Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2026
2026-01-26 10:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
26th January 2026

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

Celebrate the birthday of the City of Sails as hundreds of vessels take to the water under sail, steam and paddle power in one of the world’s biggest – and most historic – one-day regattas.
With vessels of all shapes and sizes taking part all over the city, it’s the biggest one-day regatta in the world, enjoyed by spectators, gathered on the Westhaven breakwater.
The program of event includes:
– a Keelboat harbour race, with Classic divisions
– a Classic launch harbour race

Notice of race
Sailing Instructions

Organiser Website: https://regatta.org.nz/

Mahurangi Weekend 2026
2026-01-23 15:00 - 2026-01-25 20:00 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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:
All launches cruising to Mahurangi, you may wish to follow the fleet at 1530
Saturday:
0900 hours, At Mahurangi, start off the day’s with shore activities in Sullivans Bay, sand sculpture, sea kayak race, sack race, tug of war, swimming races, dinghy races, pétanque, 3-legged races and much much more.
0930 hours, Classic launch parade muster off Scotts Landing.

Mahurangi Launch Parade Course 2026

1100 hours, On your boat or on-shore, enjoy watch the classic yachts as they race up and down the harbour and out around Saddle island.

1830 hours, The CYA Mahurangi BBQ feast sponsored by L’Authentique and Lidgard Sails . Grab your ticket below!
Sunday:
0900 hours, ‘Sunday morning 10.30am follow the yachts on their CYA race for home or cruise home at your leisure to be ready for Mondays Anniversary Regatta

RACING:
Friday:
The 3rd race in the CYA Passage Series, the DYC Night race to Mahurangi, starts easterly from Devonport Yacht Club, from 1500hrs.
Start times

Classic A Black Flag Start 1500
Modern Division Black Flag Start 1500
Classic B Yellow Flag Start 1505

Amended Sailing Instructions
Saturday:
Mahurangi Regatta, organized by the Mahurangi Yacht Club.

Start times: Please follow the link below for all details relating to the Mahurangi Regatta.

Sunday:
Mahurangi return race, the 4th race in the Passage series, run by the CYA, start from 1030 hrs.
Start times

1030 : B division
1040 A division and Moderns

CYA BBQ ON THE LAWN
Saturday 1830hrs, The CYA Mahurangi BBQ feast sponsored by L’Authentique and Lidgard Sails,
Join us by the CYA flags on the grass at Scotts landing for the feast. A selection of gourmet cuts of beef filet, chicken, patties, and the famous authentic French charcuterie sausages, served with breads and condiments. Delicately cooked by own CYA chefs.
Just bring your picnic blankets, snacks, salads and drinks, and let us do the rest.

Grab your ticket below!

CYA Patio Bay Weekend 2025
2025-12-13 10:00 - 23:00 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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 for some off-water-fun, followed by the BBQ; bring your food and drinks and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and celebration.
Program of Events
RALLYING:
Saturday
From 10:15, gather for the Classic Boat Rally, Open to all classic launches, and yachts.
Watch from a distance as the Patio Bay Classic Yacht Race start at 1030 and 1100 hours from Orakei buoy, followed by the log rally competitors.
Then gather and rally down to Patio Bay, or join up in the bay in your own time… before 1530hrs recommended.
Thank you for keeping well clear of any racing vessel.
1130 hours, start of the Log Rally. Put your entry in below!
From 1600 hours, up in Patio Bay, come take part in the Pirate Themed near-off-water event. Check details and RSVP below!
Sunday
Wake up to the wonder of Patio Bay and its classic dwellers, gather ashore for a morning coffee and stroll before cruising home (or not!) with the rest of the fleet.
RACING:
Saturday from 1030 hours from Orakei buoy, first start of the 2nd Passage Series race, open to all boats from Classic A Division, Classic B Division, and Modern Classic Division, including Townson.

