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AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY REGATTA 26th JANUARY

13 January 2026

AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY 185th REGATTA  ‘ SAIL PAST ’                       Come and be part of something special — We can do this! Be part…

MAHURANGI REGATTA – JANUARY 23rd-25th 2026

3 January 2026

ARE YOU READY   –   Our first Regatta for the 2026 year is the iconic Mahurangi Cruising Club Regatta. The planning is shaped up to be their biggest event yet. Friday 23rd January –…

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE CLASSIC YACHT ASSOCIATION

24 December 2025

The Classic Yacht Association wishes everyone the Merriest Fun Fill and safe Christmas. To all of you out there on the water, may the weather be favorable to your journeys. We have a…

PATIO BAY – RACING, RALLYING AND JUST CRUISING PIRATE PARTY

17 December 2025

Patio Bay Sat 13th December The pictures say it all – Great Party, Great racing, Great company Around 100 yacht and launch crews descended on the bay after a day of superb racing…

NOVEMBER SPRING RALLY

26 November 2025

Chads Spring Rally – 2026 Perfect sunshine and flat seas — with just enough breeze to justify hoisting the sails. Eight boats sailed down with, or to meet Chad on Friday night at…

Upper Harbor Racing with PCC

19 November 2025

A day racing at Ponsonby Cruising Club with Kay (Vice Commodore  PCC)  –   It was such a fabulous day on the water for the Upper Harbor Regatta. The lack of wind was a…

Andrew Fagan Speakers Night

17 November 2025

Over 90 people rocked up at the RNZYS to hear the popular and iconic yachtsman and Singer/Songwriter/Poet Andrew Fagan speak of his offshore adventures and misadventures in his tiny boat Swirley World.  The…

Bruce Tantrum Farewell

10 November 2025

On Wednesday the 5th November a memorial service was held for family and friends at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron to farewell a well known identity, Bruce Tantrum.  The room was full…

Sheerlines October 2025

10 October 2025

In this edition: |Coming Events | A night with Andrew Fagan | 2026 Wooden Boat Festival

Mahurangi Weekend is almost here ⛵️23–25 January | Auckland → MahurangiOne of the highlights on the CYA calendar returns next weekend, with three days of racing, rallying, shore fun and classic boating.Friday 23 January⛵ Passage north to Mahurangi• CYA Passage Series – race 3• Start from Devonport Yacht Club from 1500 hrs• Classic boat rally option also availableSaturday 24 January – Mahurangi Harbour🌿 0900 hrs – Shore activities at Sullivan’s BaySand sculpture, dinghy races, kayak race, sack race, tug of war, pétanque and more🚤 0930 hrs – Classic launch parade musterScotts Landing👀 1100 hrs – Watch the classics parade and race around the harbour🍽️ 1830 hrs – CYA Mahurangi BBQ feast on the lawnScotts Landing, by the CYA flags• $15 BBQ ticket• Sponsored by L’Authentique & Lidgard Sails• Bring picnic blankets, salads, snacks and drinks ... See MoreSee Less
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