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Three Days of Sunburst Action at Wakatere

The Sunburst National Championship is returning to Wakatere 16-18 Jan 2026 - and it’s set to offer the best of Sunburst sailing for everyone!With three fleets on the water, catering to every level of ability, there’s truly something for everyone:• Jack Brooke Fleet – championship spinnaker racing at its finest• Taihoa Fleet – non-spinnaker racing, competitive and thrilling• Cruising Fleet – informal, non-racing fun for newcomers and young familiesThe excitement begins w...

Summer Sessions for C1 C2

If you were in Waka Confidence (C1 or C2) before Christmas, join your sailing buddies for some extra time on the water this January. Take advantage of the summer holidays to improve your skills and build your confidence before school goes back.C1/C2 Summer Sessions DATES: Tuesday 13th - Friday 16th Jan 20264 consecutive daysTIME: 9 - 12pmCOST: $225This Clinic is for Opti Confidence 1 and Confidence 2 club members.   Log into Hello Club to sign up! ...

Discover Sailing for Teenagers

Youth LTS is a beginner sailing course and the first step in our WAKA ADVENTURE programme. Sail fast, have fun, and learn together in our 2-person RS Feva dinghies.You’ll pick up the fundamentals, try helm & crew positions, and enjoy the teamwork that makes sailing awesome - and it’s a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and forge new friendships.Are you ready to set sail?DATE: Tues 13th - Fri 16th Jan 2026  TIME: 1pm - 4pm each dayCOST: $360 (incl LTS Invitational members...

Christmas Comes to WBC

The Wakatere General Committee warmly invites all club members and their families, and partners to join us for our Christmas celebration.Thursday 18th December 2025Black Stick Race & Christmas Party  5pm race briefing6pm race start 1 race, 1 start line, all fleets  The opening highlight will be the Black Stick Race. This longer race begins just off the Club and heads across the harbour to Rangitoto and back. A navigation stick we call the 'Black Stick' is used a...

See You On The Water

Wakatere is pleased to announce the return of the Finn Auckland Champs for another year.Join us for two action-packed days of racing on the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf, with plenty of festive cheer as we head into the Christmas season. This regatta is part of the Summer Series Ranking for the Finn class - so it's not just fun, it's serious competition too.Racing Saturday 13th Dec & Sunday 14th December. Get your online entry in today and help us plan! 2025-26 Auckland Finn...

Learn to Sail This November

This one's for grown-ups to set aside some ME TIME this Spring and dive into sailing. Whether you're starting fresh or building on existing skills, dinghy sailing is the perfect way to boost your confidence, connect with others, and enjoy time on the water.Courses begin Saturday 1st November - just in time to make the most of a big summer of sailing ahead. All levels welcome, and we provide the boats. Our YNZ-certified coaches will guide you every step of the way, all at an affordable rate.Explo...

Lock in Term 4

Bookings are now open for Term 4 (Oct - Dec 2025) - a weekly coaching programme for junior and youth club members at Wakatere. Here is the starting lineup - CONFIDENCE 1: Saturdays 9am-12pm. Starts 11th OctCONFIDENCE 2: Saturdays 1pm-4pm Starts 11th OctOPTI GREEN FLEET: Thursdays 4pm-7pm & some Sundays. Starts 9th OctOPTI OPEN FLEET: Tuesdays 4pm-7pm. Starts 7th Oct STARLING: Wednesdays 4pm-7pm. Starts 8th OctP CLASS: Wednesdays 4pm-7pm. Starts 8th OctADVENTURE ...

Have-A-Go!

Join us for the Wakatere Have-a-Go Day for Adults on Saturday, 11th October 2025 and learn about our adult sailing programmes, our boats, and our club. Meet head coach Gauthier Thomas and our friendly coaching team, who 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 11th 2025Time: 1pm - 4pmCost: FreeWelcome: 1:00pm sharpPlease wear sailing-appropriate clothing, as you may...

