Charteris Bay Yacht Club

Today we had the C Team on site. Concrete Team that is!

As part of our club resilience and maintenance program, we're replacing Piles and Bearers and adding extra bracing to protect against storm surges and earthquakes.

Not the most glamorous work but the Bacon Butties and Beers made up for it 👌🏼

Fair winds to CBYC Opti sailor Isabel Ma, who is attending the Qingdao International Optimist Training Camp & Regatta. What an amazing experience 🙌🏼
Awesome to see the CBYC burgee flying all over the world ⛵️

New Zealand International Optimist Dinghy Association
SheSails NZ

The cooler weather is starting to disappear and the days are slowly getting a little longer and lighter!

This means, once again, our Learn To Sail programs are going to be kicking off very soon! ⛵

If your kids have ever watched the little white sails out on the bay and wondered "could I do that?" — this is their chance. No experience needed, no boat needed (we supply the Optimists), just kids aged 8+ who can swim and are keen to give it a go.

Sailing at Charteris Bay is about way more than boats. Our juniors learn independence, resilience and teamwork — and they learn it outdoors, on the sheltered waters of the sunniest side of Lyttelton Harbour, with a crew of new mates alongside them.

🗓 Sessions kick off in October
⛵ Mon/Tues after school — and NEW this season, we're looking at adding a WEEKEND option if there's enough interest!

Registrations aren't open just yet, but here's the important bit: we're taking expressions of interest NOW — and the more families who put their hand up for weekends, the more likely we can make that option happen.

Takes 30 seconds — pop your details in here:
👉 https://forms.gle/QfmdJj5ZiEfVrQPd8

More about the program: https://www.charterisbayyachtclub.co.nz/learning-coaching/junior-sailing

Tag a family who needs to get their kids on the water this summer! 🌊

Fair winds for the final day to CBYCs Charlie Bridger and the NZ 420 team!

Position Vacant! Head Coach - 26/27 season

CBYC are looking for a Head Coach to help drive the continued growth of our Junior and Youth program. This seasonal and part time role will suit someone that wants to make their mark at our awesome South Island Club.

Click the link to learn more.

Yachting New Zealand
New Zealand International Optimist Dinghy Association
NZ Starling Class Association

https://www.charterisbayyachtclub.co.nz/about-cbyc/positions-vacant

Fair winds to Charlie Bridger and the Kiwi 420 team!

Good luck NZL🥝🤙🇳🇿
2026 420 Class World Champs in Biscarrosse, France

EVENT: https://2026worlds.420sailing.org/en/default/toa/race

SCHEDULE:
1-5 July Reg & Equipment Inspections
5 July Practice Race, Opening Ceremony
6 July Single/Qualifying series
7 July Single/Qualifying series TBA
8 July Single/Qualifying series TBA
9 July Single/Qualifying/Final series TBA
10 July Single/Qualifying/Final series TBA
11 July Single/Qualifying/Final series, Prize Giving & Closing Ceremony TBA

International 420 Class Association - CN Biscarrosse Olympique - Fédération Française de Voile



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Nice work Will Leech, with Tim Howse (KYC) - placing 2nd at a spicy 29er Nationals at Royal Akarana Yacht Club! 🤙💨

Wahoo, go Isabel! After some impressive results at the Green Fleet Nationals in New Plymouth, it’ll be awesome to see you representing CBYC in China!

Qingdao 2026 - NZIODA ⛵🇳🇿 Congratulations to the following sailor who will be travelling to China to compete in the Qingdao International Optimist Training Camp & Regatta 2026! Isabelle Ma (CBYC) Isabelle will be supported by Team Leader Kun Ma. We wish Isabelle the very best for a fun experience, great sailing, ...

You beauty! Auckland resident CBYC member Nate Soper has won the Starling Nationals! 🏆

Lucy Luxford continued her run of strong form at the Starling Nats, finishing 2nd female 🙌🏼

Congratulations to all CBYC sailors with great results across our full Fleet of eight sailors 👌🏼