Lowry Bay Yacht Club

Seaview Marina

Wellington

New Zealand

New Calendar of Events

Check out the new Calendar of Events, accessible from the menu bar above. The calendar currently contains details of the 2012 race programme as well as a less detailed summary from the past 2 years. Details of cruising, social and other events will be added as they come to hand.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

View additional detail by clicking on any event in the calendar.
Change how you view the calendar by clicking the week, month or agenda tabs at the top right.
The down arrow to the right of the "agenda" tab will let you select which calendar(s) to view (racing, cruising, general, etc).
If you have a Google account you can add the LBYC calendar details to your own calendar by clicking the Google button at bottom right.

Friday racing resumes 27 January

Don’t forget that our Friday evening racing begins again in the new year on the last Friday of January, that is before Opening Day. The buffet will be on, and the bar will be open, so come and catch up on where everyone has been over the holidays.

Working bee Saturday 28 January

Please bring along your cleaning buckets, rubber gloves, cloths, sprays and gardening gear at 0930h to hook into cleaning and sprucing up the clubhouse and grounds in preparation for opening day the following day. Check in with Trish Murphy on arrival to be allocated a job, or suggest your own! Morning tea will be provided for all super volunteers. We’ll probably be through by lunchtime

Opening Day Sunday 29 January

We’ll cross our fingers for great weather for LBYC’s Opening Day this year! Dress up your boat with flags and banners, and get your crew into fancy dress for the opening celebrations. Speeches start at 1130h, after which a complimentary lunch will be provided. Then all boats proceed out of the marina in regal convoy for the start of the race at 2pm.

February racing three times a week!

On Wednesday 1 February, the twilight series starts; you can choose from two-handed at 1820h or fully-crewed at 1830h. Social no-spinnaker racing continues every Friday starting at 1815h, with a buffet meal available. And on Sunday 19 February, the summer series starts in style with two races starting 1300h . And mark in your diary 18 March for the Sail Wellington Regatta. See you on the water!

December edition of The Cutlass

Check out the December issue of The Cutlass with Scuttlebutt, upcoming events, holiday advice on Cook Strait crossings, blue cod and scallop fishing, sail maintenance, rescue tape, safety briefings, and much more. There's no January issue, so the next one will be February. Enjoy.

2012 Racing Programme & Sailng Instructions

A preview of the 2012 racing programme and the 2012 Sailing Instructions are now available for download.

Please note, the cruising and social programmes will be communicated separately.

Kids Christmas Party Photos Sat 10 Dec

View photos from the kids' Christmas party held on Saturday 10 December.

Racing at LBYC

Check our race calendar for year-round yacht racing at LBYC. All yachts must return a safety form to John Hermans.

Performance report

The performance report will be published after every race so you can see how you did against handicap.

LBYC on Twitter & FaceBook

For instant info on races and activities, follow LBYC on Twitter @LBYCNZ. (Download instructions for how to follow LBYC by text message).

For informal chat with LBYC members try Facebook.

Find crew

Whether you're looking for crew or want a position on a boat, e-mail the club with your details and they will be added to the crew page.

Crew membership

If you crew on an LBYC registered boat you can join and enjoy club activities for $99 by completing an application form.

2012 Racing Programme Calendar

The Cutlass, December edition

2012 Sailing Instructions

Sprint Series B Results

Friday Pursuit Series C Results

Spring Series Results

Handicaps Performance reports

Racing Safety/Entry form

Membership Application form

Weddings & parties

Lowry Bay Yacht Club is a fantastic, reasonably-priced venue with two big reception rooms, bar and huge deck overlooking the marina and sunset. There's a bg flat screen for showing photos, a commercial kitchen, and lots of parking. We can provide caterer, bar staff & cleaner. Check out these beautiful photos of a recent wedding: marquee, reception, entrance, sunset, deck. For details, email club manager Brian Harris or phone during office hours on 04 568 3715.