About Us...
Situated in popular Half Moon Bay Auckland, New Zealand, a marine suburb with a local population drawn to the area by the attractive water activities, the club is well placed to offer facilities for training and encouragement to young enthusiasts as well as experienced yachties and boaties.Several international and Olympic sportsmen and women are members - among them Barbara and Bruce Kendall, Aaron McIntosh, Nick Burfoot and Joey Allen of Team NZ.
The ongoing investment in J24 Keelboats and as full-time Director of Coaching is giving young sailors the opportunity to advance their skills. With the intense focus on yachting during the Americas' Cup, the club is poised to enjoy unprecedented interest in sailing and is ready for the challenge. An Optimist Training School is teaching large numbers of youngsters the basic sailing skills. Advanced coaching in competition sailing has shown results in National Contests in competition sailing has shown results in National contests. Membership is available and anyone with an interest in boats and boating is welcome to apply.
Subscription rates are amongst the lowest in Auckland.
Facilities
There is ample parking and the Club House can accommodate several hundred people, catering for seminars, parties, weddings and other functions. The club has three well-stocked bars and a bistro restaurant offering generous portions of quality food at very reasonable prices and is, of course, well patronised by members and their guests. If you are keen on water and boating activities, belonging to a club is an ideal way to get involved in events. You can also enjoy the pleasant environment, meet new people and entertain your friends in one of the best clubs in New Zealand.Club History
The club was formed in 1949, when a few hardy pioneering centreboarders needed facilities for racing, and the first clubhouse was an 8ft x 6ft plywood box that was kept behind the post-office and carried to the beach each Saturday. The Yacht club now holds dress circle views over the Tamaki Estuary. The first club rooms were built at Grangers Point in the 50’s along with a haul out reclamation. The original building is still in use for race control and as a base for centreboard activities. The haulout is used throughout the winter for boat maintenance.The building of the present clubhouse was started in 1981 when the membership reached 200. A 100 berth marina was added in 1988, and the club improved by further extensions and a major kitchen upgrade. The bar and bistro restaurant are referred to as 'the best kept secret in Auckland'. The club now provides its 2000 members with excellent facilities and a first-class restaurant and bar with views over the Tamaki Estuary. Bucklands Beach Yacht Club is the biggest family club in New Zealand.
The Club has sponsored children of yachting families, which has brought about their success on an international playing field. Several prominent members include international and Olympic yachtsmen and women, Bruce and Barbara Kendall, Aaron McIntosh, Nick Burfoot and Joey Allen of Team NZ.