Membership

Your place in the heart of the city

We like people to think of the Club as their ‘other’ place, a city bach by the sea, a meeting place on the harbour’s edge, a comfortable place to play, to do business, to socialise and relax in – right at the heart of Wellington's iconic waterfront.

You don't have to be a sailor – we have a range of facilities and programmes for you. These include a year-round programme of social events, yachts to take your family and friends out for a sail, restaurant, bar and catering, meeting rooms for your out-of-office meetings or seminars, an ocean sports centre for all your boating education needs and function spaces for your next party, big or small.

We have three categories of membership:

  • Sailing - for those who wish to access all of the Club's sailing events as well as enjoying the Club's facilities and on-shore events.
  • Social - for those who wish to enjoy the Club's facilities and on-shore events rather than sailing. 
  • Corporate - for organisations that want to have access to our facilities, on-shore events and programmes, and be part of our member community.

Come join us!


    Summer membership special - only $100

    ​​​​​​​Make the most of summer at RPNYC from October 2025 to 31st March 2026 with a membership designed for sunshine, good company, and our vibrant waterfront community.

    Your Summer membership gives you:

    • Access to our Club on-shore programmes and social events.
    • Participation in a limited number of Club racing events.
    • Option to upgrade to full Sailing or Social membership by simply paying the difference.

    Perfect for students and visitors to Wellington wanting a short-term membership, this is the ideal way to experience everything RPNYC has to offer this summer – join now and be part of the action!

    Summer membership is provided under Club Rule 28 - some limitations apply.

    Sailing membership

    Sailing Membership is for those who wish to access all of the Club's sailing events as well as enjoying the Club's facilities and on-shore events.

    We have several classes of Sailing Membership to suit your circumstances:

    • Senior – over 20 years old
    • Junior – under 20 years old
    • Family – one or two adults and their children under 20 years
    • Overseas – principal residence is overseas
    • Student – over 20 years and a full-time student

    Benefits

    • Participate in Club sailing events.
    • Access Club on-shore programmes and social events.
    • Use of 7 harbour moorings.
    • 10% discount at Coene’s Bar & Eatery.
    • 10% off the price of Venue Hire for meetings and private functions.
    • 10% off the price of courses at Wellington Ocean Sports.
    • Access to reciprocal clubs in New Zealand and around the world.
    • Great friendships and professional contacts.
    • Access to discounts at a variety of members’ businesses.
    • YNZ membership benefits.
    • Our weekly email newsletter.

    Social membership

    Social Membership is for those who wish to enjoy the Club's facilities and on-shore events rather than sailing. 

    A Social Member who is a senior or sailing member at another Wellington yacht club has some limited sailing rights at RPNYC.

    Benefits

    • Access Club on-shore programmes and social events.
    • Use of 7 harbour moorings.
    • 10% discount at Coene’s Bar & Eatery.
    • 10% off the price of Venue Hire for meetings and private functions.
    • 10% off the price of courses at Wellington Ocean Sports.
    • Access to reciprocal clubs in New Zealand and around the world.
    • Great friendships and professional contacts.
    • Access to discounts at a variety of members’ businesses.
    • YNZ membership benefits.
    • Our weekly email newsletter.

    Corporate membership

    Corporate Membership is for organisations that want to have access to our facilities, on-shore events and programmes, and be part of our member community.

    Benefits

    • 4 individually identified Sailing Memberships assigned to staff of the organisation.
    • 4 free Board Room hires per year during normal business hours Monday to Friday on such dates as may be agreed.
    • 10% discount on all Venue Hire.
    • 10% discount on any team building/sailing activities undertaken at Wellington Ocean Sports.
    • Full page black and white advertisement in the Club's annual Almanac
    • Invitations to all Club events including open day and any marketing/networking events
    • Corporate logo and link on this website.

    Interested in Corporate membership? Please contact us to discuss your needs. 


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