Sailing holiday programme bookings open
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Looking for a fun and active way for your child to spend the school holidays?
Worser Bay Boating Club’s Sailing Holiday Programme is the perfect introduction to sailing for children aged 8–14 years.
Our Yachting New Zealand qualified coaches provide a safe, supportive, and professional learning environment where kids can build confidence on the water, learn new skills, and make friends while having fun. No previous sailing experience is required.
Over the five days, kids learn the basics of sailing, boat handling, water safety, and teamwork, all while exploring the beautiful waters of Worser Bay and beyond. And its not all about sailing, kids also get involved in monitoring and protecting the marine environment around the bay.
Sessions run from 9:00am to 4:00pm, with a mix of on-water and land-based activities to make the most of every weather condition. Our holiday programme's run regardless of the weather.
At the end of the programme, participants can continue their sailing journey by getting involved with our Opti Squad on Saturday mornings. At the end of the Sailing Holiday Programme you will be given a 50% discount coupon for becoming a Junior Member of the club, which will give you access for the rest of the season to our opti squad coaching, provide you with an introduction to racing and will get you involved with the Worser Bay sailing community.
Programme Details
Ages: 8–14 years (at the start of the course)
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Boats: Club-supplied plastic Optimist dinghies
Coaches: Yachting New Zealand qualified instructors
Minimum squad size: 8 sailors (we’ll contact you if numbers are low to arrange an alternative session)
Location: Worser Bay Boating Club, Wellington
All sessions start and end in the classroom with a daily briefing and debrief, ensuring sailors understand the plan, reflect on their learning, and stay safe throughout the day.
Safety Requirements
Sailing has its inherent risks, so we require all parents and guardians to complete our registration details after enrolment (these will be emailed to you). All sailors must be able to swim 50 metres unaided while wearing a PFD (personal flotation device) and sailing gear. The club provides buoyancy vests for all sailors.
What to Bring
Wetsuit (short or long sleeve)
Polyprop or thermal clothing
Togs and towel
Beanie and sunhat
Sunscreen
Lunch, snacks, and water bottle
Join us these school holidays and let your child discover the joy of sailing in a safe, welcoming, and exciting environment.
Simply choose one of the four weeks that the Sailing Holiday Programme is on and click the register button to join in the fun.
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