http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wakatere.org.nz en-us Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:32:20 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/169766/term-4-sailing/ Bookings are now open for Term 4 (Oct-Dec 2026) - weekly coaching for junior and youth club members at Wakatere. New for Term 4: Opti Green moves to Tuesday, plus we’re introducing Thursday Fun Sailing for extra time on the water.This year we’ve got an incredible female coach flying in from Canada and a great coaching team around her. If you’ve ever sailed at Wakatere and you’re itching to get back on the water, this is the year to do it!SCHEDULE: CONFIDENCE 1: Saturdays 9am-12pm. S... Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:23:28 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post169766 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/169813/step-up--sail-for-teens/ Youth Waka Fun is your teen‑friendly intro to sailing - fast, social, and confidence‑building. In RS Quests and RS Fevas, you’ll learn the fundamentals, try both helm and crew, and get a feel for the teamwork that makes sailing so rewarding. It’s an awesome way to enjoy the outdoors, build confidence, and make new friends along the way.The course will run in all weather with a mix of on‑water adventures and engaging shore activities to keep the energy high every day. No experience... Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post169813 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/168779/waka-fun-time/ This school holiday, we’re excited to bring back our refreshed holiday programme - Waka Fun ×2!Two courses, two weeks - pick the one that suits your family.Waka Fun is all about confidence, adventure, and big holiday smiles. With on‑water action and hands‑on shore activities, kids get an awesome experience no matter the weather. More sailing, more exploring, more fun - exactly how holidays should feel.AVAILABILITY 14/09/26Course 1: FULLY BOOKED Course 2:  8 places available&nbsp... Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post168779 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/166726/sail-into-2026-27-with-wakatere/ We're honouring 100 years of dinghy sailing at Wakatere this year, and as we move through the rest of 2026, we’re more energised than ever to welcome new sailors to a club built on friendship, life skills, resilience, competition, and adventure.Every season, newcomers join our nationally and internationally recognised sailors, learning, improving, and sharing the same stretch of water. From traditional dinghy classes to the fast‑growing world of foiling, our sailors develop skills ... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post166726 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/168988/adults--learn-to-sail-this-november/ This one’s for the grown‑ups - a chance to carve out some ME TIME and jump into sailing. Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on what you already know, dinghy sailing is an unbeatable way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy time on the water, away from your busy week.Our next courses kick off Saturday 7 November, perfectly timed to set you up for a big summer ahead. All levels of experience are welcome - we supply the boats, and our qualified coaches will guide... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:18:48 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post168988 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/168782/new-season-new-energy--see-you-on-opening-day/ Celebrate the start of the 2026-2027 season with a whole club turnout at 11am on Sunday 20th September.  We’re honoured to have Ngahiwi Walker of the Royal New Zealand Navy join us to lead a mihi whakatau - a Māori welcome that’s less formal than a pōwhiri - as we open the new season together.Ngahiwi is a proud Devonport local and deeply committed to sharing Māori culture within our communities. Many of you will remember him from past Wakatere events, and we’re delighted ... Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:06:23 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post168782 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/168781/your-working-bee-checklist-will-keep/ POSTPONEMENT UPDATE 08/09/26Because of an important All Blacks game on this date, we will reschedule the Sunday 13 Sept Working Bee. Stay tuned for a date later in the season. It might feel like we only just wrapped up the season… but at Wakatere, things never really slow down. Even through winter, the club keeps ticking - and with that comes a steady list of small working‑bee jobs. All totally manageable with a little help.Sunday 13th September 9:00am – 12:00pmOur working b... Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:31:15 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post168781 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/143136/join-the-team-on-the-water/ The club is starting the 2026/27 season with a PATROL BOAT SAFETY COURSE.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 CourseRun by Auckland Sailing Schoolat Wakatere Boating Club Sat 12th Sept 2026  8:30 - 3pmTarget group: inexperienced ... Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post143136 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/151819/duty-roster-pre-christmas/ The Sailing Committee has set the scene for Sunday Club Racing Sept-Dec 2026 - now it’s over to club members to bring it to life.Class reps will reach out to coordinate rosters closer to race days. For now, mark your calendar and get ready to step up and seize the opportunity to contribute and connect.AT A GLANCESept 20th: Opening Day, SP 1,2 OK DinghySept 27th: SP 3,4,5 SunburstOct 4th: SP 6.7.8 Farr 3.7Oct 11th: SP 9,10,11 Zephyr, ILCA, AeroOct 18th: SP 12,13,14 Opti Open & Whi... Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post151819 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/68866/opti-opportunity-i-apply-within/ This programme has been established to allocate five Optis to club juniors who would most benefit from a quick fibreglass boat to speed up their progress and increase their love of the sport. A club locker is included in the package. The boats were generously donated in 2019 by a group of sponsors brought together by club member Gavin Brady. Each Opti is named after its sponsor - Beau Geste, Rio, Vesper, Doyle Sails & Invisible Hand. It is expected that sailors will be part of the upcom... Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post68866