Latest news from the Sailing Committee

This is where you find the latest news from the sailing committee about what is coming up over the next couple of weeks. 

Each week the sailing committee updates this article, usually on a Thursday.

Wellington Ocean Sports Open Day this Saturday

Wellington Ocean Sports is holding its monthly open day this Saturday. For only a gold coin donation you can have a go at Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Waka Ama, Kayaking and Windsurfing. There are still several places available for booking, so gather your friends and family and sign up now!!! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Wellington Ocean Sports Centre on 939 6702.

Friday Night Fun!

A huge thank you to Mark, and Nell Waters, and the Illusions crew for an amazing Crew Takover last Friday night! It was such a great atmoshphere and is definitetly one to remember! Come down to the Wardroom this Friday night for some delicious Ham off the Bone, and with Happy Hour running from 6pm-7pm..why wouldnt you?

Boating Education courses at Wellington Ocean Sports

With our magnificent summer finally coming to an end it is time to start looking at getting into the nice warm classroom to do some theory courses during the long dark winter evenings. 

This winter Wellington Ocean Sports have a variety of Coastguard Boating Education courses that will make your boating next summer (and on those nice winter days) that much safer and more enjoyable.

So here is what is on offer over the next few months...

The 130th RPNYC prizegiving in photos

The 130th prize giving of the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club was once again a very joyful occassion with some very impressive silverware handed out to some new owners.

Check out the gallery here.

More photos available from Chris Coad Photography

Lizzie is Boat of the Year

Lizzie is the 2013 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club boat of the year.

Read the citation for the award here.

Gucci is Cruising Boat of the Year

Gucci is the 2013 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club cruising boat of the year.

Read the citation for the award here.

Jim Gordon is Volunteer of the Year

Jim Gordon is the 2013 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club volunteer of the year.

Read the citation for the award here.

Mark Waters is Personality of the Year

Mark Waters is the 2013 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club personaility of the year.

Read the citation for the award here.

Friday night paddle and a drink at RPNYC

Wellington Ocean Sports is pleased to announce that we will be running Friday night stand up paddleboard sessions throughout the month of May. These sessions will be run between 5pm and 6pm, starting at the Clyde Quay Marina and concluding with a complementary beverage at the RPNYC Wardroom, making it a fantastic way to finish off the working week.