by phone: (09) 360-6805 or email: khorne@rnzys.org.nz

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SQUADRON FACILITIES

The Squadron enjoys enviable facilities, with a spacious and multi-functional clubhouse building that has benefitted from a multi-million-dollar refurbishment over the years. It enjoys a location and exquisite views to match, situated on prime real estate at the foot of the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

There are rooms perfect for every occasion, including:

Quarterdeck

Situated on the second floor, the Quarterdeck showcases elevated views over the Westhaven Marina, the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland City and the Sky Tower.

Dinghy Locker

A striking bar with timber floors, and large glass doors opens out to an extensive deck at the water’s edge of the marina. The Dinghy Locker boasts spectacular views of the harbour, marina and city. Primarily dedicated to club racing events, the Dinghy Locker is also available for private hire and is ideal for functions ranging from BBQs, cocktail & dinner parties, as well as corporate off-site meetings.

Squadron Ballroom

With its nautical theme, this is a very versatile room with an open atrium and extended patio. This spacious room is popular for conferences as well as large scale dinners or cocktail parties.

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Members Bar

Conveniently located on the start line for Harbour Races, the Members Bar has an amazing outlook of the Auckland Harbour and Harbour Bridge. It boasts a fantastic balcony with outdoor seating surrounding both sides of the bar so members can enjoy the sunshine all year round. The Members Bar is open every day from 12:00pm and features a great casual menu and wine list, which can be viewed on our website.

Members’ Lounge

The Uninterrupted views of the Harbour Bridge and the Waitemata Harbour make this a very special room, convenient for board meetings, breakfast presentations, or smaller cocktail and dinners.

Commodore’s Room

Our Commodore’s Room is ideal for meetings, cocktail and dinner functions. Its L-shaped space offers the flexibility of a breakout area, or a casual stand-up area for coffee breaks or drinks.

Crow’s Nest

Offering spectacular views over the Harbour Bridge and catching the allday sun through the large north-facing windows, this room is warm and inviting all year round. The only room located on the third level, it offers both privacy and prestige, suitable for board meetings or private dining.

Committee Room

For a long time, this has been reserved for historic club events. From board meetings and seminars to small private dinners or cocktail parties, this room is sure to impress.

The Engine Room

The Engine Room is only available to Full Squadron Members for small meetings of up to 6 and is free to book for one hour at a time. Handily located at the front entrance, it offers members a great facility for small private meetings. Booking is made through reception: (09) 360-6800 or email: reception@rnzys.org.nz

For function room bookings and all enquiries, please contact our Events Team by phone: (09) 360-6834 or email events@rnzys.org.nz or view more venue hire information on our website: www.rnzys.org.nz/explore-venue

WEDDINGS & FUNCTIONS

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is the perfect venue for just about any function – elegant weddings, grand dinners, birthday and Christmas parties, lazy long lunches, team building events, business seminars and conferences, receptions and cocktail events.

A spectacular location, good food and conscientious staff provides everything you would expect from a club steeped in tradition and ensures that we tick all the boxes when it comes to function hosting. The Squadron is also conveniently situated, less than 10 minutes from the heart of New Zealand’s most populous and vibrant city.

Our waterfront location with uninterrupted, spectacular panoramic views over Waitemata Harbour, with the Harbour Bridge to your left and the City of Auckland and the Sky Tower to your right, provides an amazing backdrop for any function.

We are highly experienced in running both corporate and private events. From a meeting in one of our air-conditioned conference rooms to a spectacular wedding reception, your event at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron will be everything you imagined and more.

The Squadron is unashamedly a Yacht Club with burgees from other clubs throughout the world and half models of world-famous yachts adorning its walls.

Yes, it’s a pretty special place to visit for anyone with even a basic knowledge of the history of our sport. But you do not have to be a sailor to appreciate a great venue, one blessed with a capable, professional, highly organised, dedicated and motivated staff committed to the success of your event.

