OWNZ Trust has provided NZIODA with 6 Optimists known as “OWNZ Boats” which are located at Kohimarama Yacht Club in Auckland. OWNZ Boats are used at NZIODA Ranking Regattas, but not in Nationals. The boats were new in May 2019.
These boats have been donated to NZIODA from the OWNZ Trust to encourage participation at Regattas and events within Auckland for those living “out of town”. This is not a source of revenue for NZIODA and all monies are put back towards the upkeep of the Optimists, insurance and the WOF for the stacker trailer.
If you are using an OWNZ Boat for any NZIODA Ranking Regattas the measurement certificates for the optimist, spars and foils have already been signed off by the Chief Measurer.
OWNZ Trust (Optimist Worlds New Zealand)
In 2010 a group of five (5) Optimist parents passionate about the class and its sailors got together, bid for, won and organised the 2011 Optimist Worlds in Napier.
The regatta was a great success, both as an international event and financially. When the event was wrapped up they created a trust and put the residual funds from this event into it for the future benefit of the class. Though their children have now long moved out of Optimists they are still very proactive in supporting the class through their trust.
As a legacy, NZIODA’s charter boats are funded by this trust to assist sailors’ participation in the class. On application, boats are available for overseas sailors wishing to participate in NZIODA ranking regattas and to facilitate the ability of out-of-town sailors travelling long distances to attend national regattas and training camps with minimal cost.
You can book these boats for:
- Winter Champs, Auckland
- Opti Team Cup, Auckland
- Sir Peter Blake Regatta, Auckland
- NZIODA North Island Opti Clinic, Eastern Beaches, Auckland
- Auckland Championships
- Junior Sail Auckland
Please note the OWNZ Boats are not available to use in Nationals.
Registration
This is on a 1st come 1st served basis, to register follow the link. Please note that you need to be registered with NZIODA in the year you wish to hire the OWNZ boat.
Cost
$50 per day capped at $150 for the length of a regatta/event and $100 annual admin fee
Amendments
If a booking is cancelled or changed within 7 days then a $50 admin fee will apply.
Damage Deposit
$200.00 to be paid at the time of booking, this will be held by NZIODA for the season and returned at the end of the season. Please note that NZIODA will undertake a check at the end of each hire and will liaise directly with the parent if damage has occurred.
Charter Agreement
This needs to be filled in and signed and sent to nzoptimist@gmail.com this Charter Agreement will cover all hires that you undertake for the 2022/2023 season.
Enquiries
Contact nzoptimist@gmail.com
Process
- Book via https://optimist.org.nz/ownz-trust/
- You will receive a notice acknowledging that the booking application has been received
- Complete Charter Agreement and Damage Deposit Form (if not already done so for the season) and send it to nzoptimist@gmail.com
- An invoice will be generated and sent to you for payment.
- You will receive a confirmation email once payment has been received by NZIODA ie $50 per day plus $200 for the 1st hire and $100 admin fee. If you hire 2 optimists you will need to pay a $400 boat damage deposit. Please note that the deposit needs to be paid at the time of making your initial booking.
- The Damage Deposit will be reimbursed at the end of the season.
- Please note that your booking is not confirmed until payment has been made.
It is understood that any physical damage attributed to an OWNZ boat under hire by the named hirer, then the liability of repair lies with the hirer & NZIODA will pass the costs of repair to the hirer.
For pre-event hire please contact NZIODA directly via email at nzoptimist@gmail.com.
