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Feb 25th Patrol Boat Course

THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED 21/02/2023Catch you next time! __________________Register for our upcoming PATROL BOAT SAFETY COURSE and qualify to be a skipper or capable crew member of a Wakatere patrol boat - no previous experience required.  With Term 1 coaching getting into gear and regattas coming left, right and centre - this will put you in a great position to confidently help our coaching or race team on the water. The course will be run by the awesome Phil Bishop f...

Wear Some WOW

Ladies and gals, head to the club clothing shop and order from the WOMEN ON WATER clothing range.   WOW design options:   t-shirt (V neck)t-shirt (round neck)long sleeve quick dry shirthoodietrack pantsdenim shirt  Shop online 24/7 with courier delivery. Colour choices and all sizes.  GO STRAIGHT TO THE WOW RANGE More about the WAKATERE CLOTHING SHOP...

Term 1 Sorted

Term 1 coaching for junior and youth classes is starting to take shape with the first of the Feb- Mar/Apr course dates confirmed. Find your class schedule and sign up! 2023 Term 1 Confidence 1Opti Confidence 1 - TUESDAY OPTION ((7th Feb - 4th Apr) 4-7pmOpti Confidence 1 - SATURDAY OPTION (11th Feb - 1st Apr) 9-12pm *FULLY BOOKEDConfidence 2Opti Confidence 2 - WEDNESDAY OPTION (8th Feb - 29th Mar) 4-7pm Opti Confidence 2 - SUNDAY OPTION (12th Feb - 2 Apr) 9-12pm Opti Gree...

Term 1 Fun & Learning

Sign up for a Learn to Sail course at Wakatere and make the most of those long summer afternoons.   Learning to sail teaches children 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.Due to Cyclone Gabrielle this course wil now start Monday 20th Feb 2023. Date amended below.  JUNIOR LEARN TO SAIL TERM 1 2023     ...

Sail Away This January

Due to a high demand, January Learn to Sail bookings for 8-11yr olds have closed at Wakatere.  Courses are at full capacity. Sorry if you missed out. Try Term 1 For details click HEREWith the summer school holidays underway, we have a fantastic option for the 8-11yr age group - LEARN TO SAIL JANUARY 2023!   Learning to sail will teach kids skills for life. Skills like self-confidence, spatial awareness, sense of direction, weather knowledge, and responsibility.&nbs...

Opti Open VMG Clinic

BOOKING CLOSED 15/01/2023The clinic has reached its max number of attendees Wakatere is continuing its series of Opti Open Clinics in January 2023. The school holidays are a great time to fine tune your fleet racing skills before the next round of summer regattas.    The focus of the clinic will be on VMG VMG measures how fast you are making progress directly upwind (or downwind). Therefore, if you're sailing windward/leeward courses, the boat that has the highest a...

Dinghy Sailing for Adults

*Sorry the January course is now closed for bookings. Catch the next course Level 1 Term 1 starting 11th Feb 2023. For more info, click here - Learn to Sail / Waka Adults...

Christmas Comes to Wakatere

The Wakatere General Committee extends a warm invitation to all club members and their families to our Christmas celebration this coming Sunday - 2022 Christmas Party Sunday 18th December 2022From 4pm After afternoon sailing, Salty Santa will drop by with something sweet for all our junior members and we have a Christmas meal to share.  Christmas ham is on the menu at 4:30pm, compliments of the General Committee. We ask that Club members bring a plate of food to ad...

Windfoil Junior/Youth Clinic

Windfoil NZ is running a TWO DAY clinic for junior and youth foilers in the lead up to Christmas.  The focus of the clinic is skills, content, how to go fast and an intro to new foiling friends.   Open to Wakatere members and guests. Online bookings essential. Dates: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th Dec 2022Time: 9:30am start  - finish tbc Venue: Wakatere Boating ClubCost: $100 for members, $120 for non-membersAge: junior / youth  TO SIGN UP  ** WAKATER...

