Join us on a Thursday afternoon for our ‘Featured Boat Series’, when an interesting or iconic vessel will be moored outside our clubhouse, and members, friends & anyone interested are welcome to come aboard.

Thursday is Club Night at The Pons with the running of our historic  'Rum Race'.
Before the race Prizegiving, the boats’ owners or custodians will give a short presentation. Join us upstairs in the Logan Room, where the bar and kitchen will be open. It will be a truly great evening for all!

​​​​​​​Boat Viewing | 4:30 pm - 6 pm   ■   Presentation | 6:30 pm   ■   Prizegiving | 7 pm

‘come aboard! ... feel the excitement, the history, the inspiration’

Extreme & Tango

Thursday 30th January 2025

‘An evening celebrating the iconic designer Jim Young.’

Jim Young is best remembered as the designer of the Young 88, the 30ft keelboat, New Zealand's largest one-design keelboat class.

His contribution to New Zealand sailing spans 71 years including winning national sailing titles, boatbuilding, yachts & powerboat design.


We are proud to have Aaron Young (Jim's son) and Wendy Muir (Jim's daughter) reminiscing about their father and his boats.

Another great evening at The Pons, Put it on your calendar today!

Tango, Jim Young's first Keeler, and most 'extreme' 2" keeler! Built-in 1954, with a short keel and spade rudder - proving to be years ahead of its time. Now restored, and part of the CYA fleet.

Extreme, a Rocket 31 designed by Jim Young featuring a massive open cockpit and flared sides. Launched in the early 1990s and still racing today.

We appreciate the support of both the Young 88s & CYA