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Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

186th Edition - 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 185th Regatta - Monday 27 January, 2025

See the full 2025 Gallery here. All images © Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die.

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Fresh energy for oldest regatta as Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta returns in 2026

30 September 2025

New Zealand’s oldest sporting event – the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta – returns on Monday 26 January 2026, with organisers promising another diverse line-up of fleets and some exciting new…

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185 years strong – help us keep the regatta sailing on

9 September 2025

The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has marked the City of Sails’ birthday for 185 years thanks to passionate people like you – our sailors, paddlers, boaties, volunteers and supporters. As we look…

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Notice of Annual General Meeting – 12 August 2025

25 July 2025

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Auckland Anniversary Regatta Incorporated will be held on Tuesday 12 August 2025 at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron…

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