On behalf of the 17,000 members of boating clubs in this area, AYBA provides:-
- Regional coordination of the centreboard and keelboat Racing Programme
- Printed annually in The Boaties Book
- Updated during the year on the AYBA website
- Input to resource management issues
- Involvement in coastal and other planning done by local government
- Submissions on applications for marine farms, jetties, moorings, etc
- Meetings of club delegates to discuss issues and share experiences
- Encouragement of interaction between clubs
- To learn from successes and standardise common practices
- To pool resources for major events and regattas
- Funding support for coaching and training initiatives for Auckland boaties
- Provision of VHF radio Channel 66 beyond Auckland harbour and Channel 4 which covers from Tamaki to Hobsonville
- Installation of a light on Rotoroa Island at Lat/Long 36.49.39S 175.11.99E
- Contact point for public enquiries about boating clubs in the Auckland area
AYBA encourages boaties to join a boating club. AYBA’s affiliated clubs are listed here showing types of boats they cater for – centreboard, keelboats, runabouts, and launches – and for various activities – learning, racing, and cruising.
The benefits of club membership include
- Programmes of events and activities
- Club facilities
- Comradeship
- Advantages under various pieces of legislation