Fun & Learning for Kids

Are you looking for an early summer school holiday activity?  Sailing is an awesome way to get outside, have fun, make new friends and keep busy in the week leading up to Christmas.  The first of our school holiday LEARN TO SAIL course for juniors (8-11yrs) is now open for sign up- Mon 19th - Thursday 22nd Dec 2022 9am - 1pm for 4 consecutive days The course is led by a Yachting New Zealand qualified Learn to Sail instructor and follows the Yachting New Zealand Learn to Sail curri...

Maintenance & Repair

A reminder that this THURSDAY 24 November is our club Maintenance & Repair Session.  This season we've kept the weekends clear for family & sailing and moved to this Thursday to tackle a much needed and overdue list of small jobs inside and out.  Head to the club at 4:30pm and see Julia in the hall for the official list 🐝   What to bring  Tools - whatever your handy with Brooms for sweeping the garage and gutters Shovel, spade A lawn mower please and a weed-...

A Sailing Legacy

A Christmas gift and Club fundraiser -  A detailed and thoroughly enjoyable read about one of NZ best loved designers - Des Townson - A Sailing Legacy, by Brian Peet.  An easy solution to Christmas gift buying for any sailor in the house.  For every $80 book purchase, $30 will be go back to Wakatere Boating Club. This is a great deal for our club and postage is free!  Purchase from author Brian Peetpeetfamily@orcon.net.nz027 6223334Don't forget to mention Wakatere Boatin...

Christmas Wardrobe

'Tis the season for some Wakatere clothing shopping -  Plenty of time now to choose some club clothing for that special person this Christmas.  Class Ts & HoodiesWoW  Online shopping & delivery from Digitees 24/7 at your convenienceLabel AS Colour All sizes, some colour options, printed locallyNZ delivery. Standard shipping $8 NZDSecure payment  Check it out and shop online for that perfect Christmas gift...

December Optimist Clinic

FULLY BOOKED but... don't miss out on a spot on the next one - Opti Open VMG Clinic Jan 18 2023*  *  *  This December Wakatere is holding an Opti Open Holiday Clinic.  It will run over five days in the week leading up to Christmas. The focus of the clinic will be on STARTING technique & strategy.  With the next National Champs being held at Wakatere, this is a great opportunity to improve your skills as well as your knowledge of the local waters. ...

Thursdays Are Back

Held on Thursday afternoons, this course is for members who have completed their Adult LTS 2 or equivalent & who want to continue their sailing in a fun and social way.  Coach Leah will be supporting the group.  Catch up with everyone back at the clubhouse after sailing for light refreshments.  Dates: Thursdays Oct. 25th - Dec. 13th 2022Save date: Monday 28th Nov 2022. Confirmed in lieu of 3/11. Time: 4-6:30pmCost: $150Bookings: LOGIN One fee for Oct - Dec. Attend as many ses...

Dinghy Sailing Level 1 & 2

If you've got a little sense of adventure, take an Adult Learn to Sail course at Wakatere this Spring.  It's fun, it's social and it's never too late to learn new things.  Boats are provided and we have the very best coaches.  The 2022 Spring courses will run over 5 Saturdays starting Oct 29th and through to Nov 26th. Save Date Dec 3rd Two options to consider -  LEVEL 1 is designed for complete beginners and covers basics about how to control the boat & sails and ho...

Opti Open Opportunity

This coming weekend Wakatere is holding a two day Opti Open Clinic with former Opti World Champion and professional yachtsman Chris Steele. We are excited to have Chris join us -- he grew up sailing at Wakatere, was coached by Laurence Fauchelle and Laurence is also back to lead the clinic. The focus is 'technique'. Bookings are open to members and non-members  Dates: Oct. 29th & 30thTime: 9am - 3pm each dayCost: $180 members / $250 non members Daily Schedule: -9am arrival-theory-rigging-on...

