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Learn to Sail (Dinghy) Coach Course at Wakatere

Become a Learn to Sail Coach and share your passion for sailing with others! The YNZ entry-level coaching course is perfect for ages 14+. Whether you're a young sailor looking to give back, a parent eager to learn more, or coordinating the Learn to Sail program at your club, this course is designed to get you started on your coaching journey. Gain the skills to teach the Learn to Sail Level 1 and Level 2 programs, ensure safety on and off the water, and become a valued member of the yachting com...

Waka Adventure for Teenagers

If you didn't have the chance to learn to sail as a child, outgrew the Optimist, or are eager to experience two-handed sailing, Adventure Youth Learn to Sail is the perfect fit for you!At Wakatere our Youth LTS is sailed in our club's 2-person RS Feva dinghies which are fast and lots of fun. Sailors will learn the fundamentals of sailing, and how to control the boat from helm & crew positions. and enjoy the social aspect of working as a team. Our coaches will help you learn the tricks o...

2024 WBC Autumn Youth Regatta

Wakatere will host a regatta showcasing the 420, 29er & ILCA 6 youth classes as part of the YNZ AON Clinic. Get your entry in for a big weekend of racing 6th-7th of April 2024.Incorporating -2024 29er Auckland Champs2024 420 North Island Champs2024 ILCA 6 Autumn RegattaSat 6th & Sun 7th April 2024Venue: Wakatere Boating Club More details posted on the regatta page -REGATTA PAGE...

Sail Away This April

Sorry, this course is now fully booked. Leave your details with us and we'll be in touch about the next course in Sept/Oct 2024. Click here Are you looking for a great outdoor activity for your child this coming school holidays? Get ready to start your sailing journey on Wakatere's Junior Learn to Sail course. 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&nb...

Club Picnic Day

Sunday 24th March is a destination sail and picnic day for the whole club. The likely destination is McKenzie Bay behind Rangitoto lighthouse and yes you can sail your own dinghy. We plan to be back at the club well before 3pm to watch the SailGP final. We are now asking for expressions of interest to assist with the planning.Will you be attending, and can you provide a RHIB, safety boat, patrol boat, Sealegs, launch - anything that can transport a number of us to the picnic desti...

Represent Your School in Sailing

Time to get your entry in and join your sailing buddies on the water on a school day.Date: Friday 8th March 2024 Entry is via your school sports office to College Sport AucklandVenue: Wakatere BC, Narrow Neck Beach, DevonportMORE INFO - REGATTAS Represent your school in sailing!...

Adult LTS Mar/Apr 2024

Wakatere is running a Level 1 course in the mornings and a combined Level 2 & Level 3 course in the afternoons. It starts Saturday 2nd March 2024 just for grown-ups.LTS Level 1 is designed for complete beginners and covers all the basics about how to rig and control the boat and sails, points of sailing. learn about both helm and crew positions, and how to stay safe on the water - essential skills to progress from. This course is also suitable for anyone wanting to refresh the basics from ye...

Save the First Weekend in March

The 2024 Wakatere Club Championship weekend is one for everyone. Two big afternoons of club racing on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd March 2024. A weekend of competition, friendship & camaraderie you won't want to miss.After sailing on Saturday 2nd March, join us for a special Club Champs SOCIAL EVENT. Clear your calendar and get ready for a great time on and off the water.Note** the OK Dinghy class has postponed their Club Champs until a later date. This is due to the large number...

Term 1 Coaching Sorted

The first sessions begin on Wed 7th Feb (ie after Waitangi Day) for TERM 1 2024C1 Tues pm or Sat amC2 Wed pm or Sat pm Opti Green Thurs pm & Sun pmOpti Open Tues pmAdventure 1 Fri pm or Sun am Starling Tuesday pmJust completed a Learn to Sail course? Confidence 1 is the next step after Junior LTS, and Adventure 1 is the next step after Youth LTS.How to sign upSIGN IN to our members' booking platform - HERE Click on the BLUE CALENDAR buttonFind your cou...

Club Programme Feb-May 2024

While the next few months have a raft of class regattas at other venues and public holidays to work around, here are some key dates for events for the second half of the season at our club -   Please add to your 2024 calendar: Sat 10th Feb - Patrol Boat Safety Course detailsSat 2nd & Sun 3rd March - Wakatere Club ChampsSunday 17 March - Masonic Cup  Sunday 24 March - Club Picnic (destination sail)   Sat 6th & Sun 7th March - 420 Autumn Regatta / 29er Aucklan...

Duty Calls Feb-May 2024

Dates for the second half of the season are now available on the website. With regular Sunday club racing throughout the season, Wakatere needs a full complement of DUTY ROSTER roles to be filled to be able to provide safe racing for everyone. This is your commitment to membership. There are roles for all levels of ability, on the water and ashore. No experience is required.  Check to see when your class has been rostered then add those dates to your calendar. Class reps will be i...

Summer Burn

This clinic is the New Year boost all junior and youth windfoilers need. Designed to give competent foilers the skills, understanding and overall confidence to compete in  upcoming summer regattas.  Target group: competent juniors (13-17yrs) & youths (17-19yrs) using 7-8m sails. It will be run over two days 17th - 18th Jan 2024 based at Wakatere.  Open to Wakatere members & members of other clubs.CLINIC DETAILS Dates: Wed 17th - Thurs 18th Jan...

