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Unforgettable Spectacle At Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 7:08 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Despite the temperamental weather, spectators also turned out in force and, for the first time, witnessed the new Sail Past, followed by an unforgettable flyover from four Warbirds Harvards. More >>

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta Returns With New Features And Record Fleets

Friday, 23 January 2026, 8:12 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

The event brings together an extraordinary mix of vessels and disciplines - from sailing dinghies and keelboats to classic yachts, tugboats, launches, waka ama, dragon boats and radio-controlled yachts. More >>

Dragon Boat Racing Set For Record Year At Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 9:54 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

As part of this year’s regatta, more than 40 local dragon boat teams will line up at Viaduct Harbour, joined by four visiting crews from China, boosting the total number of competitors to well over 500 paddlers. More >>

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta Launches New Sail Past Parade For 2026

Monday, 5 January 2026, 9:27 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Regatta organisers say the Sail Past is intended to become a signature feature of Anniversary Day celebrations, reflecting Auckland’s longstanding connection to the sea. More >>

Fresh New Finish For Historic Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta In 2026

Monday, 1 December 2025, 9:03 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

By combining the prestige and heritage of the Regatta with the relaxed and inclusive vibe of the new After Party, organisers hope to refresh the event’s appeal - particularly to keelboat sailors juggling busy summer racing calendars. More >>

Fresh Energy For Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 12:54 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

The regatta will once again feature keelboats, dinghies, foiling craft and classic yachts, along with heritage launches, working tugboats and paddle craft, racing across a full programme on the Waitematā Harbour and Hauraki Gulf. More >>

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta: Everything You Need To Know

Friday, 24 January 2025, 8:45 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta celebrates the founding of the ‘City of Sails’, and attracts a huge fleet of vessels every year, including restored classic yachts, modern racing keelboats, sailing dinghies and tugboats, along with waka ama, dragon ... More >>

Rough Seas Don’t Deter Small Sailors At The 184th Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 8:27 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Rough conditions for the 184th Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta yesterday sent many of the keelboat entrants packing. But the high winds, at times gusting 25 knots or more, weren’t enough to dissuade the hundreds of hardy dinghy sailors ... More >>

Oceanbridge Shipping On Board As Headline Sponsor

Monday, 9 October 2023, 5:51 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

New Zealand’s oldest sporting event and an iconic fixture on the City of Sails’ calendar has secured a new naming rights sponsor for its 184th edition on Monday 29 January, 2024. The Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta will be the event’s ... More >>

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta Cancelled For Only Second Time In History

Sunday, 29 January 2023, 6:46 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

For only the second time in its 183 year history, the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has been cancelled. Organisers made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's event after a crisis meeting this morning, following the devastating floods on Friday night ... More >>

$3,000 Harken Fosters Vouchers Up For Grabs At Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 6:21 am | Auckland Anniversary 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 ... More >>

Over $10k In Major Spot Prizes At Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 7:21 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Entrants in the 183rd Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on 30 January 2023 will have the chance to win several major spot prizes totalling well over $10,000 in value, plus much more, thanks to the generosity of the event’s sponsors. Regatta Chairman ... More >>

Ports Of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta Still Going Ahead At Red

Monday, 24 January 2022, 6:11 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Amid a flurry of event cancellations due to the country’s return to a red traffic light setting at 11.59pm on Sunday, the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has announced the regatta will still be going ahead next week on Auckland Anniversary ... More >>

Ranger's rival returns to Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Friday, 18 January 2019, 1:28 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Two of Auckland’s most famous classic yachts will once again square off against each other at the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, on Monday, 28 January. More >>

Regatta forecast is more than fine

Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 5:18 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

The weather is coming to the party for the more than 450 boats, an estimated 2,000 competitors, and many thousands of spectators that will be on or near the water for Auckland Anniversary Regatta on Monday 28 January. More >>

Two top titles to be contested

Tuesday, 15 January 2013, 12:58 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Two championship sailing titles will be contested at Auckland Anniversary Regatta on 28 January 2013. More >>

Dragon boats will sprint like wildfire

Tuesday, 15 January 2013, 11:31 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Just like the city itself, Auckland Anniversary Regatta is a melting pot of cultural experiences, and the regatta is pleased to welcome the return of Dragon Boating. More >>

Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

Monday, 16 January 2012, 1:49 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

A huge flotilla of grunty vintage tug and workboats, beautifully restored classic sailing boats, tall ships, waka ama, sloops, multi-hulls, dinghies, dragon boats, America’s Cup prototypes and even radio controlled craft will compete in their ... More >>

Paddle, Sail and Engine Power for Anniversary Day Regatta

Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 10:13 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Auckland’s Anniversary Day Regatta will see a huge fleet of vessels from tugs and gaff riggers to flying catamarans, including the superstars of yester year and the rising stars of today, racing on the Waitemata Harbour on Monday, 31 January. More >>

Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta Entries Open

Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 9:17 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

New Zealand’s oldest sporting event, the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, celebrates 171 years on Monday, 31 January 2011 as part of the region’s birthday with a sailing fleet of hundreds of different craft on Waitemata Harbour, a festival on land and ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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