Welcome to Glendowie Boating Club
The Glendowie Boating Club, founded in 1949, is situated at the mouth of the
Tamaki River in the eastern suburbs of Auckland. The mouth of the river is an
ideal environment for this family oriented club. Being tidal, the program varies
from week to week but most Sundays from spring to autumn see some sailing.
The club has three classes sailing most days, Arrows, Starlings and Optimists
with fleets of around 60 to 70 boats active on each sailing day. The GBC Learn
to Sail Squad is the ideal training ground for aspiring sailors. Experienced
Club Instructors coach the Squad out on the water every Sunday during the
sailing season. The club also offers development programmes for every level.
GBC as the manager for the class is known as the "Home of the Starling" and the
fleet is growing rapidly. The Starling is the ideal boat for young sailors
coming from the Optimist. The Arrow has been sailed at the club since its
inception and has already proved to be the perfect two person boat to introduce
sailing to the family. The young ones grow in confidence and Mum or Dad get to
enjoy a good sail at the same time.
There is ample parking available in Glendowie Rd. for sailors and spectators
alike and boat ramps have been built to provide easy access to the beach for
rigging and launching. Within the club house, there is room for 140 centreboards
and dinghies in addition to the mooring area for keelers. Other facilities
include a lounge, control tower, galley and ample decks very close to the action
for maximum spectator enjoyment.
The officers for 2007 are:
all of whom may be contacted via our Webmaster (webmaster@gbcyachting.org.nz)
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