Meeting Point
Main foyer of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, 181 [...]
What should I wear?
The dress code for the RNZYS is closed footwear and [...]
Will I get wet?
Most likely not, but it is possible. It’s always a [...]
What if there’s bad weather? Will the course be cancelled?
If there is bad weather for one session there will [...]
Can the boats capsize?
No. Our boats are keelboats and are impossible to capsize.
How much of the course is theory verse practical?
Approximately two-thirds of the time is on the water/practical and [...]
Should I do an Elliott 7 or MRX Course?
The MRX course is on a bigger and more stable [...]
Are the coaches qualified?
For the Elliott 7 course the coaches are senior sailors [...]
Does RNZYS offer RYA Courses?
We run Yachting New Zealand courses YNZ Level 1 seamanship [...]
Will I get a certificate after my course?
Provided you pass the course (most do) you will get [...]
How much wind is too much wind to go sailing?
Generally our wind limit is 20 knots, but this also [...]
Should I do any preparation before the course?
You don’t need to but if you want to, checking [...]
Should I become a member of RNZYS?
Yes! In fact if you sign up to a course [...]