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Gulfwind - Sailing Academy & Charters

Experience the power and grace of boating with Gulfwind Sailing Academy.

Gulfwind offers personalised, practical and hands-on  sailing charters and certified courses in the waters surrounding Auckland, "City of Sails"...  Our quality range of courses means you choose how much you want to learn. You can lie back and relax during a leisurely sail around Auckland's Waitemata Harbour or Hauraki Gulf, or try your hand at various sailing techniques in our introduction to sail and club race sessions.

Or, immerse yourself in a comprehensive Royal Yachting Association (RYA) or Yachting New Zealand course.  You'll be in the hands of expert owner/operator RYA Yachtmaster instructors who can tailor their charters and courses to suit you.

Welcome aboard to Gulfwind your premier NZ sailing academy


Charters

Come and experience the thrill of sailing around Auckland – ‘City of Sails’ and taking in the breath taking scenery of Waitemata Harbour.

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RYA Courses

Gulfwind is one of NZ’s accredited Royal Yachting Association (RYA) sailing schools.  Taking a course with us means you are part of a programme that is known and respected worldwide.

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ICC now available to NZ Citizens

The International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (known as an ICC) is now available to New Zealand citizens (before March 1st 2011 ICCs were only available to UK citizens or residents). ICCs are awarded following a short practical and knowledge assessment through Gulfwind Sailing Academy.

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Watch Videos

'Sailing In Action' - Check out the sights, see action on the water, and hear more about the sailing activities we bring to you.

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Club Racing


Club racing and introduction to sailing sessions available May to Sept. Great way to get out on the water. Courses can also be arranged at other times. Contact Gulfwind to find out how they can tailor these to suit your needs.

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Media


Our boat 'Share Delight' featured in the March issue of Boating NZ Magazine.

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Back by popular demand the Club Racing sessions on Saturday afternoons with the RNZYS now available. This is a great way to have some time on the water, everyone welcome!


We meet at Share Delight by 1230 hrs and our race starts at 1330 hrs. You become the crew and experience yacht racing with Mike and Sheryl. We finish around 1600 hrs and are back in Westhaven by around 1630 hrs.


Cost:
$145 per session, (20% discount for second and subsequent sessions)

Race dates:  First race Sat 11 May and then each fortnight till Sat 14 Sept.

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The course calendar for May 13 to Sept 13 is now available. Other courses and ICC's can be scheduled to fit your timeframe or travel plans. contact us for further details.

Gift Vouchers available for our charters and sailing courses



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©2013 Gulfwind Sailing Academy & Charters
PO Box 87-318, Meadowbank Auckland, New Zealand

NZ Phone: +64 9 5211564 - UK Phone: 0871 4742662 - NZ Mobile: +64 27 4802462
info@gulfwind.co.nz - NZ Fax: +64 9 5211567