There can be few more magnificent and memorable locations at which to get married. Start your life’s journey together by saying “I do” in front of friends and family in a spectacular ceremony or reception here at the Squadron.

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We have many options available and would be delighted to discuss these as we invite you on a guided tour of our magnificent premises, essential to appreciate what a fabulous location this truly is. Having paid us a visit it will be so much easier to imagine enjoying canapés on the sun-drenched deck or sipping a glass of champagne on a perfect cloudless Auckland night with the bright lights of the city in the distance providing extra illumination to the stars overhead.

Our dedicated team are on hand to organise anything and everything you may need for your special day, providing personal and professional service from the time that you first call to the time you say your farewells.

The success of the most important day of your life means as much to our staff as it does to you and means you can relax and enjoy the company of your friends and family, free from worry.

It’s not just weddings though. Any occasion can be equally special. Simply find something to celebrate, get in touch and we can take care of the rest!

Separate Weddings and Meetings and Events packages containing further information can be downloaded from our website, www.rnzys.org.nz.

For further information, and to make an appointment to view our premises, please contact our events team, by email: events@rnzys.org.nz or phone: (09) 360-6834.

CONFERENCES & MEETINGS

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has enjoyed a longstanding and successful relationship with the corporate community and is able to offer an exceptional venue for conferences, board meetings and training days.

The Squadron has much to offer corporate clients with a spacious, modern and wellappointed clubhouse, offering some of the best views to be enjoyed in Auckland. With rooms of different sizes and numerous seating combinations available, conference and meeting accommodation is very versatile. Room options are outlined in more detail in the “Facilities” section of this brochure but in summary, we have the perfect space for everything from that intimate business meeting right through to a major conference and can cater for meetings for 2 people, gala dinners for 300 guests, or cocktails for up to 500.

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Our catering for corporate events is of an exceptionally high standard and we can offer a wide range of options such as business breakfasts, a working lunch, filling sandwiches or salads, and gourmet hot food platters, right through to lavish sit-down meals of the highest order. Tea and coffee and pastries can be provided at break times.

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Versatility and choice are two words valued highly here by the Squadron’s corporate hospitality team. Put simply, come to us with your requirements and we will do everything we can to make them happen.

Taking guests out on the Harbour for a relaxing sail is the perfect way to entertain out-of-town clients or to help staff unwind at the end of a corporate event or conference.

If you are looking for something a little more dynamic, team-building exercises can be set up to take people out of their comfort zone. Sailing is a team sport and through this hands-on experience, your group will immediately see the results that can be achieved by working together.

Our qualified instructors are trained to encourage full participation and as your group may consist of both sailors and non-sailors no person will be left feeling confused by sailing jargon or unable to participate. Lessons can be provided before any on-water event. If your team needs to sharpen its competitive edge or let off steam after a long negotiation, then we can offer a sailing challenge to get their pulses racing. A Meetings and Events Package containing further information including menus, room, entertainment and seating options can be downloaded from our website, www.rnzys.org.nz

For further information, and to make an appointment to view our premises, please contact our events team, by email: events@rnzys.org.nz or phone: (09) 360-6834.

SQUADRON FACILITIES: KAWAU ISLAND

In addition to our excellent facilities at the Westhaven Marina, the RNZYS has a number of facilities and services available for Squadron members to enjoy at Kawau Island, both in club-organised annual events and for their pleasure.

Lidgard House

This property is a gracious stylishly renovated three-bedroom house available to rent to Squadron Members. Located in the idyllic Smelting House Bay, Bon Accord Harbour, it can be accessed via its own jetty via ferry or via your own vessel which can be secured to its private moorings.

It is newly refurbished and has one queen bed and six single beds in the three upstairs bedrooms sleeping a maximum of eight. The house has Freeview TV, a wood burner fire, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry. All linen and towels are provided.

The outdoor area boasts a large sun-drenched deck overlooking the bay with a BBQ ready to entertain, as well as ample furniture to relax on.

