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, Starling, Laser, OK, 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 22nd September, 10:30am

Junior Learn to Sail Course, October 7th - 9th 10:30am - 2pm daily

Junior Learn to Sail Coaching - Term 4, Tuesdays 3:30 - 5pm

New Sailing Members Welcome

Volunteers welcome to help with:

  • Race Management & Signal Box Duties
  • Rescue Boat Manning