© 2008 Lowry Bay Yacht Club

Seaview Marina

Wellington

New Zealand

Lowry Bay Yacht Club

About Lowry Bay Yacht Club

Lowry Bay Yacht Club has about 200 members, most of whom join because of their interest in yachting or boating, although not all own boats. The clubhouse is at Seaview Marina in Lower Hutt, beautifully situated with a large deck overlooking the marina and sunset. It’s a popular venue for weddings and parties because of its great location and its two large function rooms, bar, and commercial kitchen.

Lowry Bay Yacht Club is 75 years old this March. The club was established in 1935 at the mouth of the Hutt River, and moved in 1979 to the reclamation in Lowry Bay and again in 1992 to the northern end of Seaview Marina where it is now. The marina is undergoing an exciting redevelopment around us, which we hope will bring new members to join our club.

Becoming a member

There are categories of membership to suit everyone - application forms are here.

Activities

The club has a busy yacht racing programme, social events and fun cruising events for yachts and motor boats all year round, both within the harbour and across to the Marlborough Sounds, and there are organised fishing days too. There are regular quizzes, dinners, parties and cinema evenings, as well as a programme of speakers on things of interest to boaties.

On Friday nights hot meals are available, and members usually gather for dinner and a drink. It’s a good family atmosphere, so bring the kids along (kids’ meals are available too).

When is racing?

Sundays are the regular racing day, with two divisions for serious and less-serious racing throughout spring, summer and winter. We usually have 25 yachts and trailer sailers out racing. The highlight of the programme is the Sail Wellington Regatta in March, and the Rum Regatta in April. In summer there is also organised racing on Friday nights and Wednesday nights, including long night races. The racing programme includes fully-crewed, single-handed and two-handed series. Yachties are always looking for crew, so if you’re interested, email us on info@lbyc.org.nz.

 

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