Dell Quay Sailing Club is a relaxed and friendly sailing club located in the picturesque Chichester Harbour in New Zealand. The club offers a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, making it a happy place for all to enjoy the sheltered waters of the harbour. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn how to sail or an experienced sailor wanting to refresh your skills, the sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour are ideal for both.
Situated in one of the most picturesque locations in Chichester Harbour, Dell Quay Sailing Club provides access to the harbour's 22 square miles of water, offering a variety of destinations and easy access to the Solent and the English Channel. Members have access to the club at all times, and most activities, both water-based and social, take place on weekends.
The main club building is equipped with a bar, lounge area, galley, and changing rooms. There is also a converted grain warehouse that serves as a race office, office/training room, and workshop. The club offers berthing spaces for many dinghies, kayaks, and various craft, as well as drying moorings for yachts.
Membership at Dell Quay Sailing Club comes with the benefit of discounted RYA courses. The club has its own RYA Training Centre, offering training courses on both power and sail to members.
Dell Quay Sailing Club welcomes all water sports enthusiasts to its idyllic setting, perfect for exploring the harbour. The club features a floating pontoon that serves as a convenient launch point, accessible from the clubhouse with its stunning views of the harbour.
In addition to regular sailing events and races for adults and juniors, Dell Quay Sailing Club hosts a junior training week during the summer holidays. The club also has an active Women on the Water (WOW) group, organises dinghy cruising and cruiser rallies within the harbour, the Solent, and even as far as Brittany.
For those who do not have their own boats yet, Dell Quay Sailing Club provides a number of dinghies for members' use, including an RS Vision, 4 Pico's, a Laser 13, 2 RS Feva's, a Topper, an RSTera, an Optomist, and a Wayfarer.
Dell Quay Sailing Club is committed to reducing its environmental impact and becoming more sustainable. The club focuses on energy and water conservation, waste management, eliminating single-use plastics, preventing pollution, promoting biosecurity, and protecting habitat and wildlife. More information on the club's environmental initiatives can be found on their website's environment pages.
If you're interested in becoming a member of Dell Quay Sailing Club, you can find more details on their website. The club offers sailing events and activities throughout the year, with a comprehensive racing programme that includes class and handicap series for all levels of sailors.