12 October 2025

Experience Model Yacht Sailing

An open day for individuals and families to try model yacht sailing on Lake Victoria in Hagley Park.

Come along to the Christchurch Model Yacht Club clubhouse in North Hagley Park and have a go at model yacht sailing with club members on Victoria Lake.

The Club was established in 1898 and is New Zealand’s oldest Model Yacht Club. The Club has been operating on the lake for 126 years, and some of the original models will be on display. 

Modern radio-controlled yachts will be on loan, under tuition, for visitors to try. 

Children and adults will all enjoy taking part. Children must be supervised by a parent/guardian.

Free
  • Sunday 12 Oct 2025, 10am to 2pm
  • 18 Oct 2025 to 19 Oct 2025, 10am to Midday
  • Saturday 25 Oct 2025, 10am to Midday
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Come along to the Christchurch Model Yacht Club clubhouse in North Hagley Park and have a go at model yacht sailing with club members on Victoria Lake.

The Club was established in 1898 and is New Zealand’s oldest Model Yacht Club. The Club has been operating on the lake for 126 years, and some of the original models will be on display. 

Modern radio-controlled yachts will be on loan, under tuition, for visitors to try. 

Children and adults will all enjoy taking part. Children must be supervised by a parent/guardian.

Location
Christchurch Model Yacht Club, Victoria Lake, North Hagley Park

Event contact

Christchurch Model Yacht Club
027 629 3880
secretary.cmyc1898@gmail.com www.christchurchmodelyachting.org.nz/

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