Welcome to the ​Rotorua Yacht Club

Situated near Ohinemutu on the Lake Rotorua waterfront, you'll find us sailing dinghy yachts and catamarans most Sunday afternoons during the summer months. ​We usually rig from 12:30pm, to be on the water by 2pm.

We offer Learn to Sail Youth and Adult Sailing Programmes.  ​Popular learning classes include Optimist, Open Skiff, Laser (4.7, Radial and Standard), Topaz and Hobie catamarans.  ​​Our sheltered lake is superb for experienced sailors and those who are just getting started.
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Visit us to find out more.

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Club Corner

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Club Racing

Twilight Racing
​Social sailing series held on Monday and Thursday evenings during daylight savings.  All members welcome.
Depends on support
4:30-7:00pm.
​Keep an eye out for messenger chats.
Rigging from 4:30pm.
First race:  5:15pm.

RYC Mini America's Cup & Club Picnic
​TBC
Registration from 9:30am.  Fun social event for all members.  See club calendar for details.  All members welcome.  Entry fee ($10) per sailor covers BBQ, boat hire and prizes.

Learn to Sail

Learn to Sail programme for 2025  TBC , contact RYC secretary to register interest
Level 1  

Level 2  

​​​​​​​Level 3

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Contact Us to join our waitlist or to register your interest for the 2025/2026 season.

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RYC Duty Roster

Rotorua Yacht Club depends on support from members - please confirm your availability to help out, in the Club Duty Roster.

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Membership

Visit our membership page to renew your 2025-2026 membership online.