Model Boats have been sailed on the Orakei Basin since 1936.
This is most likely the longest association of a sporting group related to the Orakei Basin. Part of the original scout group building, were the Model Yacht Club rooms which are now incorporated in the present Sea Scout building.
The ELECTRONS have been meeting and racing at the Orakei Basin now since 2002, with the Orakei Yacht Club formed more recently to formalise the group’s events, and to create a club identity when it comes to the use of the basin.
From modest beginnings, the OYC has grown to a large membership of regular sailors, meeting nearly every week at the Basin on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons. The fleet varies from 12 to 20 boats on any club day ideal for Radio Controlled racing, while fleets of 20 plus boats often turn out for Special events and Regattas.
Where and when do we sail? Tuesdays and Thursdays – 1500 hours all year round.
Sailing is suspended from mid December until January end.
See Calendar for all OYC race days and other club events.
