Upcoming Events
Past and future event posts
KENNEDY BAY RACE AND PARTY – ROUNDUP
The CYA classic fleet set sail from Orakei Wharf on Saturday, 28 March, enjoying fine conditions and light winds as they made their way to Kennedy Bay with spinnakers flying.…
KENNEDY BAY RACE – BBQ – BAND 28-29th MARCH
Join us for this superb annual event, Kennedy Bay for racing, cruising, BBQ and music. LINK – Kennedy Bay Racing entries. Where a feast of L Authentique BBQ meats will…
THE CLASSIC YACHT PERPETUAL GUARDIAN SAILING REGATTA 2026 – 6-8th MARCH 2026
The biggest yacht racing event on the CYA calendar 2026 is back!✨ The Perpetual Guardian Classic Sailing Regatta ✨ Three glorious days of racing, rivalry, and timeless elegance, as some…
What We Do
Rallying, Racing, Social Evenings and Meet-Ups
The CYA organises and or promotes a varied array of events throughout the year to bring the community of classic vessels enthusiasts together.
Racing your classic vessels?
Summertime offers both a Harbour and Passage Series - of 6 races each - hosted by a varied array of yacht clubs, while the RNZYS winter series offers classic divisions.
Notes:
- Racing Series entries must be received by 25 September.
- Late series entries may be requested to the Race Committee before the third race of the relevant series.
- Casual entries deadline, for any race, is 5:30pm on the Thursday preceding.
Not into racing, we've got you covered!
Check out our rallies, cruises and social events organised year-round around the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf.
This year we are introducing a 3 log rally series open to all classic vessels.
What is a log rally you say?
A log rally is a rally where you are given a start time from the committee boat and a number of way points to round before finishing on the finish line.
You then set your own finish time by charting the speed, tides, winds etc to calculate your eta. Without looking at a clock, you adjust your speed and direction as you progress.
Finisher closest to their eta wins. A good test of seamanship and understanding your vessel.
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Events By Event
| Spring | Summer | Autumn / Winter | ||||
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| 1 | Sep. 26 | RNZYS Opening Day | Jan. 29 | Mahurangi Weekend | Apr. 30 | PCC Vintage & Veterans Regatta |
| 2 | Oct. 17 | DYC Icebreaker | Feb. 1 | Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta | Apr. 25 | PCC Anzac Day Regatta |
| 3 | Oct. 30 | CYA Spring Rally | Feb. 13 | DYC Duder Cup | Apr. 30 | CYA Autumn Rally |
| 4 | Nov. 21 | RAYC John Street Memorial Race | Feb. 20 | CYA Kennedy Bay Weekend | May. 5 | Owner's Meeting |
| 5 | Nov. 28 | PCC Upper Harbour Regatta | Mar. 5 | CYA Classic Yacht Regatta | May. 26 | Annual Prizegiving |
| 6 | Dec. 12 | CYA Patio Bay Weekend | Mar. 20 | RAYC Bruce Tantrum Memorial Race | May / Aug | RNZYS Winter Harbour Series |
| 7 | Apr. 3 | CYA Round Rangitoto Themed Cake Day | Aug. 4 | AGM |
A brief introduction to each event is included below. For more details, check out the links...
Sat. 26th September 2026(opens in new tab)
RNZYS Opening Day
Come join as the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) celebrates its 155th Opening Day, marking the start of the 2026-2027 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.
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Sat. 17th October 2026(opens in new tab)
DYC Icebreaker
Opening race of the 2026-2027 season for the Devonport Yacht Club (DYC) and the first race of the CYA Passage Series.
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Fri. 30th Oct. - Sun. 1st Nov. 2026(opens in new tab)
CYA Spring Cruising 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 launches and yachts, around 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.
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.
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Sat. 21st November 2026(opens in new tab)
RAYC John Street Memorial Race
New race in the CYA season calendar, celebrating John Street with the Royal Akarana Yacht Club.
This race is now the 2nd race in the Passage series.
