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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 great time – because this really is one of the most memorable ways to spend Anniversary Day on the water. You’ll join Captain Lance on…

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 numbers across almost every division. Spectators love it. Entrants love it. But we’re missing one crucial piece of the puzzle: keelboats. Where are all the modern…

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 classic launches put on a stunning display, and crowds pack the waterfront to watch. But then… there’s a gap. Where once dozens of keelboats surged across…

The 186-year-old Auckland Anniversary Regatta returns on Monday 26 January, bringing with it the longest legacy in New Zealand sailing. The next edition gives competitors a fresh new way to round out the day, with an official After Party at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. For the first time, competitors – whether sailors, powercraft…

Boaties know: things don’t always go to plan on the water. That’s why we’re proud to have Rothbury Insurance Brokers supporting this year’s Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Their local teams help Kiwis protect the things they work so hard for – with advice that’s actually tailored to how you use them. Big thanks to Rothbury for backing the regatta…

You already know that regatta partner Lawson’s Dry Hills Wines produce delicious hand-crafted wines – but if protecting the planet matters to you too, you can sip with confidence because they’re also New Zealand’s most sustainably certified wine producer. Lawson’s have added B Corporation Certification to their 100% Sustainable and Toitū Carbon Zero accreditations, joining…

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 26 January 2026. One lucky entrant to this free prize draw will win two spots to ride on board the Christine Mary on Auckland…

Go in the draw to win a holiday in Hawaii just by taking part in the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta! Long-standing regatta partner Hawaiian Airlines have once again put up this fantastic prize, so every skipper who enters and takes part in the regatta on 26 January 2026, and attends the Prizegiving ceremony at RNZYS…

The wait’s over – entries are now open for the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta! This year we’re bringing you a refreshed format, new courses and even more reasons to get out on the water – and stay for the celebrations afterwards. What’s New for 2026: 1. The Sail Past Before racing begins, join us…

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 additions to reinvigorate the historic event. The regatta will once again feature keelboats, dinghies, foiling craft and classic yachts, along with heritage launches, working tugboats…