Volunteers Make It Happen

Wakatere Boating Club is proudly volunteer-run, and we deeply value the time, energy, and expertise contributed by both members and non-members. It’s thanks to this incredible community that we’re able to deliver safe, successful, and well-organised club events year after year.This season marks a major milestone - our 100th year! With six regattas already confirmed and a full calendar of club racing, it’s shaping up to be our biggest and most exciting season yet.Wakatere welcomes volunteer...

Learn to Sail This Spring

Learning to sail will teach kids skills for life - skills like self-confidence, spatial awareness, sense of direction, weather knowledge, and responsibility. It's a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors, have fun, and forge new friendships.Qualified instructors lead the courses at Wakatere Boating Club, following the Yachting New Zealand curriculum with an extra dash of fun. Ideal ages 8-11 years over 5 consecutive afternoons this Spring.SPRING COURSE 1  *Course underway Mon 22 Sep-Fri 2...

Let's Get This Season Started!

As we launch the 2025–2026 season, we invite every member, volunteer, and friend to be part of the journey toward our 100-year milestone in 2026. The official opening will begin at 11:00 am sharp on Sunday, the 14th of September.We are honoured to welcome back Ngahiwi Walker of the Royal New Zealand Navy, a proud Devonport local and passionate advocate for Māori culture. Ngahiwi will lead a mihi whakatau to welcome all members and guests. The ceremonial firing of the club cannon will fol...

Junior Sprints Return to WBC

The Auckland Junior Winter Sprint Series is a travelling series that makes its way around a handful of Auckland clubs over the winter months. Wakatere is the host club for Sat 7th June and Sat 6th Sept 2025All Optimists (Green and Open), P-Class, Starling Development & Starling Open, RS Feva, and Open Skiff juniors are welcome to race in this fun event. Seven dates, four venues, sail a few or sail them all! Registration for the 6th September at Wakatere is open  on the regatta page...

Set Sail This Spring

As we launch into our 100th year, Wakatere Boating Club is proud to welcome new and returning sailors to a season of celebration, connection, and competition. Whether you're a seasoned racer or just dipping your toes in, there's a place for you in our vibrant sailing community.Our nationally and internationally recognised sailors are joined by newcomers every season. With Learn to Sail programmes designed for all ages, there's never been a better time to start your sailing journey.Club Racing on...

Pre-Season Working Bee 2.0

This August, we will be revisiting the job list at our Pre-Season Working Bee. Let’s get the Club looking spick and span for the season ahead, and its 100th birthday 🎂Sunday 24th August from 9 am to 12 pmYour help, whether for an hour or the entire morning, will be invaluable. The more helpers we have, the easier and quicker the work will be done. Head to the club at 0900hrs and look for the job list 🐝  What to bring Good yard broom, bucket, spade, smal...

Learn 'N Burn on a Windfoil

Back for July 2025!This mid-winter Learn 'N Burn windfoil clinic will run over three days from 11th to 13th July 2025.  It will be based at Wakatere and include a few off-the-water activities. It is open to competent foilers from all clubs. Target group: 13yrs - 23yrs using 6m, 7m, 7.3m & 8m sails Cost: $120 for Wakatere members, $150 for non-Wakatere membersTO SIGN UP SIGN UP IS NOW CLOSED 10/07/25** WAKATERE MEMBERS - log in to HELLO C...

Sail Through Winter (C1-C2)

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 a development programme for C1 and C2 sailors aiming for Green fleet, so it's a little more racing-focused!Sessions will run on Saturday mornings 9am-12pm from May to Sept 2025.  DATESSaturday 24th MaySaturday 14th JuneSaturday 19th July Saturday 26th JulySaturday 23rd AugustSaturday 30th ...

2025 Annual Club Prizegiving: Wakatere Boating Club

Club Prizegiving for the 2024/25 season will be held on Friday, 6th June at Wakatere. Prizegiving is for the whole club to celebrate and share the past season's highlights, however big or small.  We have trophies and certificate presentations for club race results, awards for junior coaching, prestige prizes, and volunteers to thank. All club members, their families, and partners are warmly invited. And all that silverware has to go home!  Order of events:Junior through ...

