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Join RNZYS Women's Day Out 2026
This Saturday!
Calling all women and boaties! Taking place on Saturday 22 August, Women's Day Out welcomes women of all ages and experience levels for a day of sailing, connection and inspiration. Whether you're an experienced sailor or keen to give sailing a go for the first time, no boat or regular crew is required—participants can be matched with a boat for the day.
Junior sailors (under 18) will get the chance to sail alongside members of the Emirates Team New Zealand Youth Training Programme on the Squadron's fleet of Elliott 7m Keelboats while adults will be paired with boats of all shapes and sizes from within the Auckland sailing community. Bring your friends and take to the water for a fantastic day out!
Event Schedule
0800 - Registration
0900 - Briefing
0930 - 1630 - Sailing (up to 3 races)
1730 onwards - Prizegiving Dinner, PARTY, Live entertainment!
Guest Speakers confirmed: Erica Dawson, Serena Woodall and Helena Sanderson from Emirates Team New Zealand!
Own a boat?
RNZYS is also seeking volunteer boat owners to help make the event possible. Owners willing to provide their boat and skipper for the day are encouraged to register and support this fantastic initiative. Participation is free for volunteer boat owners, and it's a rewarding opportunity to introduce more women to our sport.
More Info & Tickets - https://rnzys.org.nz/sailing/wdo/
RULES NIGHT
Hosted by International Umpire Ryan Parkin
Inviting all Auckland Sailing Clubs and Class Associations!
Got a burning rules question? Had a moment on the racecourse that left you wondering “Who had rights there?”
Join Ryan for an interactive evening unpacking the Racing Rules of Sailing, working through real scenarios and answering the questions that matter on the water.
From starts and mark roundings to overlaps, obstructions, penalties and protests - bring along the situations you want explained.
When you RSVP via the link, outline a rule or scenario you’d like Ryan to cover on the night. Your question could become part of the discussion!
Wednesday 9th September
6:30pm
RNZYS
RSVP: https://rnzys.org.nz/cal/rules-night/
AYBA Annual General Meeting 2026
Monday, September 7th 2026, 6:30pm
Tickets on Sale for the RNZYS Youth Yachties Ball
Think school ball, but with all your sailing mates.
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is launching the Youth Yachties Ball on Saturday 19 September, a new annual social event for sailors aged 18–23 from across New Zealand.
Open to all young sailors—not just RNZYS members—the evening will bring together the next generation of the sport for a formal night featuring a welcome drink, food throughout the evening, a live DJ, photobooth, and the crowning of the inaugural Youth Yachtie King & Queen.
Whether you race keelboats, dinghies, wing foils, or anything in between, this is your chance to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and celebrate the sailing community.
Tickets are on sale now, with numbers limited.
More Info & Tickets - https://rnzys.org.nz/youthyachtiesball/
