Subscriptions for the 2019/20 sailing season and learn to sail programme is now open. We are using a new online membership system including online payment only. Please contact us if you are having any difficulty in joining or making a payment. There is a small booking fee of 30 cents for each transaction which is … Continue reading 2019/20 Season Membership and learn to sail programmes open
Public Notice: Abandoned Boats and Trailers
The Wakatipu Yacht Club has notified the Queenstown Lakes District Council that the boats and trailers listed at https://wakatipuyachtclub.co.nz/boat-storage/ have not been used for in excess of 1 month nor have paid storage fees and are therefore considered abandoned. The Council as the administering body of the reserve gives notice that the boats and trailers listed … Continue reading Public Notice: Abandoned Boats and Trailers
Abandoned boats and trailers
We have begun a process to remove abandoned boats and trailers that are occupying space that could otherwise be used by more active sailors. If you have a boat or other equipment within the club lease area and have not paid for storage, please remove it immediately. For more information see the boat storage page.
AGM 2019
This year's AGM is scheduled for Sunday, 30 June 2019, 11.00 am, at the club on Kelvin Peninsula. Please see the agenda and the minutes from the previous AGM attached. Wakatipu Yacht Club 2019 AGM agendaDownload AGM minutes 2018Download For any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to seeing … Continue reading AGM 2019
Working Bee this Saturday, 25 May 2019
We are having the end of season Working Bee at the club this Saturday. We will clean the sheds and the areas around to prepare for the quieter winter months. If you are available, we would love you to join us! We will be starting at 10.00 am and finish around lunch time, with a … Continue reading Working Bee this Saturday, 25 May 2019
Final day of this season!
Hi everyone! On Sunday, 7 April, will be our final day of organised club sailing for this season. And before we get ready for the winter, let's catch up, have a race and meet around a BBQ! Meet us at the club at 9.30 am. Everyone is welcome. And by everyone, we mean EVERYONE! All … Continue reading Final day of this season!
Donald Hay and Les Rogerson Memorial Results
What a great weekend to celebrate 160th anniversary of Donald Hay sailing from Kingston to Queenstown! We had 16 boats from different parts of the South Island racing down to Kingston on Friday, and 20 joining the Donald Hay race back to Queenstown on Saturday. The weather was perfect with just enough wind for smooth … Continue reading Donald Hay and Les Rogerson Memorial Results
Club Champs CANCELLED
We regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel the Club Champs this weekend (2-3 Feb), due to the unfavourable wind forecast (2 knots for the entire weekend). We apologise for the inconvenience! We will look into organising the event in April 2019 instead. So keep sailing :)!
YNZ membership cards
We have received the first lot of YNZ membership cards. If you have paid your subscription before Christmas and haven't received your membership card directly to your address, please check with us if we have it. All membership cards will be available to collect at the club house from 10 February 2019, when we will … Continue reading YNZ membership cards
Donald Hay Classic 2019 is around the corner
On Friday, 15 February, and Saturday, 16 February, we are hosting yet another Donald Hay Classic Regatta and Club to Club Race. The race is open to all trailer yachts and fixed keel yachts 5.2m/17ft and over. Sports boats are welcome too, however they will not be for the event title. Entries will close on … Continue reading Donald Hay Classic 2019 is around the corner
