Great Escape Sailing

16/10/2026

I don’t think anyone loves yard work, but applying Coppercoat layer by layer on a prepped hull is not the worst job. One step closer to launching our new Raven 31 into the charter fleet. ⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

14/10/2026

Very excited to have our new Bavaria 37, Pure Escape arrive in Opua, competing an IYT Bareboat Skipper + ICC training course on a five day voyage from Auckland. Thanks to Antje for running that course and the two sailors who levelled up with her teaching. Pure Escape is available for bareboat charter and higher level learn to sail courses in Opua now. www.greatescape.co.nz [email protected]

01/10/2026

21/09/2026

The first sailors of the 26/27 season are away! The weather is looking good for September/October school holidays; December/January is already filling up. El Niño looks to be bringing a warm windy dry summer with westerlies which should offer a lovely long summer season through March, April, and into May in the Bay of Islands. Give us a call on 094027143 or email [email protected] to begin or continue your sailing journey. From new, to crew, to captain, we have you covered.

25/08/2026

A beautiful almost-spring day in the Bay of Islands. Perfect for boat work. Sailing starting soon. 18 September. Just in time for school holidays. www.great escape.co.nz

19/08/2026

Hats with LANYARDS!!! Proper sailing hats. Very exciting. We are getting excited for the 26/27 summer season starting in just over four weeks in the Bay of Islands, just in time for school holidays.