Torbay Sailing Club

sailing club — Waiake · Auckland

About Torbay Sailing Club

A family-friendly sailing club at 948 Beach Road, Waiake, on the North Shore, that takes its name from the small island, or tor, at Waiake Beach. The area was named Torbay in 1933 to end confusion over its earlier names, Deep Creek and Oneroa. The club is home to the Sir Peter Blake Regatta.

The club's main focus is centreboard sailing for young people, teaching them to sail, build confidence and take part in fair competition, with respect for people and the environment. It describes itself as a safe venue with regular coaching. The club says it is a family club and welcomes new members for the next sailing season. Its clubhouse was built in 2016, in time to host the Youth Sailing World Champs that year and the World Masters Games in 2017. Past classes include the Flying Ant, designed for 13 to 17 year olds, and the Paper Tiger, first introduced at Torbay in the 1970s. To join, contact the club through its website.