algies bay yacht club

Centreboard Division

Learn to sail.

Register Now for our Learn To Sail (LTS) Classes held at the SYC Algies Bay facilities 43 Gordon Craig Place, Algies Bay.

Enrolments for the 2023 Term 4 classes will be opening shortly.  Please email us on [email protected] to register your interest and we will contact you when enrolments open.

We offer 8 week x 3hr courses in Term 1 and Term 4 of the school year for sailors ages 9-16yrs.

There are three levels: LTS1 Opti, LTS2 Opti, LTS3 BIC.  

Classes are held each  Sunday morning , 8:30am-11:30 (LTS1 and LTS3), and Sunday afternoon (LTS2), 12:00pm-3:00pm.

On Sundays, from 12.30pm, there is the opportunity for any sailor, including adults to join in with their own boats, to make up a decent sized fleet for a series of short races. Focus is on fun, and along the way, learning rules. Finish 2.30-3pm. 

2023/2024 Dates:

2023 Term 4

Sunday 15 October to Sunday 10 December (eight weeks).

2024 Term 1

Sunday 4 February to Sunday 7 April excluding Waitangi and Auckland Anniversary weekend (eight weeks)

Open Regatta

7 April 2024

During the year there are opportunities for extra coaching, extra practice days, destination sails and interaction with the SYC Keeler Division. All based on sailor enthusiasm, numbers and coach being available.

2024 Regatta Series Sailing Instructions

2024 Regatta Series NOR

$85 Centreboard Membership Fee (6 months) plus $200 Lesson Fee for one sailor of the family.  The Lesson Fee is $100pp for subsequent sailors*

LTS1 = Opti supplied free of charge for the first term .  All other classes, sailors may provide their own boat or hire one of the Club’s boats for $150.

Centreboard Sailing on Sundays

  The mornings are dedicated to 3-hours tuition of the Learn to Sail classes. Sailors arrive at 8.30am to get their boats and themselves ready for a prompt 9am on-the-water start. After sailing, all the gear and boats are washed down and put away. Then we have a 5 minute de-brief followed by a sausage-sizzle.

We ask that sailors  and parents assist with launching and retrieving the sailing boats and the RIBS/patrol boats, washing down all the boats and helping to store all gear before leaving for the day.  Parents will be assigned to a roster to assist with this.

By 12-noon we aim to be finished so that sailors and parents can have a half-hour break before the casual sailing/racing part of the programme begins for those interested in further practice. Afternoon sailing is for any sailor, including adults; this starts at 12.30pm with a briefing with on-the-water racing starting 1pm, finishing 2.30-3pm. 

By keeping an eye on the fortnightly/monthly SYC newsletters, you’ll see when the SYC Sailing Division has races on and the opportunity is there to secure a spot on one of the ‘big’ boats and race regularly in the SYC Sailing Division races.

* We encourage sailors to stay in Optis until they have outgrown them, rather than see the Bics as the next step up. The 10 Bics were very kindly donated to us by various entities, and we are fiercely proud and protective of them. They cost a lot of money, and require a lot of respect, hence, not everybody is entitled to sail them. As such, potential Bic sailors must demonstrate their skills before sailing in them for the season. 

Bics are like skiffs; they require no bailing, are easy to rig; they are light and fast and a lot of fun. And the big appeal to parents of course, is that you don’t have to bring them home and store them. But! they don’t teach the fundamental skills that an Opti will. Lighter sailors can sail a Bic in light airs but simply don’t have the weight required to hike/stack out when the wind and waves get up; Hence, we use the Bics as the alternative to an Opti for novice sailors who are physically too big for an Opti; and as a stepping-stone to assist the undecided or uncommitted sailor or those not ready to commit to the purchase of a boat, so they can sail see the variance in sailing different boats and how much fun one can have. We have only 8 Bics available for hire, on a first-come-first-in basis providing we feel the age/stage of sailor is appropriate. The cost for this is $150 for the 8 week season. All costs include GST.

The Centreboard Division is run by volunteers, and parent participation is paramount. We need parents to help with launching sailing boats and patrol boats, retrieving them at the end of the class, washing down and putting them away. Whilst sailors are on the water we prefer that parents stay to keep an eye on the sailors from the beach or assist coaches on water. Those running the programme are not baby-sitters, and like to feel that parents are sufficiently engaged to want to learn along-side their children. As the sailors grow in skill-set and confidence they are able to do more for themselves, less parent help is necessary so you will not have to stay for the 3hr duration. You will be able to gauge this as each week goes along.

SYC Membership

Course fees above are based on a  six-month Centreboard membership  for the whole family, which covers use of the facilities, cost of maintenance, administration and general running of the division from the main Sandspit office located at Sandspit.

They also include affiliation fees to YNZ, cost of a handbook, insurance, running fees and coaching fees. We keep our fees at an absolute minimum in order to give every child the opportunity to join these classes. Members are kept regularly informed with emails/texts from Centreboard Division and receive monthly newsletters from the main Sandspit Yacht Club encouraging the whole family to participate in activities put on by the greater club. Centreboard Membership does not entitle one to a vote, but attendance at and participation in the SYC AGM is actively encouraged (AGM held second Tuesday in July, 7.30pm).

*Those whose parents already hold Full Membership to SYC, pay just $200 for each course.

Full SYC membership   is available also.

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Algies Bay Beach

One of the most beautiful and unspoiled areas just north of Auckland and is made up of around 450 residential properties. With many holiday home here, the beach remains reasonably unspoilt.

For the visitor and residents, Algies Bay offers fantastic fishing, swimming, water skiing and other water recreational activities.

