Muritai Yacht Club is a friendly club at 6 Marine Parade in Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, which describes itself as a family sailing club. Its learn-to-sail courses are for children aged 9 to 15, and run as weekly sessions with Yachting New Zealand qualified coaches, using the club's own boats. The spring course began on 12 October 2026, and the summer course starts on 1 February 2027. The club also offers dinghy racing and skills refreshers for adults. It has junior, intermediate, senior and family memberships, and it says its fees are reasonable compared with other clubs. Boatshed storage is available. The clubrooms can be hired for events. Membership and general enquiries go to Judy Francis on 027 417 9980, and clubhouse and venue enquiries go to Jenny Williams on 027 434 8840. Racing and regatta enquiries are handled separately.