Wāhine this is your opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience on the ocean!

Join us for our first Wāhine on Water event for the 2024/25 summer season! Designed for ladies aged 19 & up. Stay overnight at the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre and enjoy an unforgettable weekend of water activities utilising the gear at our beachfront facility. Explore the Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve and the regional park. Depending on the wind and sea state, a mix of adventurous water sports will be on offer. These could include kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding, or surfing. In the evening connect with other women through campfire chats and marshmallow roasting.

Knowledgeable female leaders from the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre will support you to take part in, 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.

New Option - 'Saturday Only' ticket type - Updated 6 November

Can't commit to the whole weekend? We understand, so there is now a new ticket type, so you can instead just join us on Saturday only, from 9-4pm.

What's Included

All necessary equipment and gear will be provided for the activities. Meals are not included. Bring along your togs, towel, overnight bag and food. We'll be staying in our seaside accommodation- the MERC bunk rooms, so bring a sleeping bag and a pillow.

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, 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.

3 Ticket Types

We welcome ladies 19 & up, with a subsidised ticket rate 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 Wāhine on Water Facebook group and Instagram page

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Overnight Sailing Adventure

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