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Auckland Anniversary Weekend Sets Sail
Auckland Anniversary Weekend ( 2426 January ) is shaping up to be a standout on the summer boating calendar, with three days of racing and harbour celebrations. The weekend kicks off on Friday, 23 January with the Burnsco Cruising Race to Mahurangi (1730 start), followed by the popular Mahurangi Regatta on Saturday, 24 January , bringing classic yachts, launches and a lively harbour atmosphere to Mahurangi. Read
Published 04:53 on 29 Dec 2025
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Club Christmas Closure
Santa's sailing in and we're winding down for the holidays! Please note that the club will be closed for the Christmas period . We'll be back in 2026 , and we're excited to kick off the new year with the following events: First Events for 2026: Wednesday 21st January - Four Square Gulf Harbour & Super
Published 23:34 on 20 Dec 2025
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RUM RACE 3 - Friday 12 December
Start the Christmas Cruising Weekend off in style with some friendly competition in a pursuit style Rum Race! No GHYC or YNZ membership required , everyone's welcome. Relaxed racing, just a main and headsails (no spinnakers or gennakers). Simple triangle courses, length determined by the amount of wind. Staggered start times, so no challenging start lines - smaller/slower boats starting first, with
Published 00:00 on 30 Nov 2025
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A Kiwi Beach Christmas - Friday 5 December
Yeah, Christmas comes but once a year and this year we are celebrating a typical Kiwi Beach Christmas at the Club. Dress for the beach, bach or any way you like, be serenaded by local musicians whilst sharing stories and enjoying refreshing sundowners, enjoy some fantastic Christmas Fare with friends, then get up and shake that body to irresistible dance sounds from DJ Sean. This year Santa would like
Published 00:00 on 22 Nov 2025
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A Kiwi Beach Christmas - Friday 5 December
Yeah, Christmas comes but once a year and this year we are celebrating a typical Kiwi Beach Christmas at the Club. Dress for the beach, bach or any way you like, be serenaded by local musicians whilst sharing stories and enjoying refreshing sundowners, enjoy some fantastic Christmas Fare with friends, then get up and shake that body to irresistible dance sounds from DJ Sean. This year Santa would like
Published 00:00 on 22 Nov 2025
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A Kiwi Beach Christmas - Friday 5 December
Yeah, Christmas comes but once a year and this year we are celebrating a typical Kiwi Beach Christmas at the Club. Dress for the beach, bach or any way you like, be serenaded by local musicians whilst sharing stories and enjoying refreshing sundowners, enjoy some fantastic Christmas Fare with friends, then get up and shake that body to irresistible dance sounds from DJ Sean. This year Santa would like
Published 00:00 on 22 Nov 2025
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Hello Summer Speaker Series - Thursday 6 November
If you have yet to experience the complete loss of all of your electronic navigation equipment, then count yourself lucky. GPS / Chartplotters, radar, and depth sounders are all wonderful aids to navigation, the key word being 'aids'. This means that you should already know the basics of coastal navigation before you start relying on these aids. Come along and join Mike Pignéguy discussing ways for getting safely around the coast by
Published 00:00 on 26 Oct 2025
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Hello Summer Speaker Series - Thursday 30 October
Come on a cruise with Mike Pignéguy as he visits some of his favourite anchorages that he has used in over his 50 years of cruising our wonderful Great Barrier Island and Northland Coast. Learn where the best caves, tunnels, archways and inter-tidal zones are that you have probably sailed past without knowing that they were there. Coastal cruising for you will never be the same again! Club open from 5.30pm. Light
Published 00:00 on 19 Oct 2025
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Burnsco Summer Cruising Race 1 - Saturday 25 October
Time to load up the boat and head out on the water for a relaxed cruising race with like-minded sailors. We might not know the destination until the night before, but that's half the fun. Afterwards join us ashore for sundowners, beachside activities and prizes for the day's winners. The winner of this first race gets the Euphoria Cup!
Published 00:00 on 19 Oct 2025
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Summer Sailing Information Evening - Thursday 9th October
Are you curious about keelboat racing? Thinking of jumping on board as crew, or maybe you're a boat owner keen to give racing a go this summer? Whether you're brand new, have a little experience, or just want to understand what really happens out on the racecourse, this evening is for you! What's happening on the night: Racing 101 with John & Linda Parrish They'll walk us through
Published 05:49 on 29 Sep 2025
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Summer Season Opening Dinner - Friday 10 October
Let's kick off the summer vibe! Our Season Opening Dinner is the perfect chance for all social and boatie members to come together and reconnect after a long winter. Let's set the tone for an amazing summer both on and off the water. Catch up with old friends. Welcome new faces to the club. Enjoy a delicious Roast Lamb buffet Bring along family and friends to share the buzz.
Published 18:00 on 28 Sep 2025
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Sarah Porter: Stories from the Edge of the World
Join us at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club for an evening of remarkable tales with Sarah Porter from Wild Earth Travel, in association with You Travel Manly, who has journeyed from the icy reaches of the Arctic to the sun-drenched islands of the Pacific. Hear about close encounters with wildlife, voyages to both polar regions, and the unforgettable moment she saw 68 polar bears in a single day aboard a luxury icebreaker. From remote New Zealand
Published 06:33 on 10 Sep 2025
