CYA AGM 5TH AUGUST 2026

The Classic Yacht Association (CYA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 5 August offered members a chance to hear Chairman Jeremy Chapman reflect on another busy, successful year of racing, rallying, and cruising. He also highlighted the Association’s healthy financial status.

Jeremy reviewed the wide range of activities enjoyed by members over the past 12 months. Jeremy advised he was standing down after his two year chairmanship.
Jeremy was thanked and commended for his leadership, commitment, and outstanding contribution during his term.

The attending members voted on the nominations for the 2026–2027 Committee who will guide the Association through the coming year.

Current committee member David Glen was voted on as the new CYA Chairman for 2026–2027.
David expressed his enthusiasm for the role, committing to continue the CYA tradition of celebrating and preserving our classic yachting heritage while maintaining and growing the healthy state of the Association.

Your 2026-2027 committee
David Glen Chairman
Shirley-Ann McCrystal Vice Chairman
Peter Brookes Yacht Captain
Chris Bierre General Committee
Andy Harwood General Committee
Iain Valentine General Committee
Aliana Heidari General Committee *
Peter Mortimer General Committee *
Fraser Harding General Committee *
* New Committee members

David introduced the exciting new events calendar for 2026-2027. The events feature two new races from the Royal Akarana Yacht Club and a revamped Mahurangi and Anniversary Day weekend.
Check out the CYA calendar on the website:

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