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Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
Serve as commodore of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron for a day
Step into the shoes of an elite yacht club's top officer, share lunch, and have the honour of starting the rum race
More...The Experience
Take the helm of one of the world's most prestigious yacht clubs as a one-day commodore. You'll enjoy access and privileges befitting the highest-ranking officer, including a reserved space in the commodore's car park. You'll enjoy lunch with the sitting commodore in the Members Bar before heading out to the tower to partake in a special tradition—calling the start of the rum race. You'll also receive a commemorative certificate of your time in command. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Feeling the salty sea breeze from the commodore's perch.
The highlights
- Skip years of committee service and become commodore for a day
- Savour a private lunch with the RNZYS commodore in the Members Bar
- Declare the start of the rum race from the race tower
- Get a glimpse of the tradition, camaraderie, and prestige of a world-class yacht club
- Commemorate your time at the helm with a certificate
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Experience is valid until 31 December 2025
- Experience is for 1 person
- Price listed is for 1 person
- By clicking "Add to cart", you agree to all our Terms of Use and Terms & Conditions
Fine Print
- Will be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date and time, based on partner's availability
- This experience is non-refundable after scheduling is complete
- This experience must take place on a Friday, with the specific date to be agreed upon by the recipient and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron ("RNZYS")
- The RSVP Deadline for this experience is 48 hours prior to the event date. Experience must be redeemed by 31 December 2025
- Guest(s) must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this experience
- Price listed in the offer details is per person
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise stated. In the event of cancellation due to weather, a rescheduled date will be offered. No cash alternative or refund will be provided
- All guests must comply with RZNYS' rules, health and safety instructions and event protocols at all times. Partner reserves the right to deny participation to any guest deemed unfit or disruptive
- By attending this experience, guests consent to Mastercard and RNZYS capturing and using photography or video footage for promotional purposes, unless written notice to the contrary is provided prior to the event
- A range of food and beverages will be made available for consumption for this Experience. Guests with allergies and/or intolerances are advised to exercise caution and consult with RZNYS before consuming any items
- RNZYS and Mastercard shall not be held liable for any injury, loss or damage incurred during the experience, except as required by law