Availability for 2021/2022
Invitational Camp
Location Whangaparoa
Fri 13th – Sun 15th May, 2022
$50 Charge to Hire
BOOKINGS OPEN
- Opti 1 – Lucy Luxford
- Opti 2 – Millicent Limbrick
- Opti 3 –
- Opti 4 –
- Opti 5 –
- Opti 6 –
Akl Winter Sprint Series #4
Location Wakatere Boating Club
Date: Saturday 13 August
$50 Charge to Hire
BOOKINGS OPEN
- Opti 1 – Available
- Opti 2 – Available
- Opti 3 – Available
- Opti 4 – Available
- Opti 5 – Available
- Opti 6 – Available
Akl Winter Sprint Series #3
Location MBSC
Date: Saturday 30 July
$50 Charge to Hire
BOOKINGS OPEN
- Opti 1 – Available
- Opti 2 – Available
- Opti 3 – Available
- Opti 4 – Available
- Opti 5 – Available
- Opti 6 – Available
Akl Winter Sprint Series #5
Location KYC
Date: Saturday 27 August
$50 Charge to Hire
BOOKINGS OPEN
- Opti 1 – Lucy Luxford
- Opti 2 – Available
- Opti 3 – Available
- Opti 4 – Available
- Opti 5 – Available
- Opti 6 – Available
Availability for 2022/2023
Icebreaker/AWSS #6
Location: MBSC
Sat 17th September
$50 Charge to Hire
BOOKINGS OPEN
- Opti 1 – Lucy Luxford
- Opti 2 –
- Opti 3 –
- Opti 4 –
- Opti 5 –
- Opti 6 –
Pre Training and Winter Champs
Location: MBSC, Auckland
Thursday 13th – Sun 16th Oct, 2022
$150 Charge to Hire
BOOKINGS OPEN
- Opti 1 –
- Opti 2 –
- Opti 3 –
- Opti 4 –
- Opti 5 –
- Opti 6 –
Optimist Team Cup
Location: Lake Pupuke, Auckland
Sat 19th – Sun 20th Nov, 2022
$100 Charge to Hire
Cut off date for hiring WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER
BOOKINGS OPEN
- Opti 1 – Ekhi de Jager
- Opti 2 – Charlie Bridger
- Opti 3 –
- Opti 4 –
- Opti 5 –
- Opti 6 –
Sir Peter Blake Regatta
Location: Torbay Sailing Club
Sat 3rd – Sun 4th December, 2022
$100 Charge to Hire
Cut off date for hiring MONDAY 28 NOVEMBER
BOOKINGS OPEN
- Opti 1 – Stanley Harrison – New Plymouth YC
- Opti 2 –
- Opti 3 –
- Opti 4 –
- Opti 5 –
- Opti 6 –
NZIODA North Island Clinic
Location: Eastern Beaches, Auckland
Wed 11th – Sat 14th Jan, 2023
$150 Charge to Hire
BOOKINGS CLOSED
- Opti 1 – Stanley Harrison (New Plymouth YC)
- Opti 2 – Charlie Bridger (CBYC)
- Opti 3 – Ekhi de Jager (NSC)
- Opti 4 –
- Opti 5 –
- Opti 6 –
Auckland Champs
Location: KYC, Auckland
Sat 28th – Mon 30th Jan, 2023
$150 Charge to Hire
Cut off date for hiring MONDAY 16 JANUARY
BOOKINGS OPEN
- Opti 1 –
- Opti 2 – Jack Griffiths (Plimmerton)
- Opti 3 –
- Opti 4 –
- Opti 5 –
- Opti 6 –
Junior Sail Auckland
Location: KYC, Auckland
Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 February, 2023
$100 Charge to Hire
Cut off date for hiring MONDAY 30 JANUARY
BOOKINGS OPEN
- Opti 1 –
- Opti 2 –
- Opti 3 –
- Opti 4 –
- Opti 5 –
- Opti 6 –
Invitational Training ONLY
Location: Peter Snell Camp
Friday 19 – Sunday 21 May, 2023
$150 Charge to Hire
Cut off date for hire is 9 MAY no late bookings will be accepted.
BOOKINGS OPEN
- Opti 1 – Brooke Mundy (NYC)
- Opti 2 – Mila Blundell (CBYC)
- Opti 3 – Nico Holmes (WBBC)
- Opti 4 – Vincent Scott (TYPBC)
- Opti 5 –
- Opti 6 –
Deposits for 2021/22 Season Received: Millicent Limbrick, Jed Potbury, Charlie Bridger, Caelan Taylor, Lucy Luxford, Mali Lloyd, Jack Griffiths, Luka Taylor, Tara Labat, Ryan O’Neill, Stanley Harrison
Deposits for 2022/23 Season Received: Stanley Harrison (NPYC), Ekhi de Jager (NSC), Mila Blundell (CBYC), Ula Chan (NSC), Georgia Barker (NSC), Brooke Mundy (NSC), Nico Holmes (WBBC), Vincent Scott (TYPBC)
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Deposits Refunded for 2020/2021 Season: Miro Luxford, Charlotte Palmer, Ellena Courtnage, Emily Summers, Finn Holmes, Nico Holmes, Ben Catton, Hayden Chisholm
Deposits Refunded for 2021/2022 Season: Molly Percy, Pippa Percy, Ryan Chisholm, Tara Labat, Ryan O’Neill, Mali Lloyd, Caelan Taylor, Jed Potbury, Lucy Luxford
Deposits Refunded for 2022/2023 Season: Jack Griffiths, Ula Chan, Ekhi de Jager
Updated 02.05.23
Make a Booking
To book an OWNZ boat click the button below, select a boat from the drop-down box and then select the dates you are wanting to book the boat for (note available dates are shown by a red dot). If this is the first time you are booking an OWNZ boat for the season you also need to send the deposit form and charter agreement. OWNZ boats will only be available one day prior to any regattas or events.