SI
Amendment

OFF-WATER EVENT:

Theme: Upon popular demand, Pirate theme is back!
Dress : Anything related to the Pirate universe; be creative, all sorts of best-dressed prizes to be won.
Prizes: Yacht racers, log rallyers, crew draw, dinghy rowers, best dressed, treasure racing …, even ‘first crew to shore’ up for grab
Dining: Bring your delicacies to put on the 3 BBQ’s provided and gather by the house.
Entertainment: Following traditional socialising aboard, will start from 1630 hours with the dinghy race and treasure hunt, followed by music, good company, and of course, the rum barrels…
From 1630 hours (Race dependant, listen in on VHF Channel 17) crew gather ashore with a dinghy with oars for the dinghy race.

Followed by the treasure hunts, with launch and yacht divisions.
For safety and logistics reasons, we thank you to RSVP Below!
Organiser Website: https://classicyacht.org.nz/the-classic-yacht-association-of-new-zealand-2025/all-events/patio-bay-weekend/

CYA Spring Cruising Rally 2025
2025-11-21 11:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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 on the Friday, destinations determined each day based on the weather.
If you can’t get away then or later on the Friday, no matter, we will let you know where we are headed to on the Saturday. Please join us there.
As always, we will endeavour to not bring the mainsheet hard aboard.
At the end of each day enjoy the camaraderie of other classic Corinthians. Bring your drinks and snacks ashore, or a portable BBQ and all the fixings, for dinner on the beach on Friday and Saturday night.
Please RSVP below, including your vessel Name and mobile phone number after your name.
Communication for this informal event is done by Chad Thompson, via “WhatsApp”. Feel free to contact Chad.

Organiser Website: https://classicyacht.org.nz/the-classic-yacht-association-of-new-zealand-2025/all-events/spring-rally/

PCC Upper Harbour Regatta 2025
2025-11-08 10:00 - 22:00 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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 personal with CYA Classics.
Racing starts at 1030 hours.
Get together at Ponsonby Cruising Club to catch the racing or post race for prize giving, entertainment and a gourmet smorgasbord dinner (booking required). Bar open from 1600 hours.

Notice of race & SI
Courses

Organiser Website: https://www.pcc.org.nz/uhr-25#

CYA Presents - Andrew Fagan
2025-10-28 18:30 - 22:00 | Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, 181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, Auckland, New Zealand
Join us at RNZYS on Tuesday 28th October (curry night), 6:30pm.

DYC Icebreaker 2025
2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
18th October 2025

DYC Icebreaker

Opening race of the 2025-2026 season for the Devonport Yacht Club (DYC) and the first race of the CYA Passage Series.

Notice of race
Sailing Instructions

RNZYS Opening Day 2025
2025-09-27 14:00 - 22:00 | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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 prizegiving held in the evening at the clubroom.
Notice of race
Sailing Instructions

Organiser Website: https://rnzys.org.nz/sailing/openingday/

RNZYS Winter Harbour Series 2025 CYA Day 6
2025-08-30 12:00 - 17:00 | ODM Buoy, Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand
Spring is on it’s way! Join the last day of the Squadron winter racing to get some blood flowing and shake off the barnacles…
NOR & SI
Enter on Topyacht
For details please visit the organiser’s website:
North Sails Winter Series

RNZYS Winter Harbour Series 2025 CYA Day 5
2025-08-16 12:00 - 17:00 | ODM Buoy, Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand
Winter is well upon us, the dams are filling up…
Join the squadron racing to get some blood flowing and keep the barnacles at bay during the winter months.
NOR & SI
Enter on Topyacht
For details please visit the organiser’s website:
North Sails Winter Series

RNZYS Winter Harbour Series 2025 CYA Day 4
2025-07-19 12:00 - 17:00 | ODM Buoy, Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand
Join the squadron racing to get some blood flowing and keep the barnacles at bay during the winter months.
NOR & SI
Enter on Topyacht
North Sails Winter Series

Owner's Meeting 2025
2025-06-05 00:00 | Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, 181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, Auckland, New Zealand

AGM 2025
2025-05-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, 181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, Auckland, New Zealand

PCC Upper Harbour Regatta 2024
2024-11-09 10:00 - 22:00

CYA Patio Bay Weekend 2024
2024-07-12 10:00 - 2024-08-12 17:00
