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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 >>

Thrills And Spills For Auckland Regatta

Monday, 1 February 2010, 5:44 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Squalls and boisterous seas made for thrilling sailing in the 170th Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on the Waitemata Harbour. More >>

Last Call to the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

Tuesday, 26 January 2010, 10:01 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Entries are due to close for sailors to participate in New Zealand’s oldest sporting event celebrating Auckland’s Anniversary Day and maritime history. More >>

More than Messing About in Boats

Thursday, 21 January 2010, 2:48 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Auckland’s maritime history will come alive on the Waitemata Harbour on Monday, 1 February with a fleet of vintage, classic and modern please, racing and work boats vying for line honours in the 170th Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. ... More >>

Regatta in Ship Shape Order for Big Day Out

Thursday, 22 January 2009, 1:44 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Hundreds of craft from centreboards, tall ships, keelers, sailing dinghies to the spectacle of historic, restored classic vessels and a 30-strong fleet of roaring vintage tugboats, will take part in the Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, ... More >>

Sailors Ahoy

Thursday, 15 January 2009, 1:39 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

There’s still time for sailors to sign up for New Zealand’s oldest sporting event and participate in the Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta to celebrate our maritime heritage on Monday, January 26. More >>

2009 Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

Monday, 1 December 2008, 12:20 pm | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Entries are now open for the 2009 Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta celebrating our sailing history. More >>

Sailing through the Ages in Regatta Line Up

Thursday, 17 January 2008, 12:08 am | Auckland Anniversary Regatta

A rare spectacle will set sail from Viaduct Harbour on Monday, January 28, with a line up of stately, beautifully restored vessels, including Gloriana, the first boat from the Logan Brothers yard, launched in 1892. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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