Youth Double-Hander Racing

Wakatere is thrilled to host a youth double-handed regatta featuring the 29er and 420 classes this May. While other classes are winding down for the season, the 29er Nationals are fast approaching, and many 420s and 29ers are in 'intense training mode' for European regattas.Enter now for an exciting weekend of racing, 10th - 11th May 2025. The competition will be hot!Incorporating:2025 29er North Islands Champs 2025 420 Autumn ChampsRacing: Sat 10th & Sun 11th May 2025Venue: Wakate...

Pre-Nats Clinic: Skills & Speed for Feva Sailing

Wakatere will host a one-day intensive clinic for RS Feva sailors as they prepare for the 2025 Nationals.The clinic will focus on race prep, regatta skills, and how to go fast.  Open to Wakatere members and guests. Online bookings are essential.Dates: Saturday 3rd May Time: 9am start  - 3pm finish Venue: Wakatere Boating ClubCost: $40 for members, $50 for non-membersCoach: Gauthier ThomasAge: junior / youth  TO SIGN UP ** WAKATERE MEMBERS must log in to He...

2025 Closing Day: End of Sept-May Club Programme

While we take a break from our regular programmes over the winter months, we still have an action-packed day of events on Closing Day to look forward to. We plan to go out with some Closing Day fun in the morning, high-stakes racing in the afternoon and a post-racing social gathering. Please save the date! Wakatere Closing DaySunday 4th May 2025Afternoon racing will feature the Closing Day Races and count as the final Season Points races for the 2024/25 season. That's two events ...

Autumn Youth Coaching

The Wakatere coaching programme for youth classes kicks off this week. Supported by top coaches for 29er, 420, and Waszp classes. Get ready for high-performance training mixed with lots of fun!The plan is to run sessions from Wakatere on the following days, weather dependent -Tuesday from 16.00Thursday from 16.00Saturday from 15.00Sunday from 10.30Group comms will be via the Wakatere Youth Training WhatsApp group. For more info, message Pete Nicholas ph: +64 (0)21 195 2923STORAGE: Temp...

Set Sail with Wakatere: April School Holiday

Learning to sail will teach kids skills for life - skills like self-confidence, spatial awareness, sense of direction, weather knowledge, and responsibility. It's a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors, have fun, and forge new friendships.Qualified instructors lead the courses at Wakatere Boating Club, following the Yachting New Zealand curriculum with a dash of extra fun. Ideal ages 8-11 years.APRIL JUNIOR LTS Tues 22nd - Fri 25th April 20259 am - 1 pm 4 consecutive mornings Club...

Sail the Wakatere Club Champs 2025

Get ready for the 2025 Wakatere Boating Club Championship. Shiny trophies are up for grabs over two great afternoons of sailing on Sunday 30th March and Sunday 6th April. Expect fierce competition, great camaraderie and plenty of stories back at the club - this is one event you don’t want to miss! Sunday 6th April - join the social gathering on the deck after sailing. Gourmet burgers for all, plus ice cream for the kids. $10 per person payable at the bar. Open to members and non-memb...

Pae Tawhiti - Horizon

Pae Tawhiti is a programme put together by ex Commodore, Ed Crook, and Wakatere Boating Club's operations manager Helena Sanderson, to provide kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity to do so, to go sailing. Pae Tawhiti, translates to "horizon in the distance" and was inspired by a programme run in Cape Town, known as the Little Optimist, which provides the opportunity for kids living in the townships to go sailing and to experience a world quite different to their day to day...

Welcome PredictWind!

Wakatere Boating Club is thrilled to announce that PredictWind has come on board as the title sponsor for the 2025 NZ Wingfoil Nationals.Known for its accurate marine weather forecasts, PredictWind helps sailors save time, keep you safe and ensure you get the most out of every day on the water. We are excited to partner with them. The regatta is set to be an exciting weekend for wingfoilers of all levels, and offering something fresh and unique for Wakatere! We're dedicated to crafting...