It’s a GO but foul weather and a 72-foot abandoned vessel hold risk for the 16 Solo Trans-Tasman sailors
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 [...]
Race Day – on the water exclusion zone
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 [...]
OPEN DAY – Sunday 24th May
Check out the boats and meet the skippers before they race to Australia!
Ngati Soul Sunday 24th May 2026
The magic is coming to Opua Cruising Club! We’ve got the incredible Ngati Soul bringing his signature sound to the waterfront — think laid-back live music, good vibes and [...]
‘Passage of Time’ Show – Saturday, 23rd of May
Coming to Opua Cruising Club on Saturday, 23rd of May, join Andrew Fagan for ‘Time and Tide’ - a captivating evening of storytelling, live music, poetry, and a powerful [...]
A review of the South Pacific cyclone ending 30 April 2026
There were 11 tropical depressions, but only two developed sufficiently to be named - Cyclone Urmil and Cyclone Vaianu. So, the 2025-26 season was one of the least active [...]
OCC AGM Saturday 23rd June
The Opua Cruising Club AGM is coming up on Saturday, 23rd June and we’re on the lookout for a few enthusiastic new faces to join the committee. If you’ve [...]
Thera Sings! Saturday 9th May
As part of its Annual Prize Giving Opua Cruising Club will be enjoying an evening of live music and great vocals from local singer Thera van Poppel from 5.30pm [...]
Awesome spectator voyage!
Enjoy the excitement of the Solo Trans Tasman Yacht Challenge start line from the comfort of the R. Tucker Thompson - awesome spectator voyage!
Offshore Personal Safety (Advanced Sea Survival) course May 19th and 20th
The Solo Trans Tasman Yacht Challenge is organising safety training for its competitors and has limited additional spaces available for OCC members and supporters. The Offshore Personal Safety (Advanced [...]
Ocean Medic Course May 16th & 17th
The Solo Trans Tasman Yacht Challenge is organising safety training for its competitors and has limited additional spaces available for OCC members and supporters. We are two day Ocean [...]
BINGO IS BACK!!!
We have a new caller - come along this Thursday at 7.30pm.The club’s bar and bistro will be open throughout the evening from 4.30pm.
Open Mic Night Saturday 2nd May
Open Mic Night at Opua Cruising Club! Saturday 2nd May at 6pm. Join us for a relaxed evening of live music, great vibes, and local talent. Drum kit [...]
Meet the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Fleet
With entries now closed, we’re excited to confirm that 18 skippers will line up for the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge, departing from Opua at midday on 30 May. [...]
Sea Temperatures Rule The Weather
In the past month land temperatures to USA in the past 132 years. Also, the world’s oceans returned to their warmest measured peak (first obtained in 2024). They have [...]
Fleet Locked In – Solo Trans-Tasman 2026
Entries have now officially closed for the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge and what a fleet we have. From seasoned offshore veterans to first-time solo adventurers, and from [...]
Ngati Soul Sunday 24th May 2026
The magic is coming to Opua Cruising Club! We’ve got the incredible Ngati Soul bringing his signature sound to the waterfront — think laid-back live music, good vibes and [...]
‘Passage of Time’ Show – Saturday, 23rd of May
Coming to Opua Cruising Club on Saturday, 23rd of May, join Andrew Fagan for ‘Time and Tide’ - a captivating evening of storytelling, live music, poetry, and a powerful [...]
Easter Cruise BBQ
The Opua Cruising Club Easter BBQ Cruise was a small event this year. The weather hasn't been great - indeed, at the time of writing, another weather bomb [...]
Great Escape Sailing – Sponsor of the Month
Opua Cruising Club is proud to shine the spotlight on our April Sponsor of the Month, Great Escape Sailing. Discover the Bay of Islands with Great Escape Sailing Sail-Yourself Yachts [...]
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