Waka Adventure
About Waka Adventure
Wakatere's adventure program is designed for the youth age group 12-17yrs with the aim of having fun, making friends, and learning a variety of skills. Sailors are given the opportunity to learn to sail, build their skills and explore different types of sailing moving from Youth LTS > Adventure 1 > Feva Race.
Sailors are not required to have their own boats as the club-owned RS Feva fleet is available for this group. The Adventure program also focuses on the social aspect of club membership - whether it's sailing together or simply unwinding on the deck while chatting with friends – both are equally valued at this stage.
Upcoming Courses (12-17yrs)
YOUTH LTS
JANUARY HOLIDAYS 2025
The next YOUTH LTS will start on Monday 20th Jan 2025 and run over 5 consecutive afternoons.
Youth LTS is an introduction to sailing for the teenage 12-17 yrs age group. Sailed in double-handed RS Fevas provided by the club, sailors will learn the basics of how to set up and control their boats while working as a team.
YOUTH LTS details
DATES: Mon 20th- Fri 25th Jan 2025
TIME: 1-4 pm for 5 consecutive days
COST: $400 (incl LTS Invit Membership)
Club boats provided
Qualified instructor
YNZ Level 1 course
Life jackets & helmets provided
Please register your interest and we will let you know the minute bookings are open.
*Refer to the LTS Information Notes on this page for what to bring
ADVENTURE
TERM 4 2024
DATES: 20th OCT-8th DEC 2024 (excl Labour Weekend)
TIME: 9am-12pm Sundays
Adventure 1 is the next step after Learn to Sail. It caters to the 12-17 yr age group sailing the club RS Fevas & RS Quest to build sailing skills and have fun. Term 4 will run weekly sessions on Sunday mornings, excl Labour Day weekend.
FEVA ADVENTURE 1 detailsÂ
Sessions will be run on Sunday mornings for Term 4 2024 (October 20th - Dec 8th) *excluding Labour Day weekend.
Time: 9am-12pm each Sunday
Dates: October 20th; Nov 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th; Dec 1st, 8th. Note: Not sailed on Labour Day Weekend. SAVE DATE: Dec 15th (in case of cancellations due to weather)
Cost: $370
Boats provided
YNZ qualified coaches
Full club membership required
Login into our booking platform. Find the first date of your course on the Hello Club calendar and book once for the whole series.
Keep in mind, that places are limited due to the number of boats the club owns.
NOTE: Before jumping aboard Adventure 1, you will need to complete a Learn to Sail course.
Course underway. Any questions, contact us
FEVA RACE
TERM 4 2024
DATES: 20th OCT-8th DEC 2024 (exl Labour weekend)
TIME: 1pm-4pm Sundays
Feva Race allows sailors to continue their RS Feva learning in a youth development race group. This introduces sailors to race techniques with improved boat control, enhanced speed, and competitive strategies in an easy and fun way.
FEVA RACE details
Sessions will be run on Sunday afternoons for Term 4 2024 (October 20th - Dec 8th) *excluding Labour Day weekend.
Time: 1pm- 4pm each Sunday
Dates: October 20th; Nov 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th; Dec 1st, 8th. Note: Not sailed on Labour Day Weekend. SAVE DATE: Dec 15th (in case of cancellations due to weather)
Cost: $370
Boats provided
YNZ qualified coaches
Full club membership required
Login into our booking platform. Find the first date of your course on the Hello Club calendar and book once for the whole series.
Places are limited due to the number of boats available.
Course underway. Any questions, contact us
Youth Learn to Sail Notes
Who should sign up for this LTS course?
To sail in Youth LTS, sailors must:
be able to swim 50 metres unaided wearing a PFD (personal floating device) and sailing gear
Do I need to be a member?
Yes membership is required. However a Learn to Sail Invitational Membership is already part of the total course fee. It is a temporary membership to cover the period of your course.
If you want to continue sailing after your LTS course has finished you can upgrade. The LTS Membership ($100) will be credited to a full membership if upgrading in the same season.
What do I need to bring for this course?Â
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 (the club has some available to borrow)
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
Parent helpÂ
Whilst we have all the instructors and student help we need on the water, we welcome parent help each day to bring the equipment up from the beach, hosing down and putting away. Thank you!
What courses are in the Waka Compass Adventure Programme?
Step 1
YOUTH LEARN TO SAIL
This is an introduction to sailing for beginners in the teenage 12-17 yrs age group run during school holidays. Sailed in double-handed RS Feva's provided by the club, sailors will learn the basics of how to set up and control their boats while working as a team.
A LTS Invitational membership is offered to cover the period of the course.
Step 3
FEVA RACE
This final stage in the Adventure programme allows sailors to continue their RS Feva learning in a youth development race group. This will introduce sailors to techniques such as starts and mark roundings, improved boat control, enhanced speed, and competitive strategies in an easy and fun way.
Full membership is required.
Join us another time?
If now isn't the right time to sign up, leave your details with us and we'll let you know when the next Learn to Sail course is open for bookings. Register your interest as demand will help build courses.
