Click here for Annual Subscription Form: 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025
Visitor/TRSC Member
We are delighted to welcome you to The Lakes. We hope you enjoy your time here and consider joining our club. Our members are friendly and helpful, and you may even get the opportunity to sail with one of our yachts—don't hesitate to accept! Radio-controlled sailing is a fascinating and addictive pastime.
Here are a few important points to keep in mind:
It's a Sport, and We Do It for Fun: While we are competitive, we believe in the principle, "What happens on the field stays on the field." Everyone, even the most experienced sailors, makes mistakes. A quick "sorry" and a penalty turn is all that is required.
Sailing Rules: We aim to follow the official International Sailing Federation Racing Rules of Sailing. These rules are not difficult to learn, and they help minimize the chances of damaging our fragile yachts.
Race Officer (RO) Responsibilities: The appointed RO controls the race proceedings entirely and has the authority to disqualify members for bad behavior or inappropriate language. A Code of Conduct is displayed on the flag at the jetty. If no RO is appointed, Committee Members are expected to act in that capacity.
Club Structure and Membership: Although our club is informal, we are affiliated with the New Zealand Radio Yachting Association (NZRYA). NZRYA issues stickers to each member, making them eligible to participate in regattas conducted by clubs in New Zealand or overseas. Our 2024 TRSC subscription is set at zero dollars (due to a good bank balance), out of which a $10 NZRYA fee is paid. Membership runs from 1 October to 30 September each year, with fees collected in October.
IOM Owners: There is no need to add anything for IOM NCA.
Regattas: TRSC occasionally holds regattas involving outside sailors. These events require input from club members, and everyone is expected to contribute.
Membership Application: If you wish to join, please fill out the application form by the end of September 2024. The sooner, the better, as it helps us manage the process more easily.
Welcome again! Please return and feel free to approach any of our members for advice or encouragement.
TRSC Committee
New Member Request to Join the Tauranga Radio Sailing Club
We would love to welcome you as a member of our club; however, we maintain a strict no-tolerance policy for bad behavior at the lake.
The TRSC Committee has full discretion in accepting or declining membership applications.
Probationary Period: All new members are subject to a probationary period starting from the day they sign the membership form, agree to the Code of Conduct, and pay their fees. During this period, if two or more members raise a complaint to the Commodore, the membership can be canceled instantly by the Commodore, with a full refund of fees. The TRSC Committee also reserves the right to decline membership instantly during the probationary period, in which case fees will be refunded.
Membership Fees:
Tauranga Radio Sailing Club (TRSC) Annual 2024 Membership: Free per person
New Zealand Radio Yachting Association (NZRYA) Registration: Included in the above fee
IOM NCA Registration of Hulls: The NZRYA requires payment and other information to be submitted through regional sailing clubs. TRSC collects payments, collates details, and forwards them to NZRYA. Your cooperation in this process is appreciated.
Note: If you are already a member of another NZ Radio Sailing club and an affiliated member of NZRYA through that club, TRSC membership is still free. If you have made separate payments to NZRYA, please return the completed membership form to confirm your details and boat information, and inform us when the payment was made so we can reconcile our records with NZRYA.
Also included is a copy of the TRSC information sheet regarding behavior and responsibility expectations for club members.
Our club operates in a rapidly growing residential area. The lakeside is a busy recreational space for locals and visitors, and we are privileged to share and use this space.
We look forward to your continued support and to seeing you at the lake for another successful year of sailing and camaraderie with the Tauranga Radio Sailing Club.
Membership Application:
2024-2025 TRSC Membership is due now. Please click here to fill out the membership form.
Justin and Graham
E-mail: tgarsc@gmail.com