Seaside Sunday Session

February 9th 9am-1pm

Water Wandering

Come along and spend Sunday morning exploring the Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve with us. Designed for ladies 19 & up, Sunday Sessions integrate learning with connecting to our marine environment. In this four-hour session we will go on an adventure in the moana that incorporates skills and socialisation. Activity facilitation is designed to build confidence and competence on the water whilst having fun. A mix of water sports will be on offer dependent on wind and sea state. Activities could include sea kayaking, sailing or paddle-boarding.

Knowledgeable female leaders from the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre will support you to take part, gain new skills and knowledge in a range of adventurous water activities. No experience is necessary, the most important thing to bring is a positive attitude and an open mind. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned expert, all water-loving women are invited.

What's Included

All necessary equipment and gear will be provided for the activities. Food is not provided. Bring along your togs, towel, wetsuit (if you have one), water bottle and snacks.

About Wāhine on Water

Wāhine on Water is an initiative created to empower ladies in the often male-dominated sport – ocean recreation. We encourage females 19 & up to engage in this opportunity. The program is made affordable through targeted funding from the Tu Manawa Fund by Harbour Sport, who subsidising the cost for wāhine between the ages of 19-24yrs, who reside in North Auckland. This event is part of a series over 4x weekend camping trips and 2x four-hour Sunday sessions, which provide the perfect environment to learn new skills and join a community of other North Shore wāhine learning how to safely participate in ocean recreation.

Two Ticket Types

We welcome ladies 19 & up but the subsidised ticket rate, thanks to a Tu Manawa grant, reduces the cost for females 19-24, living in these areas:

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Kaipatiki Local Board

Rodney Local Board

Upper Harbour Local Board

You can find more details about this funding and a map indicating the boundary for Harbour Sport ’North’ here

For more information

Stay connected through our Instagram page and Wāhine on Water Facebook group and check out some videos from our past weekend trips. Waipu Cove Surfing Trip / Overnight Sailing Adventure

Please be aware we will not provide refunds for "change of mind"