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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.