Closing Day is one last big day together before winter takes hold, and before we take a breather from regular Sunday racing and weekly coaching. The day is set for Opti & Starling fun in the morning, afternoon racing, and a post‑race catch‑up with the whole club. A fitting finish to a standout season - including 100 years of sailing at Wakatere. Don't miss it!
Wakatere Closing Day
Sunday 3rd May 2026
Afternoon racing will feature the Closing Day Races and count as the final two Season Points races for the 2025/26 season. Two events in one.
SCHEDULE
1100 parent-child Opti & Starling races
1230 briefing Closing Day & SP 33,34
1330 first warning
1500/1530 club gathering after sailing - nachos on the house, a few cold beverages, and the Flag Officers will be rolling up their sleeves to run an ice cream station for the kids. They are going to be busy scooping! Perfect post‑sailing vibes.
FUN PARENT-CHILD OPTI & STARLING RACES
Parents, have you tried to get into your child's boat lately? It's going to be so much fun for the kids to watch. Le Mans style start, parent and child swapping out, high stakes fun!
Sunday 3rd May
Opti & Starling parent-child races
11:00am briefing on the beach
Rigged and dressed to sail at briefing time
Open to C1/C1, Green, White, Open, Orange, and Purple and all Starlings
Race Officer Carey Gillies 🏁🏃♀️➡️
