The Waikato Thames Yachting Association has a fleet of 420 yachts in the region. 
 
Their primary uses will be to:

• Train high school students to sail
• Establish yachting as schools team sport
• Foster sailing as an inter school team sport
• Encourage adult and child double handed sailing

Several milestones are in the process of being ticked off.

• A trailer has been constructed; 10 meters long with ramps at the rear (like a car transporter) will house 6 yachts and their rigs.
• A coach boat, (an Aquapro Seamaster 3.8 semi ridged centre console) and beach trailer have been purchased and are in use. 
• Funding for six 420 yachts is complete.  Part of the package will include training sails, a little smaller than the standard sail, and more suited to the primary purpose of training new sailors. 
• Six 420’s have been purchased and are in use.
• A tow vehicle has been purchased.
  

The employment of a manager/coach are also on the plans.
 
Contact Gordon Wallis re the booking of the fleet (phone 07 871 9232 or 0273 704 608) and training opportunities.

Updated 20th August 2009