Taranaki Wave Classic Trip

The Taranaki Wave Classic is the biggest and oldest windsurfing event in New Zealand. With around 80 entries in the last few years and a lot of non-windsurfing partners attending, you can be sure to make new friends! And you don’t even need to be a super awesome wave sailor to participate, as this is not a competition, but rather a huge event, with everyone having fun and sharing tips. No heats, no judging, just go out and sail, surf or SUP until you drop!

If you want to bring your windsurfing or non-windsurfing partner, you’re more than welcome.

What to expect

Time to stop hibernating and shake / wash those cob webs off! The water starts to warm up, spring winds deliver great conditions, and the Taranaki Wave Classic is approaching fast. Water Nomads invites all wave sailors (and those who want to get into it) to join us for an all-expenses stay in New Zealands wave sailing paradise Taranaki.

A 5 day trip where Water Nomads will spoil you with superb food, accommodation, and an introduction to the best local spots to sail. We show you how the conditions work around this infamous mountain and provide you with all the tips you ever wanted.

If you don’t have the right gear, or simply want to try something different. Maybe you wish to try the latest offerings from Starboard, Severne or Carbon Art? Water Nomads can provide, by prior arrangement, board and gear rental on site.

Catering provided by local windsurfer and business owner, Katrin Dau – Mint Lunches

Instruction offered independently by local wave legend windsurfer, Spencer Lewis – Windsurf and Stand-up Paddle Taranaki.

Non-windsurfing partners more than welcome – contact us for a partner price. There is so much to do in New Plymouth and the Taranaki area, and additional meal tickets for the TWC are available as well.

Check out our News for previous trips and other tip bits of interest.

What's included

What’s included?

5 nights accommodation in Oakura: We have a stunning house right across the beach! Staggering distance to the party, but far enough away to be quiet.
Continental breakfast Thursday – Monday
Lunch on Thursday and Friday
Dinner on Thursday and Friday at our accommodation
Dinner on Saturday and Sunday at the TWC party
Entry to TWC (Around $100.-, will be confirmed asap) and all the perks that come with it (goodie bag, event t-shirt,….). Though you need to book before 15th of September to get the T-Shirt
TWC party on Sunday night
Surfari T-Shirt
Coaching during the whole time
excellent company and spot guidance

What skill set

To have fun on this trip, you should be able to

Competent and confidently waterstarting
be sailing in footstraps and harness
be able to get back to where you started from

If you’re not sure if this trip suits you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

What to bring

You do need on this trip

your own transport to get to and from the spots
your own equipment (unless arranged with us)
a bottle to have something to drink on the beach during the day

Dates & Pricing

Due to the current uncertainty we are only taking expressions of interest, no actual bookings. Please get in touch to secure your spot!

21st-26st of October 2020

Single Room: $900.- + TWC entry fee (around $100.-, will confirm asap), we organise everything for you

Partners Price: $350.- + TWC entry or additional meal ticket for TWC (if applicable)

Taranaki Wave Classic Trip

Check out our other trips:

Luxury Foiling Weekend

Rangiputa Paradise Weekend

Taranaki Weekend Wave Trip

Custom Surfari