Sailability Tauranga

24/05/2026

⛵️ Healthvision Festival of Disability Sport 2026 ⛵️
Thanks for joing us for our have a go day sessions yesterday as part of Healthvision’s Festival of Disability Sport. It was wonderful to see many people give sailing a go for the first time. Our day ran from 10 am to 2pm & was enjoyed by all.💙 We'll be doing it all again in 2027.

19/05/2026

SAILABILITY is back this year by popular demand! Saturday 23rd May at Sulphur Point, Tauranga from 10am - 12pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/Htk2duaGPvDDfJAe7 - spaces are limited so get in quick! All abilities welcome!

11/05/2026

🛑Tuesdays 12th May sailing cancled 🛑
Kia ora whānau 🌧️
Unfortunately today’s Sailability Tauranga session has been cancelled due to the rain and weather conditions. Stay warm and safe everyone, and we look forward to seeing you all back on the water next time!⛵️

06/05/2026

🛑 Thursday Sailing Is Cancelled 7th May 2026 🛑

Hey everyone, unfortunately we’ve had to cancel tomorrow’s sailing due to some messy weather 🌧️💨

We know this is disappointing, but safety always comes first for our sailors and volunteers.💙

Fingers crossed for better conditions soon.We can’t wait to get back out on the water with you all. ⛵

In the meantime, make sure you’re following our page to stay up to date with the latest information.

Thanks so much for your understanding 😊

22/04/2026

⛵ Thursday Sailing Update ⛵️

Kia ora everyone,
It looks like the weather is playing ball and we will be going ahead with tomorrow's sessions. If you sail on Thursdays, you should have received an email about wearing appropriate cold weather gear for sailing. Just to clarify, this means warm, layered clothing such as:

👕Thermal or long-sleeve base layers
🧥Fleece or warm mid-layers
🧥Waterproof/windproof jackets
🧤Warm hats and gloves if needed.

Staying warm and dry will make your time on the water much more enjoyable 😊

If you’re unable to make it, please let us know as soon as possible.We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

07/04/2026

Kia ora everyone, 👋

Due to the unpredictable weather 🌧, our Sailability Tauranga sessions for this Thursday have been cancelled.The safety our volunteers and sailors is very important to us and its better to be safe than sorry. ⛵️

Please keep an eye on our page for updates & we'll see you next time. 😀

23/02/2026

Congrats to Sailability Tauranga's 'Sailing Royalty' Paulien Chamberlain for racing in the Scud 18 Regatta in Auckland last weekend. Thanks for being part of the push to get Para Sailing reinstated into the Para Olympics. Read the article for a glowing accolade for Paulien and her sailing partner.

Sailing Royalty: When Two Captains Become One Crew!
Talk about a power move! The Burnsco 2026 SKUD 18 International Match Race Challenge saw a truly legendary pairing this week: Paulien Chamberlain and Sally Garrett.

Both women are renowned "Captains of their own ships," used to calling the shots and leading their own teams to victory. You might expect a bit of a "too many cooks" situation when you put two elite skippers on one SKUD 18, but Paulien and Sally proved exactly why they are at the top of their game. ⛵️✨

Despite both being used to having the final say, they sailed surprisingly well together, blending their tactical brilliance and years of experience into one formidable force. It was a masterclass in communication, elite skill, and mutual respect.

When royalty joins forces, the rest of the fleet definitely takes notice!

22/02/2026

⛵️Tauranga Regatta 2026 🌊

Four of our sailors represented the club at the Tauranga Regatta this weekend. Our small fleet enjoyed a range of conditions across the two days, providing valuable racing experience and testing both skill and stamina.

Singles
🥇 1st – Dennis Young
🥈 2nd – Tom Scott

Doubles
🥇 1st – Kerihi Maxwell & Rhonda Ritchie
🥈 2nd – Ashley Lintott & Harry Yang

Congratulations to all competitors on an excellent performance — we are proud of you all.

📸 Photo credit: Rhonda Ritchie & Viv Lintott

15/02/2026

Photos of the NZ Hansa Champions Liberty Class. 1st: Graham Hook, Titahi Bay, Purple 1725. 2nd: Richard Chamberlain, Tga, Yellow 1728. 3rd: Brian Trubivich, Ponsonby, Blue 2246. 4th: Steve Mameso, Ponsonby, Yellow 1727. 5th: Steve Barrett, Blue 2623. 6th: Tom Scott, Tga, Blue 2680. Well done all! Photos: Elisha McCarty.

15/02/2026

Photos of the Hansa Nationals 303 Singles. 1st: Paulien Chamberlain, Tga - Grey 9. 2nd: Eric Kelsey, Waitara - Blue 2248. 3rd: Chris Bolt, Waitara - Orange 2244. 4th: Dave Parker, Tga- Red 3262. 5th: Dennis Young, Tga - Purple 3264. 6th: Jordan Grogan, Tga - Jade 3263. Congratulations everyone! Photos: Elisha McCarty.