Algies Bay is the home of the Sandspit Junior Sailing and is the center for a number of Regattas both International and National.

The area has three public reserves, toilet facilities, two playgrounds, a Petanque Court and nearby Highfield Reserve offers fantastic views over Kawau Bay as well as having a group of resident donkeys who really enjoy meeting visitors and making friends.

Just over the water from the Bay is Kawau Island, made famous by Sir George Grey, and visitors may wish to visit Mansion House by catching a ferry from Sandspit or when just boating in the Bay.

More Beaches

Excellent safe swimming for 3 hours either side of the high tide with good sand up to the sea-walls on both sides of the main boat ramp.

Snells Beach

Good safe swimming for 2 hours either side of the high tide, however it is very flat and the water goes our for some distant towards the low tide.

Martins Bay

Excellent safe swimming for all tides and being more exposed can get a small swell which creates ideal small waves for children with body boards.

Scotts Landing

Excellent safe swimming for 3 hours either side of the high tide.

Scandretts Bay

Excellent safe swimming for all tides.

Omaha Beach

White Sandy Surf Beach

Matheson Bay - Leigh

Local fine stoney based beach. Great swimming.

Goat Island

Marine Reserve

Algies Bay Boat Ramp

Gordon Craig Place, Algies Bay

Algies Bay Boat ramp is Suitable for launching with out a tractor about 3hrs either side of the tide. Otherwise a tractor is recommended.

For more info visit  places.nz/7858

Martins Bay Boat Ramp

Martins Bay Road, Martins Bay

Martins Bay is a preferred boat launching spot in Mahurangi, as it has good access to great fishing spots, and it is a little more forgiving with the tides, This Boat Ramp has good parking for trailers, there is toilets and out door showers close by.

For more info visit  places.nz/7826

Case closed after St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club fire

ST. ANDREWS, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The fire that destroyed the St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club is now reported as accidental and the case was closed.

A Division of Investigative and Forensic Services report stated the fire’s cause was undetermined.

As to where the fire started, the report lists it likely started at or on the floor of the second-floor ballroom area, or the high ceiling level of the first floor, directly below the ballroom.

However, due to extreme safety concerns, they could not reach the area because the floor was burned away, and could not determine the cause.

After speaking with neighbors and checking out nearby cameras, detectives did not find suspicious activity.

The case was closed due to insufficient evidence and there are no further leads.

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Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (ABYC)

by evandiaz | May 12, 2023 | Yacht Club Members

Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) abyc.org 7201 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 434-9955 Fax (562)434-2267

Total:  370 Families are members

Facilities:  ABYC’s distinctive two story waterfront clubhouse is ideally located on property that has a large boatyard, boat slips, and guest dock. The boatyard has two hoists, (5,000 & 2,000 lb. capacity) and allows for keelboats, multihulls and dinghies. Racks are available for Lasers, Optimists and Sabots located at the head of a launch ramp. The Second Deck Dining Room and Quarterdeck Building are open for special events. The patio Galley serves breakfast and lunch on weekends all year long, and lunch Tuesday through Friday during the Summer Junior Program

Membership:  Memberships are available for Regular, Yachting and Independent Junior Categories. Price of Regular (equity) membership is $1000. Minimum monthly charge for Regular Membership is $115.25. Price of Yachting Membership and Independent Junior Membership is $100 and $50 respectively with reduced monthly charges.

Comments:  Alamitos Bay Yacht Club has earned a World Renown Yacht Racing Reputation. It is the home of many one-design fleets and its members have also achieved recognition for their accomplishments in PHRF and long distance ocean racing. ABYC is also noted for its Race Management Excellence and annually hosts Regional, National and International Regattas including the prestigious Olympic Classes Regatta. The Junior Sailing Program of ABYC includes FJ’s, Naples Sabot, Optimist Dinghies, and Lasers, and offers year round classes and features an outstanding Summer Session. The remarkable value of ABYC is made possible by its emphasis on volunteer member participation in both social and racing events. A Municipal beach sits adjacent to the boat yard.

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About apalachee bay yacht club.

The Apalachee Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) is comprised of members who love to be in, on or around the water. Whether powerboat or sailboat, kayak or paddle-board, novice or expert, ABYC is a community of people who love to share experiences on the Apalachee Bay and beyond.

Cruising and Racing:

Throughout the year the ABYC organizes a variety of races, including major regattas and a spring and fall series of club PHRF races. Organized cruises to the St. Marks River and Dog Island are part of our regularly scheduled events. Club members also actively race their fleet of one-design 10-foot Puffin sailing dinghies. 

Social Events:

Organized functions are held monthly throughout the year. These include events such as a champagne brunch, "Dinner-on-the-Docks," a shipwreck party, and the Changes in Attitudes social. Traditional annual events include the Commodore's Ball, Vice-Commodore's Regatta, and the Awards Banquet.

Monthly Programs:

ABYC monthly meetings offer programs for those interested in water activities. Topics are varied and range from the weather, boat maintenance, racing, marine ecology, and exotic travel.

Our History

What we know today as the Apalachee Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) began as an idea proposed by members of the St. Marks Yacht Club and other individuals interested in sailboat racing.

  A formal meeting on September 4, 1969, set the stage for the formation of ABYC and by November, 1969, we had a club newsletter and a logo.

The club's first invitational regatta took place in 1971.  The Hobie-Fireball Regatta was held off Shell Point with a succession of squall lines and lightning that chased everyone back to the beach.  This annual regatta became what we now know as the Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta .

Over the years, ABYC has hosted a variety of activities and events open to both club members and the general public. The club is also involved in summer adult and youth sailing lessons.  

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