Gisborne Yacht Club

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Massive lauds in order! GYC sailors take home 1st, 3rd & 4th places at 2026 Port Ōhope Yacht Club King's Birthday Regatta.

James Blake rocked 1st place, Open Small BIC Fleet
Lucy Millar - 3rd place, ILCA6 Fleet (Laser Radial)
Jake Millar - 4th place, ILCA7 Fleet (Laser)

40 sailors from 9 North Island yacht clubs competed.

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Poverty Bay Champs Update.

The 2026 PB Champs will now be sailed in mid November 2026.
Exact dates to be confirmed.

The Committee GYC

Gisborne Yacht Club representing Tairāwhiti at the 2026 North Island Fresh Water Regatta in Taupo yesterday. Sweet sails!

POSTPONED

Unfortunately due to the adverse weather forecast, the committee has decided to postpone the PB Champs to Easter - further details to come!

We will still be watching SailGP at the club - starting at 4pm Saturday. All welcome, see you there!

2026 PB Champs Update
With the poor forecast for this weekend we are running the Poverty Bay Champs on Satuday only. Start and briefing times will be earlier.

Rigged and ready by 10am.
Briefing at 10am.
First start 10:30am.
Up to six races may be sailed.
Four races must be sailed to constitute a series.
If six races are sailed each boat will drop her worst score.

*Sailing in this regatta is for sailors with racing experience only*

We will still be watching SailGP and having BYO drinks at the club from 4pm Saturday and Sunday, with a BBQ on Saturday. All welcome.

Beautiful day for a sail!