The club was formed in 1959 by a group of dedicated boaties, who recognised the need for a base to maintain and repair their vessels as well as a venue for socialising. Minutes of the second meeting of the committee record “But we must remember that we are building not only for ourselves but also future generations - and our long term planning must be on a sufficient scale to cater for the undoubted growth of the club”. That foresight has seen the club develop to its current state where we have a modern travel lift, extensive hardstanding facilities, and trailer boat launching ramp and parking as well as a clubhouse that contains a fully equipped restaurant, wardroom and function room.
Today, Mana Cruising Club has some of the best facilities of any boating club in New Zealand.
To promote the growth and development of the Club, ensuring its long term financial viability for the benefit and enjoyment of all present and future members and visitors.
Commodore - Eleanor Barrett (commodore@manacc.co.nz)
Vice Commodore - Ray De Liva
Rear Commodore (Yard) - Joe Fraser
Rear Commodore (House) - Terina Adams
Secretary - Doug Clarke (secretary@manacc.co.nz)
Treasurer - Vicki MacKay
General Committee - Nils Snopko, Ray Foster, Zane Milne
A friendly, family based community club for all, fostering safe boating and water activities.
"A Welcome Landing"
Mana Cruising Club is a non profit, Incorporated Society owned by its members. The current Club Rules and essential policies can be viewed here.
Below images are the past Commodores of Mana Cruising Club.
1959-1962 R. C. Goldie
1965-1967 A. D. Levy
1970-1972 D. C. Holdwway
1976-1977 F. J. Cameron
1983-1984 J, A. Levy
1988-1990 B. J. Simmonds
1993-1995 L. A. Woodman
1999-2001 B. Kelly
2005-2007 S. J. Voullaire
2011-2013 D. A. Squire
2016-2018 M. J. Quayle
1962-1963 A.T. Relling
1967-1968 I. J. McMurdo
1972-1974 S. R. Youmans
1977-1979 D. W. Bews
1984-1986 C. F. McCallum
1990-1992 J. W. Roberts
1995-1997 M. Murphy
2001-2003 P. V. Robinson
2007-2009 T. L. Burgess
2013-2014 P. C. Mackay
2018-2019 A. P. Davidson
1963-1965 R. W. Bridge
1968-1970 B. H. Smith
1974-1976 R. S. Von Kohorn
1979-1981 K. W. J. Murray
1986-1988 G. H. Browne
1992-1993 B. J. Jolliffe
1997-1999 J. Gault
2003-2005 D. G. Hansen
2009-2011 J. E. Weir
2014-2016 J. W. Setter