Devonport Homes Tickets

*TICKETS SALES ARE NOW CLOSED  Buy your tickets for this year’s Homes of Devonport Tour and 50% of the tickets sales goes back to Wakatere. What a great deal for our club!  In light of the support we received from Devonport Rotary last season, proceeds from tickets sold by Wakatere will go towards supporting Opti Green Regatta Coaching this season.  About the event This is  a rare opportunity to visit a curated collection of Devonport homes – from classic villas to archit...

Term 4 Junior Coaching

Get your Term 4 after school or weekend sports sorted as the Oct - Dec coaching courses get underway at Wakatere soon.  *All Term 4 coaching bookings exclude Labour Day long weekend 22,23,24 Oct.  2022 Term 4  Confidence 1 Opti Confidence 1 - WEDNESDAY OPTION (19 Oct - 14 Dec) 4-7pmOpti Confidence 1 - SATURDAY OPTION (15 Oct - 17 Dec) 9-12pm Confidence 2 Opti Confidence 2 - SUNDAY OPTION (16th Oct - 18 Dec) 9am-12pmOpti Confidence 2 - TUESDAY OPTION (18th Oct - 13 Dec)...

Online Entry Open

Entry is now open for the 2022 Wakatere Spring Regatta later this month.  Three regattas in one on the last weekend of October incorporating the -   OK Dinghy Rum BucketFarr 3.7 North Shore ChampsSunburst Auckland Champs   Racing Sat 29th & Sun 30th October 2022 Enter online as soon as possible so we can plan for numbers  Head to the REGATTA PAGE  ...

Have A Go Day

Wakatere is hosting a HAVE A GO DAY for ADULTS (18yrs+)   If you want to find out what all the fuss is about, drop by the club on Saturday 15th October and experience dinghy sailing.    The Have a Go will be supported by our coaches & experienced club sailors in the club's RS Feva fleet, a few Sunbursts and an RS Quest. Saturday 15th October 2022 Wakatere Boating Club, Narrow Neck Beach12:30 - 3:00pmCommodore's welcome at 12:30 sharp No cost, no pre-register Wear s...

Smooth Seas Ted

RIP Edward William (Ted) Frankham Wakatere Life Member & YNZ Service Award recipient passed away this week. A club stalwart to the end making his last appearance at Wakatere on Opening Day this month at the grand age of 96. What a wonderful contribution he made to our club. Fair winds and smooth seas Ted. A memorial service is to be held at 10:30am on Thursday 29 Sept 2022 at Dil's North Harbour Chapel, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany.  Ted (right) manning the Wakatere Memorial Tower...

Climbing the Sustainability Ladder

September 2022 and we are starting the fifth season of our Club's sustainability plan, and Sailors for the Sea and their Clean Regattas program has played a big role in developing the overall structure.  Many thanks to our suppliers and local businesses that provided support along the way as we continue to evolve. Still learning, still developing and still sharing the knowledge.  Here is a recent catch up with club member and our Green team warrior Delayne Salthouse that has ...

Adventure Awaits

Announcing a new school holiday programme for adventurous teenagers this October. Wakatere Boating Club's ADVENTURE program is designed for teens/youths aged 12-17yrs to have fun, make friends, and learn a variety of skills. As a family club with opportunities to learn to sail at all ages, we encourage the 12-17 group to try something new. This course is for complete beginners and is sailed in our club 2 person RS Feva dinghies - learn both helm and crew skills and much more.  Youth LTS: 10...

Duty Roster Heads Up

The Sailing Committee has been working hard to coordinate the Club programme for the 2022/23 season. As a volunteer run Club we require your support to fill a DUTY ROSTER to make it happen each Sunday as well as during regattas.   Members are reminded of the need to complete their rostered duties as part of their commitment to membership. With a healthy number of members, this shouldn't be an onerous task if everyone plays their part. DUTY ROSTER - CLUB RACINGEach sailor aged 15 or ove...