Get 'Approved' on the Next Patrol Boat Course

Register for our upcoming PATROL BOAT SAFETY COURSE and qualify to be a skipper or capable crew member of a Wakatere patrol boat. It will put you in a great position to confidently help your class, maybe your sailor, and our club. It's a win-win-win! The course will be run by the awesome Phil Bishop from the Auckland Sailing School and is fully sponsored by Wakatere. WHERE: Wakatere Boating Club WHEN: Saturday 10th Feb 2024 TIME: 8:30am - 3:00pm'ishEL...

Summer Sessions for C1 & C2

If you were in Waka Confidence 1 or Waka Confidence 2 before Christmas, join your sailing buddies on the water for some extra sailing this January. Brush up those skills over five summer afternoons.Dates: Mon 22nd - Friday 26th Jan 2024 Time: 1-4pmCost: $300  Members onlyNumbers are limited using Club Optis. Get in quick!  HOW TO BOOK: 1. LOGIN to our members booking platform - HERE 2. CALENDAR is the place to sign up Any questions, email wakatere.coa...

Sail Away this January

Do your little ones crave adventure on the water, love exploring nature, and have boundless energy? Get ready to start your sailing journey this January on Wakatere's Junior Learn to Sail course. 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.In January 2024 Wakatere is running 3 courses for the 8-11yr...

Sailing 101 for Teenagers

Wakatere's WAKA ADVENTURE is designed for teens/youth aged 12-17yrs to learn to sail, build skills, and explore different types of sailing. Youth LTS is a beginner course and the first step in the programme. This Youth LTS course is sailed in our club 2-person RS Feva dinghies which are fast and lots of fun. Sailors will learn the fundamentals of sailing, how to control the boat from helm & crew positions. and enjoy the social aspect of working as a team. Our coaches will...

Festive Cheer

The Wakatere General Committee extends a warm invitation to all club members and their families to our Christmas celebration on the last club Sunday of the year -2023 Christmas Party Sunday 17th December 2023From 4pmAfter a thrilling afternoon of sailing, we've got Salty Santa on his way, carrying Christmas treats for our junior members. And that's not all! We've also got a scrumptious Christmas feast to share, so bring your appetite and let's make this one to remember. Christmas ham&n...

Feva Race Clinic

This pre Christmas clinic is for sailors keen to learn to race RS Fevas or continue developing the skills they have already learnt in the boat. It is open to members and sailors from other clubs and will be led by experienced Feva race coaches. The RS Feva is a hugely successful international racing dinghy with junior & youth regattas around the world as well as a strong domestic Traveller Series. It's a great pathway! *** Sailors must have completed at least a year of Green fleet ...

Dinghy Sailing for Adults

This course is now closed for bookings. Try Feb/Mar 2024Put 5 afternoons aside this January, take the plunge and learn to sail! Wakatere Boating Club has a course starting the third week of January (15th-19th) when many of you are able to take some time for yourselves.We will be running a combined LTS Level 1 & 2 coached to your level.This is for complete beginners and those moving on from level 1. Beginners will learn all the basics about how to rig and control the boat and s...

Excellence in Sailing

Wakatere made waves at the recent 2023 Aon Yachting Excellence Awards gala dinner held at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.  Club members stepped up to receive an array of awards across various categories and we were blown away by the congratulations that rippled through the room. Congratulations to all of you! In turn, thanks goes out to all Wakatere members, coaches, parents who have played a crucial role in paving the way for these shining stars. YNZ’s David Abercrombie paid t...

Sprint Thursdays

Mark your calendars for our informal Thursday Sprint Series. Leave the results behind, this is just good ol' fashioned fun with a dash of friendly competition. Open to all club dinghy classes.Sprints are great for practicing your starting sequence and building confidence. So get your game face on and nail it!Raise a glass at the club after sailing as the club bar will be open each Thursday. Hot snacks organised. Bring the whole family and unwind.Here are the dates:    Thurs 2...

Grab a BIG BASH Ticket

Update 3pm 11 Nov: Online tickets are now closed but all is not lost... DOOR SALES are your life saver. $10 per person, pay at the bar.We'll be grooving to the beats of a live band, and all for a good cause with proceeds going to a few big items on our club maintenance hit list.Join the party on the dance floor or sit back and relax - everyone is welcome no matter your style.What: SpeakEasy Exiles BIG BASHWhen: Saturday 11th Nov 2023Where: At Wakatere Boating ClubTime: 8:00pm doors open&nbs...

Ready to Rumble

Save three Thursdays this October for the Foil Rumble at WakatereOct 12th Oct 19th ABANDONED  Oct 26th The intention is to race all formats -  slalom, course and marathon over the three consecutive Thursday afternooons. Separate starts for 8m and 9m with the visiting Hong Kong & Dutch foilers and NZL teams on the startline. It's going to be epic!Racing is open to all windsurfing boards on foils. Entry Fee is a donation to the race management in the form of food ...

Lock In Term 4

Sign up for junior and youth club coaching - Schedule options include Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for various classes, including Opti Confidence 1 and 2, Opti Green and Open, Adventure Feva, Starling, and P Class.Just completed a LTS course? - Confidence 1 and Adventure 1 are the next steps after Junior LTS and Youth LTS, respectively....

Learn to Sail this Spring

Learn the fundamentals of sailing in a safe and social environment at Wakatere. Sailing 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 at Wakatere are led by qualified Learn to Sail instructors and follow the Yachting New Zealand Learn to Sail curriculum.The Junior LTS courses are for the junior age group (8-11yrs)...