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27th September 2025 RNZYS Opening Day Come join as the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) celebrates its 154th Opening Day, marking the start of the 2025-2026 sailing season. The event usually includes both on-water and off-water activities, with a ceremonial cannon fire, a boat parade, and the traditional Opening Day race, concluded with a…

Join us at RNZYS on Tuesday 28th October (curry night), 6:30pm.

8th November 2025 PCC Upper Harbour Regatta Whether you're a racing enthusiast or just love classic yachts, this event is for everyone! The two exciting yacht races - part of both the CYA Harbour Series and Mullet boats’ Lidgard Memorial Series - can be enjoyed from the club's spectator viewing area. Come up close and…

21-23rd November 2025 CYA Spring Rally As the days are getting warmer, the Classic Yacht Association (CYA) of New Zealand, invite you to join the classic fleet for a 3-day rally, for yachts and launches, out in the Hauraki Gulf. The event usually includes a flexible rally program departing from North Head at 1100 hours…

13-14th December 2025 CYA Patio Bay Weekend A celebration of classic boats, good company, and fun on and off the water! Join us in the Classic Boat Rally, or the Patio Bay Classic Yacht Race - the 2nd race in the Passage Series. "When the journey ends, the stories begin". Gather down on the beach…

23-25th January 2026 Mahurangi Weekend A favorite event on the CYA calendar, over the weekend the 'Mahurangi' harbour becomes a haven for Classic lovers, where launches, sailboats and dinghies converge for three days of fun and frivolity. Program of Events RALLYING: Friday: 1500 hours (TBC), Join the Classic Boat Rally departing from North head (TBC)…