Level 1: Start... Sailing!
The basics, to get you up and going.
Learn to sail
Here is everything you need to know about our courses and Sunday Sailing.
Intro to Sailing course
- When
- Sunday 8 November or Sunday 15 November, 11am to 1pm. The course is one day, so choose one date.
- Where
- Pōhara Boat Club, Port Tarakohe, Golden Bay. [Committee to confirm: where to meet on the day]
- Who
- Adults and children, all welcome. [Committee to confirm: youngest age, and whether children need to be able to swim]
- Cost
- $20 per person for members, $30 per person for non-members. Member rates need a full single or family membership (social membership is not included).
- Bring
- Sturdy shoes, a sun hat, water, sunscreen and a towel. [Committee to confirm: whether life jackets and wetsuits are provided]
- Questions
- admin@poharaboatclub.org
How to sign up
- Not a member yet? Join online first to get the member rate.
- Fill in the online course registration form, or download the paper form (Word document) and email it to admin@poharaboatclub.org.
- Pay by direct credit to our NBS account 03-1354-0614952-00, using the contact person's last name as the reference.
Spaces are limited and your place is confirmed once payment is received. If your chosen date is full, you will be offered the other date or a full refund.
Sunday Sailing
From October to April, members can sail every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. It is a relaxed way to have a go, build your skills and enjoy the water in a safe setting.
Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced sailors, and coaching is there for anyone who wants it. All sessions follow our club safety standards, with support boats on the water run by trained volunteers.
Not sure about joining yet? Come along to one of our "have a go" sessions, which run from time to time through the season. [Committee to confirm: dates of upcoming have a go sessions]
The bar and restaurant upstairs is open from 12pm on Sundays for a drink and a bite to eat. [Committee to confirm: current bar and restaurant hours]
Yachting New Zealand Learn to Sail courses
Yachting New Zealand's Learn to Sail programme is the only nationally recognised learn to sail programme in New Zealand, and it is also recognised internationally by World Sailing. Courses are run by qualified coaches and each level comes with a certificate.
Level 2: Sailing... Fast!
Builds on level 1 so you become a more skilled sailor, more confident with manoeuvres and stronger winds.
Level 3: Go... Racing!
Covers the basics of racing, boat speed, weather and race strategy.
Levels 1 and 2 are often taught together and take 20 to 30 hours. Our club offers levels 1 and 2 to members over 6 weeks, with each session about 2.5 hours of theory and practice on the water.
[Committee to confirm: whether Learn to Sail levels 1 and 2 are running this season, the dates, cost, and how to book]
For parents
- Juniors can join learn to sail courses with a single or family membership.
- The club also runs after school sailing and holiday programmes. [Committee to confirm: days, times and ages for after school and holiday sailing]
- Every session has support boats on the water run by trained volunteers.
- [Committee to confirm: what happens if the weather is bad on a course day, and how parents are told]