The house can be booked by Squadron members throughout the year by phoning the RNZYS Reception on (09) 360 6800 or by email: reception@rnzys.org.nz or view more information on our website:

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Kawau Boating Club (KBC)

The RNZYS lease the club premises to KBC. The Club is open October-June and serves a variety of good food and drinks

Opening Hours

• Thursday to Saturday 11:30am-7pm, Sunday 11.30pm - 3pm Oct/Nov and Mar-June

• Wednesday to Monday 11:30am-7pm through December/January/February

Facilities include 24hr fuel supply, toilets, showers, laundry, a small store, swap-a-book library and kids’ toy area (charges may apply).

Water top-up is free and fuel discounts are available for RNZYS members.

Phone (09) 422 8845 or email info@kawauboatingclub.nz for more information.

Moorings

There are four moorings available for use free of charge to RNZYS members in Smelting House Bay; booked via the RNZYS website. RNZYS members have first rights to use these up until 5pm daily if booked in advance (maximum stay two nights per booking).

RETAIL STORE

The RNZYS Retail Store is located at Reception by the entrance to the Squadron.

The store offers clothing, burgees, flags, belts, accessories and other exclusive RNZYS items at fantastic member prices. Gift cards are also available as a great present option.

RNZYS items make great Christmas or birthday gifts and, for visitors, a great memento of a trip to Auckland.

There are a range of books with a nautical theme and see the beautiful jewellery pieces in the glass cabinet for a selection of desirable items if you are short of gift ideas for the sailor in your life.

We ship abroad through our online store, so you can send items to friends, relatives, and ex-pats who might be missing home or wanting to wear their colours and show their support during one of the numerous events across the globe at which RNZYS members can be found competing each year.

The Retail Store is open seven days a week and Squadron members receive a 10 per cent discount on all items.

For more details phone (09) 360-6800 or email: reception@rnzys.org.nz

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RACING PROGRAMME

The RNZYS offers a large number of sailing events and series throughout the year which encompasses all yacht and boating types. From the elite of world sailing to the novice newly graduated from our Sailing School, there is a series or event to suit.

Here at the Squadron you can go sailing nearly every day of the week in almost any sort of keel boat and multihull, from the one design fleets of the Elliott 7s, Young 88s, Stewart 34s, and MRXs, to mixed fleets of the Doyle Sails Wednesday & Doyle Sails Winter Series and Havana Club Rum Races. With the exception of the 36 Degrees Brokers Commodore’s Cup Series and the PIC Insurance Brokers Cruising Series, Squadron racing is open to members of any yacht club (different entry fees apply to non-members).

There is perhaps less competitive sailing to be found on weekends in the club calendar than might initially be expected, but that is by design, allowing time on the water for our Mastercard

Youth Training Programme or Performance Programme members and giving our many talented sailors the opportunity to carry the RNZYS colours at home and abroad in national and international competition, as so many of them invariably do with distinction throughout the year.

The following is an outline of the racing calendar enjoyed at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. It is a busy programme but has something for everyone all throughout the season!

Summer Season Opening Day

Very much a social event to herald the start of the new season, with off-water entertainment, a mark foy yacht race, live music and food and beverage offerings.

36 Degrees Brokers Commodore’s Cup Series

Five prestigious races spread throughout the season including a Friday Night Race to Kawau Island and a round-the-island race the following day.

Westhaven Triple Series

The Westhaven Triple Series is run in conjunction with the Ponsonby Cruising Club and the Richmond Yacht Club. The series incorporates 36 Degrees Brokers Commodores Cup Races; Race 1 Round Rangitoto, Race 2 Night Race to Kawau, and Race 5 Haystack Race.

All 36 Degrees Brokers Commodores Cup Series entrants are automatically entered into the Westhaven Triple Series.

