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The latest news and scheduled events for Great Escape sailors

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Great Escape Sailing is committed to Sustainable Tourism

Reduce, reuse and recycle At Great Escape, sustainability is a core value underpinning our decisions and actions. Our fleet of […]

WOW (Women on Water) was wonderful

WOW – What a fantastic weekend we had. Our second annual Bay of Islands WOW (Women on Water) weekend, organised […]

Davidson M20 …Reduce, reuse, recycle! …

Reuse, reduce and recycle. The Davidson 20 a very sustainable option for your sailing holiday. Providing a sustainable, simpler form of cruising.  The Davidson M20 maybe hasn’t got all the bells and whistles but has everything you need for a comfortable week afloat.

WOW (Women on Water) 3rd Annual Weekend Rally

Weekend sailing rally for women.  For women sailors of all experience levels. Friday, September 25th to Sunday 27th September, 2020. […]

LTS Graduates Flotilla 22nd to 24th November

Join us 22nd to 24th November 2019 for a learn-to-sail graduates fun flotilla, sailing rally. Enjoy the freedom of bareboat […]

100 Learn to Sail Courses

Daryl completes coaching 100 learn-to-sail courses

Tall Ships Race – Russell Boating Club

This year will be the 44th Tall Ships Regatta.     Hosted by the Russell Boating Club the Tall Ships Regatta […]

BOISW – Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Take part in the CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week, the biggest regatta of its kind in New Zealand.  It […]

YNZ Level 3 and Bareboat Skipper (IYT)

New start dates:  Monday 2nd March (Other dates by request) Advanced sail training for those ready to step up to skippering […]

Navigation and Weather Master

Our very experienced instructor Daryl, has been accredited IYT Navigation Master and IYT Weather Master. Navigation master is a stand-alone course […]

October Fun Flotilla

November Fun Flotilla

23rd – 25th November

Auckland on the Water Boat Show

Auckland on the Water Boat Show

27th – 30th September