Waka Adventure
About Waka Adventure
Wakatere's Adventure programme is perfect for youth aged 12-17, offering fun, friendship, and skill-building. Sailors learn to sail in stages using RS Feva dinghies. The programme also focuses on socialising, whether sailing or chatting with mates. Join us to explore sailing and become part of our vibrant club community.
What Courses are in the Waka 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 Waka 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.
UPCOMING COURSES (12-17yrs)
SPRING 2025
The Adventure group will take a break over the winter months, with all courses due to resume in SPRING 2025. Please register your interest in our entry-level YOUTH LTS HERE, and we'll be in touch.
Unsure of sailor's level? Contact coaching@wakatere.org.nz
Course | Next Date | |
|---|---|---|
Step 1 | Youth Learn to Sail | Sept/Oct School Holidays 2025 |
Step 2 | Feva Adventure | Term 4 2025 |
Step 3 | Feva Race | Term 4 2025 |
YOUTH LTS
SEPT/OCT HOLIDAYS
Youth LTS is an introduction to sailing for the teenage 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 run in the Oct school holidays. Dates tbc
YOUTH LTS details
DATES: tbc
TIME: 1-4 pm for 5 consecutive days (expected)
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
FEVA ADVENTURE
TERM 4 2025
Adventure 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.
Term 4 2025 will run on Sunday mornings. Dates tbc
FEVA ADVENTURE detailsÂ
TIME: 9am-12pm each Sunday
DATES: tbcCOST: tbc
Boats provided
YNZ qualified coaches
Full club membership required
When the Spring '25 dates are confirmed, log in to our members' booking platform. Find the first date of the course and book once for the whole series.
NOTE: Before jumping aboard Adventure, you will need to complete a Learn to Sail course.
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!
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 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
For any questions about the courses at Wakatere, contact coaching@wakatere.org.nz
For any questions about membership, contact wakatere@gmail.com
Join us another time?
If you've just missed out on a recent course or 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.
