Royal Akarana Yacht Club

21/10/2026

A reminder that Junior Academy is cancelled this weekend for the long weekend.

Enjoy the extra day off, make the most of the break, and we’ll see everyone back on the water next week!

19/10/2026

You've got to be in it to win it! The P Class North Islands are fast approaching this weekend and with 18 entries already (10 boys & 8 girls) we're expecting a good fleet to be racing this coming weekend. The long-range forecast looks like it should hopefully be another glamour weekend of racing in Auckland.

Thanks to our friends at Fosters Chandlery & Harken there are some sweet spot prizes available to all entrants and as a bonus prize everyone that is entered by midnight tonight will go into a bonus spot draw to win a brand new P Class sail that has been generously donated by one of our valued club members.

Enter Here: https://rayc.co.nz/event/2026-p-class-north-island-championships/

Current Entries: https://rayc.co.nz/sail-wave/26_PNorthIslands_Entries.htm

19/10/2026

The Doyle Sails 12-Foot Skiff Team made their debut at Opening Day Racing yesterday, launching the revamped Mr. Scruff and starting the season with intention by taking the bullet on Race Day 1 of the Doyle Sails Akarana Spring Series 🏁

Doyle Sails is a key part of the Royal Akarana family and this is an exciting new extension of their support of the club, our skiff fleets were already set for a great season this summer and this partnership is just the icing on the cake. We're excited to see some new sails going onto the fleet and making a fast class even faster. Huge thanks to the team at Doyle Sails for getting this over the line in time for opening day and we're looking forward to watching the team perform over the season.

It was absolute glamour conditions for racing and the crew of Leo Brown & Harry Wilson braved the 2 rig while many didn't and they were rewarded for their decision ahead of racing. The boys are pushing hard to get the most out of the boat over the next few months as the fleet builds towards the Interdominion Championships in January.

Check out the full results from Opening Day here: https://rayc.co.nz/sail-wave/26_SpringSeries_Entries.htm

Fancy getting your brand on a 12 or 18-foot skiff team for the season? Reach out to the club team and we can go through how this kind of partnership can be a pretty unrivalled activation opportunity for your brand. There are very few fleets that look this good and produce racing this exciting in Auckland harbour!

18/10/2026

17/10/2026

The 132nd Opening Day is officially underway!

The cannon has fired, marking the start of the Royal Akarana Yacht Club’s 2026/2027 sailing season! 💥

Racing kicks off at 1:30pm, with a fun-filled afternoon on the front lawn.

You don’t need to be a member to join in, so come on down, soak up the atmosphere and celebrate the start of another fantastic season with us!

16/10/2026

What goes into getting a P-Class fleet ready for racing?

With the North Island Championships coming up, we’ve been giving our P-Class fleet some attention, with the support of our partners at Harken Fosters.

The refit included a range of new rope and hardware:

Marlow Ropes: Excel, Excel Fusion and D12 SK78 Dyneema rope
Harken: Carbo ratchet blocks (both swivel and fixed), AirBlocks and hook-in halyard blocks
Tylaska: Ring ferrules

Our club boats get plenty of use throughout the season, so keeping the running rigging and hardware in good condition is an important part of maintaining the fleet.

A big thank you to Harken Fosters for supplying the new gear and continuing to support our club and youth sailing programmes.

Getting your own P-Class ready for the North Island Champs? The team at Harken Fosters in Westhaven can help with any last-minute rope, hardware or technical advice you might need before racing gets underway.

14/10/2026

Entries are open for the Harken P Class North Island Championships!

We’re looking forward to welcoming P Class sailors to RAYC for a weekend of racing on the water.

Entries close 21 October. Enter now!
👉https://rayc.co.nz/event/2026-p-class-north-island-championships/

13/10/2026

Our new club merch is here!

Show your RAYC pride with our latest range, available to check out now. Head to the website to explore the collection and find your new club favourite just in time for Opening Day.

Shop now 👉 https://rayc.co.nz/shop/

12/10/2026

Join us for Club Opening Day this Sunday!

We’re kicking off the summer sailing season with a great day at RAYC.

⛵️ Have-a-go paddling | From 9am
🧋Havana Happy Hour 11am - 12pm Free Iced Coffees!
💥 Traditional cannon firing | 12.30pm

FROM 12.30pm
🎨 Face painting
🏰 Bouncy castle
🎧 DJ
🍔 Food & beverage specials
🎁 Giveaways, prizes & sailing action

The cannon will mark the start of racing, so come down, enjoy the atmosphere and watch the boats launch off the rocks as we get summer underway.

We look forward to seeing you there!

12/10/2026

Another great school holiday programme has wrapped up!

With the summer weather starting to come in, we’ve had some fantastic days on the water. Our Sail and Play, Learn to Sail and Race Group sailors have been making the most of it, building skills, gaining confidence and enjoying plenty of time on the water.

We’re looking forward to plenty more sailing as we head into summer!