Havana Club Rum Race Series

Racing every Friday night all year round with four seasonal series. As well as competitive racing, there are spot prizes, special dress-up parties at the end of each series, and a post-race party in the Dinghy Locker after every race. A great mix of racing and socialising.

Barfoot & Thompson Ladies Series

Held on alternate Tuesdays during the summer season, with up to four races a day and featuring Harbour and windward/leeward courses.

Doyle Sails Wednesday Series

The largest Wednesday sailing series in New Zealand. Racing is held every other Wednesday throughout the summer season on Harbour Courses.

Etchell Sprints

The one design Etchells class provides great racing and is held nearly every Tuesday evening during the summer season.

Elliott 7 Sprint Series

Held on alternate Thursday evenings during the summer season in the Squadrons fleet of Elliott 7 keelboats.

North Sails Young 88 Sprints

Windward leeward racing in the popular one design Young 88’s, with racing held every alternate Thursday throughout the summer season.

Stewart 34 Championship Series

Windward leeward racing in the classic one design Stewart 34’s, with racing held every alternate Monday evening throughout the summer season.

Stewart 34 Collinson-Forex Harbour Race

A weekend harbour race for Stewart 34s to round out their racing season with both a spinnaker and non-spinnaker division to choose from.

CBRE Club Champion Series

The most prestigious award of all, going to the best performing sailors in their respective series throughout the season. Each divisional CBRE Club Championship winner will qualify for the CBRE Club Championship Finals.

Doyle Sails Winter Series

For the hardy and dedicated sailors who wish to enjoy year-round racing, a ten-race Saturday series run every other Saturday afternoon during winter.

All races can be entered online through the Squadron website. For more club racing information visit: www.rnzys.org.nz/clubracing

SAILING - MAJOR EVENTS

In addition to the Squadron’s full calendar of regular competitions and club racing series, the RNZYS also hosts several major annual events.

These include match racing and fleet racing events, World and National Championships, as well as events that all club sailors can get involved in with their own boats.

With a well-organised and vastly experienced race management team, a spectacular sailing location and off-water facilities to match, the RNZYS provides a peerless choice of venue for major sailing events.

RNZYS Corporate Regatta

The RNZYS Corporate Regatta in early November is arguably the Squadron’s biggest event of the year.

The event features an invigorating afternoon of sailing, offering individuals and businesses the unique opportunity of a day competing with some of New Zealand’s best sailing talent.

This is one of the few events in the sailing world where you can find inexperienced sailors sailing shoulder to shoulder with Olympic medallists and America’s Cup winners.

Many of New Zealand’s top businesses are also there, appreciating the “win-win” chance that this regatta provides of hosting valued staff members or key clients for an afternoon of fun while at the same time benefitting a great and worthwhile cause.

A feast of international cuisine starting with prerace canapés on the deck and a plentiful supply of wine, beer and soft drinks help make this a day to remember.

The “après sail” lasts long into the night with live music and entertainment, and a live auction with some unique items and experiences that money can in fact buy, but only if the bid is a good one!

All funds raised from this event will support the Kawau Tree Planting and Reforestation Project – planting over 12,000 trees which will increase native birdlife on the island and the RNZYS International Sailing Fund that helps our most talented club sailors take their yachting careers to the international stage. If you want to purchase tickets, provide a boat or auction items - get in touch via: reception@rnzys.org.nz

Harken New Zealand Match Racing Championships

The Harken New Zealand Match Racing Championship sees up to 20 teams featuring some of New Zealand’s best sailors as well as international teams competing on identical Elliott 7 metre keelboats in a match racing event to determine the National Champions.

Harken Youth International Match Racing Championships

The Harken Youth International Match Racing Championships are held in February and encompasses 14 youth match racing teams from yacht clubs all around the world. Teams must be under the age of 23 in accordance with the World Sailing Youth Match Racing requirements.

The Mastercard RNZYS Youth Training Programme and RNZYS Performance Programme always have a couple of teams taking part, with other teams from America, Australia, New Caledonia and other countries all over the world sending their best youth teams to take part. This event is always a great showcase of the rich vein of youth sailing talent that is present in the world today.

