About Us

Located at the foot of the harbour in Tauranga, TYPBC has a vibrant membership that embraces all varieties of yachting; Keeler, Trailer Yacht, Multihull, Dinghy Sailing (Youth and Adult), Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Foiling are all offered at TYPBC. Supported by our state of the art facilities, sailors young and old, from beginner to expert, in all types of boats are offered a friendly, fun yacht club that promotes excitement about sailing, cruising and yacht racing.

With an expansive view over the harbour towards Mount Maunganui, The Yacht Club offers an idyllic location and Venue for your Event, Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday, Meeting, Conference, Funeral, Memorial, we cater for it all. Friendly, helpful and knowledgable staff will support your function from enquiry to function end.

We invite you to explore the pages of this website. Have a look at our sailing divisions, Race Results, Conference, Wedding and Event venue information and much more. Read the blogs to see what is happening currently, add your comments. Be sure to have a look at our membership section. Consider becoming a part of the experience. Join in the action!

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The sailing and overall club management are run by the Flag officers. A Commodore supported by a Vice Commodore and Rear Commodore. They meet regularly and monthly (third Tuesday) with the General Committee. The General Committee is made up of the divisional Chairpersons and three extra members elected from the AGM.

Each Division has a monthly meeting that reports to the General Committee. All of the meetings are open to all members. It is a voluntary organisation so everyone’s input is important.

The Club has a Club Manager who reports to the General Committee as well as a Function Manager, Sailing Coaches and Chef.

Club Manager
Jo West
07 578 5512 or 027 231 9451
office@yacht.org.nz
Functions Manager
Coral Nicholson
07 578 5512 or 027 818 7632
functions@yacht.org.nz
Sailing Manager
Tom Scott
027 202 3197
sailing@yacht.org.nz
Chef
Will Dods
07 578 5512
kitchen@yacht.org.nz
Accounts
Tracey Purslow
07 578 5512
accounts@yacht.org.nz
Commodore
Phil Scherer
seahorsephil@gmail.com
Vice Commodore
Jason Marra
jason@fuel.agency
Rear Commodore
Mark Findlay
mfindlay754@gmail.com
Immdeiate Past Commodore
Delwyn Keyworth
delwyn26@gmail.com
Centreboard Chairperson
Nik Burfoot
nikburfoot@gmail.com
Keeler Chairperson
Mark Findlay
mfindlay754@gmail.com
Trailer Yacht Chairperson
Geoff Hambling
gjhambling@gmail.com
Multihull Chairperson
Tom Wain
tomwain@gmail.com
Women on Water Chairperson
Jackie Kelly
wow@yacht.org.nz
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