To sail in Adult LTS, you must be:

• able to swim 50 metres unaided wearing a PFD (personal floating device) and sailing gear

• of reasonable fitness

• 18yrs and over 

• have English language proficiency 

Level 1 is designed for complete beginners and covers basics about how to control the boat & sails, and how to stay safe on the water.

Level 2 builds skills like keeping the boat balanced and how to go faster, as well as an introduction to racing.  Sailors are encouraged to attend social sailing on Thursdays and Green fleet club racing on Sunday afternoons to reinforce what they have learned. 

Level 3 continues building skills for improved boat control, and enhanced speed. It will cover race techniques, tactics and the use of spinnakers sailing the Club's RS Quest & RS Fevas. 

Sailors must complete Level 1 before starting Level 2 and Level 2 before starting Level 3.  

If you have recent sailing experience, contact our coaching team at Wakatere to assess where your skills are at. 

Note that some of the gear listed below is optional and depends on the weather and how much sailors feel the cold. For instance, a wetsuit can provide warmth, or alternatively, thermals and a rain jacket can be used instead.

• Wetsuit

• Lifejacket (if required, club PFD vests provided)

• Polyprop top/rash vest top or similar (thermals)

• Togs

• Light wind jacket or spray top (goes over the top to keep the wind out)

• Beach shoes or old sneakers (please make sure they do not have a slippery bottom)

• Warm beanie

• Sun cap

• Sunscreen

• Towel

• Change of clothes for after sailing including a jumper

• Water bottle

• Snacks or use the cafe next door

Yes, membership is required for each course.

A Learn to Sail Invitational membership ($100) is included in the total course fee. This is a temporary membership to cover the period of the LTS course and is offered for each  L1 & L2 & L3 course.

Ready for another Adult LTS?
If transitioning from L1 a new LTS membership is required for L2.  If transitioning from L2, a new LTS membership is required for L3. This does not apply to full members.

Ready for Club Racing or Social Sailing? 
If you want to continue to club racing, or social sailing after your LTS course has finished, you can upgrade to a full membership (Senior). The LTS Membership ($100) will be credited to a full membership if upgrading in the same season. It can't be applied to a second LTS Invitational membership. See membership

Email wakatere@gmail.com to organise the upgrade

Sailors should gather at the back of the Wakatere clubrooms. This is our compound area for boat storage and sailing gear. 

Head to the training room with the glass doors. Your coach will meet you there. You can leave your belongings in the training room and use the club changing rooms to get ready.

Contact: coaching@wakatere.org.nz

Level 2 & Level 3 sailors with full membership are encouraged to attend club Social Sailing on Thursday afternoons, & club racing on Sunday afternoons to reinforce their learnings. Full members can charter Fevas per the club calendar. 

More about booking a Feva below   

Upon completing L2 or L3, you are welcome to join a members' WhatsApp group. This is a great place to keep in touch, discuss sailing plans, and find partners for sharing Feva charters for Thursday social sailing or Sunday racing. Please note that full membership is required to participate in the chat.

Email coaching@wakatere.org.nz and please add the subject line: Adult Sailing Whatsapp