The Napier Sailing Club was formed on Monday 16th February 1891. The first race was held the next Saturday, 10 yachts took part.
The great earthquake on 3rd February, 1931, reaching 7.9 on the Richter Scale, was an absolute disaster. The yachting waters of the inner harbour was almost entirely converted to dry land. Yachts were then forced to sail in the open sea.
In July 1939 permission was obtained from the Harbour Board to erect a shed at Scapa Flow. After some debate the new club kept the old name of “Napier Sailing Club” Donors of cups and Trophies to the old club re-donated these to the new club; many of these are still raced for today. Thus in 1939 the club as we know it today on its present site, begun.
1951 saw the beginning of building some clubrooms, which were completed in 1952, mostly by voluntary labour. The clubrooms as they stand today were started in 1968, again built largely by voluntary labour. However in 1974 it was obvious that the new clubrooms were too small. The Clubhouse extension was completed in 1981.
9 May 2013
Winter Series – Day One
Commodore Barry welcomed the sailors to the club and the series. Race Officer Clive gave a short briefing emphasising the approach to the series must be FUN.
The series got off to a great start with over 30 entries in 5 divisions. The weather could Read more →
2 May 2013
Sailing Prizegiving was held on Saturday April 27th at the Napier Sailing Club.
Congratulations to all winners, and indeed to all those who compete!
Check out the great photos under Gallery!
Ahuriri Tavern Cup won by Olivia MacKay and Abby Goodwin.
Sainsbury Logan & Williams Salver (Personality of the Year) Read more →
23 Apr 2013
Champion of Champions held Sunday April 21st, 2013.
Sailed in testing conditions with dull overcast skies, a solid easterly swell and short courses close to Hardinge Road the six class representatives proved to be worthy competitors.
The briefing outlined the format and rules with two rounds of two races sailed Read more →