Waka Festive Cheer
The Wakatere General Committee warmly invites all club members and their families to join us for our Christmas celebration. Given the busy schedule in December, this year’s event will take place on a THURSDAY. Be sure to mark your calendars!2024 Christmas PartyThursday 19th December 2024Starting ... tbc expected late afternoon/early evening The opening highlight of the evening will be the Black Stick Race. This longer race begins just off the Club and heads across the harbour to Rangitoto...
November 7, 2024Youth Training Oct-Dec
The youth training program for Term 4 2024 is underway at Wakatere. Supported by a top coaching team for 29er, 420, Waszp & Wing classes and open to members and guests (non-members). This will be training for high-performance sailing, but there will also be a lot of fun involved!It covers weekday Tuesday, Thursday (Bean Rock Racing) and Saturday & Sunday sessions. Refer to the bookings for start times. TO SIGN UP NON MEMBERS: SIGN UP per sailor $20 per ses...
October 31, 2024Senior Spring Racing
Get set to enjoy two fantastic days of senior class racing, complete with a Saturday meal at the club. Four regattas in one on the first weekend of November Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd - OK Dinghy Rum BucketFarr 3.7 North Shore ChampsSunburst Auckland Champs A-Class Cat Auckland Champs Enter online as soon as possible so we can plan for numbers. The LATE FEE kicks in at midnight on Thurs 31st Oct.Head to the REGATTA PAGE ...
October 29, 2024Term 4 For Level 1
Are you looking for a great outdoor activity for your child this coming term?Wakatere is running a Term 4 course for juniors (8-11yrs) on Wednesdays after school. First date Wed 23rd Oct. Learning to sail will teach them skills for life - skills like self-confidence, spatial awareness, sense of direction, weather knowledge, and responsibility. It's a fantastic way to get outside, have fun, and make new friends. This is a YNZ-certified Level 1 course and a step up from NZ school Waterw...
October 5, 2024Term 4 Coaching Sorted!
Bookings are now open for Term 4 (Oct-Dec) weekly coaching courses at Wakatere.Here is our jam-packed junior class lineup-Confidence 1, Saturday am. Starts 19th Oct *2 places available 29/10/24Confidence 2, Saturday pm. Starts 19th Oct *FULLY BOOKEDOpti Green, Thursday pm & Sunday pm. Starts Thurs 17th Oct Opti Open, Tuesday pm. Starts 15th OctFeva Adventure, Sunday am. Starts 20th OctFeva Race; Sunday pm. Starts 20th OctStarling, Wednesday pm. Starts 16th Oct P Class, Wednesday pm...
October 5, 2024Have-A-Go!
Join us for the Wakatere Have-a-Go Day for Adults on Saturday, 19th October 2024 and learn about our adult sailing programs, our boats, and our club. Coaches will be on hand to take you sailing in the club's RS Feva & RS Quest boats.This event is open to anyone 18 and over, with no experience required.Date: October 19th, 2024Time: 1pm - 4pmCost: FreeWelcome: 1:00pm sharpPlease wear sailing-appropriate clothing, as you may get wet. Buoyancy vests provided, just bring a towel and change of clo...
October 4, 2024Coaching Info Session
Junior sailors, parents & supporters,Join us this Sunday afternoon, October 13th, at the club for a Coaching Information Session. You'll have the opportunity to meet coaches Helena Sanderson and Gauthier Thomas as they present an overview of the season plans, introduce our programmes, and explain how you can get involved. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with the coaches!Parents, please support your child by attending. Your encouragement is crucial for their progress, regardless of...
October 3, 2024Holiday Clinics
Wakatere is rolling out the first club Opti Clinics for 2024/25 this October. The school holidays are a perfect time to refresh your fleet racing skills, set goals and focus on the season ahead, regardless of your level.Sessions will include sailing, theory, video analysis and fun led by Head Coach Gauthier Thomas. Opti OPEN CLINIC 2 options for Opti Open - 3 or 4 days!4 DAY: Tues 1st - Fri 4th (4 days) 3 DAY: Tues 1st - Thurs 3rd (3 days) Time: 9am - 4pm ea...
