https://wellington.gen.nz/royal-port-nicholson-yacht-club+sport Items tagged with Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) and Sport. https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/the-clyde-quay-punt/ This Friday’s fireside chat sees Mark Waters and Gavin Welsh talking about the Clyde Quay punt. For some months now the punt has been on the hardstand at Evans Bay [...] boating sport Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/the-clyde-quay-punt/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-08-18T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/cook-strait-safety-day-saturday-august-23/ Join us on Saturday August 23 for a fun day learning about how to be safe in Cook Strait, whether you’re racing, crewing or cruising. It will run from 9am to 3pm [...] boating sport Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/cook-strait-safety-day-saturday-august-23/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-08-01T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/sip-and-savour-at-rpnyc/ Sip and Savour – special event for family and friends Sunday 10 August Join us for a relaxed yet refined afternoon of fine wine and perfectly paired canapés, featuring the [...] boating sport Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/sip-and-savour-at-rpnyc/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-08-01T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/weve-fallen-in-love-with-seaweed/ A massive Thank You to Nicole Miller (https://exploreyourcoast.co.nz/) for an amazing evening on the 19th July. Nicole has shared her insightful and inspiring documentary, showing the damage Kina can make [...] boating sport Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/weve-fallen-in-love-with-seaweed/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-07-20T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/july-events/ We have a busy social month for July as the social team have planned a heap of events. GHOST DIVING CLEAN UP Saturday 5 July We’re delighted to host the [...] boating sport Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/july-events/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-07-03T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/seaweed-fall-in-love/ We are very, very excited to host Nicole Miller from Explore your Coast at Port Nic for a fundraiser evening on the 19th July to support her incredible work. On [...] boating sport Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/seaweed-fall-in-love/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/get-amongst-it-club150-monthly-raffle-%f0%9f%8e%9f%ef%b8%8f/ Club150 Monthly Raffle – win cash, build the club! As we sail towards our 150th Anniversary, we’re launching Club150. Are you ready to win up to $300 and help shape the future of [...] boating sport Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/get-amongst-it-club150-monthly-raffle-%f0%9f%8e%9f%ef%b8%8f/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-05-27T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/notice-of-agm-17th-june-2025/ The 142nd AGM for the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club will be held in the Wardroom, 7:00 pm, 17th June 2025. The Notice was emailed to all eligible Members earlier [...] boating sport Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/notice-of-agm-17th-june-2025/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-05-18T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/boat-racing-in-a-war-zone/ Guadalcanal, January 1945 A yacht club was formed about two months ago and quite a number of the boys have spent all their spare time and a lot of the [...] boating sport Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/boat-racing-in-a-war-zone/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-04-21T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/wellington-to-akaroa-race-on-hansel/ A view from our Sailing Secretary Paul Tuesday, January 28 and a surprise call from Dave Hart – last seen two years ago. Would I like to sail with him, 2 – handed, for the Wellington to Akaroa Race? A big gulp and a yes! Dave is a very experienced sailor and skipper, but this [...] boating sport Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/wellington-to-akaroa-race-on-hansel/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-03-17T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/wellington-classic-event-annies-perspective/ Friday 21st and 22nd was the Gallagher Insurance RPNYC regatta, keenly anticipated especially with the Wellington Classic event. We entered Annie and with advice from Mike and Katie got our [...] boating sport Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/wellington-classic-event-annies-perspective/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-03-03T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/wellington-to-akaroa-race-feb-6/ Things are well underway for organising the Akaroa race, which starts Thursday 6 February. It’s a number of years since we ran a long race to Akaroa so it’s great [...] boating sport Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/wellington-to-akaroa-race-feb-6/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-01-14T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/gallagher-insurance-wellington-classic-race-like-its-1893/ The Gallagher Insurance Wellington Classic is a new development for the Port Nicholson Regatta bringing a rich piece of history into the modern sailing scene, and honouring the tradition of [...] boating sport Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/gallagher-insurance-wellington-classic-race-like-its-1893/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2025-01-06T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/cook-strait-classic-2024-write-up/ With interest building in the Barton Marine offshore championship series, and the Cook Strait Classic in particular, the Sailing Committee agreed to run the race with a section for Cat [...] boating sport Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/cook-strait-classic-2024-write-up/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-12-24T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/exciting-new-race-format-for-the-gallagher-insurance-port-nicholson-regatta/ We’re thrilled to unveil a fresh race format for the 26th Port Nicholson Regatta, designed to enhance participation and enjoyment for all sailors! This year, we’re introducing two distinct divisions: [...] boating sport Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/exciting-new-race-format-for-the-gallagher-insurance-port-nicholson-regatta/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-12-16T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/barton-marine-offshore-championship-cook-strait-classic/ Many years ago the annual Cook Strait Classic was the short offshore race of the season, with a huge fleet of boats using this as the delivery to the Sounds [...] boating sport Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:54:41 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/barton-marine-offshore-championship-cook-strait-classic/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-12-03T07:54:41Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/gallagher-insurance-joins-as-major-sponsor/ Gallagher Insurance joins as major sponsor for the 26th Port Nicholson Regatta We’re thrilled to announce that entries for the 26th Port Nicholson Regatta will open soon! This year, we’re [...] boating sport Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:35:12 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/gallagher-insurance-joins-as-major-sponsor/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-11-27T06:35:12Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/waikawa-womens-regatta-write-ups/ For the 2024 Waikawa Women’s Regatta RPNYC was represented by Zig Zag Fullstop, Annie and Phantasea. Here’s reports from ZigZag and Phantasea. Photo credit: Waikawa Boating Club. ZigZag Fullstop crew [...] boating sport Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:14:14 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/waikawa-womens-regatta-write-ups/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-10-03T08:14:14Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/give-sailing-a-go-day/ Have you always wanted to give sailing a go, but never had the chance to get out on the water? Well now you have an opportunity to join Royal Port [...] boating sport Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:44:18 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/give-sailing-a-go-day/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-10-03T06:44:18Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/atalanta-fundaiser-friday-september-27/ RPNYC and Wellington Classic Yacht Trust are running a fundraiser for Atalanta (launched in 1894). Included in the ticket is a walking heritage tour of Clyde Quay, a peek in [...] boating sport Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/atalanta-fundaiser-friday-september-27/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-09-11T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/wellington-youth-sailing-trust-seeks-support/ With the 2024/25 sailing season fast approaching, the Wellington Youth Sailing Trust is seeking support for their youth match racing programme. The Trust’s under-23 match racing programme has provided an [...] boating sport Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/wellington-youth-sailing-trust-seeks-support/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-09-03T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/safety-day-saturday-september-21/ Want to feel more confident and competent on the water? This day is for both crew and skippers to learn more about safety equipment and what to do with it. [...] boating sport Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/safety-day-saturday-september-21/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-08-29T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/kiwi-cup-raffle/ Are you keen on a chance to go in the draw for a trip to the America’s Cup in Barcelona AND raise some money for our club? Purchase a ticket [...] boating sport Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/kiwi-cup-raffle/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-06-17T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/winter-solstice-bbq-and-2023-rolex-sydney-hobart-insights/ Join us Friday 21 June for a winter solstice BBQ followed by some Rolex Sydney Hobart 2023 insights from club members Tracey, Mike and Tim. Tracey and Mike competed in [...] boating sport Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/winter-solstice-bbq-and-2023-rolex-sydney-hobart-insights/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-06-13T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/volunteer-of-the-year-jim-gordon/ He’s sailed a lot of offshore miles and more inshore races than you can count – been part of successful crews, in particular sailing with John Meade on his Young [...] boating sport Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/volunteer-of-the-year-jim-gordon/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-05-27T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/boat-of-the-year-88-proof/ This boat had been part of the RPNYC fleet for a while before enjoying its current ownership from around 2015. Since then it’s been the epitome of a great club boat. [...] boating sport Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/boat-of-the-year-88-proof/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-05-27T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/notice-of-annual-general-meeting/ The Board hereby gives notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club will be held at the Wardroom, 103 Oriental Parade, at 7.00pm on Tuesday [...] boating sport Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/notice-of-annual-general-meeting/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-05-15T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/2023-24-ambassadors-race-what-a-way-to-finish-the-season/ Wellington turned on a beautiful autumnal day with a light breeze and sunshine for the closing day of our 2023-24 season, which is now when we host our annual Ambassadors [...] boating sport Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/2023-24-ambassadors-race-what-a-way-to-finish-the-season/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-05-08T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/nelson-regatta-2024-write-up-from-3-boats/ Gucci: Offshore Wellington to Nelson and then add the Evolution Nelson Regatta in too Calling all skippers and crew – firstly we need more offshore boats on the start line. [...] boating sport Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/nelson-regatta-2024-write-up-from-3-boats/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2024-02-11T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/rpnyc-and-the-sydney-to-hobart-race/ The chances are that if you ask anyone in the world to name a famous yacht race, it will be the Sydney to Hobart. Alongside the Fastnet race, it carries [...] boating sport Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://rpnyc.org.nz/blog/rpnyc-and-the-sydney-to-hobart-race/ Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc) 2023-12-11T00:00:00Z -41.29144395 174.78794555000002 Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand