Wakatipu Yacht Club

23/09/2026

Kids Learn to Sail Program 2026

Wakatipu Yacht Club is excited to announce a wonderful opportunity for young sailing enthusiasts! This coming 2026-2027 season, we are thrilled to offer Kids sailing lessons designed to introduce youngsters to the joys of sailing and the essential skills that come with it.

Lessons Schedule

Our sailing lessons will be held each Sunday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The kids will have the chance to learn from experienced instructors in a safe and fun environment. Mark your calendars for the following dates:

8th November 2026

15th November 2026

22nd November 2026

6th December 2026

13th December 2026

Cost Information

The total cost for the program is $250.00, which includes Wakatipu Yacht Club membership for the season. This membership not only provides access to the lessons but also opens up a world of sailing activities, club events, and a vibrant community of fellow sailing enthusiasts.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance for your child to develop sailing skills, make new friends, and enjoy the beautiful waters of Wakatipu. We look forward to welcoming your family to our club and sharing the joy of sailing!

Register Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScts-3AD6tmvFL84qfTYYqdtIvtW5FyC5RQz3EZoTvIKZdSQw/viewform

23/09/2026

2026 Walter Peak Weekend - NOTICE OF RACE

Incorporating the STYS and Autoplex Traveller Series

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 2026 Walter Peak Weekend, where adventure and camaraderie come together in the stunning backdrop of the Southern Alps!

This year, we are excited to incorporate the prestigious STYS and Autoplex Traveller Series, inviting trailer yacht enthusiasts to embark on a unique journey like no other. Picture yourself navigating through breathtaking landscapes and participating in thrilling races, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere created by fellow yachting aficionados. Don't miss out on the chance to showcase your sailing skills, connect with a community of passionate participants, and create unforgettable memories on the water.

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15/09/2026

SPACES ARE NOW FULL...... ANOTHER COURSE WILL BE COMING IN FEBRUARY 2027

Register now for ADULT LEARN TO SAIL

https://forms.gle/BQvDyRV8z4Tgw1yt7

10/08/2026

🏆 BIG NEWS FOR TRAILER YACHT SAILORS! 🏆

Mark your calendars—the New Zealand Trailer Yacht Association (NZTYA) events are officially locked in for Aviemore!

📍 This Year: We are thrilled to host the NZTYA South Island Championships! To make it even bigger, this event will also host the Noelex 25 South Islands and serve as the first leg of the Elliott 5.9 South Island Traveller Series. Get ready for fierce competition and great camaraderie on the water!

📍 Next Year: The stakes get even higher—Aviemore will play host to the NZTYA National Championships!

🔄 Even Bigger News: Going forward, the NZTYA Nationals will be hosted right here at the Aviemore Classic every 2nd year!

Tag your crew and start prepping your boats—this season is going to be one for the books! ⛵💨

27/07/2026

NOTICE OF UPCOMING AGM

Hi, all.

The Club will be holding its AGM on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 7pm (online). We hope to see as many of you there as possible. Please put this date in your calendar now and make yourself available for an hour from the comfort of your own home :)

Please also note that the Club is still in need of a Treasurer as Ange will be standing down.

Link to join the meeting below. Please ensure you have access to Google Meet (set up access if you don't have already it) ahead of time.

meet.google.com/fwn-akny-aoh

With kind regards,

Secretary
Wakatipu Yacht Club

15/07/2026

Introducing the STYS & Autoplex Traveller Series.

To enter in the Autoplex Travellers Series you must be a member of the STYS.
Email [email protected] for membership form, $45 membership fee for the 2026-27 season.

02/07/2026

It’s a credit to Phill to have owned and campaigned Deep Purple. Some serious efforts to be here and almost everywhere in the snazzy Deep Purple kit. I’m not sure where such energy and enthusiasm comes from!

Deep Purple is in the South now. And while Trailer Yachting is in decline - with the baby boomers, who started the craze by building Hartleys in the 1960s now fading away slowly (actually and sadly, quickly now) there is some pockets of the next generation who are keen and so, taking inspiration from the pocket of sporty TYs in Queenstown, the Autoplex Traveller Series was born.

I’m not planning to post much here but keep an eye out for Deep Purple at these events. I’ll have a bunch of caps to give around the other boats - enough for the whole crew come Easter!

04/04/2026

Manapouri Classic
11 - 12 April 2026
Lake Manapouri

Email: [email protected] for an entry form

29/03/2026

Congratulations to all our sailors at the Southland Championships this weekend and a big thanks to Jon and Abi for running the Green Fleet, and Pete Henderson RO for the Trailer Yachts

17/03/2026

A great boat up for sale

Its up for sale, I would like 20k. offering it to the people that follow and have seen the work thats been done before its out to the wider audience, I'm living abroad and would prefer to see it being sailed. Its last paint job cost 25k not including the top deck repaint and fit out. Talk to me. Look at this page if you want to see the work completed.