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Hands Up for This!

The club is running its second PATROL BOAT SAFETY COURSE for the season at the end of March. A few club members who missed out last time are already on the list, but there's room for more!  While many of you know how to drive a patrol boat, this course is about rescuing and retrieving boats and sailors in the water and how to manage rigs & sails when towing. It's an essential course at our club under our H&S legal requirements.Patrol Boat Safety CourseR...

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...

Adult Summertime

Set aside some ME TIME this summer to either embark on your sailing adventure or take the next steps to enhance your confidence and skills. Gaining the fundamentals in a dinghy is truly the best way to start! It’s enjoyable and a great way to connect with others.Courses will kick off the second week of March for Levels 1 & 2.  Perfect timing to take advantage of the best of the summer weather. We provide boats, with YNZ-certified coaches at an affordable rate. Check out the optio...

Duty Roster Heads Up

The Sailing Committee has set the scene for the second half of the season, featuring the inaugural Thursday Summer Series, Summer Season Points, the return of the ever-popular Masonic Cup, and the hotly contested Wakatere Club Champs for 2025.The program depends on the support of all members at various times from Feb-May '25 to help create a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone sailing. Please see the DUTY ROSTER as your golden opportunity to contribute, connect, and enjoy quality time at...

Discover the Perfect Waterfront Venue for Your Next Event at Wakatere Boating Club

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, wedding, work function, memorial or funeral, we've got you covered. Look no further than our exceptional venue for your upcoming occasion. Located on the waterfront, Wakatere Boating Club is a stunning venue that overlooks Narrow Neck Beach. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Rangitoto Island, framed by the towering pohutukawa trees. Our amazing beachfront location adds a special touch to any occasion.Take control of your event and organize y...

School's Back, So Is Sailing

Bookings are now open for Term 1 Feb-Apr 2025 - a weekly coaching programme for junior and youth club members at Wakatere. With two options for the CONFIDENCE (C1 & C2) book early, as group numbers depend on the availability of Club Optis.Here is the lineup -COURSEDAYTIMESTARTCONFIDENCE 1Wednesday option4pm - 7pm12th FebCONFIDENCE 1Saturday option9am - 12pm15th FebCONFIDENCE 2Thursday option4pm - 7pm13th FebCONFIDENCE 2Saturday option12pm - 4pm15th FebOPTI GREEN FLEETThursday (& sel...

Summer Sessions

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.This Clinic is for Opti Confidence 1 and Confidence 2 club members.   DATES: Tuesday 28th Jan - Thursday 30th Jan 2025TIME: 9am-4pm for 3 consecutive daysCOST: $300Numbers are limited using Club Optis so get in quick!  If you can bring your ...

Don't Miss the Boat this January

Learning to sail is your ticket to the great outdoors, new experiences, new people, and new friends. Courses are aimed at getting kids and adults into the sport of sailing in a safe, fun, active and non-competitive way. Led by expert instructors, we have a great range of Optimist, RS Feva, and RS Quest dinghies to help you set sail with confidence.Check out the age group breakdown for JANUARY 2025, plus all the options for adults through to March- Learn to Sail JUNIOR (8-11yrs)20th-24th Jan...

Adventure for Teens

Announcing a January school holiday experience for adventurous teenagers! If you missed the chance to learn to sail as a child, outgrew Optis, or are eager to experience two-handed sailing, Adventure Youth Learn to Sail could be the perfect fit for you!At Wakatere, our Youth Learn to Sail program is designed for the 12-17 age group and involves sailing in our club's 2-person RS Feva dinghies, which are fast and fun. Sailors will learn the fundamentals of sailing, and how to contro...

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!Thursday 19th December 20242024 Black Stick Race & Christmas Party  5pm race briefing6pm race start  The opening highlight will be the Black Stick Race. This longer race begins just off the Club and heads across the harbour to Rangitoto a...

Finns & Zephyrs Align

Get excited!Wakatere is pleased to announce the return of the Finn Auckland Champs for another year, and for 2024 we’ve extended an invitation to the Zephyr class. Take advantage of two great days of racing for all Finn and Zephyr sailors with plenty of festive cheer in the run-up to Christmas.Racing Saturday 14th Dec & Sunday 15th December. Get your online entry in today and pay by eftpos at club registration. Head to the >>> REGATTA PAGE ...

Sail Away This Summer

Are you looking for a great outdoor activity for your child this coming school holidays?Wakatere Boating Cub is offering THREE Learn to Sail course options in the January school holidays for juniors (8-11yrs). Learning to sail will teach kids 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 ...

Starling Match Racing

Register to sail in the North Harbour Starling Match Racing Trials! This is a 1-day regatta on Sat 7th Dec 2024 to select a North Harbour sailor to represent the region in the upcoming Starling Match Racing Nationals.Entry is limited to 12 sailors. EOI required and closing Fri 29th Nov.PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST >>> HERE...

Youth 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. NON MEMBER FEE: $20 per sailor per session. Payable to: Wakat...

Senior 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 ...

New 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...

Term 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...

Term 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...

Coaching 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...

Holiday 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...

Start 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...

Welcome 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...

Sail 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...

Get '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...