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About us

Yachting New Zealand, helping New Zealanders access, enjoy and succeed on the water for life.

Yachting New Zealand is the national sports organisation in New Zealand for the sport of sailing at all levels. We are a not-for-profit organisation of approximately 25 employees around the country and more than 200 member clubs, classes and affiliated organisations.

 

  • Get in touch with Yachting New Zealand.
  • See who works at Yachting New Zealand, as well as who is on the board and on each committee.
  • Yachting New Zealand represent the needs and interests of member clubs, classes, organisations and their members from grassroots upwards.
  • Find links to the annual report, strategic direction, annual general meeting, constitution and various regulations.
  • Yachting New Zealand currently has over 250 members, comprising not only of sailing and boating clubs and class associations, but also many leading organisations in the marine industry and individuals that continue to support our work.

  • Are you interested in becoming a member of Yachting New Zealand?
  • We have introduced a member card and app to provide more value to Yachting New Zealand affiliated clubs and their members.
  • Yachting New Zealand receive sponsorship and financial support from a number of corporate, trust and national sports organisations.
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    The annual Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards recognises excellence in sailing, from Optimists through to offshore boats.

  • Find out what's available at Yachting New Zealand and clubs around the country.
  • Purchase resources, pay for a clinic or buy other products from Yachting New Zealand here.