Corporate Membership Benefits

A flexible membership

Corporate Members will receive four individual membership cards to access the Squadron.  These may be transferred internally, however the nominated cardholders within each company are responsible for the conduct of those employees utilising the cards.

Complimentary use of the Commodores Room or Members Lounge with standard conference equipment. 

Invitations to attend corporate and social events hosted by the Squadron, to include monthly featured speaker forums, the Annual Nautical Art Exhibition and Squadron Ball/ Tea Dance.

Full use of the bar and restaurant facilities, providing a unique opporunity to entertain clients and colleagues in a stunning environment.  The award winning Quarterdeck Restaurant features Pacific Rim Cuisine, complimented with fine wines and great service.

Use of the Billiards Room with its two full size tables and opportunities to enter the various competitions.

Frequent updates of Squadron events and activities via its two publications; the glossy 'Breeze' magazine and the monthly 'Mainsheet' event newsletter.

Privacy and exclusivity

A range of function rooms for board meetings, sales seminars, product launches and social occasions in a unique and prestigious environment with complimentary parking.

Exclusive Squadron clothing from the retail store offering a 10% discount to all Squadron Members.

Overseas affiliations

The Squadron has reciprocal arrangements with many International Yacht Clubs that offer a variety of facilities and accommodation options when travelling.  Details and letters of introduction are available form the Squadron.

Membership recognition

A framed RNZYS burgee for your company premises.

The company logo featured on a framed burgee in the Commodores Room.

The company name on the Corporate Members recognition board.

Prominent acknowledgement in the Squadron's bi monthly Breeze Magazine.

Prominent acknowledgement in the Squadron's annual Members Handbook.

Your company profile featured on the Squadron's website.

Networking / entertaiment / events

Invitation to attend functions associated with Emirates Team New Zealand, the Americas Cup, the Auckland Match Racing Cup, the Auckland to Musket Cove, Fiji Ocean Race and other major yachting events.

Racing / on the water activities

The right to race a corporate owned boat or a boat owned by one of the four nominated members in each of the Squadron yacht races.

Involvement in the annual Squadron Corporate Regatta and other on-the-water events.

Lidgard House, Kawau Island

The use of Lidgard House situated on the waters adge of Kawau Island - for that 'point of difference' venue to host company retreats, small conferences or simply to relax and unwind.

Promotional opportunities

Editorial space in the Squadron's bi-monthly magazine 'Breeze'.

Advertising opportunities in the 'Breeze' and the Squadron Members' Handbook.

A link from the Squadron's website to the company's own website.

A pro-active membership

The Squadron's policy is to work with each Corporate Member to maximise the advantages of the membership.  Any additional suggestions or specific requirements you may have are well received.

For all Corporate membership enquiries please contact

Roxanne de Bruyn

Sponsorship Manager

Phone 360 6807

Email rdebruyn@rnzys.org.nz