Thoughts on purpose and scope of SIV training
After my research of SIV and pilotage courses in Europe this summer, I formed a more defined view of what different schools and...


Research into SIV / pilotage courses
One of my goals for my 2022 Europe trip was to research the latest on SIV or pilotage or progression courses. NZ suffers from a distinct...
COURSE Specials for a limited time!
Sadly, inflation and price increases are tough on paragliding schools, so we had to increase our prices to pay for gas and increased...

Watch out for winter weather!
Yesterday's training session at Maioro seemed like the first experience of 2022 'winter weather': Colder air, the sun still feels quite...


Congratulations Lukas – again!
Another year, another NZ National title for our instructor Lukas: NZ Champion 2022 kite foiling. He won every single race during 3 days...

new features: Wings & Waves online log book
Years ago, Joe and I developed the Wings & Waves online log book for a lack of a useful existing tool. Well really, Joe developed it and...


Pakiri site up-date
While the regional park / launch area is open as per usual and accessible within the Auckland region, local groups have CLOSED the beach...


COVID update – what we can offer in level 3
Here is a run down on what Wings & Waves can offer under the current level 3 restrictions – to be updated 18 November: Shop As all other...


First flights of the season – manage the risk!
Importance of Currency It's been a long winter and worse, a very very long lock down for all of us outdoor and freedom loving paragliding...


2021 Wings & Waves WOF
Up-date on WOFs: We still can't rent the school premises we usually use for WOFs. In the meantime, we have completed so many of the club...