Give it a Go Day a Big Hit at Lake Taupō Yacht Club
Lake Taupō Yacht Club’s recent Give it a Go day welcomed families onto the water to try sailing, build confidence and teamwork, and experience the fun firsthand ahead of the next Learn to Sail course starting in October.
Sport Boat & Trailer Yacht Regatta 2026
The club hosted a sport boat and trailer yacht regatta on April 18-19, with 16 boats contesting eight races in varied conditions, alongside lively racing and a strong social atmosphere ashore.
Strong Home Regatta for LTYC Sailors at Taupō Centreboard Regatta
Lake Taupō Yacht Club sailors made the most of home waters at the LTYC Centreboard Regatta, producing a series of strong performances across the Optimist and Starling fleets.
LTYC Sailors Deliver Strong Results at Junior Sail Auckland 2026
Sailors from Lake Taupō Yacht Club delivered excellent performances at Junior Sail Auckland 2026, hosted by Kohimarama Yacht Club, with standout results from brothers Sammy and Eddie Corcoran in the Optimist fleets.
Test the waters with our GIVE IT A GO sessions
Test the waters with our GIVE IT A GO sessions. If you’re curious about the world of sailing and fancy learning the ropes (pun intended), then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Shiver Me Timbers! Pirates Plunder the Lake
A sea of pirates descended on Lake Taupō Yacht Club this Waitangi Day, sailing, feasting, and causing cheerful chaos both afloat and ashore. With brilliant costumes and a big fleet on the water, the Pirate Regatta was a treasure of a day.
Reflections of a Sailing Mum – Monkey See, Monkey Sail
A sailing mum reflects on raising independent, resilient kids through a “monkey see, monkey do” approach, letting them take responsibility on and off the water, building confidence, skills, community, and lifelong passion.
Two homes, two clubs, Andy Jones Reflects
Andy Jones give us a perspective of sailing in England vs Taupo
Secondary School 420’s Sailing
Motuoapa Racing
The annual Motuopa race was another enjoyable opportunity for LTYC members to get together and battle for sailing supremacy. A great weekend had by all.
Sir Peter Blake Regatta
Hugo provides a short overview of the Sir Peter Blake regatta
Commodore’s update August 2024
Update from Scotty, LTYC Commodore
Ohope Regatta 2024
Ohope Kings Birthday regatta a success for LTYC center board sailors
2024 Prize Giving
2024 LTYC prize giving results
420’s Nationals - New Plymouth
May 2024 420 Nations in New Plymouth
Commodore Update May 2024
Update from Scotty, LTYC Commodore
Gulf Classic
Nadine MacDonald provides a run down on a special birthday adventure, racing in the 2024 Gulf Classic along side fellow LTYC sailors
2024 CNI 420s - an exchange students perspective
March 2024 Central North Island 420’s sailing regatta - Eva offers an exchange students perspective
Noelex 25 Nationals Report
LTYC legend Mike Keys provides a great overview of the 2024 Noelex 25 regatta held early February 2024
Returning to the LTYC - Michelle’s story
Michelle Weston shares her experience returning to LTYC after a 30 year break