Established in 1948 this special boating club has a rich history, both locally and internationally. Mercury Bay Boating Club was first established to bring together the many sailors who loved to sail a variety of dinghys in the Whitianga Harbour. In 1988 Mercury Bay Boating Club was the first New Zealand club to challenge for the America's Cup. KZ1 eventually won the America's Cup (after a court case!) and the Mercury Bay Boat Club got its name engraved on the Auld Mug. The court decision was ultimately reversed by a higher court with USA1 declared as winner. At this time, the MMBC was being run out of a 1955 Ford Zephyr which was considered the 'Club'. Today the club has a growing Centreboard Fleet, a popular Learn to Sail programme (for all ages), a good fleet of Multi Hulls and a packed calendar for Keeler racing. Located on the beautiful Buffalo Beach beachfront, this popular club is a great place for regular sailor's functions, and is also available to hire as a venue for special events. Whitianga, New Zealand

The Akaroa Cruising Club was established in 1964 for the immediate purpose of promoting a regular Wellington-Akaroa race, and continued more or less sporadically until the mid 1980’s. At that time and through the generosity of Ces Stevens, a prominent local businessman, a clubhouse was built in its present location, just below the relocated Akaroa Heads lighthouse. In 1992 the Club had 140 members and about 30 yachts on its register. Today, with the amalgamation with the Akaroa Sailing Club located in the Boatshed a short walk along the beachfront, the newly named Akaroa Yacht Club has over 200 members and over 65 boats on its register. The Club has a full racing schedule. Akaroa, New Zealand

Welcome to the Auckland Sailing Club, the home of high performance sailing. Situated 5 minutes from the Auckland CBD on the water front, the club has spectacular views and sailing water right on our doorstep. Hard, fast, competitive amateur yacht racing is what the club is about. This is brought about through the great camaraderie between competitors and the friendly welcoming nature of the people involved in the Auckland Sailing Club. Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland Yacht & Boating Assn (AYBA) is the Regional Yachting Association for the Auckland area incorporating some 50 boating clubs from Omaha in the north to Clarks Beach at the southern end of the Manukau Harbour.

Welcome to the Bay of Islands Yacht Club, with the best waterfront views in the Bay! We have a launch division, a keeler cruising division, a fleet of Solings, and a history in competitive centreboard and junior sailing. We offer moorings and slipway services, racing, and social activities. We welcome new members to the club – whether as active sailors, families who want to learn or just a social members to enjoy the sense of community. Te Point, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Supporting local watercraft activities: Yachting, Power Boating, Kayaking etc., Annual Sailing Regattas, Sailing school partnership with Broad Bay School, Community Sailing most Mondays 5.30pm during the season Sept - April. Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Keen on joining a passionate group of boaties for social events and other club activities? Do you want easy access to facilities and tractors to enable the launching of your boat at our local beach a breeze? We are a family orientated boating club, who are focused on safety education and awareness. The Browns Bay Boating Club are committed to the environment, and make the most of every opportunity to explore the pristine local beaches on the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf. Browns Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

Located in popular Halfmoon Bay, Auckland, Bucklands Beach Yacht Club offers its members a wide range of activities both on and off the water. Whether you are looking for regular Keelboat or Centreboard racing, learn to sail for all ages, haulout facilities, fishing and power events, family cruising, or even a nice meal or drink with fellow boaties. Bucklands Beach Yacht Club has it all. Half Moon Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

Blokart sailing is a new and exciting sport attracting young and old, able and less able around the world. Christchurch is a great place to sail blokarts thanks to our regular winds and variety of locations. The Canterbury Blokart Club is based at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, the former Wigram Air Force Base. We occasionally sail at New Brighton Beach when the tides are right. The Canterbury Blokart Club was established in 2004 to further the sport in Canterbury, through fun activities, coaching and racing. Come on out to Wigram (access from Harvard Avenue) and try blokart sailing. We are there every Sunday weather depending, from midday. Christchurch, New Zealand

Windsurfing and kiting, in and around Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The CWA had its beginnings in the early 1990's as the Canterbury Windsurfing Association. As the original name suggests, it was initially formed by and for windsurfers. In 2005 it changed its name to the Canterbury Windsports Association in recognition of the growth of kiting, and wider interest in windsports on water, land and snow. Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

