Blog Posts
Covid 19 Update
Sadly we are now at Alert level 4 with Covid 19 and so the CBYC facilities will need to remain closed and not be accessed by members. We are also advised not to go recreational boating even if it is alone or just with family members. If you have any queries committee...
Covid 19 closes CBYC Season Prematurely
CBYC committee met this week and due to the rapidly changing scene with Covid 19 have decided to close the yacht club season early effective as of Friday 20th March. Sailors remain welcome to come down and sail at the club and use the facilities provided: You are not...
Canterbury Optimist Champs NoR
Entries are now open for the Canterbury Optimist Champs (Also incorporating the South Island Optimist Champs). You can see the NoR here. Club members can enter via the Clubhub "Login" on our front page and non CBYC sailors can enter via the Clubhub "Register" button...
Come and hear the Last Cape Horner at CBYC 1st March
The Last Cape Horner Not many will know that the CBYC President, Captain Malcolm Pearson QSM, is the last surviving person to have sailed around Cape Horn on a working sailing ship. Malcolm served for two years on the four masted barque “Pamir” just after WWII....
Photos 2020
Kim Clinch has uploaded her photos and they can be viewed here Opti Open Training 2020 Whakatu Regatta Nelson 2020 SIAG 2020
SIAG 2020
Another sucessful SIAG regatta. Mixed wind conditions for the weekend. Very hot on Sunday.Nice to see lots of P's this year, with a total of 5 classes entered. Thanks to Brett Willcock for Race officer for the weekend and Scott Chisholm for Race officer for the...
A successful summer camp
Another extremely successful Summer camp is now done and dusted. 35 young sailors from absolute beginners to top level optimist sailors took part in near perfect sailing conditions over the 3 days. The wind conditions were very kind offering up lovely light winds on...
Summer Camp
Great conditions for the first day of summer camp.
SIAG 2020 NOR
Welcome to the new decade. Charteris Bay would like to invite junior and youth sailors to our annual SIAG training regatta to be sailed from CBYC on 1st and 2nd of February. Registration is via Clubhub, information can be found in here in the NoR and please print and...
Church Bay Race Photos
Well that was a pretty wild ride for the Church Bay Race, shame we haven't had Xmas to gain a few extra pounds to hold us up. NE 20k gusting 24k on the Lyttelton Port Company anemometer was more than a few of us could handle. Well done to those that finished,...
Will’s Report from the North American Optimist Champs
Click here to read Will Hadfield's NAMS report. Yet another great report from one of our young Opti sailors. A huge learning curve on these overseas trips and the Charteris Bay kids are doing us proud.
David’s Optimist Worlds report from Portugal
Click here to read David Buchanan's very informative report on his recent Opti Worlds Regatta in Portugal. What an awesome experience for an 11 year old in such a stunning location. He sailed a very impressive competition and we all look forward to the gains in his...
SIAG 2016
Another successful SIAG with light winds for the 74 participants. Many thanks to Peter and Karen Vause for giving up their time as Race Officers and to Lunds for their generous sponsorship. Results are now posted.
Nesbit Family Regatta Results
Apologies for the delay, after some computer issues the Nesbit Family regatta results are finally posted under results.
Charteris Bay Regatta NOR
The Charteris Bay Regatta NOR is now posted under News and Events, to be held on 21/22 Nov and very kindly sponsored by the Nesbit Family.
Opening Day 2015/16
Opening day is Sunday September 13th with racing starting at 1400 hrs. The season will be officially opened after the racing has finished and last boat is off the water. This will be followed by afternoon tea if you could please bring a plate! The exit drive is being...
2015/16 Season dates
The programme for September is now posted under News and Events, I'll post the full seasons programme once CYA have approved it.
Closing Day 2015
Tricky sailing conditions provided some entertainment for our closing day races. Nigel and John took out the seniors trophy in the flying fifteen and Jack Drage and Mathew Bayley took the Intermediate/Junior trophy in the Topper Topaz. Of course the real competition...
Canterbury Optimist Championship
Canterbury Optimist Championship was sailed this weekend from Charteris Bay. There was a promising group of Green Fleeters sailing off the club house and over 20 Open Fleeters out in the harbour. Good conditions allowed 4 races for both fleets on day one with the last...
2015 Flying Fifteen National Championships & Worlds Selection Trials
15 competitors had a wonderful 3 days, past friendships were renewed & new ones made. Highly competitive and challenging on the water with a social and convivial time had by all onshore. A great Beach Party was enjoyed by everyone on Saturday night. For the...