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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. 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 4 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 Severne or Starboard? 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. There is so much to do in New Plymouth and the Taranaki area.
Check out our trip report and pictures from the TWC trip 2020.
What's included
What’s included?
- 4 nights accommodation in Oakura: We have a stunning house right across the beach!
- Continental breakfast Friday – Monday
- Lunch Thursday – Monday
- Dinner on Friday at our accommodation
- 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
Our Water Nomads Surfari Trip is CANCELLED due to Level 3 restrictions across Auckland, Northland and Waikato.
The Taranaki Wave Classic in a low-key format is still being held for those that can attend. We are looking forward to returning for the 2022 event, and you being able to join us!
21st-25th of October 2021
Single Room: NZD 1195.- incl. tax, we organise everything for you
Partners Price: NZD 595.- incl. tax