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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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Win the best seats in the house
A quick reminder that entries are still open for your chance to ride on board the tugboat Christine Mary during the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. If you haven’t entered this year yet, now’s a…
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Keelboats – we need you back for Anniversary Day!
Every year, the Auckland Anniversary Regatta proves it’s still one of the most iconic and enduring events on our harbour. Now in its 186th year, the event continues to attract big…
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We’ve made changes to bring keelboats back – here’s what’s new
If you’ve been on the water for Anniversary Day over the last few years, you’ll know the inner Waitematā still comes alive – the tugboats thunder off the line, the…
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