Duty Roster
Wakatere membership requires a commitment to the duty roster from all club members each season
Your club, your duty!
As a volunteer-run club, you'll get a first-hand experience of what it's like to be an active part of our club. It's also an opportunity to contribute and connect with other members while enjoying quality time together on the water. With a healthy number of members, this shouldn't be an onerous task if everyone plays their part.
No one is exempt from duties. Parents will be rostered in lieu of their junior club member and are expected to complete a duty on their behalf. Active participation not only benefits the club but sets a positive example for the younger sailors, instilling a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and community spirit.
You must take ownership of your duty - if you cannot make your duty at short notice, you must contact your Coordinator for that date.
Duty Roster Information
The 2026-2027 duty roster will rotate by 'class group' throughout the season.
Your Class Rep coordinator will be in touch nearer each group date.
If you are not in a class group, there will be opportunities to respond to general call-outs throughout the season.
Race results will not count for rostered groups on the date they are rostered. This allows the group to freely help with the running of club racing.
Exception: Results will count for all classes sailing the Black Stick & Wakatere Club Champs regardless of the roster.
2026/27 Roster
Duty Roster Sept-Dec 2026
DATE | RACE | CLASS DUTY |
|---|---|---|
Sun 20 Sept | SP 1,2 | OK Dinghy |
Sun 27 Sept | SP 3,4,5 | Sunburst |
Sun 4 Oct | SP 6,7,8 | Farr 3.7 |
Sun 11 Oct | SP 9,10,11 | Zephyr ILCA Aero |
Sun 18 Oct | SP 12,13,14 | Opti Open & White |
Sun 25 Oct | no club racing | Labour Weekend |
Sun 1 Nov | no club racing | WBC Senior Spring Regatta |
Sun 1 Nov | Junior & Sunburst Picnic Sail | - |
Sun 8 Nov | SP 15,16,17 | Sunburst |
Sun 15 Nov | Larchmont #1 | OK Dinghy |
Sun 22 Nov | SP 18,19,20 | Starling, 29er, 420, Feva, Waszp |
Sun 29 Nov | SP 21,22,23 | Farr 3.7 |
Sun 6 Dec | Informal Senior Racing | Class led |
Sun 13 Dec | Larchmont #2 | Starling, 29er, 420, Feva, Waszp |
Thur 17 Dec | Black Stick | Opti Open/Green, P Class |
Duty Roster Schedule
Arrive at 1130 hrs for boat & mark preparation
Check the whiteboard for boat allocations
Sign-On on the whiteboard
All boats to have Blue Safety Bags & VHF radio
1220 hrs attend safety briefing with Race Officer
1230 hrs attend race briefing
Radio check Channel 17 to Waka Base when on the water
Duty Roster RolesÂ
Duty Coordinator
Principal Race Officer
Waka – Assist Race Officer
Waka skipper
Boat 1 (top mark) - skipper
Boat 1 (top mark) - crew
Boat 2 (wing mark) - skipper
Boat 2 (wing mark) - crew
Boat 3 (finish mark) - skipper
Boat 3 (finish mark) - crew
Boat 4 - rescue skipper
Boat 4 - rescue crew
Tractor driver
Beachmaster
Results
Club Bar helpers
NOTE
Centreboard Course (Yellow buoys)
Windfoil Course (Orange buoys)
Duty Roster PolicyÂ
Duties for club racing are to be undertaken by:
â—Ź Each senior club member (including active life members)
â—Ź Each junior club member 15 or over
â—Ź One parent of each junior club member under 15
Based on current membership, it is expected that only one duty per person will be required in each half of the season.
Patrol boats are only to be driven by approved skippers. Approval can be achieved through Club Patrol Boat Safety Courses, Coastguard/ RYA courses, or being assessed by club-approved certifiers. Refer to the website H&S page.
Race results will not count for rostered groups on the date they are rostered. This allows the group to freely help with the running of club racing.
Regatta Duty Rosters
Wakatere needs need each club member aged 15 or over (or parent of each junior member <15yrs) to volunteer to assist with the REGATTAS that the club is running each season.
No one is exempt from duties. Parents will be rostered in lieu of their junior club members and be expected to complete ONE REGATTA DUTY on their behalf during one season. For anyone not volunteering, they will be allocated to a role.
Upcoming regattas for the season can be found on the Regatta page as each one nears
About Wakatere Boating Club
Since 1926, Wakatere has grown into a thriving multi‑class dinghy & foiling community. We welcome all ages with learn‑to‑sail pathways and support anyone wanting confidence, skills, friendly competition and great days on the water.
Location: Wakatere Boating Club, Old Lake Rd, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport, Auckland.
Postal Address: Wakatere Boating Club, Box 32-288 Devonport, Auckland 0744
