http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wakatere.org.nz en-us Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:38:49 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/104269/p-class-intergalactic-calling-all-planets/ Intergalactic Freshwater Champs for the P Class is back this June! Sat 2oth & 21st June 2026 at Lake PupukeVenue: Lake Pupuke, Sylvan Park Ave, MilfordStrap in, set your course, and register your entry on the regatta page -👽 REGATTA PAGEOrder a t-shirt online while you're there! ... Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post104269 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/144752/2026-members-agm-all-welcome/ Please note that the Wakatere Boating Club Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 24th June 2026 at 8.00 pm.Flag officer reports will be presented, and the official positions of Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Treasurer, and Secretary for the 2026/27 season will be confirmed.The AGM is also the official forum for members' issues, suggestions, or improvements. Please mark your calendar.Apologies can be sent to WBC Secretary Pip White at secretary@wakatere.org.nzA.G.M... Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post144752 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/165835/juniors-youre-up/ The Auckland Junior Winter Sprint Series is back - a travelling winter circuit hitting five Auckland clubs, and it lands at Wakatere on Sunday, 28th June. We’d love to see a big, buzzy turnout from all the junior classes.Optimists (Open & White), P-Class, Starling, RS Feva, and Open Skiff juniors are all welcome at this low‑key, fun winter event. It’s all about staying connected, blowing out the cobwebs and catching up with mates. Seven dates in all, five venues, sail a few or sai... Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post165835 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/164250/prizes-prizes-prizes/ Join us at Wakatere as we celebrate the 2025/26 season together.Prizegiving is our chance to recognise everything that made the season special - big wins, small wins, junior breakthroughs, senior grit, coaching milestones, prestige awards, and the volunteers who keep the club humming. All members, families, and partners are warmly invited. And yes… all that silverware has to go home! This year we’re keeping things moving: fewer speeches, more prizes.Order of eventsJunior classesYouth cl... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post164250 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/144745/nominate-a-deserving-fellow-member/ Members, as part of our annual club prizegiving in June, Wakatere awards a number of Prestige Prizes. These are nominated by club members and then put to a guest panel for review and final selection.We have awards for sailing performance, sportsmanship, and for being helpful - we try to cover everything at Wakatere. If someone has inspired you on or off the water,  please submit a nomination and join us in honouring them.We warmly invite all club members to submit a nomination, ch... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post144745 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/145336/senior-dinghies-sail-through-winter/ Wakatere is back with another senior classes series this winter. It's open to OK Dinghy, Farr 3.7, Zephyr and other classes by request. Racing will be run by a club coach with no rescue support. The focus is on sharpening skills, practising for overseas regattas, and sharing knowledge among the fleets. No prizes, no trophies and no names on the board. The club bar will be open afterwards, and the heaters will be on. Series entry fee: $1oo (May-Sept) O... Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post145336 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/162090/position-vacant/ A fantastic opportunity awaits an experienced Head Coach at Wakatere Boating Club - one of New Zealand’s leading grassroots dinghy and foiling sailing clubs.This is a rare chance to step into a flagship coaching role at a club known for developing talent, building community, and pushing the boundaries of junior, youth, and senior sailing. You’ll shape the vision, lead the coaching pathway, and play a central role in the next chapter of Wakatere’s growth.We’re seeking someone to over... Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post162090 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/164000/end-of-season-working-bee/ 🐝 END OF SEASON WORKING BEE - SUN 17 MAYWakatere is still glowing after its epic 100th birthday weekend - but after a huge centenary season, we need all hands on deck this Sunday 17th May for our winter pack-down. It will be absolutely awesome to see some fresh helping hands - age and experience are no barrier. Working bees are social, chatty, and low-key - please get amongst it.We’ve got small jobs inside and out, plus one big one this time: painting the lockers! Brushes and paint sup... Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post164000 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, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post143136 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/post/163470/2026-closing-day/ 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. Don't miss it!    Wakatere Closing DaySunday 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. SCHEDULE1100 pare... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.wakatere.org.nz/blog/#post163470