October 3, 2024Start the Season Together
We are honoured to have Ngahiwi Walker from the Royal New Zealand Navy join us to lead a mihi whakatau (a Māori welcome that is less formal than a pōwhiri) to welcome everyone to the 2024/2025 season. Ngahiwi is a Devonport local and committed to sharing Maori culture with communities. Some of you may recall him from the fantastic Opti Nationals Opening ceremony! We will also hold a naming ceremony to launch our two RS Quests – that's right, the Club has acquired an additional boat! Ha...
September 26, 2024Duty Roster Heads Up
The Sailing Committee has set the scene for the first half of the season, it just needs your help to fill the Sunday DUTY ROSTER to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all members. See this as your golden opportunity to contribute, connect, and enjoy quality time at the club. It also sets a positive example to our younger sailors. Members can check the website Club Sailing/Duty Roster for further details HEREAt a glance Sept-Dec 2024 Sunday 29th Sept: OK Dinghy ...
September 25, 2024New Visitors Reg
Online registration and payment are required for all VISITORS (non-members) to participate in Sunday Club Racing at Wakatere. All classes and ages are welcome for up to three dates per season before becoming a permanent member. $30 entry per Club race dayLimited to 3 Club race days per seasonRegister via the noticeboard in the clubrooms What to expect - REGISTER & PAY ONLINEVisitor race entry fees can be applied toward a full membership if you decide to join during the same se...
September 7, 20242024/25 Applications Open
Wakatere is pleased to announce the opening of the Club's Sponsored Optimist application process for the 2024/25 season.This is to allocate five top-of-the-line Optis to club juniors who would most benefit from a newer boat to speed up their progress and increase their love of the sport.It is expected that sailors will be part of the upcoming Green fleet group or existing Green fleet and have exclusive use from now until the start of the 2025/26 season. The sponsorship package includes...
September 3, 2024Join Us This Spring
With the new season upon us, it's time to welcome some fresh faces to our sailing community. Join us for the 2024/25 season at Wakatere.The Club calendar is looking jam-packed with exciting events, from club racing on Sundays to Social Sailing on Thursdays plus a sprinkling of regattas. And, if you're a budding sailor or looking to brush up on your skills, our junior & youth coaching is ready to set sail all week long.We are thrilled to have Head Coach Gauthier Thomas and Operations & Pr...
September 3, 2024Welcome to the Sunburst Season
Join us at Wakatere on Sunday 8th Sept for a warm welcome to the season from class rep Bruce Yarnton, followed by a Rigging & Tuning Session with Sunburst guru Andrew Brown. Andrew sailed a Sunburst named Vagrant for many years. Together with his son Cameron, they clinched their first national title when Cam was just six years old and won 6 more after that. In fact Andrew has nine Sunburst national titles in all. Drawing from practical sailing experience and coaching elit...
September 1, 2024Sail Away This Spring
Are you looking for a great outdoor activity for your child this coming school holidays?Learning to sail will teach them skills for life - skills like self-confidence, spatial awareness, sense of direction, weather knowledge, and responsibility and it's a fantastic way to get outside, have fun, and make new friends. Courses are led by Yachting New Zealand qualified Learn to Sail instructors and follow the Yachting New Zealand Learn to Sail curriculum. This is a step up from the NZ scho...
August 27, 2024Get 'Approved'
We have a couple of important safety courses coming up at Wakatere. These will put you in a great position to confidently help your class, perhaps your sailor, and our club. It's a win-win-win!Courses are a legal requirement of our operating procedure. Regardless of previous experience, you cannot drive a Wakatere patrol boat or tractor without being formally added to the club's 'approved' list. Let’s get you qualified this season! PATROL BOAT SAFETY COURSE+ COURSE FULL. Regist...
August 26, 2024Volunteers Welcome
We value all helping hands at Wakatere Boating Club to make our events top-notch and safe. If you're keen to dive into the action, you'll be backed up by our sailing committee, race officers, and skilled sailing class reps who will guide you every step of the way.We are aware that many individuals in our local community have sailing expertise or experience on the water - if you are looking to get back to it, we enthusiastically encourage you to volunteer for our Sunday duty roster or occasi...
