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Auckland’s Anniversary Day celebrates the founding of the province and all yachts are invited to take part in this year's annual regatta on Monday Feb 1st, whether it be in a harbour race or a passage race.
The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta attracts a huge fleet of vessels including, tall ships, gaff riggers, sloops, racing keelers, multi-hulls, sailing dinghies, radio controlled boats, waka ama, elegant sea scout craft, perfectly restored classic yachts, and an armada of vintage tugboats.
It’s a great day out for sailing people, and a chance to celebrate Auckland heritage on the water with friends and family.
… and be in the draw to win return tickets and accommodation for two to Hawaii, including four nights at the Vive Hotel Waikiki and Airport Transfers. PLUS a bonus prize of two return tickets. With special thanks to Hawaiian Airlines, Tourism Hawaii, and Vive Hotel, for making this holiday happen.
Waitemata Harbour Events
1000-1045hrs: Tugboat Race: Princes Wharf - Orakei - Queen’s Wharf
1135-1210hrs: Races start off Princes Wharf at 5 minute intervals with A Classic start at 12 noon
1215-1700hrs: Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf race fleets expected to finish at Princes Wharf
Hauraki Gulf Passage Events
0900hrs: Keelboat races start from Mahurangi
1000hrs: Keelboat races start from Rakino and Kawau Islands
For more details please visit the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Regatta website or the event page at Yachting New Zealand or on Facebook