We promote Canterbury yachting and represent the interests of all the yacht clubs and class associations in the area. Clubs run all sorts of activities from learn to sail courses, racing, coaching, regattas, cruising and social activities. Christchurch, New Zealand

Our Club is a hive of activity, a true rural community with a heart of Safe Boating and Happy Fishing. Over Summer we are open Friday nights for Dinner or just a social drink or two as the sun sets. We have a great collection of Annual Competitions and can not thank our Sponsors enough for all that they contribute. Warea, North Island, New Zealand

Charteris Bay Yacht Club is a family friendly sailing club on the sunny side of Lyttelton Harbour. There are various 'learn to sail' courses for children through to adults available at the Club. With a wealth of experience from sailors who have competed in regattas throughout the world there is plenty of sailing knowledge. Throughout the season numerous races are held with a variety of courses and classes. Charteris Bay, Christchurch, New Zealand

The Christchurch Model Yacht Club is situated beside Lake Victoria in Hagley Park, right in the middle of the city. The lake is ideal for model yachting, and the club is strong with a general membership of 100 or so sailors. We have several strong classes of model yacht in the club. The popular 'J', the EC12, the 1 metre and a few Marblehead and Witchcrafts plus some classes that are not sailed frequently but are dusted off on special occasions. Christchurch, New Zealand

Sailing from Monck's Bay since 1891, Christchurch Yacht Club is one of the oldest clubs in the country. Members past and present provide a roll-call of world-class yachties including New Zealand’s first sailing Olympic Gold Medallists Peter Mander and Jack Cropp in 1956 and Leslie Egnot. With its distinctive historic clubhouse past Redcliffs on the road to Sumner, CYC has access to the water at all states of the tide and enjoys sailing areas both on the Estuary and over the bar into Sumner Bay. Low tide sailing by the beach at Shag Rock is particularly popular. CYC has strong fleets of Zephyrs and Lasers supported by a growing fleet of juniors sailing Optimists, Firebugs, P Class and Starlings – all positively encouraged. New members and families are always welcome, with learn-to-sail and junior coaching programmes available throughout the season. Ferrymead, Christchurch, New Zealand

Clarks Beach Yacht Club is nestled on the southern shores of the Manukau Harbour, a 20 min drive from Papakura or Pukekohe and our advantageous location allows us the opportunity to sail every weekend. Our calendar is packed with Learn to sail, Racing, Sailing camp and family social events for the entire family. Anybody with a passion for boats and loves the water should come along and experience for yourself all that our club has to offer. Clarks Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

Dedicated to: Promoting the ownership, preservation and restoration of Classic Yachts and Launches; Reflecting the significant role harbour and coastal sea craft have played in the development of New Zealand Communities; Encouraging the fellowship that grow and exists between all men and women who delight in the pleasure of the sea and craft that sail those seas. Auckland, New Zealand

The Devonport Yacht Club was officially founded in 1905, but traces its roots back to the late nineteenth century, when yacht racing was first organised on the North Shore, under the auspices of the North Shore Sailing Club. Following a name change, this became the North Shore Yacht Club. In 1909 the Club, in company with the other three major yacht clubs in Auckland, formed the Auckland Provincial Yachting Association, forerunner of the present Auckland Yachting and Boating Association. The club offers racing, family cruising, dining facility & bar and social events. Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand

The Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club is situated at Evans Bay, in New Zealand's capital city Wellington. Founded in 1918, the club offers racing, a Sailing Academy for juniors and adults, and social activities. Evans Bay, Wellington, New Zealand

There is something very special about French Bay Yacht Club. We are a community focused club with its clubhouse cantilevered out over the picturesque Manukau Harbour. Dating back to the 1950s, the club is where people come to sail and enjoy a range of other water activities. For 2017-18 we've got a brand new fleet of junior Learn to Sail dinghies, another new safety boat, and a massive change to our club through the construction of the rigging deck out over the water. These changes have modernised the club and made it a fantastic place to hang out as a family over the weekend, messing about in boats. We have great learn to sail programmes both for kids and adults, running year round, with the accent on a fun introduction to sailing. Auckland, New Zealand

Founded in 1949, GBC is a family oriented club which offers racing, sailing instruction for juniors, and social activities. The club has four classes sailing most days, Mistrals, Arrows, Starlings and Optimists with fleets of around 60 to 70 boats active on each sailing day. The GBC Learn to Sail Squad is the ideal training ground for aspiring sailors. Experienced Club Instructors coach the Squad out on the water every Sunday during the sailing season. The club also offers development programmes for every level. Auckland, New Zealand.