NZ Open Keelboat National Championship

Two days of intense keelboat racing in the MRX Yachting Fleet of Farr MRX Keelboats, on Auckland’s world famous Waitemata Harbour. Two full days of Windward Leeward racing with some of the best Keelboat racers the country has to offer.

Barfoot & Thompson NZ Women’s Keelboat National Championship

This is the Women’s Keelboat Nationals and includes two full days of Windward Leeward and Harbour racing. Always tightly contested with teams old and new, young and old. The winning team are crowned NZ Women’s National Keelboat Champions!

Barfoot & Thompson NZ Women’s Match Racing Championship

A match racing regatta just for the ladies, with the winning team crowned National Champions. This event attracts high calibre female teams from all over the world to compete in a top-quality match racing event in the Squadron’s fleet of Elliott 7 keelboats.

Harken National Secondary Schools Keelboat Championship

The Harken National Secondary Schools Keelboat Championship attracts secondary school aged sailing teams from all over New Zealand to compete in the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadrons fleet of Elliott 7 Keelboats. Always sold out with 20 teams, this event includes three days of fleet racing. This event is a great feeder for the RNZYS Mastercard Youth Training Programme, with many competing teams going on to have successful sailing careers.

City of Sails Auckland Regatta

Held in June, the City of Sails Auckland Regatta is one of the highlights of the sailing year, not only in the City of Sails, but the whole of New Zealand.

A joint initiative between the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Bucklands Beach Yacht Club, it features two days of racing including windwardleeward sprints and longer harbour courses.

The social side of the regatta is equally important, with a party on the Saturday night and a prize-giving at the conclusion of the event on the Sunday.

CRUISING - SAIL AND LAUNCH

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Cruising series at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has been a valued part of our club for many years.

Open to everyone who belongs to the Squadron, whether they own a launch, motor yacht or yacht, its members share a love of sailing, exploring, and enjoying good company.

The group heads off for various destinations throughout the year, enjoying a few social activities – ranging from a quiet little drink to a beach party with BBQ and prizegiving– when they get there.

These cruising rallies are known as the PIC Insurance Brokers Cruising Series. Yes, there is a trophy awarded at the Squadron Summer Series Prizegiving, but the much more important core values the group lives by are the three Fsfriendship, fun and family.

The series includes 6 cruising rallies throughout the summer. On top of those, other cruising events includes the annual Colin Forbes Easter Rally, the Sundowner Beach Party, the annual Rayglass Squadron Picnic and the newly established shortest day winter cruising rally. Social boats are encouraged to register with the sailing office (raceoffice@rnzys.org.nz) to keep up to date with the party location on the day. More cruising series information via: www.rnzys.org.nz/rnzys-events/cruising-series/

FISHING DIVISION

We have lots of passionate sailors in the club, but any enthusiastic angler will tell you it’s just as easy to get hooked on fishing. There’s no Squadron rule that says you can’t do both.

The PIC Insurance Brokers Fishing Division enjoy a number of events throughout the year and several weekend competitions which, of course, feature lots of fishing, but are equally enjoyable as a social occasion. One of the highlights is the Women’s Fishing Day held in March.

For more information about the Fishing Division, call (09) 360-6800 or email: fishing@rnzys.org.nz or visit: www.rnzys.org.nz/rnzys-fishing-division

ENROLMENT &

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MASTERCARD YOUTH TRAINING PROGRAMME

Training champions since 1987.

Our Mastercard Youth Training Programme has long been regarded globally as a leader in Youth Training and is the country’s most comprehensive and advanced sailing training programme.

Are you looking for an intensive sail training programme to take your keelboat skills to the next level and help propel you onto the world sailing stage? The RNZYS Youth Training Programme is for you!