July 26, 2024Junior Sprints at WBC
Wakatere is the host club for Saturday 10th August 2024.All Optimists (Green and Open), P-Class, Starling Development & Starling Open, RS Feva, and Open Skiff juniors are welcome to race in this fun event.Online registration is now open so help us plan for the day by registering as soon as possible and then pay by eftpos at the club on Sat 10th. Note the Briefing time has been brought forward to 12:30. This changes NOR 7.2For Registration, NOR, and all the other important bi...
July 24, 2024Sail Fast (Opti Open)
Winter SailFAST welcomes the Wakatere OPTI OPEN group to join in on winter training at the club, combining fun with the thrill of learning to sail fast.This program will take sailors through to the summer season (June - Sept), working alongside the Auckland Junior Sprint Series.Daily MVP prizes (hot chips) and when the weather suits we can have some family fun after the sailing has finished. One fee, attend as many sessions as you can.Cost: $285 (incl GST)Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pmCoach: exciting...
June 30, 2024Sail Through Winter (C2-Opti Green)
The Wakatere coaching team is rolling out some fun sailing for our younger Opti sailors to stay active and keep learning over the winter months. The program is called WINTER WARRIORS and is for our C1, C2, any C2 sailors thinking of transitioning to Green fleet, and Green fleet.Depending on the number of signups and level of experience, groups will be split:to focus on learning new skills and practice techniquesto focus on race procedures and tactics for anyone keen to learn to start racing...
June 29, 20242024 Senior Winter Series
Wakatere will be running a series for senior classes this winter. It's open to OK Dinghy, Farr 3.7, Zephyr, A Class Cat, Finn and Sunburst classes. This is a fun low-key sailing series to keep the skills sharp and stay connected to your class. Racing will be run by a club coach with no rescue support. Short races, 3min starts with handheld flags from a tiller steer. The club bar will be open afterwards and the heaters will be on! One flat entry fee: $80 (May-A...
June 28, 2024July Learn 'N Burn
This mid-winter Learn 'N Burn windfoil clinic is designed to keep it together, be together, and learn from the best.We are excited to announce that the clinic will be led by coaches Patrick Haybittle & Gary Hill with the addition of rockstar windfoil coach Aaron McIntosh - two-time Olympian, international Olympic coach and currently working with the ETNZ Youth team on the AC40 for Barcelona. Don't miss this opportunity!The July clinic will run over three days from 18th - 20th July 2024. It w...
June 27, 2024The Great Kiwi Cup Raffle
Update: this raffle is now closed. Hope you have the winning ticket! Closes 24th July 2024Drawn 29th July 2024Please get behind the club, buy a raffle ticket, and help raise funds for new engines & equipment upgrades to our Learn-to-Sail boats.You’ll also be in to win a trip to Barcelona for the 37th America’s Cup at the same time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This national raffle organized by RNZYS has a major prize valued at $35,690. In a matter of months, you could be on your way to watch Emirat...
June 27, 2024Changing of the Guard
Following the recent 2024 Annual General Meeting, we have a few changes to announce. Julia Faire officially handed over the responsibilities of Commodore to Greg Salthouse, who moves up from Vice Commodore and carries on the Salthouse family legacy at Wakatere. A warm welcome to our newly appointed Vice Commodore, Mat Dunne, and Treasurer, Andrew Mackay. The Secretary position remains in the capable hands of Pip White. They are all familiar faces at Wakatere and we ...
June 17, 2024Prizegiving's Big Night
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Club Prizegiving last Friday 14th June. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our members' achievements, and the insightful words of guest speaker Prof. Mark Orams certainly captured everyone's attention. Mark went above and beyond to emphasize the value of being a member of a sailing club just like ours. You could have heard a pin drop! Thank you, Mark.Congratulations to all the club racing placegetters, recipients of special class awards, junior and ...
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