Royal Akarana Yacht Club

Royal Akarana Yacht Club

The home of blue water sailing, the akarana paddlers, plus nz’s biggest sailing academy, what’s on, suggested event categories.

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From seasoned competitors to beginners looking to embark on a new adventure, our Club provides world-class facilities, expert coaching, and a diverse range of events and races. Become part of our close-knit sailing family, where you’ll foster lifelong friendships, access exclusive sailing resources, and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Auckland’s stunning waterfront.

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Rayc sailors take on junior sail auckland, sally garrett and neil easton clinch the 2024 flying fifteen national title, strong rayc turnout for 2024 oceanbridge sail auckland regatta, fleet assembling for 2024 auckland to noumea race, supporters & sponsors, hyundai marine sports centre, throughout our 127 years rayc has been at the forefront of new zealand yachting and continues to innovate and grow as the needs of our members change..

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Royal Akarana Yacht Club Hyundai Marine Sports Centre, 8-10 Tamaki Drive Okahu Bay 1071

PO Box 42004, Orakei 1071

[email protected]

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Royal Akarana Yacht Club

Royal Akarana Yacht Club

Established in 1895, Royal Akarana Yacht Club is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most accomplished yachts clubs in both keel boat and dinghy sailing classes.

It is considered the home of blue water sailing and hosts an array of other marine-based activities including a successful Sailing Academy for kids and adults which has created world champion sailors. 

The new Hyundai Marine Sports Centre opened in September 2019 and provides purpose built sailing, marine sports, marine education and hospitality facilities including a waterfront cafe and bar. It was the perfect location for the 2019 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships.

The club sails and caters for Optimists, O'pen Skiff, RS Feva, 420, 12ft skiff, 18ft Skiff, M-Class, 29er, 49er, and Flying Fifteen classes.  Keelboats are accommodated in racing and cruising divisions with an emphasis on passage, coastal and offshore events.   

Visit us at The Landing, Okahu Bay, 10 minutes from downtown Auckland or check us out at www.rayc.co.nz .  See you soon.   

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The Landing, 8-10 Tamaki Drive Okahu Bay Auckland 1071 New Zealand

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PO Box 42004 Orakei Auckland 1745 New Zealand

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2024 hansa liberty class national championship, new zealand national keelboat championships, auckland to noumea race.

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The RNZYS Sailing School is located within the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, New Zealand’s most senior yacht club.

The club is situated along the iconic breakwater at Westhaven Marina, what better place to start your sailing journey that at the home of the America’s Cup.

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Auckland Yacht & Boating Association (AYBA) is the Regional Yachting Association for the Auckland area incorporating some 43 boating clubs from Manly in the north to Waiuku at the southern end of the Manukau Harbour.

Our executive committee consists of representative volunteers from member boating clubs. The committee meet regularly throughout the year to plan, strategise and discuss how we can support and promote boating across the Auckland region.

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The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is New Zealand’s leading yacht club, with an illustrious history dating back to our formation in 1871. The RNZYS is still the official home of the America’s Cup after Emirates Team New Zealand, representing the RNZYS, defended the oldest sporting trophy in the world at the 36th America’s Cup in Auckland in 2021. The RNZYS has a wide range of events taking place to mark this momentous occasion. With thousands of races per calendar year, many social events and a Members Bar open seven days a week, we invite you to join us and enjoy what we have to offer.

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