Over the past 34 years the YTP has trained more than 1,000 highly competitive sailors. Many have achieved at the very highest level of our sport including America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, World Match Racing Tour, Offshore Sailing, National Championships, Extreme Sailing Series, GC32 Series, M32 Series, SAIL GP, – and many, many more!

The 9 month course is structured to help athletes excel in all areas both on and off the water. It provides an in depth focus on advanced aspects of sailing including; racing rules, tactics, sail trim, boat maintenance, fitness, communication, in addition to life skills such as goal setting, speech making and how to operate in a team environment. It also reveals what is necessary to sail at the next level. Our mission is that you finish the season a better sailor and a better person. Upon completion of the year students will graduate or re-apply for a consecutive year or years. Who can apply? Sailors both Male & Female between the age of 15 and 23 years may apply. (If you are younger please email our Coaches and ensure you get on our wait list. All levels of sailing ability are considered. We put more focus on attitude when it comes to selection.)

For further information please visit: www.rnzys.org.nz/ytp

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BARFOOT & THOMPSON LEARN TO SAIL

In 2015 the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron launched its first adult beginner level programme to establish a training ground for members and to introduce people to the sport of sailing at any age.

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We now offer a range of nationally recognised Learn to Sail and other follow-on courses aimed at beginner and intermediate-level adult sailors. We will have you sailing confidently out on the water in no time. Why should the kids have all the fun, right?

Adult Learn to Sail Level 1 16-hour Yachting New Zealand sailing course run over 5 weeknights or over a weekend in our Elliott 7m or Sonar keelboats.

Adult Learn to Sail Level 2 Thursday night briefing at the Squadron followed by three-day course run in a larger

keelboat includes a stay at the RNZYS’s iconic Lidgard House located in Bon Accord Harbour on Kawau Island. All-inclusive cost covers tuition, food, drinks and accommodation.

Race Crew Training

Perfect course for people who have done our Level 1 and 2 courses or for sailors with some experience who are looking to increase their skills and become an indispensable part of a race crew. The crew then race the Elliott 7s in the Doyle Sails Winter or Wednesday Series (depending on season) and attend the race debrief, prizegiving and socialising with other sailors at the bar.

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Level 3 Coastal Skipper, Great Barrier

Our Level 3 Cruising course is a four-day course run in our or a member’s keelboat.

The course starts on a Friday, we’ll teach you how to dock in a marina and finish the day with a planning/Navigation session and safety briefing at the RNZYS.

Saturday morning we’ll cruise the 60 nautical miles from Westhaven to Great Barrier Island. Over the weekend we’ll stay on the vessel and ashore on Kaikoura Island with stunning views across Port Fitzroy. Sunday will be spent cruising around the island getting practical experience anchoring, navigating, managing water/power consumption and also some emergency drills –rudder failure, engine failure plus a few others that we’ll keep as a surprise.

You will finish the course by bringing it all back together by planning the route and sailing back to Auckland on Monday evening arriving in Auckland Tuesday morning.

This is an all-inclusive course; the fee covers food, drinks and accommodation.

Level 3 Advanced Race Crew Training

RNZYS Level 3 Advanced Race Crew Training Course is a Yachting New Zealand endorsed sailing course.

The course format is either over 5 weeknights (Wednesday 5pm – 8:30pm) during the summer or three full days (Saturdays 10am – 4pm) from May to September.

The course is a mixture of practical and theory-based content. During this course you will learn all crewing positions on an MRX, racing in RNZYS sailing events. During this course you’ll learn advanced use of Spinnakers, rules and tactics.

For more details of the latest courses or to book now, please visit: www.learntosailnz.com

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SOCIAL EVENTS

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has a full and varied programme of social events throughout the year which highlight the friendly nature of our club.

Members of a world-class sporting club expect a world-class social calendar too and the Squadron does not disappoint. These social events provide the chance to catch up with old friends as well as being the perfect opportunity for new faces at the RNZYS to meet many of their fellow members.

