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Opti Nats Merch

Choose a gorgeous pink or red hoodie to snuggle up in or a nautical stripe tshirt in green or yellow.  We have a great range of in-house designs with product from AS Colour, print and purchase from our partners at Digitees. Lots of options.  Plains & stripes, kids through to adult sizesOnline shopping & delivery from Digitees 24/7 at your convenienceNZ delivery standard rate $8NZDSecure payment*Available online only. Stock not available at Wakatere. Go ...

Sail Away This Easter

Understand the basics of how the wind works, parts of a boat, and how to set up and control your boat on a LEARN TO SAIL course at Wakatere. Sailing is a great way to get outside, make new friends and learn skills for life. Regardless of whether or not kids are competitive or happy to adventure this is a worthwhile activity.  This April Wakatere is running two courses. Course #1 runs over 4 days, Course #2 runs over 5 days but they both cover the same number of hours.Course 1:&nbs...

Regatta Help Needed

As host club for the 2023 TOYOTA OPTIMIST NATIONAL CHAMPS this coming Easter, we need the support of the whole club, friends and community to make this regatta the best it can be.As always, there will be roles to be filled on and off the water, some requiring experience, but plenty for people with no experience at all.With over 200 kids sailing and a big social scene, this will be an extensive duty roster. Please put your hand up now so we can fill the remaining spots on the rosterDATES Thu...

In Support of Napier

As the majority of us Aucklanders are back to ‘life as normal’ after Cyclone Gabrielle it is so easy to forget the utter devastation our friends are living through down in Napier. This weekend Wakatere Boating Club is hosting the final 2023 Windfoil Summer Series #3 and has decided to use this event to make a difference to those who have lost everything. All proceeds from this weekend's entry fees will be donated to Red Cross Napier, and Foil Labs NZ will match every single entry fee for the...

Do You Have An Opti Available?

We have a remaining 10 competitors from overseas still looking to charter an Optimist for the Nationals at Wakatere this Easter (as of 1st March). They are good sailors looking for good boats.  Due to local supply issues and the high number of enquiries, we are continuing to call out for unused privately owned Optis of a decent standard to register with us.DO YOU HAVE AN OPTI AVAILABLE?If you have a race-ready boat that you are not using, and are happy to hire it out, we would lov...

2023 Club Champs

Looks like summer has finally arrived and just in time for a big weekend of club racing on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th March 2023 - our annual Wakatere Club Championship.After sailing on Saturday join us for a special Club Champs Q&A with Rod Davis & John Cutler + Social Gathering BBQ.  $10 adults, $5 kids. Pay at the club. ...

Entry Open

The crew at Wakatere is super excited to announce that ONLINE ENTRY is OPEN for the 2023 Toyota Optimist National Championship 6th-10th April.Fair racing, friendship and sustainability are our goals so come and experience four days of great competition​ ​on and off the briny deep. Packed to the gunwales with sponsor surprises.  Open to Green, White and Open fleet sailors to show us what you're made of -  hone your racing skills, have fun and adventure and build a love for the ocean...

Duty Calls for 2023

The Sailing Committee can't emphasize enough, the importance of saying "yes!" to the duty roster at Wakatere.The club runs regular Sunday club racing throughout the season and needs a full compliment of roles to be filled to be able to provide safe racing for everyone. This is your commitment to membership. There are roles for all levels of ability, on the water and ashore. Just say yes and the coordinator will find something for you. No experience required.  DUTY ROSTER - CLUB RACINGE...

*New Date* - Dinghy Sailing for Adults

Due to Cyclone Gabrielle the new start date for both ADULT LTS will be SATURDAY 18th Feb 2023. Dates below have been amended to reflect the change.  Put just five Saturdays aside for yourself this summer and get afloat!  LEVEL 1TIME: 9am- 12pm DATES: 18th Feb - 18th March. Save day 25th MarchCOST: $300 course + $100 LTS MembershipLevel 1 is designed for complete beginners and covers the basics about how to control the boat and sails, helm and crew positions and how ...

Feb 25th Patrol Boat Course

THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED 21/02/2023Catch you next time! __________________Register for our upcoming PATROL BOAT SAFETY COURSE and qualify to be a skipper or capable crew member of a Wakatere patrol boat - no previous experience required.  With Term 1 coaching getting into gear and regattas coming left, right and centre - this will put you in a great position to confidently help our coaching or race team on the water. The course will be run by the awesome Phil Bishop f...

Wear Some WOW

Ladies and gals, head to the club clothing shop and order from the WOMEN ON WATER clothing range.   WOW design options:   t-shirt (V neck)t-shirt (round neck)long sleeve quick dry shirthoodietrack pantsdenim shirt  Shop online 24/7 with courier delivery. Colour choices and all sizes.  GO STRAIGHT TO THE WOW RANGE More about the WAKATERE CLOTHING SHOP...

Term 1 Sorted

Term 1 coaching for junior and youth classes is starting to take shape with the first of the Feb- Mar/Apr course dates confirmed. Find your class schedule and sign up! 2023 Term 1 Confidence 1Opti Confidence 1 - TUESDAY OPTION ((7th Feb - 4th Apr) 4-7pmOpti Confidence 1 - SATURDAY OPTION (11th Feb - 1st Apr) 9-12pm *FULLY BOOKEDConfidence 2Opti Confidence 2 - WEDNESDAY OPTION (8th Feb - 29th Mar) 4-7pm Opti Confidence 2 - SUNDAY OPTION (12th Feb - 2 Apr) 9-12pm Opti Gree...

