Blog Posts
Paper Tiger Nationals
2021 Paper Tiger NOR Click on the picture to go to our Facebook page for all information regarding the Paper Tiger National.
P Class Nationals
Tanner Cup 2021 NoR Tauranga Cup 2021 NoR
AGM Prize Giving
Thanks to all who turned out on a cold grey day for our working bee today. Many thanks to our outgoing Commodores Rebecca and Gary for a sterling job well done. Welcome to Adam Hadfield our incoming Commodore, you've got a big year ahead with two national regattas to...
Covid Lockdown Lifted, AGM 19th July
Well done everyone, we've successfully (at least to date) warded off the Covid-19 pandemic. We hope you've all managed to keep your heads above water and can move back to business as usual. Access to CBYC facilities is now back to usual although please be mindful of...
The Last of the Cape Horners
Following on from Malcolm Pearson's talk to CBYC about his adventures around Cape Horn Matt Vance has written a delightful article which you can check out here in NZ Boating : The Last of the Cape Horners
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
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...