The 36 Degrees Brokers Squadron Weekend in February is one of the main social events of the year and the biggest weekend of the summer. It begins with a Night Race to Kawau Island on the Friday night, the Round Kawau Island Race on Saturday and finishes with a crew party ashore on Saturday night featuring LIVE music, BBQ, drinks, prizes and lots more.

With a wonderful location, amazing facilities and some of the friendliest members you are likely to find anywhere, it’s little surprise that there always seems to be something going on here at the Squadron.

Among the wide range of Squadron-hosted events to have been enjoyed in recent times are: Father’s & Mother’s Day Brunch, Kid Christmas Party, 36 Degrees Brokers Golf Day, Speakers Series evenings, Emirates Team New Zealand Functions, Quiz Nights, Rugby Nights, Comedy Club Nights, Parties, Chef Series events, Picnics, Cruising Rallies, Wine Tasting and much, much more.

Boating is a way of life for many Kiwis. On a great day, the fish don’t stop biting and breath-taking sunsets are almost guaranteed. On a really bad day, well, that’s what insurance is for!

Primesure brokers can find you the right specialist marine insurance cover for all types of boats and pleasure craft, so you can enjoy your time on the water.

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Comprehensive:

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This covers accidental damage you may cause to someone else’s boat or property, including mooring infrastructures such as pontoons and piles. Many marinas around New Zealand will not allow you to hold a berth without this level of cover.

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OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTING

We provide a full range of accounting and bookkeeping services geared towards assisting small to mid-sized companies.

The RNZYS site is located within Bon Accord Harbour, Kawau Island. It is the south western headland of Smelting House Bay, immediately adjacent to the historic copper smelting site.

The property is largely scrubby coastal forest, which has been impacted by grazing wallabies and invasive plants, including some areas of large pine and macrocarpa trees.

The RNZYS are upgrading facilities on the site, including improving the amenity and ecological value of the landscape, restore the ngahere mauri (forest lifeforce) and providing habitat for the threatened native species such as kiwi and weka that live on Kawau Island.

Our vision is that kiwi and other native birdlife will return to the RNZYS site on Kawau Island.

Planting Plan

In year one, we planted 5,000 native plants, including specimen trees planted around the edges to give the project an early spark, as well as smaller ground cover species to improve the landscape. We are continuing our progress reclaiming native bush on Kawau Island, are also proposing a nursery that can hold those plants that we do not manage to plant. A nursery is also a good way to propagate plants for ongoing years, grown from seeds naturally collected on the island.

Going forward, we plan to plant around 2,500 plants per year to cover the RNZYS property and the adjacent DOC land. The nursery will be used to source some of these, and some extra plants would also be brought in.

Be Part of our Legacy

There are different ways you can be part of the legacy, including buying a tree for $25, buy a cluster of trees $150, buy a tree with a plaque $500, or simply donate by pledging your own amount.

Donate now via:

https://www.rnzys.org.nz/kawau/project/ or register your interest in our member planting days via: reception@rnzys.org.nz

HOW TO FIND US

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron enjoys a spectacular location at the end of the breakwater on Westhaven Marina overlooking Herne Bay. We are an easy 10-minute drive from the CBD.

Directions

Head west out of the city on Victoria St W, College Hill and Jervois Road. Turn right at the traffic lights onto Curran St and remain on this road. Take the first exit at the roundabout after going underneath the Harbour Bridge to join Westhaven Drive and follow this road to the end. You will come to the RNZYS’s unmistakable white clubhouse building near the end of this road on your right-hand side.

Contact Information

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Extension, Herne Bay, Auckland 1011

Postal Address PO Box 46 182, Herne Bay, Auckland 1147, New Zealand Phone (09) 360-6800

Email

Visit the Contact Us page of the club website for the specific email address of the person you wish to contact, or for general enquiries email: reception@rnzys.org.nz Website www.rnzys.org.nz

Geographical coordinates

Latitude: 36.50.14 S Longitude: 174.44.29E

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