Great Escape Sailing

Great Escape Sailing Sailing adventures perfect for couples, friends, and families. Learn to sail then sail yourself in Local business

Winter sailing is coming!!!The golden weather is not over yet, though comes and goes at this time of year, to be fair. S...
28/05/2026

Winter sailing is coming!!!

The golden weather is not over yet, though comes and goes at this time of year, to be fair. Summer 25/26 ends Monday, thank you all who have sailed with us this season. Sleep in booked next week!

If you have missed the ‘summer’ season, don’t despair, watch this space for winter sailing opportunities in the Hauraki Gulf over July and August. 🎉⛵️🔥🌅

And, as always, bookings are open 12 months ahead. Bookings confirmed now lock in current season pricing for 26/27 season dates. 💾 now!

New (interior) bling. IKEA makeovers coming to all Raven31 galleys.
28/05/2026

New (interior) bling. IKEA makeovers coming to all Raven31 galleys.

Counting down to the start of our 9th annual Women on the Water weekend. MASSIVE shout out to our three main prize spons...
01/05/2026

Counting down to the start of our 9th annual Women on the Water weekend.

MASSIVE shout out to our three main prize sponsors.

Here in Opua, get your last minute needs Saturday morning, and online for all your future needs. Thank you Cater Marine and Bursco Opua.

For your boating education, first stop naturally is Coastguard Boating Education, online and in person.

Thank you to all three main sponsors who have supplied some amazing swag for our lucky sailors.

https://www.burnsco.co.nz/stores/opua
https://www.catermarine.co.nz/
https://www.boatingeducation.org.nz/

Gotta love fresh sheets 🛏️⛵️(if you aren’t sure how this photo relates to sheets … come learn to sail with us).
30/04/2026

Gotta love fresh sheets 🛏️⛵️(if you aren’t sure how this photo relates to sheets … come learn to sail with us).

🐬🐬 what a day, sunshine, a good breeze and pod of dolphins visiting us just off Motuarohia/Roberton Island
19/04/2026

🐬🐬 what a day, sunshine, a good breeze and pod of dolphins visiting us just off Motuarohia/Roberton Island

No shortage of beautiful days here in bay of islands, even late in the season. We are working through to June 1 if the s...
18/04/2026

No shortage of beautiful days here in bay of islands, even late in the season. We are working through to June 1 if the sailing itch needs a scratch. ⛵️🌅

This looks fun! New sailors on day one with an instructor, loving it. Two more days and they will be ready to sail off o...
01/03/2026

This looks fun! New sailors on day one with an instructor, loving it. Two more days and they will be ready to sail off on their own. Heavy leaning strictly optional; whatever floats your boat! (“First Voyage” six day learn to sail adventure).

Not a bad spot for the night. A whole bay can be yours, no purchase necessary. (“Introduction to Sailing”, two days with instructor, your own boat, with optional overnight in the bay).

If this sounds like you, check out the ways you can learn to sail, or learn to sail further, or bigger, here: https://www.greatescape.co.nz/sailing-school/

Wet maps indeed! (wetmaps.co.nz = online charts, worth checking out)
01/03/2026

Wet maps indeed! (wetmaps.co.nz = online charts, worth checking out)

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Bay Of Islands Marina
Opua
0200

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+6494027143

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