End of Sailing Season Survey

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Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

Whether you’ve raced with RNZYS this season, in previous seasons, or are considering getting back involved, we’re keen to hear from you.

Important Information
The survey will ask a series of questions relating to the proposed changes for the 2026/27 season. Please take the time to read through the consultation document below before responding, as it provides important background, historical context, and the rationale behind the proposals being considered.

Consultation Document

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- Step 1 of 6

Which Club events did you participate in this year? *

None - I have not raced with RNZYS in the last 12 months
Rum Racing
Wednesday Night Series
Commodore's Cup
Winter Series
Sprint Series
Cruising Series
Other

Tell us why you have not raced with RNZYS in the last 12 months. *

Continue to the rest of the survey? *

The rest of the questions will ask some targeted questions about the next season of sailing. If you are not interested or are not considering racing at RNZYS in the future, please select no to finish the survey here.

Gender *

Male
Female
Prefer not to specify

RNZYS Membership *

Member
Non Member

Age Bracket *

17 and under
18-24
25-34
35-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+

Which Divisions do you race in? *

Division A
Division R
Division B
Division C
Division F
Non - Spinnaker
Multihulls
Sports Boats
MRX
Young 88
Etchells
Classics
Stewart 34
Elliott 7

Select all that apply.

I am? *

A Boat Owner/Skipper
A Crew Member

Boat Name/s

:et us know what boat(s) you race on - this can provide helpful context to your feedback and also help us understand which boats have had a voice in the survey.

Post race prize givings and social elements

The following questions relate to off water experience. Our goal is to create an atmosphere members want to be a part of.

Do you attend post-race prize giving? *

Always
Often
Rarely
Never

Attendance barriers to post-race prize giving?

Cost of food and beverage
Racing finishes too late, I just want to go home
The boat is parked far away from the club
Too much time between when we finish racing and prizegiving begins
Not enough time between when we finish racing and prizegiving begins

Select all that apply.

Feedback and Comments - Post Racing

Please provide general feedback or comments around off water elements

2026-2027 Season

The following questions relate to some potential changes in format for the season ahead. Please read the Consultation Document (above) before answering these questions or skip this section altogether.

Proceed to answer 2026-27 Season questions? *

Yes
No - skip to end.

Wednesday Series

3 Minute Start Sequences

Yes- Change to 3 min start sequences
No - remain at 5 minute start sequences
I don't mind

This could save time particularly for Wednesday night races where there is limited daylight. All fleets could get away slightly earlier. The current 5-minute start sequence takes 25 minutes across all divisions.

General Feedback

Any broader feedback on the Wednesday Series and be detailed here

Commodore's Cup

Add another destination event?

Yes- 2 races over a sat/sun with a stopover sounds great
No - keep the races as one-off Saturday's spread over the season
I don't mind

In addition to Squadron Weekend at Kawau - A second destination such as Waiheke is suggested due to the options available such as access to accommodation, travel by ferry for friends and family, facilities available, and a marina for those who prefer rather berthing than being at anchor.

Allow non members to enter?

Yes - allow casual entries
No - keep it a closed squadron event
I don't mind

Series scores will be reserved for RNZYS Members.

General Feedback

Any broader feedback on the Commodore's Cup can be detailed here.

Friday Rum Racing

results Suggest prize

Suggest a new series name

Add additional race formats?

Yes
No
I don't mind

e.g Mark Foy and Female Helm races

What's most important?

Participation
Competition
A balance of both?
Other

In relation to the Friday Afternnon Racing

General Feedback

Any other ideas or feedback on Friday Rum Racing?

Club Championship

Change to series format

I support the changes suggested
No, I don't like the changes suggested
I don't mind

Race-based rather than series score based. The changes aim to enable more members to be eligible to compete in the Club Championship and reduce the need to enter 3 full series in order to receive a score.

Why not? *

You indicated you disagree with the proposed format change to Club Championship. Please detail your feedback on the changes or provide an alternate solution.

Should results be PHRF?

Yes - use PHRF results
No- Keep using PHS
I don't mind

General Feedback

Any other ideas or feedback on the Club Championship?

Coastal Race (cat 3)

Are you interested?

Yes, I'm interested in doing this race
No, I don't want to race further than the harbour limits.

Flagged for a date in April, as a bi-annual race which sits in the off-year to the RNZYS Three Kings Race.

Preferred race length

100-150nm
150-200nm
200-250nm
250-300nm
300-350nm
350+ nm

You can select as may options as you are interested in. There could be both a long haul and short haul course option to suit different interests, pending expressions of interest.

Would you like to suggest a course?

This could be around a certain island group and back or a general suggestion like "include multiple rounding points"

End of Survey

Any final thoughts?

Are you happy to be contacted regarding your answers provided? *

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