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)
JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2025
Youth Learn to Sail is returning to Wakatere for another exciting fun-filled summer. If you missed the chance to learn to sail as a child, outgrew Optis, or are eager to experience two-handed sailing, Adventure Youth Learn to Sail is the perfect fit for you!
YOUTH LTS 2025
JANUARY
Youth LTS is an introduction to sailing for the teenage 12-17 yrs age group. Sailed in double-handed RS Feva dinghies, sailors will learn the basics of how to set up and control their boats while working as a team in a fun and social environment.
The next course will begin on Monday, January 20th, 2025, and will run for five consecutive afternoons during the school holidays.
YOUTH LTS details
DATES: Mon 20th- Fri 24th 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
*Refer to the LTS Information Notes on this page for what to bring
ADVENTURE
TERM 1 2025
COMING SOON FOR 2025!
DATES: tbc
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 confidence in a fun and social environment.
FEVA ADVENTURE details
Sessions will be run on Sunday mornings for Term 1 2025. The start date is yet to be confirmed.
Time: 9am-12pm each Sunday
Dates: tbc
Cost: tbc
Boats provided
YNZ qualified coaches
Full club membership required
When the start details are confirmed and the booking is open, login into our member's 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.
FEVA RACE
TERM 4 2024
COMING SOON FOR 2025!
DATES: tbc
TIME: 1pm-4pm Sundays
This youth development coaching group introduces sailors to racing techniques such as starts and mark roundings, improved boat control, enhanced speed, and competitive strategies in an easy and fun way. The club provides RS Feva boats; coaches can pair and rotate sailors between helm and crew positions.
FEVA RACE details
Sessions will be run on Sunday afternoons for Term 1 2025. The start date is yet to be confirmed.
Time: 1pm- 4pm each Sunday
Dates: tbc
Cost:tbc
Boats provided
YNZ qualified coaches
Full club membership required
When the dates are confirmed and the booking is open, login into our member's 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.
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?
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 help
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!
Meeting point
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 clearly named "Lydia's Bunker". Your coach will meet you there.
You can leave your belongings in the training room and use the club changing rooms to get ready.
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.