Located at the Hammerhead end of Gulf Harbour Marina on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, we couldn't be in a better position for a boating club. The Hauraki Gulf is in every direction and less than one hour can see you at the bird sanctuary of Tiritiri Matangi Island. The club has memberships to suit boatowners and non-boatowners - a high percentage of the latter attesting to the social side of our club life. We have keel boat racing around the buoys and around the Gulf, including Ladies races. There's launch and yacht cruising, and cruising racing. There's a fantastic clubhouse with restaurant and bar facilities which caters for members and is also available for hire. Whangaparaoa, Auckland, New Zealand

Hamilton Yacht Club is situated on Lake Rotoroa, Innes Common, Hamilton, New Zealand. It is home to an active sailing community and has fleets of Zephyrs, Optimist, P Class, Starling, 3.7 and Laser Classes regularly racing. The club is family oriented, providing both casual and serious sailors of all ages with a safe and enjoyable sailing-club environment. Hamilton, New Zealand

Heretaunga Boating Club is a dinghy sailing club located on the Petone Foreshore at the north end of Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. The club was originally founded in 1906 by a group of keen locals, and has been a haven for sailing mad Wellingtonians ever since.

The Hibiscus Coast Boat Club has been established on the Whangaparaoa coast for over 30 years. The club is family orientated, safe boating is the number one rule and organises fishing competitions as well as a variety of social events. So why not come on down, try out the food in our restaurant and see what we are all about. Children are welcome and we have a safe kids playground. You don't have to have a boat to be a member. Whangaparāoa, New Zealand

The Howick Sailing Club began in 1933 through the active enthusiasm of a Howick yachtsman, Mr John Kydd. Today the club offers Learn to Sail courses for juniors. Learn to Sail and Learn to Race programmes were established and expert coaching is organised for the more experienced skippers. Albany, Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand based. The Island Cruising Association is involved in promoting Yacht Cruising. We offer help and advice including seminars, training days, recommended reading, discounts at many marine stores, marine insurance and RALLIES to the South Pacific Islands. Plus, many other benefits throughout NZ & the South Pacific.

An Association of owners of jetboats formed the New Zealand Jet Boat Association in 1962 with a foundation membership of 58 owners. The number has increased to about 2,000 at this time. Similar Associations of jetboaters have formed in many countries around the world to address the many varieties of jet propelled vessels, wet bikes, jet-skis, pleasure craft, racing and marathon boats. The remarkable maneuverability of jet propulsion has attracted fishing vessels and high speed ferries, and is now universally accepted as propulsion in large vessels domestic and military. There are a mountain of benefits in being a member of JBNZ. Its an organisation set up by jet boaters and run by jet boaters for the benefit of its members and others who gain the flow on benefit of the work we do in keeping New Zealand rivers open for use above 5 knots. Christchurch, New Zealand

The Kapiti Boating Club was founded in the 1950's by recreational fishers from the Paraparaumu area. It grew in the 1970's to include a yachting section, mainly of trailer sailers, supported in the junior classes by a strong local Sea Scouts organisation which the club cooperates with. Our objective is to foster and assist the pursuits of boating, sailing, fishing and water sports of kinds. Offers fishing tournaments, sailboat racing, and more. Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand

A piece of the Gulf's maritime history has been given a new lease of life by a group of enterprising boaties, and Kawau Island residents. When the Kawau Island Yacht Club was closed back in April 2014 an important asset in the Hauraki Gulf for boaties was lost. The club and its amenities are the only facilities for the boating public on an island in the Hauraki Gulf which are operated by a Club and which offer all weather shelter. The new Kawau Boating Club Incorporated (our legal name)was registered in Sept 2014 and reopened at Labour Weekend. Since then there has been overwhelming support from the boating community with almost 800 members on board when we closed for winter 2015. This has enabled us fund up-grading of the Clubhouse and associated facilities. Kawau Island, Auckland, New Zealand

