BBYC Situated in popular Half Moon Bay Auckland, New Zealand, a marine suburb with a local population drawn to the area by the attractive water activities, the club is well placed to offer facilities for training and encouragement to young enthusiasts as well as experienced yachties and boaties. The ongoing investment in J24 Keelboats and as full-time Director of Coaching is giving young sailors the opportunity to advance their skills. With the intense focus on yachting during the Americas Cup, the club is poised to enjoy unprecedented interest in sailing and is ready for the challenge. An optimist Training School is teaching large numbers of youngsters the basic sailing skills. Advanced coaching in competition sailing has shown results in National Contests in competition sailing has shown results in National contests.
Membership is available and anyone with an interest in boats and boating is welcome to apply.
Subscription rates are amongst the lowest in Auckland. The Club House is located on the North facing shoreline at Half Moon Bay, overlooking the club's marina and the Tamaki Estuary. There is ample parking and the Club House can accommodate several hundred people, catering for seminars, parites, weddings and either functions. The club has three well-stocked bars and a bistro restaurant offering generous portions of quality food at very reasonalbe prices and is, of course, well partronised by members and their guests. A library of nautical books is being established with generous donations from members.