Despite the colder weather, there is plenty happening around the club. Whether you ' re participating in the North Sails Winter Series, attending a Club Night, catching up with friends over a coffee, browsing the latest gear in the shop, or simply stopping in to see what's new, I encourage you to make the most of your club this winter.
PARTICIPATION: THE FUTURE OF CLUB RACING
king the same question: how do we The challenges facing participation are real, and they require all of us to ur sport
No single club can overcome these wider economic and social challenges. However, they do present an opportunity for us to step back, review what we're offering, and consider how we can best keep sailors engaged with the sport.
If we can continue to evolve our racing programme while building a welcoming and inclusive sailing community, then the future of club racing at RNZYS remains bright
After just over two days of hard offshore racing, Clockwork came charging back down the coast with one thing on their mind: Breaking the 2024 RNZYS Three Kings Offshore Race Record.
Wewerelookingattherouteandseeingwhat itwastellingus.Itwassayingweweregoingto bebackbyabout5pmanditkindofseemeda littlebitunbelievable AfterBrett,wepeeledto theA4andthebreezewaskindofinthelow20s anditjustslowlybuiltandohman,itwasjust fullfizz.Likeitwasgameon.Itwassomuch fun Justunbelievable”
The Emirates Team New Zealand Youth Training Programme is one of the worlds most elite sailing programmes, and has recently undergone a massive transformation. With the appointment of YTP Graduate and former professional sailor Harry Thurston at the helm, and Emirates Team New Zealand on board as the lead supporter and sponsor, the next generation of athletes are set to tack and gybe their way onto
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“Make sure you visit our reciprocal clubs when travelling!”
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Hamish Williams gets a tour of the New York Yacht Club in Manhatten
Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club opens their doors to RNZYS Members
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron wins the Trans-Tasman Trophy
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“Active on‐water museum exhibits” is how Larry Paul, Chair of the Classic Yacht Charitable Trust, describes Gloriana, Waitangi, Ida, Thelma, Ethel and Frances - six magnificent classic gaff rigged vessels under the
“We are not just thinking about today. We are setting sail for the future.” Larry Paul
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None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our volunteers, officials, race management teams, umpires, committee members, and sponsors.
Major awards aren’t about singling people out, but rather celebrating those who have achieved something great throughout the season. The awards are presented to showcase our appreciation for their dedication to the Squadron, and for their ongoing commitment to sailing.
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"We are ready to take it on and being able to do something like this together is pretty cool, and unique,” Anna Merchant
“We each bring something to the table for what Conrad was looking for.”
The best crew members are remembered long after results are forgotten. And in yacht racing, there’s probably no bigger compliment than hearing...
Aiming to set new PIC Coastal Classic Course Record
CURRENT MONOHULL COURSE RECORD
AlfaRomeo 6hrs,43mins,32secs
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CURRENT MONOHULL UNDER 40 FOOT RECORD
Crusader35 10hrs,2mins,51secs
2012
“Our inspiration comes from the Jules Verne Trophy and our aim is to set a new PIC Coastal Classic Course Record
We love the race itself, but on Labour Weekend in October, the conditions can be fickle and you can get everything from a drifter to a full send!
So we’re planning on doing the course in September, when the south easterly kicks in, with the goal of breaking the Crusader 35's record, and hey, we might even take a shot at Alfa Romeo’s record too!
Records and fizz are what we’re focusing onbring it on!”
Steve Mair Clockwork
THIS COURSE RECORD ATTEMPT IS APPROVED BY THE NEW ZEALAND MULTIHULL YACHT CLUB, ORGANISERS OF THE PIC COASTAL CLASSIC 2026 RACE FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER coastalclassic co nz
With RNZYS Historian and Life Member Chris Collins
WITH LIFE MEMBER, AND SQUADRON HISTORIAN, CHRIS COLLINS
“One small step for Rainbow II, one giant leap for Squadron history”
ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE AUCKLAND STAR, 20 JULY 1969, THERE WERE TWO STORIES...
I made the lamb tagine on Saturday and served it on Sunday, and honestly, that little overnight nap may have been the best recommendation yet
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Barfoot & Thompson Women’s Day Out is on the schedule! Lock in Saturday 22nd August, 2026 for the fourth edition of this epic event. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or looking to get into the sport for the first time, Women’s Day Out will bring together women from all backgrounds for a day of celebration, fun and learning on the water No need to own a boat or be part of a regular crew, we can organise this for you - simply register today and we’ll do the rest!
Approximately a year ago, my Dad and I crossed Cook Strait in a couple of Zephyrs - 3.3m classic wooden sailing dinghies Subsequently, our ambition for adventures in small boats grew and we decided to tackle Doubtful Sound in Fiordland, in an Olympic class 470.
470 10 1,000
We’d give the old racing thoroughbred a new lease on life.
