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Big Turnout for Winter Sprints

Great to see so many youngsailors out on the water for the Auckland Junior Winter Sprint Series on Saturday 27th June.We were spoilt with a lovely on-shore breeze and largely missed the rain. Racing was a good length for winter, off the water by 3.30pm and lots of hot pasta, home baking and hot drinks after. Fantastic to have the Aon Youth sailors on the water with us. Likewise the RNZYS race fleet in full flight.Well done everyone and a big thanks to all the volunteers. See you all ba...

Changing of the Guard

Following the Annual General Meeting on Wed 24th June 2020 we have a changing of the guard to announce.Commodore Ed Crook has taken over from (now Past) Commodore Simon Probert whose three year term at the helm has come to an end.Ed has moved through the Rear and Vice Commodore positions over the last four years and chairs the Sailing Committee. He is a familiar face on club days.Welcome to the newly appointed Vice Commodore Ian Darby and Rear Commodore Julia Faire. The Secretary and T...

Junior Coaching Returns for Winter

We are rolling out some fun winter coaching for junior classes at Alert Level 2. Weather permitting, small group sessions will run on either a Saturday or Sunday depending on your sailing class. Confidence Winter WarriorsFeva Winter WarriorsStarling Winter CoachingOpti Green Winter WarriorsOpti Open Winter CoachingYou must have a website booking - Login Then... join Team App WBC Coaching (details below) Team App: All junior class COACHING groups are transitioning to using Team App for ...

Wakatere L2 Operational Rules (May 2020)

Wakatere BC Operational Rules for Members during Covid-19 Level 2While we are all relieved to be able to return to sailing from Thursday 14th May 2020, the Club has rules for all club members and visitors to follow. It has been decided that no organized sailing will take place at Wakatere until next spring, as per our usual schedule, and that each class will organise its own sailing agenda and coaching to minimise the numbers at the Club at one time. The Club will effectively remain closed ...

Sign Up for the Zhik NZ eSailing Challenge

Brush up on your sailing skills by signing up for the WBC eClub Champs, the first step of the Zhik NZ eSailing Challenge. Using Virtual Regatta Inshore, clubs from around the country will hold virtual club championships, the winner of which moves on to regional challenge, national challenge and then the top 6 will represent New Zealand in a trans-Tasman showdown with Australia!Wakatere will host its eClub Champs on Thursday May 14th at 7pm.Each sailor will join the custom race hosted b...

Closed Until Further Notice

23rd March 2020Wakatere Boating Club will cease all operations following the NZ Government announcement that we move towards Alert Level 4 in response to COVID-19.There will be no coaching or organised sailing activity at the club until further notice and the club facilities will remain closed. Please respect the rules on self-isolation the Government has put in place and do not congregate at the club for any reason.24th March 2020YNZ advice is to NOT GO SAILING and the Coastguard have also aske...

Proceeding with AGM

The 93rd Wakatere Annual General Meeting for annual reports and the election of Flag Officers for the new season will be held on Wednesday 24th June 2020 at 8pm.Under the public health Covid-19 guidelines in NZ, if required it may be a virtual meeting this year.An official notice to members will follow closer to the date.All members are invited....

Covid-19 Update for Members

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR WAKATERE BOATING CLUB MEMBERSAs the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to evolve, we want ensure you that the Wakatere Committee is continuing to monitor the situation and taking advice on appropriate steps to ensure the safety of our members.We should remember that sailing is a non-contact sport, played outdoors and the risk of becoming infected while sailing is therefore minimal.For the moment all club activities will go ahead as planned, with larger gatherin...

Picnic Report

The weather gods and the tide all helped with another successful Wakatere Club Picnic last Sunday - a flotilla sail to McKenzie Bay on Rangitoto for fun and games and a walk to the summit.The picnic has been a longstanding highlight since the club's foundation in 1926 and we think it's still relevant and a fantastic reminder of why we love sailing. Participation is as important as racing and it was great to see kids having fun together and just being in their boats.Adults mixed and mingled from ...

Easter Activity

This course is CANCELLED.  See you when the coast is clear. Continue to register your interest in learning to sail HERE - The online register is for ALL AGES. Wakatere's Junior Learn to Sail Courses are for those who are interested in getting out on the water in a new way! Sailing is a great way to get outside, have fun, make new friends while learning some skills for life We teach a foundation for sailing that will hopefully turn into the basis of a love for the sport, regardless of whethe...

Bob Salthouse Slipped Anchor

Sadly another obituary to report - 83yr old Bob Salthouse passed away this Thursday. He was a prolific boat designer & builder and a former Wakatere Commodore with many years supporting the club and it’s family culture.1980/81 Commodore RJ Salthouse1981/82 Commodore RJ SalthouseA sad time for the extended Salthouse families following the very recent death of Bob's brother John. Sympathies to the family and especially to our Salthouse club membe...

Windfoiling Regatta 2018

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George Gair RIP

Sadly the Honourable George Gair passed away on Monday 17th August 2015. George was a Wakatere Life Member and one of our Club Patrons.    Although not a sailor himself, George was drawn to the club more than 45 years ago when his sons joined as juniors. He obviously loved Wakatere and what it represented to the community. Through local politics he was instrumental in moving Old Lake Rd behind the club house for which we are forever grateful.  In more rece...

Farewell Pauline

Sadly Wakatere Life Member Pauline Ellingham passed away on Sunday 3 April 2016. We send our deepest sympathies to John, Garth and Kate. Pauline was an early supporter of what is now our full blown junior sailing programme. With two talented young sailors in the family rising through the ranks, she travelled the country flying the Wakatere flag at regattas throughout New Zealand.   She was involved in most areas of the Club at some time or another and her Life Membership was ...

Fair Winds and Following Seas

R.I.P. Neil Ernest Clarkson Coleman  Life Member and past Commodore of Wakatere Boating ClubMember of Devonport Yacht ClubMember of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Passed away peacefully aged 88 on the 7th December 2015. Growing up in Devonport next door to the Woollacott boat building family set Neil up for a long life of sailing adventures. His family have been active Wakatere members for three generations and we send our condolences to them all.    Neil...

King of the Frostbite

Long time Club member Bob Gillies passed away on February 15th, aged 86.  Bob sailed his Frostbite well into his 70's and was "the King of the Frostbite in his day".  He was also a great supporter of the club - taking an interest in how the young sailors were developing, and taking some under his wing. He enjoyed many of the official and social functions, and loved to have a yarn about his yachting exploits over a beer in the evening with friends. In 2013 Bob's contribution to the club...