Rebecca Gmuer-Hornell at the Club this Friday 7.30pm
Imagine challenging the world - not in a sprint, but in the longest, most daring marathon of all: circumnavigating the globe by sailboat, non-stop, without assistance, and faster than [...]
Solo Trans-Tasman Race Management Visits New Zealand’s Maritime Safety Centres
As preparations continue for the Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge, the Race Management team recently had the opportunity to visit two of New Zealand’s key maritime safety operations: the Maritime Operations [...]
BBQ in the Bay 15th of March
Our next Club BBQ is next Sunday the 15th of March. It looks like we have a bit of a weather event coming our way this week but it [...]
Cater marine – Sponsor of the Month
Opua Cruising Club is proud to shine our spotlight this month on March’s sponsor of the month, Cater Marine. Your One-Stop Marine Supply Hub in Opua For half a [...]
Great result in 2026 Tornado National Championships
It was an outstanding result for Opua Cruising Club, with members Wayne Limbrick and Sally Tait securing third place at the 2026 Tornado National Championships at Tauranga Yacht and [...]
Commodores Report – February ’26
Well, it feels like Summer is still hanging on with the warm days, just the morning starts are a bit cool. Still nice out on the water though. BBQ [...]
Fisher & Paykel Interclub / Russell Cup
Fisher & Paykel Interclub / Russell Cup – This Sunday 12pm! The rivalry continues this weekend as Opua Cruising Club takes on the Russell Boating Club in the annual [...]
Onewhero Bay BBQ a great day out
On a glorious summer's day with a light westerly breeze, 25 Opua Cruising Club members and their friends gathered on Baylys Beach (Onewhero Bay) last Sunday for our February [...]
2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge
Government Events Boost Fund Support for 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge We’re thrilled to share some exciting news for the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge. The event has secured funding through [...]
Summer in review
It has been a disastrous summer in New Zealand - but not-so-bad in the Bay of Islands. Kerikeri airport data below shows cold wet and windy snaps highlighted with circles. [...]
Seapower – Sponsor of the Month
Opua Cruising Club is proud to shine our spotlight this month on February’s sponsor of the month, Seapower. Located right on the waterfront at Opua Marine Estate, Seapower [...]
Opua Cruising Club BBQ enjoyed by all
Last Sunday’s Opua Cruising Club 'BBQ in the Bay' at Motuarohia (Roberton) Island was a great success, with a solid turnout of boats and crews making the most of this [...]
OCC Member Wins Ultimate Ocean Speed Challenge
Imagine challenging the world - not in a sprint, but in the longest, most daring marathon of all: circumnavigating the globe by sailboat, non-stop, without assistance, and faster than [...]
A story of unexpected crew members…
While the weather hasn’t been playing along lately, this little moment from the water brought plenty of smiles. Last Friday week, when Nautilas hoisted her mainsail, two tiny sparrows [...]
Fishing competition a great sucess
The Kids Fishing Competition at Opua Wharf on Sunday 28th December was a fantastic day out, with an amazing turnout and plenty of excitement along the wharf. Open [...]
Commodores Report – January ’26
Thanks to everyone for holding things together over the busy Xmas / New Year period, it was a busy time while I was away. Great reports on Paulette’s fishing [...]
Last year’s weather
Here is a time-latitude plot of the air temperature measured over a north-south slice of Aotearoa/ NZ as it travelled through 2025. MetBob. Bob McDavitt is the [...]
Car Park Closed 15th to 24th Jan.
In order to set up the venue infrastructure for Bay of Islands Sailing Week, the Opua Cruising Club car park will be closed from 6pm on Thursday the 15th [...]
Volunteers Needed
Are you keen to be part of the iconic Bay of Islands Sailing Week? The team are looking for a few legends to help out both onshore and on [...]
New Year’s Cruise & BBQ
On New Year’s Day, Kotahi Rua (Les Alderton and his two granddaughters) and Libertee (Vera and Ernesto) welcomed the new year anchored in the beautiful waters of the [...]
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