Great Escape Sailing

13/06/2026

More big WOWs coming your way 😂

For the events below, check the details and register here: https://mailchi.mp/25db24b2cfc7/wow-sailing-continues-in-winter-womens-day-out-wow-weekend-and-day-sailing-and-more

RNZYS Women's Day Out will be FEATURING TWO Great Escape Sailing Raven 31's, with WOW COACHES on board - you skipper (in turns), they keep the vibes chill. Plus a third boat coached by me/Chris. Saturday August 22.

Winter WOW sailing - bookings coming soon. Starting 1 July running through September 17 (then back to the BOI).

WOW Flotilla weekend is coming: Oct/Nov later this year - please register your expressions of interest and preferences for two date options.

WOW10 / WOW2027 dates confirmed Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May 2027.

It's about getting out on the water for fun and friendly racing. We will be participating in the no-spinnakers keel boat class. A great chance to try some harbour racing in a low stress environment. More information available on the RNZYS website here

28/05/2026

Winter sailing is coming!!!

The golden weather is not over yet, though comes and goes at this time of year, to be fair. Summer 25/26 ends Monday, thank you all who have sailed with us this season. Sleep in booked next week!

If you have missed the ‘summer’ season, don’t despair, watch this space for winter sailing opportunities in the Hauraki Gulf over July and August. 🎉⛵️🔥🌅

And, as always, bookings are open 12 months ahead. Bookings confirmed now lock in current season pricing for 26/27 season dates. 💾 now!

28/05/2026

New (interior) bling. IKEA makeovers coming to all Raven31 galleys.

01/05/2026

Counting down to the start of our 9th annual Women on the Water weekend.

MASSIVE shout out to our three main prize sponsors.

Here in Opua, get your last minute needs Saturday morning, and online for all your future needs. Thank you Cater Marine and Bursco Opua.

For your boating education, first stop naturally is Coastguard Boating Education, online and in person.

Thank you to all three main sponsors who have supplied some amazing swag for our lucky sailors.

https://www.burnsco.co.nz/stores/opua
https://www.catermarine.co.nz/
https://www.boatingeducation.org.nz/

30/04/2026

Gotta love fresh sheets 🛏️⛵️(if you aren’t sure how this photo relates to sheets … come learn to sail with us).

19/04/2026

🐬🐬 what a day, sunshine, a good breeze and pod of dolphins visiting us just off Motuarohia/Roberton Island

18/04/2026

No shortage of beautiful days here in bay of islands, even late in the season. We are working through to June 1 if the sailing itch needs a scratch. ⛵️🌅

21/03/2026

Another magic day in the bay to follow some fabulous sunsets. Fantastic to have so many sailors out on all the boats enjoying the March weather.

To find out how we can help you take the next step, or the very first step, on your sailing journey, check out availability at https://www.greatescape.co.nz/sailing-school/sailing-school-registration/ (for sailing school) and https://www.greatescape.co.nz/request-a-charter/ (for bareboat).

18/03/2026

Registrations are open for WOW2026. May 1 to 3. Register now, here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX9ML0GQarFCm22nd_oihrAl75NrtxWgfISpuI55Gl1n3tPA/viewform?usp=header

01/03/2026

This looks fun! New sailors on day one with an instructor, loving it. Two more days and they will be ready to sail off on their own. Heavy leaning strictly optional; whatever floats your boat! (“First Voyage” six day learn to sail adventure).

Not a bad spot for the night. A whole bay can be yours, no purchase necessary. (“Introduction to Sailing”, two days with instructor, your own boat, with optional overnight in the bay).

If this sounds like you, check out the ways you can learn to sail, or learn to sail further, or bigger, here: https://www.greatescape.co.nz/sailing-school/