About
New Zealand Radio Yachting Association
The NZRYA (New Zealand Radio Yachting Association) is an Association consisting of Member Clubs and Individual Members, which is administered by an elected Council, comprising a Chairman, a Secretary, a Treasurer and three Council Members. Formed in 1994, current individual membership stands at just over 100, with around 150 boats registered.
The NZRYA is NCA (National Class Association) for the International One Metre Class Association, and is the New Zealand DM (Division Member) of the ISAF- RSD (Radio Sailing Division). There are currently twenty nine Member Countries of the ISAF-RSD who are represented and managed by a ten member Permanent Committee
There are currently 7 Member Clubs affiliated to the NZRYA:
- Kerikeri Radio Yacht Squadron (Kerikeri) Tel: 09 407 9547
- Gulf Harbour Radio Yacht Club (Whangaparaoa) Tel: 09 428 0551
- North Shore Radio Yacht Squadron (Quarry Lake) Tel: 09 833 9183
- Northern Maritime Model Society (Wattle Downs, Manurewa) Tel: 09 534 1649
- Tauranga Radio Sailing Club (Tauranga) Tel: 07 576 6048
- Wellington Radio Sailing Club Tel: 04 527 8601
- Waikato Radio Sailing Club (Hamilton) Tel: 07 856-3462
How to join NZRYA
To join the NZRYA, simply join one of the affiliated clubs, register a boat (either new or second hand), and then join the association as an Affiliated Individual Member. Association Membership for individuals is $10 per year, plus $ 1 for each boat registered.
NZRYA Officials
Chairman – Carl Smith
Hon Secretary – Bill Boon
Treasurer – Anthony Sisson
Council Members – Grant Lane, Bob Atkinson and Nigel Clements
Registar – Roy Granich
IOMICA Rep – Tony Oudshoorn
