News & Updates

We can now announce that the new Prizegiving date will be Wednesday 24 March, following the cancellation of the previous event due to lockdown. Join us for the Prizegiving Ceremony…

It was a glorious day out, with sunshine, sparkling seas and a lovely sea breeze in the afternoon just in time for the keelboat starts. It would have been ideal…

The 181st Ports of Auckland Anniversary Regatta is on tomorrow, and it looks like a stunner day. What better way to spend it than joining hundreds of other sailors, powerboaters…

Will you be among the hundreds of skippers joining us on the start line? We hope so! Remember – keelboats, launches and tugboats can still enter until 5pm today with…

On Monday 1 February, one of the world’s biggest one day regattas will take place in Auckland, as hundreds of vessels take to the water to celebrate the 181st birthday…

We have just confirmed an exciting new spot prize to be drawn at this year’s Prizegiving ceremony for the 181st Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, courtesy of the Royal…

The following Notice to Mariners has been issued by the Auckland Harbourmaster. Please take note as it may affect vessel movements during the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Local…

Fifty years after it was first launched as Chris Bouzaid’s Rainbow, Brett Stubbing’s Yachting World Diamond, now renamed Slippery Beaver, slid smoothly back into the water after a four-year refit…

We want everyone to stay safe on the water during the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, whether you’re participating in racing, watching the action from your own boat, or…

There are loads of prizes and prize money to be won at the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, along with our historic trophy collection. Historic trophy collection Our historic…

With 25 different dinghy and board sailing classes catered for at clubs around Auckland, plus the 3-day Auckland Championships taking place at Murray’s Bay and Torbay, there’s something to float…

A 10 Day Voyage on board Spirit of New Zealand is a life-changing experience – unlocking your potential, leaving you ready to face your future! If you’re 16 to 18…

This year there’s even more reason to watch the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta from the comfort of the Squadron. For the first time, the hugely popular Tugboat Race…

Calling all cruising keelboats! There’s a great way for you to be part of the fun and historic occasion that is the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, without having…

Sailing and Race Instructions for the 2021 Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta are now available for: Keelboats Tugboats Classic Launches RC Yachts Just visit the Sailing Instructions page to…