Taranaki Youthsail is a sub committee of the New Plymouth yacht club. We are responsible for our popular Development programme which includes coaching for optimists, starlings, 420s and Elliot 5.9 Match Racing.We also run  the Taranaki Secondary schools teams racing programme. We provide six 420 sailing dinghies for the teams to use and also twice weekly coaching. Taranaki Youth sail funds visiting coaching clinics for all aspects of our sailing programmes. We are very fortunate to own a fleet of 420's and two Elliot 5.9 match racing boats. This would not have happened without the wonderful support we have received from Pub charity, TSB bank and the members of NPYC.
In January, TYS holds a 3 day Optisail camp. This has attracted large numbers of opti sailors who enjoy sleeping over at the Yacht club and making solid friendships. The most valued event is the " Night sail". This is when all the sailors congregate at the waters edge with their boats just on dark. A glow stick is attached to their sprits and they all sail off around the harbour with rescue boats close at hand. This is a real adventure and all the kids look forward to fine weather to allow this to take place. Wayne Holdt does an amazing job with this camp and his relaxed attitude is what attracts more kids every year to attend. It is open to all Opti sailors in the Western Districts sailing area.

Contact Pauline Sutherland [email protected]

Wayne Holdt [email protected]