Bucklands Beach Yacht Club

Your Guide to Bucklands Beach Yacht Club

Bucklands Beach Yacht Club runs a busy calendar of on-water and social activities suited to sailors of varying experience. Typical sessions include keelboat and centreboard racing, learn-to-sail programmes open to all ages, family cruising outings, fishing and power events, and haul-out services. Members also use the marina and the club’s restaurant and bar. Weekly gatherings feature Thursday Members Nights with raffles and cash draws, Wednesday Trivia Nights, and Friday Grafix Art Rum Races, alongside regular series and a Winter Series on Sundays. The club has operated for more than 75 years and is one of the larger family-friendly yacht clubs in New Zealand.

About Half Moon Bay, Auckland

Half Moon Bay sits on Auckland’s eastern shoreline and offers straightforward access for boat owners and visitors. The location supports easy launching, mooring, and travel by road, making it convenient for regular participation in racing, training, and social events. The club’s facilities, including the marina and restaurant, are designed for straightforward use by members and their families throughout the year.

• Over 75 years of history as a yacht club in Auckland
• Keelboat and centreboard racing plus learn-to-sail for all ages
• Family cruising, fishing and power events with haul-out available
• Marina, restaurant and bar on site
• Weekly events including Members Night, Trivia and Rum Races
• Seasonal series and Sunday Winter Series sailing