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Founded in 1926 on the sandy shores of Narrow Neck Beach, the club began with a small group of determined sailors and has steadily grown into a vibrant, multi‑class community. Today, our members range from national champions to weekend sailors, first‑timers to seasoned families, sailing everything from centreboard dinghies to the latest foiling classes.

We welcome all ages with accessible learn‑to‑sail pathways and support anyone looking to build skills or simply enjoy time on the water. Whether you’re here to race hard or just get out in the breeze, there’s a place for you at Wakatere.

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End-of-Season Working Bee

May 12th 2026🐝 END OF SEASON WORKING BEE - SUN 17 MAY Wakatere is still glowing after its epic 100th birthday weekend - but after a huge centenary season, we need all hands on deck this Sunday 17th May for ourRead more

Prizes, Prizes, Prizes

May 6th 2026Join us at Wakatere as we celebrate the 2025/26 season together. Prizegiving is our chance to recognise everything that made the season special - big wins, small wins, junior breakthroughs, senior grRead more

Nominate A Deserving Fellow Member

May 1st 2026Members, as part of our annual club prizegiving in June, Wakatere awards a number of Prestige Prizes. These are nominated by club members and then put to a guest panel for review and finalRead more

Join the Team on the Water

April 29th 2026The club is starting the 2026/27 season with a PATROL BOAT SAFETY COURSE. While many of you know how to drive a patrol boat, this course is about rescuing and retrieving boats and sailors in theRead more

2026 Closing Day

April 20th 2026Closing Day is one last big day together before winter takes hold, and before we take a breather from regular Sunday racing and weekly coaching. The day is set for Opti & Starling fun in the morning,Read more

Position Vacant

April 12th 2026A fantastic opportunity awaits an experienced Head Coach at Wakatere Boating Club - one of New Zealand’s leading dinghy and foiling sailing clubs. We’re looking for someone to lead the planningRead more

Opti End of Season

April 11th 2026Fourteen Wakatere sailors lined up at the 2026 Toyota Optimist Nationals, brilliantly hosted by New Plymouth Yacht Club 3-7 April. For most of the team, it was their first taste of Ngamotu Beach, andRead more

Waka Fun Time

March 24th 2026This April, we’re excited to be offering our refreshed holiday programme - Waka Fun! More time on the water, less time in the classroom - exactly how the holidays should feel. Waka Fun is allRead more

Heritage Report

March 7th 2026Heritage Race Day was held on Saturday, 28th Feb 2026 - a real highlight of the Wakatere Centenary Regatta Weekend. Racing was run by members of the Salthouse and Brooke families, along with a fewRead more

Sail The Champs '26

March 7th 2026Get set for the 2026 Wakatere Boating Club Championship - two action‑packed Sundays, 22 and 29 March. Expect tight, tactical racing, great camaraderie, and plenty of banter back at the club. WithRead more

Represent Your School In Sailing

February 28th 2026It's time to get your entry in and join your sailing buddies on the water on a school day. Friday 6th March 2026 Entry is via your school sports office to College Sport Auckland Venue: WakatereRead more

Heritage Race Day

February 20th 2026For Heritage Day Race 2026, we’re taking it back to days gone by - racing from the iconic WBC Memorial Starting Tower. Two races are on the cards, with the opener featuring a sail‑past forRead more

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Location: Wakatere Boating Club, Old Lake Rd, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport, Auckland.

Postal Address: Wakatere Boating Club, Box 32-288 Devonport, Auckland 0744

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