Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS)

07/06/2026

🌊 World Ocean Day

The ocean is our playground, our racecourse, our classroom and our connection to the world.

Today we celebrate the waters that inspire us and reaffirm our commitment to protecting them for future generations.

Because every great sailing story begins with a healthy ocean.

05/06/2026

🙋🏼‍♀️Got a small team?
🎄Don't want to think about Christmas?
✅Let us sort it all for you so the festive season can be silly!
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CoLab Christmas Party at Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Shared Spaces, Shared Success, Shared Celebrations We know how quickly the end of year rolls around. Before you know it, it's Christmas time and everything gets crazy. Suddenly, someone has to organise the venue, catering, entertainment, them...

04/06/2026

Don't forget to join us back at the Squadron after racing on Saturday!

We'll have Super Jugs and pizza available, making it the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow sailors and relive the day's racing.

We look forward to hearing all the race stories at the Dinghy Locker.

02/06/2026

🚤🍷 Join us for our next Motor Yacht Rally to Batch Winery!

On Saturday 13 June, the Launch community will head to Batch Winery, Waiheke Island, for an afternoon of cruising, wine, food and great company.

Not a boat owner? You don't need to enter the rally to join the fun. Simply catch the ferry and meet us at the winery for the social event.

Perched at one of Waiheke's highest points, Batch Winery offers stunning panoramic views, award-winning wines and a relaxed vineyard setting overlooking the Hauraki Gulf.

📅 Saturday 13 June
📍 Batch Winery, Waiheke Island
🍷 Wine Tastings & Prize Giving | 2pm–5pm
👥 Open to all Squadron members and guests

RSVP: https://rnzys.org.nz/motoryachtrally/ See less

29/05/2026

Best of luck to Squadron member Glen Jeffery who is starting the 1,170nm Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge on Saturday 30th May at 1200 hours! You can follow his progress via the tracker.
https://www.solo-tasman.co.nz/race-live-2026/

📸 Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die

28/05/2026

Whether you’re stopping by for a coffee at Lighthouse Café, catching up with friends in the Members Bar, or making the most of the Club facilities over the weekend, we hope everyone enjoys a great few days down at the Club.

Please note our opening hours will be slightly different over the long weekend, so be sure to check!

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend from the RNZYS team!

21/05/2026

🔧 Splicing Night with Geoff Dawson 🔧

Join us on Wednesday 3rd June at 6:30pm for a hands-on evening of splicing with RNZYS Boat Maintenance Manager Geoff Dawson.

We’ll provide the rope - you bring your fid and sailors palm if you have them. If not, no problem at all, just come along and share tools and get stuck in.

A relaxed, practical session to build skills, swap tips, and spend time with fellow sailors in the shed.

See you there! (Please RSVP)
https://rnzys.org.nz/speakerseries/

21/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Annual Prize Giving last weekend! 💃

It was a great evening celebrating the season, recognising some incredible achievements on the water, and catching up with so many members, volunteers, and crews.

Also a big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete the feedback form. Honest feedback genuinely helps us refine and improve future events, and it’s really appreciated.

You can view all photos here: rnzys.org.nz/photos-2026-annual-prize-giving/

14/05/2026

MOTOR YACHT RALLY 1 🛥
Saturday 30 May 2026 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Join us for the first Motor Yacht Rally of 2026, followed by a relaxed afternoon at Cable Bay Winery.

Enter the Rally, join us at Cable Bay, or enjoy both. 🍷

A great afternoon of cruising, socialising, and celebrating on Waiheke Island.
RSVP & Entry forms: www.rnzys.org.nz/motoryachtrally/

07/05/2026

Get your tickets this weekend before sales close! 🏆

There’s a lot to organise for Annual Prize Giving, so if you’re planning on joining in for the party of the year, then jump online and get your tickets today!

To ensure all is organised for the big night, ticket sales close 5pm Monday 11th May.

Get your crew together and let’s make it a night to remember!
https://rnzys.org.nz/cal/annualprizegiving2526/