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.