Waiheke Boating Club inc

From the Waiheke Boating Club to each and everyone of our members, we hope you and your whanau are enjoying what’s left of your summer holidays!

First woman skipper to win Sydney to Hobart race. here is what she had to say: https://bit.ly/4q68Pbq

Farewell 2025, hello 2026. To all our club members and supporters: may there be wind in your sails forever.

Honouring Sir Peter Blake
1 October 1948 – 5 December 2001

Today we remember Sir Peter Blake, a true icon of New Zealand sailing and a legend whose legacy lives on.

Sir Peter’s famous Steinlager 2 campaign helped define one of the greatest chapters in world sailing history. In the 1989/90 Whitbread Round the World Race, skippering Steinlager 2, Sir Peter achieved the ultimate clean sweep, winning all six legs on both line honours and handicap. A feat so dominant it remains unmatched to this day.

His journey to that moment was forged through resilience and grit. During his third Whitbread in 1981/82, after two earlier unsuccessful campaigns, Sir Peter and the crew of Ceramco were dismasted on the very first leg. Against all odds, they sailed an extraordinary 2,500 nautical miles under jury rig to Cape Town, a testament to his leadership, seamanship and unbreakable spirit.

Sir Peter sailed in five Whitbread Round the World races, but it was Steinlager 2 that cemented his place in sporting history and inspired a generation of sailors around the world.

Today, we remember not only the victories, but the courage, determination and leadership that defined Sir Peter Blake. His legacy continues to live on through New Zealand sailing and the enduring story of Steinlager 2 and Lion New Zealand. 🌊💙

Tbt to @teamamaala and @alan_roura powering through a 30-60 knot storm in Leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025. ⛈️💨

The Famous Project CIC, an all-women challenge for the Jules Verne Trophy, the non-stop around the world record, will depart on Saturday 29 November.

https://www.yachtingworld.com/all-latest-posts/all-female-round-the-world-record-attempt-to-set-sail-tomorrow-161130

Well done - great to see talent like this where the sailing meets the arts 👍

Two decades since taking a career leap, Suellen Hurling has been globally recognised.

RIP Peter Lester, too young The sport will miss you too mate. Our sincere condolences to your family from everyone and their families at the Waiheke Boating Club 😞

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/sailing/americas-cup/americas-cup-peter-lester-sailing-legend-and-iconic-commentator-dies-aged-70/X5PYV7ZPENABDGAJ2J7EECUZGY/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR663V2gLWvoKVF1ium17u9fIpnMcJUFnLqTWf4hiBac6sMJMX070Uc-JtCP9w_aem_-rzBA2xQFXt6XCN5xfP8VQ

'Titan of the sport': Kiwi sailing legend Peter Lester dies After a highly successful sailing career, Lester became a renowned expert commentator.