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Royal Akarana Yacht Club
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Established in 1895, Royal Akarana Yacht Club is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most accomplished yachts clubs in both keel boat and dinghy sailing classes.
It is considered the home of blue water sailing and hosts an array of other marine-based activities including a successful Sailing Academy for kids and adults which has created world champion sailors.
The new Hyundai Marine Sports Centre opened in September 2019 and provides purpose built sailing, marine sports, marine education and hospitality facilities including a waterfront cafe and bar. It was the perfect location for the 2019 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships.
The club sails and caters for Optimists, O'pen Skiff, RS Feva, 420, 12ft skiff, 18ft Skiff, M-Class, 29er, 49er, and Flying Fifteen classes. Keelboats are accommodated in racing and cruising divisions with an emphasis on passage, coastal and offshore events.
Visit us at The Landing, Okahu Bay, 10 minutes from downtown Auckland or check us out at www.rayc.co.nz . See you soon.
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The Landing, 8-10 Tamaki Drive Okahu Bay Auckland 1071 New Zealand
-36.8497622, 174.810384
PO Box 42004 Orakei Auckland 1745 New Zealand
Upcoming events at this club
Framecad nzss team racing interdominion championships, nz windfoil national championships, auckland secondary school team sailing regionals, nz optimist national championship.
Akarana at Hyundai Marine Sports Centre
Indulge in panoramic views of Waitematā Harbour and Rangitoto Island from the comfort of Akarana - a premium event venue on Tāmaki Drive.
Akarana consists of 4 beautiful spaces - customisable for all manner of events. Te Kawau Room is a light-filled space with glass doors that lead to a balcony, showcasing panoramic views of the harbour. This 360sqm space can host 150 to 350 guests, depending on the configuration. With an in-house AV system, large projectors and two built-in bars - The Te Kawau Room is the perfect canvas for large-scale events. Newly opened and aptly named, Rangitoto Room is a versatile space offering front-seat views out to Rangitoto Island. Hosting 24 to 75 guests, Rangitoto Room is an ideal breakout space or stand-alone venue for smaller events. This space has an in-room kitchenette, moveable LED screens and built-in AV. Another new addition is the Royal Akarana Yacht Club Lounge - a nautical-themed space with a built-in bar and ocean views. Due to a trans-space wall, the Club Lounge can be combined with Rangitoto Room to create a vast space for 180 guests. Located on the ground floor is Joyce Fisher Room. This sun-soaked space features floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, offering direct access to the terrace and seaside lawn. Last but certainly not least - Akarana boasts several boardrooms and meeting rooms. Fitted with AV and conferencing capabilities, these spaces are designed to accelerate productivity. Or ideate a fun Sporting or Team Building activity with the help of the events team. Located just 10 minutes from Auckland CBD and complete with bespoke catering and plentiful complimentary parking - Akarana is an all-encompassing seaside venue. Whether you're looking to host a meeting, conference, cocktail event or the party of a lifetime - Akarana is the place to be.
| Rooms | Cocktail | Dining | Theatre | Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Kawau Room '> | 350 | 200 | 300 | 120 |
| RAYC Lounge '> | 80 | 40 | 70 | 40 |
| Rangitoto Room '> | 60 | 50 | 80 | 32 |
| RAYC Rangitoto Combined Room '> | 180 | 90 | 120 | 80 |
| Joyce Fisher Room '> | 60 | 40 | 50 | 24 |
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Our Regattas
Throughout the season, RAYC play host to a number of Regional, National and International regattas.
From Opti to Olympic Classes – the club have hosted them all and is growing a strong reputation for delivering world-class events.
Scroll down to see what Regatta’s are coming up at Akarana or click below to submit an enquiry about hosting your regatta here.
If you’re interested in hosting a non-sailing event at Akarana – get in touch with the Akarana Marine Sports Trust, they can assist with all types of events from multisport to Waka Ama to Charity fundraisers and more.
Upcoming Regattas at RAYC
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- Bluewater / Keelboat
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- Member & Social Events
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- Road Closures & Other Events
24/25 Doyle Sails Gold Cup Race 1 – Spring Regatta
24/25 doyle sails gold cup race 2 – roy mcdell memorial, 2024 framecad secondary schools teams sailing interdominions, 2024/2025 rayc season opening day, 24/25 doyle sails gold cup race 3 – bean rock trophy, akarana 350 – (entry fee tbc), rs feva traveller series, 24/25 doyle sails gold cup race 4 – percy jones memorial, ff15 and sport boat auckland championships, 2025 12ft skiff interdominions, 2025 18ft skiff nationals, 24/25 doyle sails gold cup race 5 – balokovic cup, 2025 windfoil nationals, 2025 keelboat national championship.
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PO Box 42004, Orakei 1071
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From informal meetings to team-team building experiences to spectacular parties – the variety of spaces at Akarana will mean there is a space to suit every occasion.
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Venues. Royal Akarana Yacht Club (RAYC) 8-10 Tamaki Drive. Auckland, 1071 New Zealand Get Directions. https://rayc.co.nz. Events at this venue. Today. Upcoming.
Hire a boat, Inclusive sailing, Learn to sail - Dinghy (Adults), Learn to sail - Dinghy (Children) Region: Auckland. Usual Sailing Waters: Waitemata - Tamaki. Phone number: (09) 524 9945. Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.rayc.co.nz. Physical Address: The Landing, 8-10 Tamaki Drive. Okahu Bay. Auckland 1071. New Zealand. View map.
Akarana at Hyundai Marine Sports Centre. Indulge in panoramic views of Waitematā Harbour and Rangitoto Island from the comfort of Akarana - a premium event venue on Tāmaki Drive. Akarana consists of 4 beautiful spaces - customisable for all manner of events.
Royal Akarana Yacht Club. Hyundai Marine Sports Centre. 8-10 Tamaki Drive Okahu Bay 1071. PO Box 42004, Orakei 1071. Get Directions. RAYC is run by a group of dedicated Flag Officers and Volunteers who sit on our General Committee, our Sailing Committee and our House Committee.
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