Hawaiian Holiday up for grabs at this year’s regatta

If you’ve been dreaming of overseas travel then this is your chance to win the trip of a lifetime to the fabulous islands of Hawaii. Thanks to our generous sponsors Hawaiian Airlines, Marriott Hotels and Go Hawaii, we have an incredible major spot prize to give away to one lucky skipper who enters this year’s…

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Launches old & new – join the parade!

From classic old timers to powercraft of the present day, launches of all ages are invited to join a parade celebrating the evolution of power driven vessel design over the last 100 years. The parade will take place after the tugboat and classic launch races, starting at 1300hrs, and will follow the lead boat around…

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Sailing Instructions amended

The Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions have recently been amended – the changes affect 420 and Farr 3.7 classes. Please make sure you have the most up-to-date version of the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. Image: Live Sail Die

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Two weeks to go until regatta day

We’re just two weeks out from Auckland Anniversary Day, and New Zealand’s oldest sporting event. There’s still time to get your entry in for the 183rd Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta and be part of history in the making. Not to mention putting yourself in the running to win over $15,000 in prizes.

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$3,000 Harken Fosters vouchers up for grabs at Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on Monday 30th January has gained a new major spot prize sponsor this year. Fosters Ship Chandlery has jumped on board to support NZ’s oldest sporting event, putting up a massive $3,000 in Harken Fosters vouchers for their Westhaven store. There will be six prizes of $500 Harken Fosters vouchers…

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Win a trip on Spirit of New Zealand worth $3,500

The Spirit of Adventure Trust have again very generously put up a fantastic prize for one lucky youth entrant to the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta in 2023. The lucky winner will be sailing away on a 10 day youth development voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand, worth $3,500. The Youth Spirit Prize competition is…

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Sailing & Race Instructions are now available

If you’re one of the dozens of people who heeded the call to enter early – thank you! And you’re now in the running to win a huge $1,000 cash prize – all you need to do now is turn up to the Prizegiving ceremony and keep your fingers crossed it’s your name pulled out…

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Last chance to get yourself in the draw for $1,000

Time’s running out to enter early and be in with a chance to win a massive $1,000 cash prize. All you need to do is get your entry in by 31 December and you’re in the draw! One lucky yacht, launch or tugboat skipper who enters the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta by 31 December will…

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It’s back! Your chance to WIN a tugboat racing experience

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 30 January 2023. One lucky entrant to this free prize draw will win two spots to ride on board the Christine Mary on…

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 So many ways to float your boat on Auckland Anniversary Day

The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is one of the biggest one-day regattas in the world. And it’s no wonder so many people choose to take part when you consider there are races for classic and modern keelboats and multihulls, powered launches and tugboats, paddle craft, centreboards and foiling classes… even radio controlled yachts get involved!…

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