The club offers keelboat racing, centreboard racing, marina berths, Learn to Sail programmes for both children and adults, a restaurant, and social activities. Our facilities include a 193 berth marina, boat launching ramp, diesel fuel jetty, short term haulout facility, showers and laundry facility. We host year round keelboat racing and have an active centreboard fleet. Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Kohimarama Yacht Club is a youth yacht club dedicated to introducing young people to sailing, and training them to love and excel at the sport. We have a fantastic clubhouse on the water at Tamaki Drive, Kohimarama and a boat shed at nearby Madills Farm. The boat shed houses our fleet of 18 inflatable patrol boats. In addition we have our outer course start boat Marama moored at the Outboard Boating Club. The club has approximately 100 member families with about 120 boats sailing on a full club day. Like many clubs, we are a voluntary organisation run by generous people who willingly donate their time and effort. Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

The Lake Brunner Yacht Club rooms are situated on the foreshore at Moana just 45 minutes from Greymouth and a 2 1/2 hour scenic drive from Christchurch. Lake Brunner Yacht Club has a wide range of yachts sailing. From Opti's to Noelex25's and everything in between. The club has Optimist and Firebug boats for training and novice sailors but also has the option of Sunburst's or Laser boats for more advanced or experienced sailors. Moana, South Island, New Zealand

The Lake Dunstan Boat Club was formed in 1987 as an Incorporated Society by a group of keen yachting, boating and diving enthusiasts in anticipation of the filling of Lake Dunstan following the completion of the Clyde Dam project. The clubs location at McNulty Inlet is the perfect location for the club with its all weather launching facilities and sheltered, safe water which is ideal for instruction of beginners. The clubhouse overlooks the main lake and races/instruction can be started, run and observed from directly in front of the club. Cromwell, Central Otago, New Zealand

Lake Mahinapua Aquatic Club offers sailing for all ages on Lake Mahinapua, 10km south of Hokitika in Westland. There is also the opportunity for kayak hire and social events and the clubrooms can be hired. Our sailing season starts in October and goes through to April the following year. Lake Mahinapua Aquatic Club is affiliated to Yachting New Zealand. As well as club training there are opportunities to participate in Yachting New Zealand's Have a Go programme. The club owns a range of boats that are available for use by members. Currently there are eight Optimists and two Piccolos. Limited boat storage is available to members on a monthly basis. For those with a competitive streak, trophies are awarded at the end of each season based on race results and we host a regatta annually. Hokitika, New Zealand

Lake Taupo Yacht Club is a family yacht club on Lake Taupo, providing a racing and cruising programme for adults and introducing young people to sailing, and training them to love and excel at the sport. We have a great clubhouse on the Lake with great views and a boatshed a few yards away. Lake Taupo, New Zealand

We are a club of approximately 250 members with a passion for yachting and boating. We offer both racing and cruising events on the water as well as land based activities and social gatherings in our club rooms. Our Club has a bar which is open on Friday evenings with catering , Saturday afternoons and following race events. It's a great gathering place for members, family and friends. Located in Seaview Marina, there are a host of marine businesses and facilities on hand and we welcome new members at all times. Wellington, New Zealand

Formed in 1959 by a group of dedicated boaties, the Mana Cruising Club's goal of developing a friendly, family based club, while fostering safe boating continues. As the name implies, the ManaCC is actively involved in all aspects of cruising, coastal and offshore. Members have sailed to all parts of the globe and are willing to pass on their extensive cruising knowledge. Mana, New Zealand

The Manawatu Marine Boating Club welcomes power boats, sail boats, jet skis and other river users. The club has excellent launching facilities and a modern purpose built building. The club has an active fishing, sailing, and pool sections and social club. The Manawatu Marine Boating Club holds seminars and courses to encourage boating safety. It boasts a very strong fishing section and an increasingly strong sailing section with both young and older sailors. Foxton Beach, New Zealand

Mangonui Cruising Club serves the sailing and cruising community of Doubtless Bay. The club offers varied Sailing and Social Events. The club was founded in 1948 and was housed in a donated, old boatshed. This was improved bit by bit but eventually needed replacing with our new clubrooms completed in 2017. Mill Bay, Mangonui, New Zealand

