Yacht Classes & Associations
Contact details and information on yacht classes and associations in Canterbury.
Canterbury Catamaran Squadron
The Squadron is a local group of Paper Tiger sailors.
The Paper Tiger is a catamaran designed by Ron Given of New Zealand in 1968. It is widely sailed throughout New Zealand and Australia.
Class rules allow hull construction from plywood, kevlar, fibreglass or carbon fibre. The boat is suitable for home built construction. The rig features an aluminium mast with a fully battened sail.
New Zealand Championship Regatta's have been held since 1969. Trans Tasman Interdominion regattas are held between the top 10 sailors from each country, and alternate between Australian and New Zealand venues.
To be eligible for Canterbury Catamaran trophies, skippers must be financial members of the Squadron. To be eligible for South Island, National and International Championships, skippers must be members of the New Zealand Paper Tigers Owners Association.
Contacts:
PTOA SI Central Rep John Armon jwarmon@xtra.co.nz
Treasurer Brian Douglas 942 4792 dougclan@paradise.net.nz
Secretary Paul Willyams 942 2881 pwillyams@deloitte.co.nz
Boat Register Bob Nicholls 358 9556 bobnicholls@gmail.com
Major events
15-16 Nov Nelson South Island Champs
13-14 Dec PBBC Canterbury Champs
3-10 Jan Nelson National Champs
Europe Dinghy Southern Region
Fleet Representative Paul James 382 8400 paul-chrissie@clear.net.nz
Fleet Representative Ross McGregor 388 6382
Treasurer Rod Romeril 384 5400 r.c.romeril@xtra.co.nz
Secretary/Racing Tim Scott 348 7922 scottfamily@woosh.co.nz
Handicapper Justin Dowell 980 1171
Mainsheet Editor Tom Arthur 329 8799 tomarthur@orcon.net.nz
Major Events 2008 - 2009
29-30 Nov NPCL Canterbury Champs
6-8 Feb Vauxhall NZ Champs
14-15 Mar Lake Hood South Island Champs
Canterbury Finn Association
Website: http://www.finnclass.org.nz/
The South Island Finn fleet is expanding in response to competitive sailing on the water and great camaraderie off the water. We are keen to keep increasing the number of sailors in this exciting, challenging and physically demanding Olympic Class sailing dinghy. The ideal weight for a Finn sailor is 90-110 kg, but lighter skippers can be competitive with modern carbon fibre masts and carbon reinforced sails. Apart from the Major Events the Finn fleet normally sails at Naval Point Club Lyttleton on Saturday afternoons. General enquiries or to come out for a sail contact Commodore Chris Wells.
CONTACTS 2008-2009
Commodore: Chris Wells 3766180
Secretary/Treasurer: Maurice Duncan 3327661 mandeduncan@hotmail.com.
MAJOR EVENTS:
29-30 Nov NPCL Canterbury Championships
7-8 Mar CBYC South Island Finn Championships
9-13 Mar NPCL National Finn Championships
Finn Class Association Register
Flying Fifteen: Canterbury Fleet
http://www.flying15.port5.com/
The Flying Fifteen is a high-performance "one-design" planing dingy which is now the largest keel-boat class in the world. It is capable of some 14 knots on a reach without the problems arising from capsize or trapeze and is easily transportable and stored. It is arguably the safest, most exciting small yacht available. Mixed crews are common.
Based at the friendly and family orientated Charteris Bay Yacht Club, the Canterbury Flying Fifteen fleet has a mix of modern world-class boats and the traditional classics. The ff is the largest class of one design planning keelboats in the world and with some of New Zealand’s top crews sailing in the fleet there is excellent and competitive sailing every fortnight.
