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 [...]
Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Bay of Islands Sailing Week is on from 19–23 January 2026, delivering four action-packed days of racing in the stunning Bay of Islands. As one of New Zealand’s premier [...]
Now Open 7 Days a Week!
Opua Cruising Club will be open 7 days a week for the summer starting from Monday 5th January. Call in for a delicious meal, a glass of wine [...]
Opua General Store – Sponsor of the Month
Opua Cruising Club are thrilled to shine a spotlight on our club’s Sponsor of the Month for January, The Opua General Store. Nestled on the waterfront at Opua, [...]
A busy time for Opua Cruising Club
The Opua Cruising Club Car Park The Opua Cruising Club car park is for the use of members, guests & visitors to the club. Please note, overnight parking is [...]
In Memoriam of Martin Clark 1955-2025
Martin first started his sailing career at Bay of Islands College and I first raced against him sailing Cherubs at BOI Yacht Club in the mid 70’s. We [...]
Commodores Report – Dec’ 2025
Well, a busy month at the club and last week really topped it off. Friday had 30 for lunch from Kerikeri Retirement Village, on the Saturday a great visit [...]
Happy Holidays
This summer we are forecasting weak LA NINA conditions and these help keep the HIGH pressure systems as seen on the weather map over central New Zealand, so that [...]
Our Promo Winner
Jodi Campbell, Winner of the 3-course meal for 2 and $50 bar tab at The Gallery Bistro & Opua Cruising Club bar. Congrats Jodi!
Commodore’s Party A Big Hit
Saturday nights Commodore’s Party delivered exactly what everyone hoped for — a night full of good vibes, great company, and festive cheer.With music from vinyl-spinning DJ Vintage Vinyl (Mike Preece), [...]
BBQ in the Bay
Opua Cruising Club members and guests enjoyed a fantastic day out on Sunday for our monthly ‘BBQ in the Bay’, which this month was held at beautiful Motuarohia (Roberton) Island. [...]
Commodore’s Party 6th December
Join us at the Opua Cruising Club for a festive night of great music, great company and plenty of Christmas cheer this Saturday, 6th December from 7pm. We’re thrilled [...]
Bay Cabs – December’s Sponsor of the Month
Opua Cruising Club are thrilled to shine a spotlight on our club’s Sponsor of the Month, Bay Cabs. For the last 18 months, Bay Cabs has been [...]
Commodores Report – November 2025
It’s great to see our racing fleet steadily growing, with several new boats joining in and bringing fantastic enthusiasm to the club. A big thank you to Andy and [...]
Lightning
Marine forecasts give a situation statement that lists the location and movement of features seen on weather maps… Highs, Lows, Convergence zones and fronts. They give warnings of areas [...]
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