Wanaka Yacht Club

Wanaka Yacht Club is situated on the shores of Lake Wanaka & is proudly one of the most active clubs in the south. 

From October to April each year our committee, volunteer army and coach(es) are all equally proud to offer a friendly & vibrant racing scene, regattas, lessons for every age and stage and a thriving youth culture. Come join us!

Highlights

  • Thursday Night Races 6pm. An institution!  4 “divisions” & 4 starts, handicapped by boat type & suitable for every class of boat!

  • Term lessons and summer holiday programs for children & youth

  • Adult Learn-to-Sail & pathways beyond

  • Teams Sailing training, Sunday Races & many local regattas

The club’s twilight race series commences at 6.00pm every Thursday. The clubrooms offer a spectacular vista and a great place for a drink and a light meal after racing. Sailing on Lake Wanaka can be quite exciting particularly when the prevailing North Westerly is blowing. But even on a quiet night the scenery is breathtaking and the mountain backdrop as spectacular as any in the world.

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