MSC E-Sailing Club Championships
With sailors looking for alternative ways to keep their nautical wired minds sane, and the massive uptake on Virtual Regatta in recent times, Yachting New Zealand is hosting upcoming Regional and National e-sailing Championships.
In light of this, Manly Sailing Club ran a two day event to find our club e-sailing champion, and put their name forward to challenge the regional and national titles! There were two drops from the ten contested races and the first placed competitor that wasn't already representing another yacht club was selected to represent Manly Sailing Club at the YNZ e-Sailing Regional Championships. Thanks to Aidan Gordon for running the races and pulling together the results and to all the competitors! Provisional results are below!
You can find out more information on the YNZ competitions here, and we would encourage you checking out the great range of RYA videos on Youtube giving tips on Virtual Regatta Inshore. There is a good article on YNZ's website that you can also refer to in order to get started. To check that out, click this link.
In light of this, Manly Sailing Club ran a two day event to find our club e-sailing champion, and put their name forward to challenge the regional and national titles! There were two drops from the ten contested races and the first placed competitor that wasn't already representing another yacht club was selected to represent Manly Sailing Club at the YNZ e-Sailing Regional Championships. Thanks to Aidan Gordon for running the races and pulling together the results and to all the competitors! Provisional results are below!
You can find out more information on the YNZ competitions here, and we would encourage you checking out the great range of RYA videos on Youtube giving tips on Virtual Regatta Inshore. There is a good article on YNZ's website that you can also refer to in order to get started. To check that out, click this link.
COVID19 News UPDATE
Given the rapid escalation of the Covid-19 situation, the Flag Officers of the Manly Sailing Club have decided to cease all club operations - effective immediately. This is to do the best we can to safeguard our members and families, and get everyone back out on the water as soon as possible! The club will continue to monitor the situation, with a view to reinstate operations when deemed safe to do so. Check our fb page for updates and thanks for your cooperation during this time.
For information on COVID19 Alert Level 2 and what this means for the club and our upcoming regattas, check out the Events tab.
For information on COVID19 Alert Level 2 and what this means for the club and our upcoming regattas, check out the Events tab.
Sail at Manly
Manly Sailing Club on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula is an idyllic spot and one of the best sailing locations in New Zealand.
Our sheltered, sandy bay is ideal for all forms of water sports.
People passionate about sailing and other marine activities, of all abilities and aspirations, young and old, are welcome at Manly.
Please get in touch - or visit us to find out more.
Our sheltered, sandy bay is ideal for all forms of water sports.
People passionate about sailing and other marine activities, of all abilities and aspirations, young and old, are welcome at Manly.
Please get in touch - or visit us to find out more.
learn to sail
We offer Learn to Sail, Junior and Adult Sailing on the pristine waters just off the front of the club.
We are delighted to have Aaron Hume-Merry as Manager and Head Coach of the Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation. Aaron brings a wealth of coaching experience and directs all coaching activities at the club, building on the already successful junior programme.
Manly hosted the 2019 O’pen Bic World Championships, which has provided additional stimulus for our junior sailors. Aaron is also introducing new courses for school programmes and adult sailing and he will be supported by a top team of coaches and advisors including Harold Bennett, Russell Coutts, Barry Thom and more...
For more information on sailing courses and to register, please visit www.russellcouttssailingfoundation.org.nz
We are delighted to have Aaron Hume-Merry as Manager and Head Coach of the Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation. Aaron brings a wealth of coaching experience and directs all coaching activities at the club, building on the already successful junior programme.
Manly hosted the 2019 O’pen Bic World Championships, which has provided additional stimulus for our junior sailors. Aaron is also introducing new courses for school programmes and adult sailing and he will be supported by a top team of coaches and advisors including Harold Bennett, Russell Coutts, Barry Thom and more...
For more information on sailing courses and to register, please visit www.russellcouttssailingfoundation.org.nz
COMMODORE'S MESSAGE
Manly Sailing Club is honoured to welcome Barry Thom as our Commodore for the 2019/2020 season ahead. Barry has been coming to Manly Beach since he was five, and began sailing at the club at the age of 10 - needless to say the club and area have always been a big part of his life.
Having built a lifetime of family memories, I am excited to now be in a position to help foster that next generation of sailors and continue the strong sense of community created at Manly. The ease of access and brilliant sailing water offered by Manly Sailing Club has so many natural ingredients working for us.
We are increasingly being regarded as a club who has proven ourselves capable of running great events and are becoming increasingly in demand as a result. Notwithstanding this, the club still maintains its strong sense of community spirit, largely in part to due to the pride and commitment of our volunteers and families, who value the longevity of its legacy.
I am excited to be working with such passionate and talented people.
It's a good time to be part of the Manly team - we look forward to seeing you at the club over the coming season.
We are increasingly being regarded as a club who has proven ourselves capable of running great events and are becoming increasingly in demand as a result. Notwithstanding this, the club still maintains its strong sense of community spirit, largely in part to due to the pride and commitment of our volunteers and families, who value the longevity of its legacy.
I am excited to be working with such passionate and talented people.
It's a good time to be part of the Manly team - we look forward to seeing you at the club over the coming season.
PRESIDENT's Message
Manly Sailing Club is fortunate to have the continued support of Russell Coutts as our club President. Russell is a Manly local and club stalwart and has helped to revitalise the junior sailing programme with the Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation
These are exciting times for the Manly Sailing Club
We have developed a very active calendar of events and activities, both racing and social, that should deliver incredible value and enjoyment to our members. We are planning and have already initiated many important upgrades to the clubs facilities where we are moving to make it a more family friendly environment that not only welcomes sailors but all people interested in or connected with water sports.
We have an enthusiastic, skillful and proactive group of volunteers and committee members who are working to improve all facets of the club. These efforts are already being recognised by others, where we have been selected to host both national and international events over the next two years. Our junior programme is going from strength to strength, growing at an amazing rate which should translate into healthy membership numbers in the future.
