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Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
26th January, 2026
Celebrate the birthday of the City of Sails as hundreds of vessels take to the water under sail, steam and paddle power in one of the world’s biggest - and most historic - one-day regattas.
Photos from the this year's regatta - Monday 26 January, 2026
See the full 2026 Gallery here. All images © Live Sail Die.
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Results and photos from a blustery Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2026
After a week of wild weather, Auckland was treated to blustery conditions for the 2026 edition of the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Challenging conditions resulted in reduced fleets for some…
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Make sure you’re racing this Anniversary Weekend
With Kawau Race Week postponed and Mahurangi Regatta cancelled, there’s still time to make sure you’re racing this Anniversary Weekend by entering the Auckland Anniversary Regatta on Monday 26 January.…
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Racing or not – join the Sail Past and be part of something special
At midday starting from Westhaven, the Anniversary Regatta Sail Past will feature a mass movement of boats along the city waterfront and across the harbour, creating an incredible spectacle for…
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