Traditionally held over the middle weekend in January, Nelson Yacht Club's Whakatu Regatta is scheduled at a great time for families to visit the Nelson & Tasman region and enjoy some fantastic sea breeze sailing in Te Tai-O-Aorere / Tasman Bay. The event plays host to various South Island Championships from time to time, as well as National Championships for smaller classes. For the 2025-26 season, the event will be held over the weekend of the 10th & 11th January.
This event is open to all classes of centreboard yachts / dinghies, windsurf and wingfoil.
Any Class Associations interested in hosting a National Championship, South Island Championship, or Traveller Series event as part of this regatta, please contact manager@nelsonyachtclub.org.nz
This event is inclusive of sailors with a disability.