Progress Update – March 2025
Construction is underway
There’s exciting progress to share at the Upper Waitematā Marine Centre site in Catalina Bay!
🛠️ Construction Update
If you’ve walked past Boundary Road lately, you’ll notice the Marine Centre is really taking shape. The timber and steel columns, beams, and floor structures are now in place, along with some of the wall framing. It’s great to see the structure rising — a big step forward in creating this amazing new community facility.
🚧 A Reminder About Site Safety
Please remember that this is an active construction site. Despite earlier notices, people are still entering the site, which is not safe. For your safety, and that of the construction crew, please do not enter the site at any time.
🚣♂️ Spotlight on Westlake Rowing
Westlake Boys Rowing Club competing for medals at Lake Karāpiro
The Westlake Boys rowing teams, who train regularly on the inner Upper Waitematā Harbour, are in strong form ahead of the Marine Centre’s opening. Earlier this month, they competed at the North Island Secondary Schools Regatta and brought home an impressive medal haul:
🏅 4 Golds
🥈 1 Silver
🥉 3 Bronze
Golds were earned in the U18 Pair, U18 Coxed Four, and U18 Coxed Eight — all premier events. The team now heads to Lake Karāpiro for the prestigious MAADI Cup, with more than 160 schools and 2,250 student-athletes taking part.
📺 Watch the MAADI Cup Live
Cheer them on from home! You can livestream the event at: https://rowinghub.co.nz/livestream/
Finals take place on:
📅 Friday 28th March and Saturday 29th March 2025
The premier U18 Eight race, featuring Westlake, will close the regatta on Saturday — don’t miss it!
⛵ Spotlight on HYC – Hobsonville Yacht Club
It’s been a big season for Hobsonville Yacht Club! Thanks to everyone who took part in another great weekend of sailing — the progress in skill and confidence across all age groups has been amazing.
Younglings have had an epic summer on the Learn-To-Sail program
🌞 Final Summer Sailing Session – Friday 28th March
Join the club for their final summer social sail this Friday from 4pm onwards. The committee has a fun “Adventure Sail” planned — details to be shared on the night!
❄️ Winter Sailing Starts Soon
The Winter Sailing Program kicks off Sunday 6th April at 10am with a Long Race. Please arrive on time, bring your life jackets, snacks, proper footwear and warm gear. There’ll be a short break for Easter, with the next session scheduled for Sunday 4th May.
🛟 Important Safety Reminder
All participants must wear life jackets on the gangway and pontoon. This is a key part of keeping everyone safe during launch and retrieval.
🎏 Club News
HYC Pennants are now for sale at the bar for $52 — get yours while stock lasts!
Keep an eye out for upcoming HYC clothing so we can represent the club proudly.
Due to rising costs, there’s been a small increase in bar prices — thanks for understanding.
🏗️ UWMC Build & Founding Families Board
The HYC team is excited to see real progress at the Marine Centre build. It’s a great time to walk past and check out the structure going up.
You can follow along and learn more here:
🔗 UWMC Facebook Group
🔗 UWMC Website
📣 Don’t forget to check out the Founding Families Board initiative — a chance to leave your mark on the Marine Centre’s history:
🔗 uwmc.org.nz/founders-pledge
📍 Learn more about the Marine Centre and the journey so far:
🔗 www.uwmc.org.nz/about
