Junior Learn to Sail programme 2026/27
Spring and Summer sailing is held on selected Sundays usually at Oneroa Beach returning in October 2026.
Programme Fees for the new season;
Junior membership up to 18 years is $35 then add activity fees as follows;
Junior Learn to Sail Programme Term 4 - 7 sessions - Spring $150
Junior Learn to Sail Programme Term 1 - 5 sessions - Summer $120
Thanks Waiheke Local Board & the Waiheke Marina Maritime Trust for supporting our Junior programme in 2025 & 2026 with help towards the purchase of 15hp outboard motor’s for our safety RHIB’s - Ngā mihi nui
Programme outline
We run a Spring/Summer Junior LTS program staffed by volunteers which starts in October each year running through until April.
We use select Sunday mornings at Oneroa bay to teach young sailors in their own Optimist class boats. We also make use of 2 Firebug dinghies for those without Optis.
We follow Yachting New Zealands Learn to Sail 1 and 2 syllabus; Start Sailing! and Start Sailing Fast!
There are normally number of entry level boats available to purchase - please enquire.
Briefing time is 0930 and we aim to finish at 1200, often with a BBQ.
Feel free to call down to the beach if your son or daughter is interested, see what's involved & we can usually get you out for a 'have a go sail'.
As well as the standard Oneroa Learn To Sail days we also have the occasional event at the Causeway in Putiki Bay (including an annual Treasure Hunt), have the option to sail out of Surfdale if the weather is preferable and do a Nani Island race at the end of the season
We do not offer a learn to sail programme for adults. Clubs in Auckland that do include the Royal Akarana, Royal NZ Yacht Squadron and Buckland Beach Yacht Club.
The current progression plan is through Starling and then Laser classes – double handed possibilities that are encouraged include RS Fevas, 420s and 29ers.
For more information please contact our dinghy co-ordinator Robin Kenyon via email rkmarineskills@gmail.com and join our Whatsapp group.