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Join the Winter Warriors

The Wakatere coaching team will run some fun post-season sailing for Opti Confidence sailors.  This programme is called WINTER WARRIORS and is for our Confidence 1 & Confidence 2 sailors or any club junior who recently finished a LTS course . Sessions are intended to keep some momentum going with the kids just before it gets really really  cold. It has been a great term, and if the kids don't sail from May-October, they tend to go backwards a little bit, so it's great to ...

Back by Popular Demand

Back by popular demand and supported by the classes sailing, Wakatere will be running another winter series. It's open to OK Dinghy, Farr 3.7, Zephyr, A Class Cat and Sunburst classes only. Members only.   This is a fun low-key sailing series to work on technique, keep the skills sharp and to keep people connected. Racing will be run by a club coach with no rescue support.  There is a new option to join in the Social Sailing group and this will be a non-racing coached se...

Closing Day Party Plans

The final day for the 2021-2022 Wakatere club programme will be Sunday 1st May and we have a big day of activities planned.  Junior fun with Parent/Child races and Closing Day races will wrap up the season. The afternoon races will be run as the final two Season Points races with a new W I N G foiling fleet invited to join us ($10 per non-members).  4pm CLOSING DAY prizegiving for all classes sailed.  Followed by a shared meal, live music and end of season chee...

Donate Your Dollars

We were thrilled to be able to host the 2022 Auckland Champs, Windfoil Nationals and Oceanbridge at Wakatere earlier this month. However, with the clubrooms and bar closed, they weren't the social highlights of the year or the fundraisers we had hoped for.   If you were planning to come down and support the sailors, admire the action from the deck or kick back after racing, please consider sending your drink dollars differently. We would like you to donate the money you would have norm...

School Holiday Learn to Sail

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 April we are running t...

Autumn Sprints

Who has their starting sequence down pat? On Sunday 10th April we are holding our Autumn Sprint Races. This will be up to four short sprint-style races for all Wakatere classes. Grab an extra layer of clothing and join the action on the water.    12:30 briefing13:30 first warning signalup to 4 races sign on using the SIGN-ON QR code sign off using the SIGN-OFF QR code more about Club racing  *** The OK and Farr 3.7 classes will hol...

2022 Club Champs

We have a big weekend of club racing coming up with sailing on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. This is our annual Wakatere Club Championship. Non-members are welcome although results to count for annual prize-giving will be for members only.  ...

Wear the Flag!

Are you heading to the Opti, Starling or Feva Nationals this year? Order your Wakatere team t-shirt here.  This will be required for the Opening and Closing ceremonies and anytime in between.  A few colour options, your choice and we have sizes for the whole family so order up!  Online shopping & delivery from Digitees 24/7 at your convenience. Please, please, allow time for printing and courier delivery 😜  The Wakatere clothing range is for any sailing day, away or a...

Sailing Cancelled

Afternoon racing is CANCELLED at Wakatere for Sunday 20th March. Unfortunately there’s been no change to the forecast which is compounded by an onshore breeze bringing surf to Narrow Neck. Check the WEBCAM Morning C2 and Adventure Feva is also cancelled. See you all next Sunday for the Larchmont Sprints  - Sunday 27th March 2022 Larchmont Sprints - up to 4 short races12:30 briefing1:25 first warning signal - all centreboard classesDuty Roster - Windfoil & 420 group  ...

Masonic Cup Fleet Race

The Masonic Cup is a Wakatere classic as we venture around North Head to the inner harbour. The race was originally sponsored by the former Masonic Tavern and sailors were known to leap ashore on King Edward Pde for refreshments mid-race.  Thanks to the Coleman family for their ongoing support, we can all look forward to a fun & adventurous Wakatere race day. This year we will revert to the single fleet race of old and not run it as a teams event. This is a slight Covid-19 adjustment for 20...

Platinum for Wakatere

Despite the necessary restrictions to keep everyone safe at the 2022 Optimist and Starling Auckland Champs, Wakatere was able to run a Clean Regatta and have been awarded a PLATINUM certification from Sailors for the Seas.  Sailors for the Seas offers the world's leading sustainability certification for water-based events and some top level guidance to get there. Making the effort to run regattas in this way helps the whole club adopt better standards and practices - it follows on to every ...

Int. Women's Day

Celebrate International Women's Day on the water this year. New to the Wakatere calendar for 2022! Join the women's social sailing group at Wakatere - Tuesday 8th March 20224pm - 7pmOwn boat, crew with another member or charter a club FevaBYO drinks and nibbles after.  Guest speaker tbc The international theme for 2022 is #breakthebias. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. More at International Women's Day Wakatere Women's Sai...

Sailing CANCELLED 13th Feb

Club sailing is cancelled for Sunday 13th Feb 2022. This is due to the poor weather forecast - north easterlies rising to gales in exposed places, gusting 100 km/h.   "Tropical Cyclone Dovi intensifies to Category 3 storm as it heads south, 'unravels' over NZ" Stay safe shoreside. Check out the Wakatere WEBCAM. The wind speed is taken from Rangitoto lighthouse. ...

Windfoil Nats Are Go!

