The Team
Wakatere Boating Club was founded in 1926 by an enthusiastic group of people with a passion for sailing. As of 2026, it continues to be run by a dedicated team that values the rich rewards in participating in the sport of sailing and its connection to the community. They bring strong governance, experienced race management, health & safety guidance, sustainability focus and community connections. We are very fortunate.
Official Roles 2026/27
Commodore | Mat Dunne |
Vice Commodore | Carey Gillies |
Rear Commodore | Gordon Sims |
Treasurer | Nicole Gillies |
Secretary | Pip White |
Club President | Judy Salthouse |
Club Patron | Don Brooke |
Health & Safety | Adam Crooks |
Membership | Amanda Michel |
Sustainability | Delayne Salthouse |
Property | Graeme Milne |
Head Coach | Emma Dale |
Boat Storage | Kate Ellingham |
IT & Security | Mike Carryer |
Venue Hire |
General Committee
Responsible for governance, strategic plan, finance, health & safety, funding, membership, community liaison, venue hire, boat storage/allocation, and property maintenance.
2026-27 General Committee: Mat Dunne, Carey Gillies, Gordon Sims, Pip White, Nicole Gillies, Graeme Milne, Derek Snow, Amanda Michel, Delayne Salthouse, Andrew Mackay, Mike Carryer, John Ellingham, Adam Crooks, John Kennett. They meet monthly.
Sailing Committee
Responsible for the planning and management of all sailing events: annual club sailing programme, duty roster, regattas, sailing instructions, race recording, and results; processing documentation around on-water roles and responsibilities.
2026-27 Sailing Committee is chaired by club member Jeff Kennett, with a full representation of Class Reps. Class reps facilitate communication between the committee and members. They meet monthly.
Class Reps 2026/27
Optimist Open - Claire Sinnema
Optimist Green - tba
Starling - Campbell Welson
Windfoil - Sam Tuck
Zephyr - Julia Faire
Farr 3.7 - Derek Snow
Sunburst - Robbs Hielkema
OK Dinghy - Dean Coleman
Women's Sailing - Libby Jenkinson
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Wakatere values
respect, heritage & pride, endeavour, safety & sustainablility, inclusiveness
Many thanks to our sponsors
About Wakatere Boating Club
Wakatere has been shaping sailors since 1926. From first‑timers to national champions, everyone starts somewhere. Join us for learn‑to‑sail pathways, coaching, 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
