About the Classic Yacht Association of New Zealand
The Classic Yacht Association of New Zealand is an incorporated society formed to promote the ownership, preservation and restoration of classic yachts and launches.
These vessels reflect the significant role harbour and coastal sea craft have played in the development of New Zealand communities. The association promotes the fellowship that grows between people who delight in the pleasure of classic vessels and the sea.
Heritage Landing
Heritage Landing is the Classic Yacht Association’s very own on-water home in central Auckland and it is a great place to check out some of our classic fleet. In association with Eke Panuku Development Auckland, we aim to use Heritage Landing to display a range of wooden vessels to showcase Auckland’s maritime history and celebrate our wooden boatbuilders.
Heritage Landing is located next to Silo Marina at the western end of Silo Park in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter. Heritage Landing is a short walk from the Viaduct across the lifting bridge and along North Wharf.
If you would like your beautiful fully restored classic boat to be berthed at Heritage Landing, please email admin@classicyacht.org.nz to be placed on our waiting list.
CYANZ History
Who would have thought back in the early 1990s that the Classic Yacht Association of New Zealand (CYANZ) would be the organization it is today?
Committee Members
Find out who our committee members are and who to contact with questions or concerns.
Club Documents
Find our Constitution, Classic Vessel Policy, Chairperson’s Report, and Club Meeting Minutes here.
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Join the CYANZ
The Classic Yacht Association of New Zealand (Inc.) is an incorporated society formed in 1995 dedicated to:
- Promoting the ownership, preservation and restoration of classic yachts and launches,
- Reflecting the significant role harbour and coastal sea craft have played in the development of New Zealand communities,
- Encouraging the fellowship that grows and exists between all men and women who delight in the pleasure of the sea and craft that sail those seas.
Become a member
Check which inexpensive membership option (below) best suits you.
When ready, click 'JOIN ONLINE NOW!' and select 'Create account with CYANZ' at the bottom left of the next screen.
Enjoy the benefits of being a CYA member, including:
Great camaraderie
Great racing, rallying and cruising
Fabulous away events
Having your boat in the latest edition of the CYA Vessel Register
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Membership types and benefits
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Please support them in return when you can.
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Subscribe to our publications
The bi-monthly CYA Journal provides in-depth stories and coverage on a number of classic related topics.
The monthly Sheerlines newsletter brings you association news, recent CYA event stories and information on our upcoming events.
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