Pleasant Point Yacht Club
Founded 1921 at Pleasant Point Domain (now South New Brighton Park). Sails on sheltered waters of Christchurch Estuary. Caters for Junior, Youth and Senior dinghy sailing, multi-hulls, trailer yachts. Summer programme early September to April; short winter race season. Racing on Saturdays and Sundays (times governed by tides); some Friday evenings.
What Makes Pleasant Point Yacht Club Special
Pleasant Point Yacht Club has provided a home for local sailors since 1921. Members enjoy the sheltered conditions of the Christchurch Estuary, which suit both beginners and experienced sailors. The club runs programmes for juniors, youth and seniors, along with multi-hulls and trailer yachts, allowing people of different ages and experience levels to take part in dinghy sailing and racing throughout the year.
About the Venue
The club operates from South New Brighton Park in South New Brighton, Christchurch. Racing takes place on the estuary with start times set by the tides. A summer programme runs from early September to April, featuring regular Saturday and Sunday races and some Friday evening sessions. A shorter winter race season is also offered for those who wish to continue sailing through the cooler months.
- Founded in 1921 at what is now South New Brighton Park
- Sailing and racing on the sheltered Christchurch Estuary
- Programmes for junior, youth and senior sailors
- Support for dinghies, multi-hulls and trailer yachts
- Saturday and Sunday racing with some Friday evening events
- Summer season from early September to April plus short winter programme
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