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Don't Miss the Boat this January

Learning to sail is your ticket to the great outdoors, new experiences, new people, and new friends at one of the best times of the year for sailing in New Zealand. Courses at Wakatere Boating Club are led by expert instructors and we have a great range of Optimist, RS Feva, and RS Quest dinghies to help you set sail with confidence.Check out the age group breakdown for JANUARY 2025, plus all the options for adults through to March- Learn to Sail JUNIOR (8-11yrs)20th-24th January 2025 ...

Adult Summertime

Put some time aside for yourself this summer to either take the first step to start your sailing journey or the next steps to build confidence and skills. Learning the basics in a dinghy is THE BEST!!! Kicking off at the end of January, when everyone is keen to take advantage of the long summer evenings (and those relaxed working hours), we are offering a late afternoon/evening course for complete beginners. Boats provided, YNZ qualified coaches, affordable ✔️Explore the options this summer....

Adventure for Teens

Announcing a January school holiday experience for adventurous teenagers! If you missed the chance to learn to sail as a child, outgrew Optis, or are eager to experience two-handed sailing, Adventure Youth Learn to Sail is the perfect fit for you!At Wakatere, our Youth Learn to Sail program is designed for the 12-17 age group and involves sailing in our club's 2-person RS Feva dinghies, which are fast and fun. Sailors will learn the fundamentals of sailing, and how to control the ...

Summer Sessions

If you were in Waka Confidence (C1 or C2) before Christmas, join your sailing buddies for some extra time on the water this January. Take advantage of the summer holidays to improve your skills and build your confidence before school goes back.This Clinic is for Opti Confidence 1 and Confidence 2 club members.   DATES: Tuesday 28th Jan - Thursday 30th Jan 2025TIME: 9am-4pm for 3 consecutive daysCOST: $300Numbers are limited using Club Optis so get in quick!  If you can bring your ...

Waka Festive Cheer

The Wakatere General Committee warmly invites all club members and their families to join us for our Christmas celebration. Given the busy schedule in December, this year’s event will take place on a THURSDAY. Be sure to mark your calendars!Thursday 19th December 20242024 Black Stick Race & Christmas Party  5pm race briefing6pm race start  The opening highlight will be the Black Stick Race. This longer race begins just off the Club and heads across the harbour to Rangitoto a...

Finns & Zephyrs Align

Get excited!Wakatere is pleased to announce the return of the Finn Auckland Champs for another year, and for 2024 we’ve extended an invitation to the Zephyr class. Take advantage of two great days of racing for all Finn and Zephyr sailors with plenty of festive cheer in the run-up to Christmas.Racing Saturday 14th Dec & Sunday 15th December. Get your online entry in today and pay by eftpos at club registration. Head to the >>> REGATTA PAGE ...

Sail Away This Summer

Are you looking for a great outdoor activity for your child this coming school holidays?Wakatere Boating Cub is offering THREE Learn to Sail course options in the January school holidays for juniors (8-11yrs). Learning to sail will teach kids skills for life - skills like self-confidence, spatial awareness, sense of direction, weather knowledge, and responsibility and it's a fantastic way to get outside, have fun, and make new friends. Courses are led by Yachting New Zealand qualified ...

Starling Match Racing

Register to sail in the North Harbour Starling Match Racing Trials! This is a 1-day regatta on Sat 7th Dec 2024 to select a North Harbour sailor to represent the region in the upcoming Starling Match Racing Nationals.Entry is limited to 12 sailors. EOI required and closing Fri 29th Nov.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST >>> HERE...

Duty Roster Heads Up

The Sailing Committee has set the scene for the first half of the season, it just needs your help to fill the Sunday DUTY ROSTER to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all members. See this as your golden opportunity to contribute, connect, and enjoy quality time at the club. It also sets a positive example to our younger sailors. Members can check the website Club Sailing/Duty Roster for further details HEREAt a glance Sept-Dec 2024  Sunday 29th Sept: OK Dinghy ...

2024/25 Applications Open

Wakatere is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Club's Sponsored Optimist application process for the 2024/25 season.This is to allocate the two remaining top-of-the-line Optis to club juniors who would most benefit from a newer boat to speed up their progress and increase their love of the sport.It is expected that sailors will be part of the upcoming Green fleet group or existing Green fleet and have exclusive use from now until the start of the 2025/26 season. The sponsorship ...

Youth Training Oct-Dec

The youth training program for Term 4 2024 is underway at Wakatere. Supported by a top coaching team for 29er, 420, Waszp & Wing classes and open to members and guests (non-members). This will be training for high-performance sailing, but there will also be a lot of fun involved!It covers weekday Tuesday, Thursday (Bean Rock Racing) and Saturday & Sunday sessions. Refer to the bookings for start times. NON MEMBER FEE: $20 per sailor per session. Payable to: Wakat...

Senior Spring Racing

Get set to enjoy two fantastic days of senior class racing, complete with a Saturday meal at the club. Four regattas in one on the first weekend of November Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd -  OK Dinghy Rum BucketFarr 3.7 North Shore ChampsSunburst Auckland Champs  A-Class Cat Auckland Champs Enter online as soon as possible so we can plan for numbers. The LATE FEE kicks in at midnight on Thurs 31st Oct.Head to the REGATTA PAGE ...

New Visitors Reg

Online registration and payment are required for all VISITORS (non-members) to participate in Sunday Club Racing at Wakatere. All classes and ages are welcome for up to three dates per season before becoming a permanent member. $30 entry per Club race dayLimited to 3 Club race days per seasonRegister via the noticeboard in the clubrooms What to expect - REGISTER & PAY ONLINEVisitor race entry fees can be applied toward a full membership if you decide to join during the same se...

