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- By Josh Burton, Clarks Beach Yacht Club
The sailing season is officially underway at Clarks Beach Yacht Club after a fantastic open day on Sunday, October 5.
It was the perfect chance for anyone curious about sailing to come down, see what the fuss is all about, and have a go. We were thrilled to see a group of keen local kids show up, ready to catch the sailing bug, even with some windier-than-expected conditions.
After gearing up with helmets and lifejackets, our sailing instructor and Vice-Commodore Tom Maidment took each aspiring sailor out for a spin in one of our Sunbursts.
What a great introduction to sailing. The wind was blowing, the waves were choppy, and that meant one thing – speed! And excitement, of course. Did this put these greenhorns off?
Not a chance. Every single child came back to shore with a massive smile, buzzing with adrenaline, having firmly caught the sailing bug.
We can’t wait to help these new sailors start their journey in our Learn to Sail program this summer. We have programs for all ages and stages, and there are still spots left.
Clarks Beach Yacht Club (CBYC) was founded in 1971 and is nestled on the southern shores of the Manukau Harbour opposite the beautiful Awhitu Peninsula.
We are a 30-minute drive from the Papakura/Karaka motorway exit and the only club on the Manukau Harbour with sailing on any tide, with good access to a sandy beach and ample car parking.
If you’re keen to step your summer up a notch, visit us at www.clarksbeachyachtclub.org.nz to sign up!
