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.
Course | Date | |
|---|---|---|
Step 1 | Youth Learn to Sail | Next course Sept 2025 tbc |
Step 2 | Feva Adventure | Term 1 2025 |
Step 3 | Feva Race | Term 4 2025 tbc |
Just missed the January '25 entry level Youth Learn to Sail course? Register your interest in the next one here
UPCOMING COURSES (12-17yrs)
FEVA ADVENTURE TERM 1 '25
TERM 1 2025
Join us for another fun summer at Wakatere's Sunday morning Adventure sailing!
A certified Learn to Sail course is required before joining Adventure.
Unsure of sailor's level? Contact coaching@wakatere.org.nz
FEVA ADVENTURE
TERM 1 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 1 2025 will run on Sunday mornings from 16th Feb - 6th April.
FEVA ADVENTURE detailsÂ
TIME: 9am-12pm each Sunday
DATES: February 16th, 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 6thCOST: $370
Boats provided
YNZ qualified coaches
Full club membership required
Login into our member's booking platform. Find the first date of the 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, you will need to complete a Learn to Sail course.
YOUTH LTS 2025
20-24 JANUARY
Completed Jan 2025
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.
YOUTH LTS details
*Sign-up closed 20/01/25
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
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.
Youth Learn to Sail Notes
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.
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
