31/08/2026
Fresh season and fresh name for our club.
Season membership will be open soon, beginner instructor course in September and regular sailing will start October. More detail to follow soon
Coaching for the intermediates to advance.
✅ Windsurf Equipment: Explore the estuary with confidence, knowing you have access to the appropriate gear.
🌊 Welcome to Pacific Fleet Windsurfing Club! 🏄♂️
Embark on a thrilling windsurfing journey with us! 🌬️ Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, our community is all about fostering a love for windsurfing in the picturesque Christchurch Estuary.
🌟 OUR MISSION:
We're dedicated to providing a safe, fun, inclusive, and relaxed environment for windsurfing enthusiasts of all levels. Our
31/08/2026
Fresh season and fresh name for our club.
Season membership will be open soon, beginner instructor course in September and regular sailing will start October. More detail to follow soon
14/03/2026
Another perfect easterly in the forecast for tomorrow. No lessons, but come out for a freesail to enjoy the beautiful weather. Shed will be open from 2pm. Make sure you book your session using the link below.
Pacific Fleet Windsurfing Club Christchurch windsurfing community, which is safe, inclusive and develops the next generation.
We’re back!
The estuary is open again for teaching sessions.
Two new teaching slots available :
- Saturday 28 Feb at 2pm
- Wednesday 4 March at 5.30pm
Light winds forecast so great for beginners to reinforce their technique
Book here : https://www.sporty.co.nz/pacificfleetwindsurfing/book-session-or-lessons/tab1
18/02/2026
No estuary windsurf this weekend. Early tides and little wind this weekend. Also with the rain and river flush the water quality iss unacceptable 😞
https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/canterbury-region/coastal/avon-heathcote-estuaryihutai-at-mount-pleasant-yacht-club
Saturday afternoon may see some go to the harbour. If you can water start, join our chat group 'Wind Chasers' WhatsApp https://chat.whatsapp.com/HjWb632Xu7E8u6gfWtnMjb
Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai See how safe it is to swim at Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai
15/02/2026
CWA trip coming up 😀
🌤️ The Gathering - Weekend at Lake Clearwater! 🌄
Join us on Friday 27th Feb - Sunday 1st March 2026 for the CWA Autumn weekend in the Canterbury High Country!
🏕️ Camping:
Basic camping available — $10 per night per vehicle (cash only).
No shop facilities beyond Mt Somers & No dogs permitted around the lakes 🐕
🌬️ High Country weather = come prepared for anything!
Whether you’re come for the full weekend or just a day-trip, it’s a great opportunity to catch up, meet new faces, and enjoy the fresh High Country breezes. The hall is not available, so bring your own food and drinks, impromptu gatherings will no doubt occur around the campground post water and mountain fun.
Relax, catch up, and enjoy the views. See you there!
Lake Ellesmere Sunday 15th Feb for freesailers. 9am back 4pm.
Estuary windsurfing is cancelled this weekend, southerly offshore winds are not fun for learning. Next lesson Wednesday evening 18th.
Book here https://www.sporty.co.nz/pacificfleetwindsurfing/book-session-or-lessons/tab1
🌊 Lake Ellesmere Plan 💨
Southerly will be ideal for a field trip to Lake Ellesmere. About an hour drive, huge space of water, mostly waist/chest deep and perfect for intermediates who have tried a beach start and harness. We'd hold a water start clinic at the start.
Meet at the club shed for 9am, pick your kit and load roof racks. Windsurf 11-2. Back to the shed to unload at 3 and done by 4.
Cost will be fuel to drivers and road snacks.
06/02/2026
We are closed over the long weekend, southerlies with not much wind and early tides.
We are open next weekend with favourable tides. Afternoon sessions are available next weekend as well as on Monday and Tuesday.
Book a session here:
Pacific Fleet Windsurfing Club Christchurch windsurfing community, which is safe, inclusive and develops the next generation.
01/02/2026
A massive weekend, 21 folk on the water with our club alone! Great to see windsports in all forms blasting about the estuary.