The Waitara Boating Club is situated near the mouth of the Waitara River, 20km no​​​​​​​rth of New Plymouth.

Sheltered waters on the river allow sailing in most conditions.

Club members are sailing Optimist, P Class, Starling, Laser, OK, 3.7, Hansa 303 and open dinghy classes.

Learn to sail is available in the club owned Optimist and Sunburst training dinghy’s - please conatct the Club for details.


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Upcoming Events:

Season Starts, Sunday 2nd October, 1:30pm

New Members Welcome

Volunteers welcome for:

  • Race Management & Signal Box Duties
  • Rescue Boat Manning
  • Catering