Terms 1 and 4 (Summer)
College sails out of the Naval Point Yacht Club, with a small fleet of yachts. Boys participate in all local and some national school competitions and also have the opportunity to enter local club events. The boys have the chance to teams race at the Top of South Island regatta and National Schools regatta in Term 1.
Master-in-Charge: Steve Everingham – Venue: Naval Point Yacht Club, Lyttelton
Training: Wednesday, Saturday
Recent Success
2024
- 1st – National 420 Team Racing regatta in Nelson
- 1st – Yachting New Zealand Youth Championships (29er class)
- 3rd – New Zealand 420 Open Championships
2023
- Winner of 'Top Of The South' regional Secondary Schools Teams Racing Regatta
2022
- NZSS Team Sailing Championships – finished in top of silver fleet
- National Optimist Champion and recipient of NZ Yachting Performance Award
2021
- NZSS Team Sailing Championships – promotion from bronze to silver fleet in the regatta
Sailing Coaching Staff
Jonathan Clarke
Coach
Jonathan Clarke
Coach
Jonathan Clarke is an experienced sailing coach with a passion for teaching, and the knowledge and proficiency to help others improve their sailing skills and achieve their goals on the water. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physical Education and Sports Science from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom. It is the leading British sports science university. He has been a qualified boating instructor for more than 30 years, trained by – and working for – the highly regarded Rockley Point sailing centre in Britain. His training and certifications include RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Dinghy Senior Instructor, Powerboat Operator Certificate, Maritime VHF Operator’s Certificate, and current First Aid Certificate.
Jonathan is a qualified barrister, working for 16 years in the UK. He also served as an officer in the Royal Navy, where he gained valuable experience in navigation, leadership, and safety management.
Jonathan brings a unique perspective to his coaching, having logged 25,000 ocean racing miles as a Watch Leader in the Clipper Round the World Race. This experience further honed his sailing, communication, and teamwork skills, making him a valuable asset to any sailing team or organisation. With his extensive training, certifications, and coaching experience, Jonathan is a skilled and knowledgeable coach who can help sailors of all levels. He is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable learning environment for his students.