Women's Sailing
Wakatere is continuing to develop a women's sailing group. For options to learn to sail or group social sailing, join us at Wakatere!
Thursday Social Sailing
Social Sailing for the WOW group takes place every THURSDAY during daylight saving hours following the club calendar.
Join us for time on the water, meet new friends, enjoy a social gathering after sailing and unwind.
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 4 pm - 7 pm
Sail your own boat, or buddy up with another member and charter a Club Feva
Club membership is required
Thursdays per the Club calendar
Wakatere Have-a-Go Day for Adults
SPRING 2026 DATE TBC
Come try sailing with our coaching team - no experience needed! Meet our Head Coach and hop aboard our RS Quest boats.
📅 Date tbc | 1–4pm | Free
⏰ Welcome at 1:00 pm sharp
👕 Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet
🧺 Buoyancy vests provided—bring a towel & change of clothes
🔞 Open to ages 18+
Register to attend - to come
ADULT LEARN TO SAIL
Whether you're refreshing old sailing skills or building confidence to sail solo, we offer ADULT LEARN TO SAIL courses for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.
These courses are a fantastic introduction to our club, helping you sail and socialise with the WOW group afterwards.
The next Adult LTS Courses begin NOVEMBER 2026. Bookings are now open. For more details, visit the Waka Compass page HERE.
Membership
Yes, membership is required - Wakatere is a members’ club with an annual subscription.
For all Adult Learn to Sail courses, a special LTS Invitational Membership is included in the course fee. This covers you for the duration of the course.
If you’re already sailing and keen to join the WOW Women’s Sailing group, you can find out more about becoming a season Wakatere member HERE
Adult Learn to Sail
For introductory courses and next step Levels 2 and 3, find out more HERE
Feva Charter
RS Fevas can be chartered by full members for Thursday Social sailing and Sunday Club Racing (Sept 2026–May 2027). The cost is $40 per boat per date.
How to book
Sign in to Hello Club
Open the Hello Club Calendar
Select your date and sign up
Pay through the booking (not EFTPOS at the club)
Minimum Level 2 skills are required. Further T&Cs are listed in the booking details, and all bookings are subject to final approval by the Wakatere Head Coach.
Club Fevas are not available for casual sailing outside supported club activities.
Pathway
Adult Learn to Sail Lv1 >
Adult Learn to Sail Lv2 >
Adult Learn to Sail Lv3 >
Thursday Social Sailing
Sunday Club Racing per the club calendar
Further reading
YNZ strategy and programmes - Women and Girls in Sailing
YNZ opportunities - Women & Girls Sailing Opportunities
YNZ online Series - Healthy Women in Sailing
Get in touch
If you have any questions about joining the Women’s Sailing group at Wakatere, feel free to get in touch. Please note that an active club membership is required to take part.
WEAR SOME WOW
Ladies and gals, head to the club clothing shop and order online from the WOMEN ON WATER clothing range.
WOW design options:
- t-shirt (V neck)
- t-shirt (round neck)
- long sleeve quick dry shirt
- hoodie
Stock is not available at the club
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
