Great Escape Sailing

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One of our favorite anchorages.
16/01/2025

One of our favorite anchorages.

Waewaetorea Island is a stunner! You can see why getting out on the water and exploring the islands of the Bay of Islands is a must do!

Ready to set sail. Two of our newest sailors about to head off with Mum and Dad for a sailing adventure.
10/01/2025

Ready to set sail. Two of our newest sailors about to head off with Mum and Dad for a sailing adventure.

Fundamental Navigation - Chart, hand bearing compass, and eyeballs!Find your way safely in the Bay of Islands.
05/01/2025

Fundamental Navigation - Chart, hand bearing compass, and eyeballs!
Find your way safely in the Bay of Islands.

Fundamental Navigation - chart, handbearing compass, and eyeballs.Learn the basics for safe cruising.
04/01/2025

Fundamental Navigation - chart, handbearing compass, and eyeballs.
Learn the basics for safe cruising.

Hey sailors, if any of you are around today some great opportunities to join the community beach clean-ups.
28/12/2024

Hey sailors, if any of you are around today some great opportunities to join the community beach clean-ups.

Lets do this!

You can also follow on Instagram to see more.
15/12/2024

You can also follow on Instagram to see more.

Great news from a wonderful local community!
15/12/2024

Great news from a wonderful local community!

🗑️ RUSSELL WHARF POP-UP RUBBISH & RECYCLING IS BACK! ♻️

Great news for summer boaties! Need to dispose of your on-board waste? The Russell Wharf Pop-up Centre is booked to be back over the Xmas break:

⏰ Daily: 8:00-11:00 AM & 2:00-5:00 PM
📅 26 December - 19 January
💰 Rubbish bags: $8 each
✨ Recycling: FREE!

Why not make it part of your Russell visit? Stock up on provisions, enjoy a meal at our local eateries, and keep your boat ship-shape - all in one stop!

Together we can keep our beautiful bay clean! 🌊✨

Photo courtesy of Kororāreka Russell Community Wharf Kaitiaki Trust

Great weather for ducks and enthusiastic instructors!
15/12/2024

Great weather for ducks and enthusiastic instructors!

Your opportunity. RAVEN 31 now available - 19th to 25th January. Book online or get in touch. First in, first served....
15/12/2024

Your opportunity. RAVEN 31 now available - 19th to 25th January. Book online or get in touch. First in, first served.

14/12/2024

CANCELLED CHARTER - Raven 31 available 19th - 25th January: Book online or get in touch. First in first served. We'll also get in touch with those of you on the waitlist.

Sailing adventures perfect for couples, friends, and families. Learn to sail then sail yourself in

Congratulations Antje, Europe Dinghy National Champ (again!).
25/11/2024

Congratulations Antje, Europe Dinghy National Champ (again!).

“On a day when the wind is perfect, the sail just needs to open and the world is full of beauty.” – RumiThe Persian poet...
21/11/2024

“On a day when the wind is perfect, the sail just needs to open and the world is full of beauty.” – Rumi

The Persian poet and Sufi master, born in 1207, devoted his life to writing and worship.

Heading out for day three of sail training. Tomorrow they'll cast off for their First Voyage without an instructor. ...
18/11/2024

Heading out for day three of sail training. Tomorrow they'll cast off for their First Voyage without an instructor.

Watched the replay of the Vendee Globe round the world race start. Inspirational sailing!
10/11/2024

Watched the replay of the Vendee Globe round the world race start. Inspirational sailing!

All the information you need about the Vendée Globe 2024: skippers, rankings, maps and news about this solo, non-stop, non-assisted round-the-world race.

Day One - First Voyage Sail Training Adventure for these Massey University students.
09/11/2024

Day One - First Voyage Sail Training Adventure for these Massey University students.

Just like these lovely sailors aboard Liaison, you can gain the qualifications and experience you need for coastal voyag...
04/11/2024

Just like these lovely sailors aboard Liaison, you can gain the qualifications and experience you need for coastal voyaging and bareboat charter on our six-day Bareboat Skipper tailored sail training adventure.

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Bay Of Islands Marina
Opua
0200

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+6494027143

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WOW Women on Water-#GreatEscapeSailing seventh annual women's weekend on the water. 10 boats, over 35 women. #WOW #WOW7 #wowboi #womenwhosail #shesails

We're so glad when our sailors have a great experience with us and take the time to write a great review. #thankyou #welcomeback #GreatEscapeSailing #learntosail

It's April, and it still feels like mid summer. What a season. #GreatEscapeSailing #raven31 #learntosail #sailing #bayofislandsnz #bareboatcharter #familyfun

Great Escape Noelex 30 against a visiting boat in the bay. Thanks to #bayofislandssnorkelling for the photo. #bayofislandsnz #noelex30

Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka. Spot the #GreatEscapeSailing yacht on our mooring, the sailors must be ashore enjoying the facilities. Great video @bayofislands #learntosail #sailingbayofislands

Three days with an instructor, then three days out sailing by yourselves in the beautiful Bay of Islands. LEARN SAIL ADVENTURE HOLIDAY #GreatEscapeSailing #learntosail #noelex25 #northland #adventure #adventureholiday

Another stunning day here in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Opua is a great place to start your sailing adventure, great local store, and friendly yacht club. #opua #bayofislandsnz #northland #GreatEscapeSailing #bareboatcharter #learntosail

Another busy morning at the dock, Kerikeri High School Sailing Academy International Students - four boats heading away for a long weekend. #havefun #learntosail #sailingschool

Still a few boats left for bareboat charter or learn-to-sail adventures over Labour Weekend. It's getting warmer so it's time to cast off the bowlines and set sail. Who knows what wonderful experiences await at your next anchorage?

2022 Traveller's Choice Tripadvisor award (Again!!). Thanks to all the sailors who cast off with us this season and to our awesome team of instructors. Come sail with an award winning team this summer. #GreatEscapeSailing #travelerschoice2022 #travellerschoice2022

Great fun learning to sail aboard a Noelex 25
Great fun learning to sail aboard a Noelex 25

Great day out sailing yesterday with these two. Day two, challenging conditions but the sailors thrived, well done. We love sharing the fun of sailing with enthusiastic new sailors.

Urupukapuka Island
Urupukapuka Island

Our beautiful Urupukapuka Island filmed by our friends at Sail South Pacific. Hard to pick a favourite bay, but we do find ourselves returning to Paradise again and again.

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