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t’s a busy time of year, so you’d be forgiven for letting this slip through the cracks. But we just wanted to remind you in case you haven’t entered yet, that any keelboat (harbour or passage), launch or tugboat entries received by 31 December will go in the draw to win a $1,000 cash spot…

Time’s running out to put yourself in the running to win a $1,000 spot prize, just by entering the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. And with the holidays ever so close (if you’re not already on them) it would pay to get your entry in now while you remember.. It’s so easy to get yourself in…

This year’s classic launch race at Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is shaping up to be a blinder, with eight classic launches already entered – the most in any division so far. These beautiful old vessels carry a wealth of colourful history and the stories of whalers, fishermen and farmers from years gone by. Among them…

Entries have started rolling in for the 185th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on Monday 27 January, 2025.  Thank you to those who have entered so far – we’re hoping this edition of the regatta will be a spectacular sight for those watching, with bumper crowds expected for the opening event of the Moana Auckland festival.…

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Ever wondered what it would be like to race a tugboat? Here’s your chance! Thanks to Captain Lance on the tugboat Christine Mary, we’re once again giving you the chance to take part in the famous Tugboat Race during the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, on Monday 27 January 2025. One lucky entrant to this free…

You could win a holiday in Hawaii when you enter the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta! Our long-standing sponsors Hawaiian Airlines have once again put up this fantastic prize, with the additional support of Marriott Hotels Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa. That means every skipper who enters and takes part in the regatta on 27 January…

Entries are now open for the 185th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on Monday 27 January 2025, and the entry list already is already showing a few regulars hot off the blocks. This edition is even more special because the regatta will be the opening event of the Moana Auckland festival – a six-week celebration featuring events, live music, food and…

The City of Sails has a rich maritime history stretching back to the day the province of Auckland was founded in 1840. And on Monday 27 January 2025, Aucklanders will be treated to a spectacular display featuring the past, present and future of New Zealand sailing and seafaring, as the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta returns…