Captain Jeff Morrison 036888933 cwcameron@xtra.co.nz
Secretary Les Dawson ldawson@joyntandrews.co.nz
ChCh Alister Rowlands 337 3270 alisterrowlands@vodafone.net.nz
Southern Hobie Cat Association of NZ, Fleet 471
Website: http://www.hobiecat.org.nz
Commodore Warren Guy 3882 941 warrenanddagmar@xtra.co.nz
Treasurer Pierce Prendergast 322 1761 piercej@ihug.co.nz
Laser
Website: http://www.nzlaser.org
Chairman Nick Richardson (03) 384 2889 sandy-nick@xtra.co.nz
Secretary/Treasurer Ruth England 3849916 neville.england@clear.net.nz
Class Contact Nigel Soper 3591551 nsoper@xtra.co.nz
Major Events 2008 - 2009
13-14 Dec Dunedin South Island Champs
23-27 Jan New Plymouth National Champs
7 - 8 Mar CBYC Canterbury Champs
The Laser Association maintains their own yacht register. For details contact the.galloways@xtra.co.nz
Canterbury NZ Moth Class Association
Website: http://nz.moth-sailing.org/ or www.yachtingnz.org.nz/stewarts_gully_sailing_club/
The N.Z.Moth is a high performance single handed sailing dinghy, with a one-design hull and rig, based on the original 1946 design by Len Morris of Australia. Considerable freedom of choice as to deck, cockpit, rudder and plate, and spar details add interest and development potential to the class. But in essence, the plan shape, keel spring and flat square sections are one-design with tolerances.
Meetings are held at 20 Damien Place Chch. on the 1st Monday of Oct, Dec, Feb and April.
Coaching to be combined with SGSC Learn to sail days
President Warren Thomas 3529428 w-thomas@xtra.co.nz
Vice-President Sam McKenzie 3811704 themckenzieclan@xtra.co.nz
Treasurer Shane Hunter 3541402 shanehunter@clear.net.nz
Secretary Katrina McKenzie 3811704 themckenzieclan@xtra.co.nz
CYA Delegate Simon Wright 3224599
Measurers Lindsay Russell, Sam McKenzie l_russell@inet.net.nz
Major Events 2008 - 2009
13 & 14 December Pigeon Bay South Island Championships
6, 7 & 8 February Pigeon Bay New Zealand Championships
14 & 15 March Lake Hood Canterbury Provincial Championships
Canterbury Optimist Dinghy Assn Inc
Winton Buchanan 329 4583 buchananw@connetics.co.nz
P Class & Starling Association
Our mission statement: To foster the growth of the P Class and Starling fleet in Canterbury and improve the skill of each individual sailor; whilst at the same time fostering friendships and support between both sailor and parents.
Chairman Matthew Hannah 388 2412 matthew.w.hannah@nz.pwc.com
Vice Chairman Paul Reeves
Treasurer Graham Hern graham.hern@xtra.co.nz
Secretary Steve Parsons steve@genesisbiolab.co.nz
Click here to download the P & Starling Trials Entry Form
Canterbury Phoenix Owners Association
Chairman Roy Evans 342 4018 royevans@xtra.co.nz
Treasurer Barry Wright 342 8683 barry@southern.co.nz
Secretary Glen Church 3885736 gchurch@elastomer.co.nz
Committee Nicola Church 3891 060 nchurch33@hotmail.com
Peter Burroughs 3276 899 peterburroughs@xtra.co.nz
Kevin Sibley 03 313 8718 kevinsibley@xtra.co.nz
Canterbury R Class Squadron
Website: www.rclass.org
Our aims are to promote extreme performance trapeze racing in a development class. If you are interested in exhilarating sailing in a relaxed friendly atmosphere then contact us at www.rclass.org/contactus and come sailing with us!
