Waikawa Boating Club

07/06/2026

Road Safety Award (made up name and award) went to the crew on Rawiti in Round 4 of the New Zealand King Salmon Winter series.

The team made an extra effort to recover this 8' length of 6x2 and deliver it to the start boat, Ray White.

05/06/2026

Sign up now for the Waikawa Women's Sailing Regatta.

Just for fun or for full on racing, there's a place on board a boat for you.

12-13 September 2026. A link to the full event details are in the comments below ⬇️

28/05/2026

Sometimes the best racing stories and photos aren't even from the race.

A link to get the full results and more photos from the New Zealand King Salmon Winter Race Series - Race 3 is in comments below ⬇️

09/05/2026

Wild Cherry are looking for a couple of crew members who can ideally commit to regular racing in the Winter series, Spring series and build towards the New Year regattas in Waikawa and Nelson. This is a well set up boat with a passionate skipper and looking to build a great team.

If you are interested contact Brian on 027 39 39 369

06/05/2026

Individual club members are now encouraged to have their say as part of Yachting New Zealand’s membership model and affiliation fee structure review ⛵📣

Click here to read more and make your submission 👉 https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/yachting-new-zealand-membership-and-affiliation-advisory-group-individual-feedback-club-members

05/05/2026

10/04/2026

It's not looking flash out there for the weekend with big swells forecast for Cook Strait, plus quite a bit of rain and wind in the Sounds and Eastern Marlborough from 2pm Sunday.

Check the forecast, wear your lifejacket and cancel or delay your trip, says Marlborough Harbour Master Captain Jake Oliver.

"Be aware that wind direction and wind speed can vary considerably around the headlands and bays of the Sounds."

"While Marlborough is not forecast to be as badly affected as the upper North Island, Cyclone Vaianu will still have impacts in our region. Make sure you're prepared."

✅ Secure vessels and moorings now
✅ Avoid all recreational and commercial marine activity
✅ Follow official safety advice

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries Interislander Wellington Region Emergency Management Office Port Marlborough Marlborough District Council Tasman Bay Cruising Club Maritime NZ

26/03/2026

Mistletoe Bay Eco Village trust have been in contact & asked us to remind boaties that the bay is a 'No dogs' area. As the site is on DOC land & also used extensively by schools & youth groups, dogs & pets are not permitted on-site - this applies to people staying at the site as well as visitors.

There has been some recent chatter suggesting that a change in policy may be in the wind, this is incorrect & the Trust apologize for any confusion caused.

Please be aware there is a right of access for specified Bay homeowners who are authorized to access their properties through the bay with their dogs on a lead. Any other access must be exceptionally approved in writing by Mistletoe Bay Trust Chair.

Thank you for your understanding & co-operation.

Tap on the link below to understand more about 'Pets on conservation land'

19/03/2026

Free Melanoma spot checks with Melanoma New Zealand tomorrow, Saturday 21st March 2026 beside Burnsco Waikawa. No appointment required just call in between 0930am and 1.30pm

08/03/2026

Pre-Leg 3 chat Waikawa Boating Club ⛵️🌬️☁️🌊
Doyle Sails Round North Island Race SSANZ - The Official Group of the Short Handed Sailing Association of NZ