David Blakey is a lifelong sailor and a member of the Squadron. He shares his passion for the water and his vision for the club as the Chairman of the House and Membership Committee. He also [...]
The summer of 2023 will be remembered for its devastating storms on the North Island, which not only caused death and destruction but also disrupted many recreational and sporting events, [...]
Read about the recent Harken Young 88 Nationals, where a competitive fleet raced on a challenging North of Rangitoto course. The joint owners of Danger Zone, Jonny Bell and Harry Thurston, won [...]
The Harken Young 88 National Championships are being raced this weekend (24-26 March 2023) but the build up began on February 25th with the busiest weighing and measuring day on record. Over 13 [...]
After a dramatic day of finals on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour, the Auckland Grammar School team of Sean Kensington, Tom Pilkington, Rowan Kensington, George Pilkington and James Buckland Blair [...]
RNZYS Life Member Neville Crichton has purchased the magnificent J-Class yacht, Rainbow, and his first response to questions about this latest acquisition is to make jokes at his own expense.
“I [...]
Meet Zac Merton, RNZYS Race Office’s new Coach and an accomplished sailor with years of international experience in various water sports. Having started sailing as a 10-year-old in Tauranga, Zac [...]
After four days match racing in light and challenging conditions on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour, Josh Hyde and his crew have won the 2023 Harken Youth International Match Racing Cup. The Royal [...]
At the regatta mid-point, two crews representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron top the leader board with a 100% success rate. The teams helmed by Josh Hyde and Mason Mulcahy respectively [...]