Commodore: Doug Gale 942 9555
Vice-Commodore Sean Milner 332 0784
Secretary/Treasurer James Collet 021 280 1337
Publicity Aaron Jeffries 960 2340
Measurer David Pairman 981 5464
Racing Secretary Paul Roe 980 6213
Major Events
2 open days will be held during the season, see www.rclass.org
15-16 Nov Nelson Ruddiman Trophy
See www.rclass.org NPCL Canterbury Champs
See www.rclass.org Pegasus Crest Sprint Series
See www.rclass.org Wellington Leander 2008
See www.rclass.org South Island Champs
Canterbury Branch NZ Sunburst Association
Website: http://www.sunburst.org.nz
Chairman Murray Walls 027 226 4204
Treasurer Peter Shanks 349 4534 shanks.pcv@xtra.co.nz
Secretary Ros Dawson 358 4279 dawson.krrh@xtra.co.nz
Major Events
21-22 Feb WSPBC Canterbury Champs
6-7 Feb Mac Bay Otago South Island Champs
Canterbury Trailer Yacht Squadron
PO Box 8350
Christchurch
More information about trailer yachting in Canterbury
Commodore: Kevin Burnett 358 2509 kevin.burnett@cial.co.nz (Athena)
Vice-Commodore: John Cullens 326-5273 johnandmarilyncullens@xtra.co.nz (Sunseeker)
Sec/Treasurer: Tony Rondel 347-4644 ac.mb.rondel@xtra.co.nz (Argo)
Membership Sec: Irene Hawke 389-9659 d.i.hawke@xtra.co.nz (Berwick)
Committee:
Brian Parker 384 5072 norina.parker@packaginghouse.co.nz (Valkyrie)
John Begg 339 8448 begg@paradise.net.nz (Aquasition)
Matt Arthur 331 6353 mattnsusan@xtra.co.nz (Farrnatic)
Calvin Floyd 356 1435 thefloyds@xtra.co.nz (Craigivar)
Willie Newman 385 8535 willie@willies.co.nz (Breathless)
Communication & Newsletters John Cullens
Compound Area Maintenance Brian Parker
Major Events/Racing/Cruising Matt Arthur, Willie Newman, Calvin Floyd
NZTYA Representative Kevin Burnett
NZTYA Insurance Tony Rondel
Hon Auditor Trevor Shapland
Sailing Rep & Results David Hawke
MAJOR EVENTS 2008 - 2009
25-26 OCT Lake Aviemore Aviemore Trailer Yacht Classic
5-7 FEB Port Chalmers South Island Championship, Noelex 22 and Farr 6000.
7 MAR NPCL Canterbury Ratings and Class Championships
10-13 APR Lake Taupo National Championships
The Farr owners association maintains a yacht register. Contact: farrsighted@farrtraileryachts.org for more information
Canterbury Zephyr Owners Association
Website: www.hyc.org.nz/zephyr
President: Peter Stokell 384 6971 stokell@xtra.co.nz
Secretary: Russell Wenham 384 4662 russellwenham@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Geoff Hutt 384 1713
ZOA Rep: Alex Aitken 358 4600 zephyr.yacht@clear.net.nz
Handicapper Don LePage 384 4393 lepaged@crop.cri.nz
Fleet Captains:
MPYC Peter Croft 338 0553
CYC Bill Beere 388 3101
SGSC Howard Thomas (03) 313 7766
WSPBC Andy Holland (03) 327 8718
NPCL Mathew Hannah 388 2412
PPYC Murray Hay 383 8298
Measurers: A Ebert, B Beere, A Holland
Major Events: Specific Sailing Instructions will be issued for the following events
25 Oct MPYC Canterbury Champs Races 1 & 2
29 Nov WSPBC Canterbury Champs Races 3 & 4
13-14 Dec PBBC South Island Champs
17 Jan NPCL Canterbury Champs Races 5 & 6
22-25 Jan NPCL New Zealand Nationals
8 Feb CYC Canterbury Champs Races 7 & 8
Keelboats
There are a large number of keelers in Canterbury sailing mainly in the Lyttelton and Akaroa Harbours. Young 88's are a very popular class and we enjoy competitive racing all year round. There are haulout and marina facilities in both Lyttelton and Akaroa, and we welcome visiting yachts. If you are interested in coming sailing, Naval Point Club Lyttelton runs a crew list to match prospective crew up with yachts requiring more people, check out www.navalpoint.co.nz for more information. Whilst there is no official keelboat class association, if you are interested in learning more about sailing on Keelers in Canterbury, please check out either Naval Point Club Lyttelton or Akaroa Cruising Club on the Yacht Club pages.
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