About Membership

Join our sailing community!

Welcome to the heart of dinghy sailing, wind-foiling and watersport activities on Auckland’s North Shore. With an impressive record of breeding national and world class sailors, the Club is all about providing opportunities for anyone keen on having fun on the Hauraki Gulf.

With club racing on Sunday afternoons and coaching throughout the week, we know that sailing is only one part of the Club’s experience; the inherent benefits can be equally important - building friendships, learning life skills and developing resilience through competition and adventure.

As a volunteer run organisation we work hard to ensure sailing is well supported afloat & ashore. Become part of our Club community and enjoy the values that run deep within it -

respect, heritage & pride, endeavour, safety, sustainability and inclusiveness

Categories & fees

2024-2025 fees TBC

2023-2024 season:

Junior (u18yrs) $220
Youth (18-25yrs) $220
Senior $370
Family 2 (2 members) $430
Family 3 (3 or more members) $480
Tertiary Student (full-time study 18-24yrs) $120
Associate (non-sailing adult) $120
LTS Invitational (learn to sail course period only) $100

Prices listed are for the 2023/24 season

All coaching & LTS course fees are in addition to membership

Terms & conditions

1. Wakatere membership requires a commitment to club competition and helping on race days.

2. All members will be added to a duty roster during the season for afternoon club racing. For juniors, a parent is expected to complete the roster on their behalf.

3. Wakatere members must recognize the club by entering regattas as a Wakatere Boating Club member.

Benefits

Easy access to great sailing waters
Regular club racing Sept-May
Experienced race management
No entry fee to club racing
Diverse senior & junior classes
Coaching programmes
Learn to sail programmes
Club boats for learn to sail
Boat storage. A waiting list is held
Women's social sailing
Health & safety guidance
Well maintained facilities
Use of the shower & change facilities
Shower tags for out-of-hours
Free Wifi
Opportunities to upskill in support areas
Regular social events
Affiliation to YNZ & AYBA
Discounted rates for venue hire (off-peak/non-business) for full members
Ample free parking

Affiliation

Wakatere members have affiliation with Yachting New Zealand, the governing body for our sport in New Zealand.

Wakatere members have affiliation to the Auckland Yacht & Boating Association, the regional association for the Auckland area incorporating some 50 boating clubs.

Affiliation has associated discounts and benefits.