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 > 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 LEARN TO SAIL JAN '25
ADVENTURE TERM 1 '25
FEVA RACE TERM 1 '25
LEARN TO SAIL
JANUARY 2025
First up is Youth Learn to Sail, 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, Youth Learn to Sail is the perfect fit for you!
Youth LTS will set you up to continue as part of the Adventure course in Term 1.
YOUTH LTS 2025
20-24 JANUARY
Signup closed - course underway 20/01/25
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
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 details
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.
FEVA RACE
TERM 1 2025
Feva Race is youth development coaching to introduce 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
Time: 12:30pm -4pm each Sunday
Dates: February 16th, 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 6th
Cost: $370
Boats provided
YNZ qualified coaches
Full club membership required
Racing will take place on the Club Racing course on Sundays as per the club calendar.
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 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
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 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.
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.