Online entry is open for the 2022 NZ Windfoil National Champs happening at Wakatere 17 - 20th Feb.  This event is a selection trial for the NZ Youth Sailing Team so bring your best. Run in conjunction with the Oceanbridge Sailing Regatta, it's going to be huge!  Open to Senior, Youth and Junior divisions. Go for Gold, Silver and Bronze in each.  Click on the REGATTA PAGE and ENTER!  Parents, partners, foiling fans - we need you to add your name to the Volunteer...

Deck Donations Pt 2

The builders made a fantastic start before Christmas, and now we are into Pt 2  - the part where we see the project to completion.   As you may be aware, we have recently had to take the step of closing the clubroom and also our bar at the recent Auckland Champs and upcoming Windfoil Nationals and Oceanbridge. This is due to restrictions around numbers gathering under the Covid-19 RED light In NZ Closing the bar is most unfortunate, not only for social reasons but because we were ...

Term 1 Fun Activity

Sorry, this course is now FULLY BOOKED. Next one will be in the school holidays.  Are you looking for a great after-school non-contact activity for Term 1?  Sailing is an awesome way to get outside, have fun, make new friends and make the most of the summer months. Learn the basics of how the wind works, parts of the boat, and how to set up and control their boat while working as a team. Lots of new skills to learn!  Junior LTS Term 1 2022  Monday dates:  Feb 14th, 21st,...

One Sleep to Auckland Champs

If you are an entrant, parent, coach or volunteer headed to the 2022 Optimist & Starling Auckland Champs & Auckland Anniversary Day this weekend, keep an eye on the Regatta page for new information being loaded. Especially-   NOTICES TO COMPETITORS, it's being updated all the time.  PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS, it's really important. SITE PLAN, looks complicated but not really.   A Letter to Competitors was emailed to all entrants Thursday 3rd Feb. If you didn't lodge an ent...

Rum Bucket Returns

Online entry is open for the annual Rum Bucket at Wakatere. Not usually held in January but October 2021 wasn't a goer and the weather is better now anyway.  Note that there is a very short time frame to get your entry in... days! Please enter as soon as you read this. Click on the image or use the regatta link at the bottom of this page. Racing: Saturday 29th Jan and Sunday 30th JanBriefing: 1200 hours Sat 29th Jan Entry fee: $40 per boat The Farr 3.7, Zephyr, Sunburst class...

Dress for the Champs!

Check out the regatta t-shirt for the 2022 Opti & Starling Auckland Champs this year.  Head to the CLUB CLOTHING / SHOP NOW / REGATTA and order one for yourself ASAP!  Allow 5 days for printing & shipping.   It's going to make a great Wakatere team t-shirt!  Sizes kids 2 - 16  ($28.75 + courier postage)Sizes youth/adult  XS - 3XL ($31.62 + courier postage)AS Colour t-shirt. White only (the best)    Click on the image to go shopping...

Auckland Champs is On!

The 2022 Optimist & Starling Auckland Champs & Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta will be proceeding (4th -7th Feb).  The Notice of Race has been amended 28th Jan 2022 and is available on the REGATTA PAGE  ***Please note that all entries close 0900 Monday 31st Jan. There will be NO LATE ENTRY or registration at Wakatere. Online entry details will be taken as final.  Letter to Competitors will be emailed to all entries next week containing information on fleet zoning, ...

Women's Have-a-Go Day

Following on from the response to our Women's Survey and Open Planning Session last season, we are ready to hit the water with a SPLASH this January.  Join us at our Women's Have-A-Go Day during one of the best months of the season  -   DATE: Saturday 22nd Jan 2022VENUE: Wakatere Boating Club TIME: 10am presentation in the clubrooms H&S: My Vaccine Pass required to attend COST: n/a  We will have a welcome and presentation from Vice Commodore Julia Faire at...

Over 100, easy!

We have 2 weeks to go, 115 sailors entered and it's still building!   It's going to be a really great summer regatta so don't miss the normal entry deadline.  Check out who's entered so far and add your name to the list. Let's make it really big!    Go to the REGATTA PAGE  ...

Adventure Awaits

Announcing our January Learn to Sail course for the adventurous YOUTH group.  Wakatere'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.   Monday 24 - Friday ...

New Dates for Safety Course

We have been able to secure two dates for Patrol Boat Rescue Courses to be held at Wakatere over the next month. No previous experience is required.  The first course is just 12 days away so we need expressions of interest asap to be able to proceed with this one.  COURSE #1  WHERE: Wakatere Boating Club WHEN: Sunday 23rd JanuaryTIME: 8:00am - 4:00pm. UPDATE, Course #1 is hoping to finish in time for afternoon racing.   COURSE #2WHERE: Wakatere Boati...

Regatta Protocol Update

With several regattas scheduled for Wakatere in the coming months, Wakatere has updated its Regatta Protocol in line with the Covid-19 Protection Framework. 13/01/2022 All competitors aged 12 yrs and 3 months, volunteers, supporters, coaches, and event staff that attend a regatta at Wakatere need to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 and provide documented proof at registration, or provide evidence of a medical exemption. Children under the age of 12 years and 3 months are exempt.  REGATT...