Our Vision
The New Zealand O’pen Skiff Association will lead the development of our young sailors by ensuring the O’pen Skiff class offers quality regional, provincial, and national competition while retaining a strong foundation of fun, adventure, and friendship among the sailors and their families.
The O’pen Skiff class is growing fast and is becoming more recognised within the sailing community as an alternative to the older style of dinghy for junior sailors. Our aim is not to have every kid a racer doing laps, but every O’pen Skiff sailor enjoying the sport for a lifetime.
NZ Class Association Reps
President
Joel Brazle
(+64) 021 088 66075
Treasurer
Kylie Jameson
(+64) 21 567 338
South Island
Jenny Armstrong
Upper North Island
Averil Hibbard
(+64) 22 045 5809
Lower North Island
Brook Faulknor
(+64) 27 440 1661
Want to develop the class at your club?
A chance to try out the boats first hand. 4 O’pen Skiff’s will be available for a day of your choice and brought to your club. There will also be a representative of Glide Industries there to lend you a hand and talk you through the boats.
Contact Glide Industries NZ to find out more.
Clubs sailing O’pen Skiff’s
Click below for all current Clubs Sailing O’pen Skiff.
New Zealand
Taipa Sailing Club
59 Taipa Point Rd, Taipa 0420
+64 (0)2 045 5809
Email
http://taipasailingclub.co.nz/
Kerikeri Cruising Club
Opito Bay Rd, Kerikeri 0294
+64 (0) 9407 9434
Email
http://www.kerikericruisingclub.org.nz/
Bay of Islands Yacht Club
Te Karuwha Parade, Paihia 0200
+64 (09) 402 7891
Email
http://www.boiyachtclub.co.nz
Sandspit Yacht Club
Centreboard Division
43 Gordon Craig Drive, Algies Bay, Warkworth 0910
+64 (0) 9425 9008
Email
http://www.sandspit.org.nz/
The Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation
65 Laurence St, Manly 0930, Whangaparaoa
+64 (0) 22 026 5612
Email
http://www.russellcouttssailingfoundation.org.nz
Manly Sailing Club
Laurence St, Manly 0930, Whangaparoa
+64 (0) 9424 3770
Email
http://www.manlysailingclub.org.nz/
Wakatere Boating Club
Old Lake Rd, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport 0744, Auckland
Royal Akarana Yacht Club
The Landing, 8-10 Tamaki Drive, Okahu Bay
+64 (0)9 524 9945
Email
http://www.rayc.co.nz
Glendowie Boating Club
37 Glendowie Road, Glendowie 1071, Auckland
+64 (0)21 345 868
Email
http://www.gbcyachting.org.nz
Waikato Thames Yachting Association Youth Development
Thames Sailing Club
701 Tararu Road, Thames, 3500
+64 (0)21 0835 2577
Email
http://www.thamessailingclub.co.nz
Napier Sailing Club
63 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier 4110
+64 (0)274 792 148
Email
http://www.napiersailingclub.org.nz
Sailing Wanganui
70 Gilberd St, Castlecliff, Whanganui 4501
+64 (0)2 7248 8037
Email
http://www.sailingwanganui.co.nz
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Evans Bay Yacht and Motorboat Club
501 Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai 6021, Wellington 6021
+64 (0)4-939 4167
Email
http://www.ebymbc.org.nz/
Paremata Boating Club
110 Paramata Road, Paremata, Porirua 5024
+64 (0)21 100 4946
Email
http://www.paremataboatingclub.org.nz
Nelson Yacht Club
322 Wakefield Quay,
Stepneyville, Nelson, 7010
+64 (0) 3548 7501
Email
http://www.nelsonyachtclub.org.nz/
Pohara Boat Club
995 Abel Tasman Drive, Port Tarakohe, Takaka
+64 (0) 27 635 7429
Email
http://www.poharaboatclub.org
Waimakariri Sailing & Power Boat Club
63 Featherstone Avenue, Kairaki 7630, Christchurch
+64 (0)3 325 2547
Email
http://www.sailwaimak.org.nz
Charteris Bay Yacht Club
293-295 Marine Dr, Charteris Bay 8971
+64 (0)3294768
Email
http://www.charterisbayyachtclub.co.nz/
Naval Point Club Lyttelton
16 Marina Accessway, Lyttelton 8082, Christchurch
+64 (03) 328 7029 Email
www.navalpoint.co.nz
Christchurch Yacht Club
239 Main Road, Moncks Bay 8081, Christchurch
+64 (0) 210 284 7732
Email
http://www.cyc.net.nz
Timaru Yacht & Powerboat Club
North Street, Timaru Port 7910, Timaru
+64 (0)3 688 4163
Email
http://www.timaruypbc.co.nz/
Wakatipu Yacht Club
Kelvin Heights, Queenstown, NZ
+64 (0)21 347 306
Email
http://www.wakatipuyachtclub.co.nz/
Wanaka Yacht Club
Lake Wanaka ,
Wanaka 9305
+64 (0) 3443 5552
Email
http://www.wanakayachtclub.co.nz/
Ravensbourne Boating Club
189 Ravensbourne Rd, Dunedin
+64 (0) 4454 5003
Email
http://www.ravensbourne.co.nz/
Otago Yacht Club
Address: 25 Magnet St, Dunedin. 9016
Postal: P.O. Box 5161, Dunedin. 9058
Email [email protected]
https://otagoyachtclub.org.nz/wp/
Marakura Yacht Club
96 State Highway 95,
Fiordland National Park, 9679
+64 (0) 3249 7450
Email
http://www.marakura.org/
Class Rules
Class Constitution and Class Rules
The O’pen Skiff Class uses a sail boat designed by BIC Sport. O’pen Skiff hulls, hull appendages, rigs and sails are measurement /manufacturing controlled. O’pen Skiff hulls, hull appendages, rigs and sails shall be built by a manufacturer licensed by Bic Sport – in the class rules referred to as licensed manufacturers.
Equipment is required to comply with the O’pen Skiff One Design Building Specification and in the event that the O’pen Skiff becomes a Recognised Class will be subject to a World Sailing approved manufacturing control system. O’pen Skiff hulls, hull appendages, rigs and sails may, after having left the manufacturer, only be altered to the extent permitted in Section C of the class rules.
For more information, see the O’pen Skiff Class Rules and Regulations.
Sailing Instructions
O’pen Skiff regattas run a little different to regular regattas, so for those used to racing, be prepared for some surprises, and for those new to racing, enjoy the experience and most of all, remember, O’pen Skiff sailing is about FUN!!
Buy O’pen Skiff Gear
O’pen Skiff gear including boats, spares and all parts can be purchased online through NZ Sailcraft. Most products ship within a few days! Order online at https://nzsailcraft.co.nz/. Ph 0272102393 or email [email protected].
O’pen Skiff Community:
Have questions about anything related to the O’pen Skiff or want to share new ideas? Check out the NZ O’pen Skiff Community on Facebook where a passionate group of supporters are always keen to help: from boat upgrades & maintenance to on water tips!