Term 4 For Level 1

Are you looking for a great outdoor activity for your child this coming term?Wakatere is running a Term 4 course for juniors (8-11yrs) on Wednesdays after school. First date Wed 23rd Oct. Learning to sail will teach them skills for life - skills like self-confidence, spatial awareness, sense of direction, weather knowledge, and responsibility. It's a fantastic way to get outside, have fun, and make new friends.  This is a YNZ-certified Level 1 course and a step up from NZ school Waterw...

Term 4 Coaching Sorted!

Bookings are now open for Term 4 (Oct-Dec) weekly coaching courses at Wakatere.Here is our jam-packed junior class lineup-Confidence 1, Saturday am. Starts 19th Oct *2 places available 29/10/24Confidence 2, Saturday pm. Starts 19th Oct *FULLY BOOKEDOpti Green, Thursday pm & Sunday pm. Starts Thurs 17th Oct Opti Open, Tuesday pm. Starts 15th OctFeva Adventure, Sunday am. Starts 20th OctFeva Race; Sunday pm. Starts 20th OctStarling, Wednesday pm. Starts 16th Oct P Class, Wednesday pm...

Have-A-Go!

Join us for the Wakatere Have-a-Go Day for Adults on Saturday, 19th October 2024 and learn about our adult sailing programs, our boats, and our club. Coaches will be on hand to take you sailing in the club's RS Feva & RS Quest boats.This event is open to anyone 18 and over, with no experience required.Date: October 19th, 2024Time: 1pm - 4pmCost: FreeWelcome: 1:00pm sharpPlease wear sailing-appropriate clothing, as you may get wet. Buoyancy vests provided, just bring a towel and change of clo...

Coaching Info Session

Junior sailors, parents & supporters,Join us this Sunday afternoon, October 13th, at the club for a Coaching Information Session. You'll have the opportunity to meet coaches Helena Sanderson and Gauthier Thomas as they present an overview of the season plans, introduce our programmes, and explain how you can get involved. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with the coaches!Parents, please support your child by attending. Your encouragement is crucial for their progress, regardless of...

Holiday Clinics

Wakatere is rolling out the first club Opti Clinics for 2024/25 this October.  The school holidays are a perfect time to refresh your fleet racing skills, set goals and focus on the season ahead, regardless of your level.Sessions will include sailing, theory, video analysis and fun led by Head Coach Gauthier Thomas.  Opti OPEN CLINIC 2 options for Opti Open - 3 or 4 days!4 DAY: Tues 1st - Fri 4th (4 days) 3 DAY: Tues 1st - Thurs 3rd (3 days)  Time: 9am - 4pm ea...

Start the Season Together

We are honoured to have Ngahiwi Walker from the Royal New Zealand Navy join us to lead a mihi whakatau (a Māori welcome that is less formal than a pōwhiri) to welcome everyone to the 2024/2025 season. Ngahiwi is a Devonport local and committed to sharing Maori culture with communities. Some of you may recall him from the fantastic Opti Nationals Opening ceremony!  We will also hold a naming ceremony to launch our two RS Quests – that's right, the Club has acquired an additional boat! Ha...

Join Us This Spring

With the new season upon us, it's time to welcome some fresh faces to our sailing community. Join us for the 2024/25 season at Wakatere.The Club calendar is looking jam-packed with exciting events, from club racing on Sundays to Social Sailing on Thursdays plus a sprinkling of regattas. And, if you're a budding sailor or looking to brush up on your skills, our junior & youth coaching is ready to set sail all week long.We are thrilled to have Head Coach Gauthier Thomas and Operations & Pr...

Welcome to the Sunburst Season

Join us at Wakatere on Sunday 8th Sept for a warm welcome to the season from class rep Bruce Yarnton, followed by a Rigging & Tuning Session with Sunburst guru Andrew Brown. Andrew sailed a Sunburst named Vagrant for many years. Together with his son Cameron, they clinched their first national title when Cam was just six years old and won 6 more after that. In fact Andrew has nine Sunburst national titles in all. Drawing from practical sailing experience and coaching elit...

Sail Away This Spring

Are you looking for a great outdoor activity for your child this coming school holidays?Learning to sail will teach them skills for life - skills like self-confidence, spatial awareness, sense of direction, weather knowledge, and responsibility and it's a fantastic way to get outside, have fun, and make new friends. Courses are led by Yachting New Zealand qualified Learn to Sail instructors and follow the Yachting New Zealand Learn to Sail curriculum. This is a step up from the NZ scho...

Get 'Approved'

We have a couple of important safety courses coming up at Wakatere. These will put you in a great position to confidently help your class, perhaps your sailor, and our club. It's a win-win-win!Courses are a legal requirement of our operating procedure. Regardless of previous experience, you cannot drive a Wakatere patrol boat or tractor without being formally added to the club's 'approved' list.  Let’s get you qualified this season! PATROL BOAT SAFETY COURSE+ COURSE FULL. Regist...

Volunteers Welcome

We value all helping hands at Wakatere Boating Club to make our events top-notch and safe. If you're keen to dive into the action, you'll be backed up by our sailing committee, race officers, and skilled sailing class reps who will guide you every step of the way.We are aware that many individuals in our local community have sailing expertise or experience on the water - if you are looking to get back to it, we enthusiastically encourage you to volunteer for our Sunday duty roster or occasi...

Junior Sprints at WBC

Wakatere is the host club for Saturday 10th August 2024.All Optimists (Green and Open), P-Class, Starling Development & Starling Open, RS Feva, and Open Skiff juniors are welcome to race in this fun event.Online registration is now open so help us plan for the day by registering as soon as possible and then pay by eftpos at the club on Sat 10th.   Note the Briefing time has been brought forward to 12:30. This changes NOR 7.2For Registration, NOR, and all the other important bi...