What we do
On behalf of the 17,000 members of boating clubs in this area, AYBA provides:-
Regional coordination of the centreboard and keelboat Racing Programme
Printed annually in The Boaties Book
Updated during the year on the AYBA website
Input to resource management issues
Involvement in coastal and other planning done by local government
Submissions on applications for marine farms, jetties, moorings, etc
Meetings of club delegates to discuss issues and share experiences
Encouragement of interaction between clubs
To learn from successes and standardise common practices
To pool resources for major events and regattas
Funding support for coaching and training initiatives for Auckland boaties
Provision of VHF radio Channel 66 beyond Auckland harbour and Channel 4 which covers from Tamaki to Hobsonville
Installation of a light on Rotoroa Island at Lat/Long 36.49.39S 175.11.99E
Contact point for public enquiries about boating clubs in the Auckland area
Joining a club
AYBA encourages boaties to join a boating club. AYBA’s affiliated clubs are listed here showing types of boats they cater for – centreboard, keelboats, runabouts, and launches – and for various activities – learning, racing, and cruising.
The benefits of club membership include:
Programmes of events and activities
Club facilities
Comradeship
Advantages under various pieces of legislation