I’d not been in a firetruck before, or in a firetruck over an alpine pass towing a 470.
Werace,cruise,fish,dive, paddleandexploreits islandsandanchorages For manySquadronmembers, theGulfismorethana stretchofwater–itisour playground,ourplaceof adventure,andasourceof lifelongmemories.
"AsSquadronmembers,we're privilegedtospendtimeinoneofthe mostspectacularmarine environmentsintheworld The HaurakiGulfgivesussomuch enjoyment,andIbelieveweallhavea roletoplayinlookingafterit The challengesarereal,buttherearealso manyreasonsforhope Aroundthe Gulf,peopleareworkinghardto restoremarineecosystems,andas boatieswecansupportthateffort throughtheeverydaychoiceswemake onthewater"
DavidBlakey Commodore
THINGS EVERY SQUADRON MEMBERS CAN DO THIS WEEKEND
SpencerLoxton the Boat Captain
The man in charge of two AC40's and an AC75 - no big deal right?!
From sweeping floors to running the show as Boat Captain, Spencer Loxton has been part of the engine room behind Emirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup campaign for several years now. We sat him down to find out what really goes on behind the scenes - from his go-bag essentials to the day Taihoro fell from the crane in Barcelona.
For many years, investment success has been framed through the lens of comparison Investors have been encouraged to measure progress by whether their portfolio outperformed a benchmark or delivered better returns than an alternative investment. While these measures can provide useful context, they often draw attention away from the true purpose of investing - Am I still on track to achieve what I want?
Investing is not designed to win a short-term competition Its role is far more practical and personal It exists to support long-term financial outcomes: providing for retirement, enabling a desired lifestyle, leaving a legacy, and creating a sense of financial security over time When viewed through this lens, the most meaningful measure of success is not relative performance, but whether an investment strategy remains aligned with an individual’s long-term goals
Investment time horizon is critical - It influences the level of risk that can reasonably be taken, the types of assets that are appropriate, and the way an investor experiences periods of market volatility Financial markets do not move in a straight line They move through cycles, delivering both positive and negative returns at different times These cycles are unpredictable in both timing and magnitude and should be expected as a normal part of investing
The relationship between time, risk, and return is fundamental A longer investment horizon provides the time needed for investments to recover from short-term setbacks and benefit from the compounding effect of returns It also enables investors to hold assets that may deliver higher long-term outcomes, even if they experience greater fluctuations along the way. By contrast, shorter time horizons reduce flexibility When funds are required in the near term, there is less capacity to endure volatility, making stability and certainty more important than growth
While this volatility can be uncomfortable, it is not inherently harmful It becomes problematic only when an investor is forced to react at the wrong time, often due to a mismatch between their investment strategy and their time horizon. When time horizon and strategy are properly aligned, investors are better positioned to navigate periods of uncertainty
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MILESTONE RETURN TO SAILGP
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MSP SPORTS CAPITAL INVESTMENT
The acquisition of the Black Foils marked MSP's entry into SailGP, adding the team to a global sports portfolio that includes or has included the X Games League, McLaren Racing and Everton FC.
Named “Manawatītī” to reflect the team’s resilience and unwavering collective spirit, the F50 was gifted the name and blessed in a ceremony led by Master Navigator and Te Toki Voyaging Trust leader Hoturoa Barclary-Kerr (Tainui) before being craned into the water for the first time
TheGreenFlashat sunset (or sunrise!)
The green flash is a real atmospheric phenomenon most people never get the right conditions to actually witness
Sailors,Subtitled
Every sailor speaks two languages. There's the one that comes out of our mouths and then there's the other one, the one nobody says out loud, running underneath our breath for the whole race. What follows is less a glossary and more public service: the subtitles for what's really being said out there, or what’s not being said!
"We're not racing them " Weareracingthemandhavebeensince thestart,eveniftheyaren’tinourdivision "Trust the numbers."
Idon'tunderstandthenumberseitherbutIboughttheinstrumentssoweshouldusethem "Tight cover, just sit on them." Ihaverunoutofactualtacticsandthisisallthat'sleft.
"Good boat speed, just need the shifts to come our way " Weareslowandwaitingforlucktofixit.
"It's all in the gybe execution from here." Ihavenofurthertacticalinputandwouldliketoblamethecrewifthisgoeswrong
"I'm happy with where we are."
Iamnothappy Iamtheonlyoneallowedtoknowthat "That call was marginal." Iwaswrong IwillnotbeadmittingthatIwaswrong
Limited edition Dry Gin and Spiced Rum, signed by Commodore David Blakey and batch distilled by our friends at Puhoi Organic Distillery Co. is now back in the Squadron Bottle Shop. We've workedcloselywithAlexKirichuktobringthisspecialrecipeback forourmembers.Getinquick,onceit'sgone-it'sgone! Availableinstoreonly.
