Waka Adventure

About Waka Adventure

Wakatere's adventure program is designed for the youth age group 12-17yrs with the aim of having fun, making friends, and learning a variety of skills. Sailors are given the opportunity to learn to sail, build their skills and explore different types of sailing moving from Youth LTS > Adventure 1 > Adventure 2.

The adventure program focuses on the social aspect of being a member of a boating club, whether in a dinghy, kayak, or hanging out on the beach. Sailors are not required to own their own boat; most sailing will be done in club-owned RS Feva or Quest.

Upcoming Courses (12-17yrs)

YOUTH LTS
SEPT/OCT 2024 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Youth LTS is an introduction to sailing for the teenage 12-17 yrs age group. Sailed in double-handed RS Fevas provided by the club, sailors will learn the basics of how to set up and control their boats while working as a team.

YOUTH LTS - SEPT/OCT 2024

YOUTH LTS details

Details for the Sept/Oct 2024 course are to be confirmed.
TIME: usually 1pm - 4pm for 5 consecutive days
COST: tbc
Club RS Feva dinghy provided
Qualified instructor
YNZ Level 1 course
Life jackets & helmets provided

Refer to the Youth LTS Notes below

ADVENTURE 1
RESUMING TERM 4 2024

Adventure 1 is the next step after Learn to Sail. Adventure 1 coaching will be weekly from the end of Sept-Dec 2024 for the 12-17 yr age group. Using the club Fevas and Quest to build sailing skills and have fun.

ADVENTURE TERM 4 2024

ADVENTURE 1 details

Weekly sessions from the end of Sept-Dec 2024

Details tbc
Boats provided
YNZ qualified coaches
Club membership required

Login into our booking platform, find your preferred course on the Hello Club calendar and book once for the whole series.

Keep in mind, that places are limited due to the number of boats the club owns.

NOTE: Before jumping aboard Adventure 1, you must complete a Learn to Sail course.

Youth Learn to Sail Notes

Who should sign up for this LTS course?

To sail in Youth LTS, sailors must:

be able to swim 50 metres unaided wearing a PFD (personal floating device) and sailing gear

Do I need to be a member?

Yes membership is required. However a Learn to Sail Invitational Membership is already part of the total course fee. It is a temporary membership to cover the period of your course.

If you want to continue sailing after your LTS course has finished you can upgrade. The LTS Membership ($100) will be credited to a full membership if upgrading in the same season.

What do I need to bring for this course?

Wetsuit
Lifejacket (the club has some available to borrow)
Polyprop top/rash vest top or similar (thermals)
Togs
Light wind jacket or spray top (goes over the top to keep the wind out)
Beach shoes or old sneakers (please make sure they do not have a slippery bottom)
Warm beanie
Sun cap
Sunscreen
Towel, change of clothes for after sailing including a jumper
Water bottle
Snacks or use the cafe next door

Parent help

Whilst we have all the instructors and student help we need on the water, we welcome parent help each day to bring the equipment up from the beach, hosing down and putting away. Thank you!

What courses are in the Waka Compass Adventure Programme?

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Step 1

YOUTH LEARN TO SAIL

This is an introduction to sailing for beginners in the teenage 12-17 yrs age group run during school holidays. Sailed in double-handed RS Feva's provided by the club, sailors will learn the basics of how to set up and control their boats while working as a team.

A LTS Invitational membership is offered to cover the period of the course.

Step 2

ADVENTURE 1 is held on Wednesday after school. After learning the basics, sailors build their knowledge to include how to use a spinnaker, safety and geography of the bay for destination sails, and how to communicate better with their skipper/crew.

Full membership is required.

Step 3

ADVENTURE 2

This final stage in the Adventure programme allows sailors to continue their RS Feva learning, but also get the opportunity to move into Sunday afternoon club racing and start to attend regattas. More fun!

Holiday Clinics - Please register your interest in attending school holiday/weekend clinics this season. Dates to be confirmed but your interest will help build bookings. Private coaching is also availabe on request,