The 26/27 racing season is almost upon us! We have an opening season fun race scheduled for 27th September with the 1st Wednesday night race set for 30th September. Before [...]

Totara Vineyard Tasting Evening - Saturday 22nd August @ 6pm. A delightful evening at Opua Cruising Club hosted by Trisha & Paulette with tastings of Totara Port, Totara Sherry, Totara [...]

If you’re interested in reducing your electricity expenses, consider installing solar power with Opua Cruising Club’s sponsor of the month, Solar Solutions Northland! Solar Solutions Northland is operated [...]

Mexican Night - August 1st Live music from “Searching for Harmonies” Prize for the best fancy dress. Mexican style food from The Galley Cocktail specials including Mojitos and Margaritas [...]

Join us at Opua Cruising Club this Friday 17th July for a fantastic evening of live music with the talented Michael Read-Percival from 6pm. Sit back, enjoy great music, [...]

We’ve got the incredible evening lined up this Saturday with Charlotte ‘Rockstar’ Jones playing from 6pm. Live music, good vibes and a lively Saturday evening with friends. Come down [...]

When the starting gun fired in Opua on 29 May, fifteen skippers set off alone across one of the world's most demanding stretches of ocean with a common goal [...]

Opua Cruising Club is proud to feature our July Sponsor of the Month, Marine Electrics Opua. Based in the heart of the Bay of Islands, Marine Electrics Opua provides [...]

The 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge officially ended on Sunday 14 June with a memorable prizegiving ceremony at Southport Yacht Club, celebrating not only the winners, but every sailor [...]

The final chapter of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge has now been written, with the last six competitors safely crossing the finish line at Southport after battling the Tasman [...]

Congratulations to Terry Dunn, Commodore of Opua Cruising Club, on completing the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge aboard Nautilass.Terry sailed 1,362 nautical miles from Opua to Southport, crossing the finish [...]

Courage, Competition and the Spirit of the Tasman The first five competitors in the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge have crossed the finish line at Southport Yacht Club. Each [...]

OPUA CRUISING CLUB INC - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING23 June 2026 at 7pm at the Club RoomAll Members, both Full and Social, are encouraged to attend this year’s Annual General Meeting. [...]

Opua Cruising Club is proud to shine the spotlight on our June Sponsor of the Month, CMC Design. Based in Opua, CMC Design is a specialist cabinetmaking, marine fitout [...]

The Race Committee formally confirmed the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge will start as scheduled at noon Saturday. Sixteen solo sailors will leave the Bay of Islands for Southport Yacht Club [...]

The Solo Trans Tasman Race will start at Midday this Saturday. Opua Cruising Club's bar and restaurant will be open from 10.30amGreat viewing of the start from OCC, on the [...]

Check out the boats and meet the skippers before they race to Australia!