Term 1 Fun & Learning

Sign up for a Learn to Sail course at Wakatere and make the most of those long summer afternoons.   Learning to sail teaches children 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.Due to Cyclone Gabrielle this course wil now start Monday 20th Feb 2023. Date amended below.  JUNIOR LEARN TO SAIL TERM 1 2023     ...

Sail Away This January

Due to a high demand, January Learn to Sail bookings for 8-11yr olds have closed at Wakatere.  Courses are at full capacity. Sorry if you missed out. Try Term 1 For details click HEREWith the summer school holidays underway, we have a fantastic option for the 8-11yr age group - LEARN TO SAIL JANUARY 2023!   Learning to sail will teach kids skills for life. Skills like self-confidence, spatial awareness, sense of direction, weather knowledge, and responsibility.&nbs...

Opti Open VMG Clinic

BOOKING CLOSED 15/01/2023The clinic has reached its max number of attendees Wakatere is continuing its series of Opti Open Clinics in January 2023. The school holidays are a great time to fine tune your fleet racing skills before the next round of summer regattas.    The focus of the clinic will be on VMG VMG measures how fast you are making progress directly upwind (or downwind). Therefore, if you're sailing windward/leeward courses, the boat that has the highest a...

Dinghy Sailing for Adults

*Sorry the January course is now closed for bookings. Catch the next course Level 1 Term 1 starting 11th Feb 2023. For more info, click here - Learn to Sail / Waka Adults...

Windfoil Junior/Youth Clinic

Windfoil NZ is running a TWO DAY clinic for junior and youth foilers in the lead up to Christmas.  The focus of the clinic is skills, content, how to go fast and an intro to new foiling friends.   Open to Wakatere members and guests. Online bookings essential. Dates: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th Dec 2022Time: 9:30am start  - finish tbc Venue: Wakatere Boating ClubCost: $100 for members, $120 for non-membersAge: junior / youth  TO SIGN UP  ** WAKATER...

Christmas Comes to Wakatere

The Wakatere General Committee extends a warm invitation to all club members and their families to our Christmas celebration this coming Sunday - 2022 Christmas Party Sunday 18th December 2022From 4pm After afternoon sailing, Salty Santa will drop by with something sweet for all our junior members and we have a Christmas meal to share.  Christmas ham is on the menu at 4:30pm, compliments of the General Committee. We ask that Club members bring a plate of food to ad...

Fun & Learning for Kids

Are you looking for an early summer school holiday activity?  Sailing is an awesome way to get outside, have fun, make new friends and keep busy in the week leading up to Christmas.  The first of our school holiday LEARN TO SAIL course for juniors (8-11yrs) is now open for sign up- Mon 19th - Thursday 22nd Dec 2022 9am - 1pm for 4 consecutive days The course is led by a Yachting New Zealand qualified Learn to Sail instructor and follows the Yachting New Zealand Learn to Sail curri...

Maintenance & Repair

A reminder that this THURSDAY 24 November is our club Maintenance & Repair Session.  This season we've kept the weekends clear for family & sailing and moved to this Thursday to tackle a much needed and overdue list of small jobs inside and out.  Head to the club at 4:30pm and see Julia in the hall for the official list 🐝   What to bring  Tools - whatever your handy with Brooms for sweeping the garage and gutters Shovel, spade A lawn mower please and a weed-...

A Sailing Legacy

A Christmas gift and Club fundraiser -  A detailed and thoroughly enjoyable read about one of NZ best loved designers - Des Townson - A Sailing Legacy, by Brian Peet.  An easy solution to Christmas gift buying for any sailor in the house.  For every $80 book purchase, $30 will be go back to Wakatere Boating Club. This is a great deal for our club and postage is free!  Purchase from author Brian Peetpeetfamily@orcon.net.nz027 6223334Don't forget to mention Wakatere Boatin...

Christmas Wardrobe

'Tis the season for some Wakatere clothing shopping -  Plenty of time now to choose some club clothing for that special person this Christmas.  Class Ts & HoodiesWoW  Online shopping & delivery from Digitees 24/7 at your convenienceLabel AS Colour All sizes, some colour options, printed locallyNZ delivery. Standard shipping $8 NZDSecure payment  Check it out and shop online for that perfect Christmas gift...

December Optimist Clinic

FULLY BOOKED but... don't miss out on a spot on the next one - Opti Open VMG Clinic Jan 18 2023*  *  *  This December Wakatere is holding an Opti Open Holiday Clinic.  It will run over five days in the week leading up to Christmas. The focus of the clinic will be on STARTING technique & strategy.  With the next National Champs being held at Wakatere, this is a great opportunity to improve your skills as well as your knowledge of the local waters. ...

Thursdays Are Back

Held on Thursday afternoons, this course is for members who have completed their Adult LTS 2 or equivalent & who want to continue their sailing in a fun and social way.  Coach Leah will be supporting the group.  Catch up with everyone back at the clubhouse after sailing for light refreshments.  Dates: Thursdays Oct. 25th - Dec. 13th 2022Save date: Monday 28th Nov 2022. Confirmed in lieu of 3/11. Time: 4-6:30pmCost: $150Bookings: LOGIN One fee for Oct - Dec. Attend as many ses...

Dinghy Sailing Level 1 & 2

If you've got a little sense of adventure, take an Adult Learn to Sail course at Wakatere this Spring.  It's fun, it's social and it's never too late to learn new things.  Boats are provided and we have the very best coaches.  The 2022 Spring courses will run over 5 Saturdays starting Oct 29th and through to Nov 26th. Save Date Dec 3rd Two options to consider -  LEVEL 1 is designed for complete beginners and covers basics about how to control the boat & sails and ho...