We believe that we have the best Sailing location in New Zealand. Big Manly Bay has beautiful clear warm waters which are sheltered in almost all wind directions and are excellent for beginning sailors & easy launching & retrieving. We simply sail a little further out and get big ocean swells and wind conditions which provide exciting surfing & sailing for experienced sailors. Our members range in age from 7 to over 70 so you are never too young or too old to try sailing. We have great fun out on the water so come and join us. We run learn to sail classes during summer and we race all year round. Whangaparaoa, Auckland, New Zealand

Interested in sailing, or wanting to know more about cruising on the Manukau Harbour? The Manukau Yacht & Motor Boat Club currently sails Hartley16 trailer sailors (seniors), and Optimists, (juniors) almost every second weekend when the tide is right. The Club welcomes new members, and provides junior and intermediate sailing lessons in Optimists. While the Club's main fleet consists of Hartley 16s and Optimists, all types of trailer sailers, sailing dinghies or multi-hulls are welcome. We sail socially, and compete throughout the year, with more than 30 race days (both seniors and juniors) planned, with only a small break in September and early October. Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand

Our Boating club encourages aquatic and social activities for the recreation and enjoyment of its members. Situated on beautiful Maraetai Beach the Club is the ideal place to meet new people, dine and utilise our superb boating facilities. Our Club hosts many events such as fishing competitions, sailing regattas, social events, a weekly members' jackpot draw and much more. Auckland, New Zealand

The Maraetai Sailing Club is a separate Club operating out of the Boat Club grounds. We are a small but active group offering dinghy sailing tuition and participation for Junior and Senior members alike. We are all part of Maraetai Boat Club and we offer the opportunity for junior and senior sailors to participate in sailing events both here at Maraetai Sailing Club and at other clubs around Auckland, New Zealand.

Marakura Yacht Club was formed in 1969. The clubrooms were built from a building that was originally located at West Arm, Lake Manapouri, during the construction of the power station. Much work has been done by club members over the years to make the building what it is today. Our club rooms are well equipped with dinghy storage and changing rooms downstairs, and a kitchen, bar, dining/common room upstairs. We have a judges box for the running of races and a balcony running the length of the building. This provides the perfect spot for those not sailing to enjoy our stunning view across the lake to the Fiordland mountains and is an excellent vantage point overlooking the area in which most of our "round the buoys" racing is held. A number of our members regularly sail into the many remote locations of Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri. Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand

The Milford Cruising Club is a vibrant, family oriented boat club located on the Milford Estuary. We offer an all-inclusive programme catering to and supporting sailors of all levels and are one of the most affordable boat clubs in the area. We welcome new membership enquiries! Milford Cruising Club is a sailing and boat club located on the Wairau Estuary on Auckland's North Shore. Our convenient location has easy access to some of the best sailing waters Auckland has to offer. This makes MCC a popular choice for local boaties. Our membership currently stands at around 400. MCC membership offers many benefits to Families and Individuals as well as Corporate Companies and members also enjoy a strong sailing community with regular Races and Social Events. Milford, Auckland, New Zealand

The Motueka Power Boat Club Inc. (MPBC) marina facilities are perfectly located to access the fishing spots of Tasman / Golden Bay's and the beautiful beaches of the Abel Tasman. Motueka, New Zealand

We are a sailing club located on the Avon and Heathcote Estuary (Ihutai) in Christchurch, New Zealand. We have an active fleet of lasers, sunbursts, zephyrs, optimists, and p class dinghies. Club racing takes places most weekends between September and May. We also have an active Learn to Sail programme for both Juniors and Adults, a Coaching programme for advanced learners. Estuary Club series are held in conjunction with Christchurch and Pleasant Point clubs. Christchurch, New Zealand

Welcome to the Mt Maunganui Yacht Club, we are an active club based in Mt Maunganui, New Zealand. Join MMYC, a Yachting New Zealand affiilated club, and enjoy all the benefits and facilities. Mt Maunganui, New Zealand

The club offers sailboat racing, junior sailing lessons, social activities and more. We are a family oriented sailing club in Eastbourne, on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. We run regular round-the-bouys racing for all centre-board sailing classes on Saturdays at 2 pm from mid-September to late April. New members are always welcome Marine Parade, Eastbourne, Wellington, New Zealand