Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS)

http://www.rnzys.org.nz
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rnzys/

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, also known as RNZYS, is a privately owned entity headquartered in New Zealand. Founded in 1851, the organization operates with approximately 30 employees and reported $1.6M in revenue as of 2023, functioning as a tier 3 media tech buyer. The company specializes in water sports, serving as a New Zealand yacht club and an organizer of America's Cup sailing competitions.

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1851

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New Zealand

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Water sports

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Privately Owned

News Summary:

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's Youth Training Programme is entering a new phase as it prepares for its 2026 intake, with Zak Merton set to depart from his role on March 2, 2026, after three and a half years with the squadron. Previously, on January 24, 2026, the RNZYS hosted a speaker event featuring international sailors Megan Thomson and Josi Andres of 2.0 Racing, recognized with the NZ Female Sailor of the Year award and as two-time World Championship runner-ups. This followed the opening of applications for the Mastercard Youth Training Programme on December 14, 2025, a program the squadron promotes as the country's most comprehensive sailing training for those aiming to advance their keelboat skills.

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Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS)'s product portfolio comprises of water sports and media and TV services.

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Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS)'s revenues were less than $10M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS)'s revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is sailing. For full access to Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Feb

4th

2026

21:15

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Youth Training Programme Update

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Youth Training Programme is entering a new phase as preparations begin for the 2026 intake, bringing both change and opportunity. After three and a half years with RNZYS, Zak Merton has decided to step away from his role, with his final day being Monday 2 March.

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Feb

2nd

2026

22:40

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Ladies Mahjong

Members are invited to join the RNZYS Ladies Mahjong group who meet on the second Thursday of the month. Enjoy good company, food and the tile game of Mahjong. We are trialling a new format on February 12th with the group meeting in the Lighthouse Café located at the eastern end of the club.

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Jan

26th

2026

22:34

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Learn to Sail – Level 1 MRX

RNZYS Level 1 Sailing Course MRX Member: $900.00 Non-Member: $980.00 February courses: SOLD OUT April courses: Book Here May courses: Book Here There will be a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 7 students on the boat.

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Jan

24th

2026

05:08

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The Worlds Debrief – Stories from 2.0 Racing, Anna, Aaron & Oakley

We’re thrilled to host a one-off summer speaker night featuring some of our RNZYS international sailors who are back in New Zealand. We will be lucky enough to hear from 2.0 Racing, Megan Thomson & Josi Andres, the team behind the NZ Female Sailor of the Year award and two-time World Championship runner-ups.

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Jan

14th

2026

00:36

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Moana Auckland – Try Sailing

Moana Auckland – Try Sailing February 28 | Free

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Dec

14th

2025

18:30

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Applications now open for Mastercard Youth Training Programme

The RNZYS’ Mastercard Youth Training Programme (YTP) has long been regarded globally as a leader in Youth Training and is the country’s most comprehensive and advanced sailing training programme. If you’re looking for an intensive sail training programme to take your keelboat skills to the next level and help propel you onto the world sailing stage, then the YTP is the best place to start.

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Dec

10th

2025

18:30

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Three Kings Offshore Race – Entries Now Open

We are pleased to announce that the Notice of Race and Online Entry are now available for our Category 2 race, the Three Kings Offshore Race. Starting at 1100 hours on Thursday 16th April, this 500nm challenge starts in front of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, storms past Cape Reinga and rounds the majestic Three Kings Islands before returning back home.

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Dec

10th

2025

06:30

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Regional roundup: Has your club re-registered as an incorporated society?

Our NZCT regional development managers have been busy supporting clubs around the country. Here are some of the highlights from the work they've been doing. Incorporated societies: Has your club re-registered correctly? Some clubs may believe they have re-registered under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022, when in fact they have only uploaded their updated constitutions.

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Dec

9th

2025

23:22

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Coastal Cruising Course

During the Level 2 Cruising Crew Course you will gain an understanding of safety on the water, navigation and tides, ‘rules of the road’, using a VHF radio, engine maintenance and of course sailing skills; Advanced knots Recovering a person overboard Hoisting and Reefing Sails Anchoring and Mooring Planning a voyage For more information on this course, and to register your expression of interest to take part, please click below.

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Dec

9th

2025

23:22

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2.0 Racing Women’s Match Racing Clinic

The 2.0 Racing Women’s Match Racing Clinic is not to be missed! The award winning 2.0 Match Racing women are hosting a clinic for other women who are keen to learn more about match racing. The three day course, from the 6th to 8th February, will be held in the RNZYS Emirates Team New Zealand Elliott 7 fleet.

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

Dec

2nd

2025

14:27

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Mixed weather, but loads of experiences at Kawau Training Week

Two days into the Mastercard Youth Training Week for 2025, the sailors on Kawau Island are already immersed in a dynamic mix of competition, coaching, and adventure. The weather has delivered a bit of everything, mostly excellent sailing conditions with steady winds of 5–13 knots, punctuated by dramatic swings from glassy calm to sudden gusts of 26 knots.

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Dec

1st

2025

22:42

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Salty Stories with Brian “BP Petersen

BP shares some salty stories from a lifetime of adventures across oceans! Hear about his 6000+ nm calendar for this year, touted as V5, and BP’s “last hoorah”. Already completed… Groupama Round New Caledonia Sydney to Gold Coast Gold Coast to Mackay Airlie Beach Race Week Hamilton Island Race Week But wait… There’s more! Hear all about it on Tuesday 24th March.

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Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) sells broadcasting rights of its sailing competitions to 10 companies globally, covering 3 countries. Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS)'s rights holders include YouTube.