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.

UPCOMING COURSES (12-17yrs)

YOUTH LTS
JAN 2026 HOLIDAYS

Youth LTS is an introduction to sailing for the teenage group. Sailing 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.

Next course 13th to 16th Jan 2026. More details below

YOUTH LTS - JANUARY 2026

YOUTH LTS details

DATES: Tues 13 - Fri 16 Jan 2026
TIME: 1-4 pm for 4 consecutive days
COST: $360 (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

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
Have English language proficiency

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

Join us another time?

Missed the last course or not ready to join? Leave your details, and we’ll notify you when the next Youth Learn to Sail course opens. Register your interest - demand helps us build more courses.

FEVA ADVENTURE
TERM 1 2026

Adventure caters to the 12-17-year age group, sailing the club RS Fevas & RS Quest to build sailing skills and confidence in a fun and social environment.

Term 1 2026 will run on Sunday mornings from February through to April.

ADVENTURE - TERM 1 2026

FEVA ADVENTURE details

TIME: 9am-12pm each Sunday
DATES: TBC
COST: TBC
Boats provided
YNZ qualified coaches
Full club membership required

To sign up, 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, please ensure you’ve completed a Learn to Sail course or can show proven sailing experience.

COMING SOON

What Courses are in the Waka Adventure Programme?

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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 and is included in the total fee advertised.

Step 2

ADVENTURE is held on Sunday mornings for the 2025/26 season. After learning the basics, sailors build their knowledge to include how to use a spinnaker, safety and geography of the bay for destination sails, and how to communicate better with their skipper/crew.

Full membership is required.

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. Clinics TBA