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Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

184th Edition - 29th January, 2024

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.

FAQs

Where is the best place to watch the regatta?

Can I take my own boat out to watch?

How do I enter the regatta?

What could I win?

There are loads of prizes and prize money to be won, along with our historic trophy collection. Cash prizes are awarded as a proportion of entry fees received for first, second and third places. There’s also a $1,000 cash prize awarded by random draw to one skipper who enters before the early entry cut-off date. Plus there are loads of spot prizes to be won from our generous sponsors. But you must be at the Prizegiving ceremony to claim your prize!

FAQs

Where is the best place to watch the regatta?

Can I take my own boat out to watch?

How do I enter the regatta?

What could I win?

There are loads of prizes and prize money to be won, along with our historic trophy collection. Cash prizes are awarded as a proportion of entry fees received for first, second and third places. There’s also a $1,000 cash prize awarded by random draw to one skipper who enters before the early entry cut-off date. Plus there are loads of spot prizes to be won from our generous sponsors. But you must be at the Prizegiving ceremony to claim your prize!

Latest news and updates

Notice of Annual General Meeting

5 July 2023

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Auckland Anniversary Regatta Incorporated will be held on Tuesday 8 August 2023 at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron,…

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Life Memberships awarded to Eric Henry and Bruce Tantrum

9 May 2023

Last Saturday the Auckland Anniversary Regatta committee attended a very special lunch at RNZYS, where we presented two of our longest-serving committee members – Eric Henry and Bruce Tantrum –…

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Could you give us your feedback please?

9 March 2023

We do our best to put on a great regatta for everyone taking part, and as part of that, we’d like to understand how you feel about the regatta and…

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Last Saturday the Auckland Anniversary Regatta com

Last Saturday the Auckland Anniversary Regatta committee attended a very special lunch at RNZYS, where we presented two of our longest-serving committee members - Eric Henry and Bruce Tantrum - with Life Memberships in appreciation for their service, stretching back some 40 years.

Eric Henry’s involvement with the committee began in the early 1980s. As an experienced yachtsman he joined the committee in 1982, and continued his commitment and support of the committee for more than 40 years. In addition to being a former Chairman of the committee, Eric drew on his international experience and business acumen to ensure the regatta continued its legacy.

Bruce Tantrum first became involved in the Regatta as a competitor in 1957 when he skippered a 27 foot Naval whaler, and some 25 years later joined the committee. Bruce loyally supported the committee over the next 40 years becoming one of the longest serving members in the regatta’s long history, only retiring earlier in 2023.

Eric and Bruce - we salute you both. What an outstanding contribution you both have made to this iconic event.

The committee has taken the difficult decision thi

The committee has taken the difficult decision this morning to cancel the 183rd Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta.

With strong winds and heavy sea state forecast tomorrow, plus reports of substantial debris in the harbour from the rain, and emergency services already stretched dealing with the effects of the flooding, the safety of everyone is our number one concern.

The committee also feel strongly it would be inappropriate to hold a regatta while the city of Auckland is suffering as it is. As a regatta that has always been by and for the people of this city, we stand by those who have suffered loss or damage in this weather event, and our thoughts go out to you all.

Coming to watch the racing? Head to the Royal New

Coming to watch the racing? Head to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) for the best views!

With the tugboat race and display taking place off Westhaven, along with the classic launch race and keelboat race starts, followed by the launch parade, there is no better place to watch all the action on Anniversary Day than the RNZYS.

Come upstairs for coffee and pastries in the Members Bar from 10am, and stay for drinks and shared plates downstairs on the lawn all afternoon. Everybody is welcome, even dogs, on the North Lawn!

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Remember if you're aged between 16 and 18 when you

Remember if you're aged between 16 and 18 when you take part in the Auckland Anniversary Regatta, you could win a life-changing 10-day voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand, thanks to the @spiritofadventurenz. This is an epic prize for one young regatta participant, valued at $3,500. All you need to do is enter a few details and tell us why you would like to win. Enter now on the website - link in bio.

#spiritofadventure #spiritofnz #youthsailing #youthsailors #nzsailing

Small boats with big attitude will be racing at We

Small boats with big attitude will be racing at Westhaven Marina and St Mary’s Bay on Anniversary Day, with epic pint-sized battles taking place among the Electron and International One Metre radio controlled yacht fleets.

#electron #electronsailing #internationalonemeter #internationalonemetre #radiocontrolledyacht #nzsailing #aucklandsailing @westhavenmarina

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