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Sat. 28th November 2026(opens in new tab)
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 the CYA Harbour and Mullet boats’ Lidgard Memorial Series - can be enjoyed from the club's spectator viewing area. Come up close and personal with CYA Classics.
Prize giving, catering and entertainment at Ponsonby Cruising Club post race.
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Sat. 12th - Sun. 13th December 2026(opens in new tab)
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 - now the 3rd 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.
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Fri. 29th - Sun. 31st January 2027(opens in new tab)
Mahurangi Weekend
New format for the 2026-2027 season. This 3-day long event starts on Friday as usual with a Rally and the DYC Yacht Night Race up to Mahurangi.
On Saturday it is all action in Mahurangi with MYC organised activities, launch parade, boat displays and a classic yacht regatta.
This year we encourage all classic boats to join the cruise to Kawau for an evening of comaraderie before joining the CYA Passage race to Auckland Regatta (see Auckland Regatta Event)
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Monday 1st February 2027(opens in new tab)
CYA Passage Race to Auckland Regatta & Fleet Sail past Inner Harbour
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.
All Classics Vessels are invited to join with the arriving vessels of the CYA Passage race from Kawau to Auckland Regatta for a fleet Sail Past the Inner Harbour
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Sat. 13th February 2027(opens in new tab)
DYC Duder Cup
The renown Duder Cup, hosted by the Devonport Yacht Club, is this season the 4th race of the CYA Harbour Series.
Trophy presentation will be at a later date but all are welcome back to the club after. Meals may need to be booked. Please confirm with the club.
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Sat. 20th - Sun. 21st February 2027(opens in new tab)
Kennedy Bay Weekend
Calling all classic vessels enthusiasts for a rally down to this iconic bay on Waiheke island.
Cruise or enter in the 5th Passage series race and enjoy the end of the afternoon on the KB lawn, and let the CYA entertain you with live music, barbecue and as usual good camaraderie.
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Fri. 5th - Sun. 7th March 2027(opens in new tab)
Perpetual Guardian
Classic Yacht Regatta
The flagship classic racing event of the summer!
The 3-day regatta hosts a delegation of CYA AU representatives and is the scene to some truly magical sailing.
The Regatta opens with the skippers briefing on Thursday night. Over the following 3 days the classic yachts compete in 6 races - 2 races each day - before returning to berth in the MRX berths, and gather at the RNZYS for a daily prize giving.
An end-of regatta buffet dinner is held on Sunday night.
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Sat. 20th March 2027(opens in new tab)
RAYC Bruce Tantrum Memorial Race
New race in the CYA season calendar, celebrating Bruce Tantrum with the Royal Akarana Yacht Club.
This race is now the 5th race in the Harbour series.
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Sat. 3rd - Sun. 4th April 2027(opens in new tab)
Round Rangitoto Themed Cake Day
Calling all classic boaties for the final passage event of the season! This is the 6th and final race in the passage series.
Alongside the racing, the rally includes a competition of photos snapped along the way, with prize giving at the themed Cake Day.
Start thumbing through your cookbooks for your best cake recipes and get them to the old tennis community center at Isy bay.
There will be prizes for best tasting, best decorated, best manmade cakes and supreme winner.
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Saturday 17th April 2027(opens in new tab)
PCC Vintage & Veterans Regatta
The 6th and final Harbour series race hosted by PCC with aftermath and gourmet buffet at the club.
You can join in the fun if you are not racing, by watching the yachts jousting from the wonderful views through the Ponsonby windows, and meet up with the sailors at Prize giving in the PCC Logan Room.
Don't forget to get your tickets for the 'Pons Bufay' dinner.
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Sunday 25th April 2027(opens in new tab)
PCC Anzac Day Regatta & Closing Day
Celebrate the Anzacs at Ponsonby Cruising Club with the final regatta of the season.
You can join in the fun if you are not racing, by watching the yachts jousting from the Ponsonby Club windows, and meet up with the sailors at Prize giving in the PCC Logan Room.
Don't forget to register for the 'Pons Bufay' dinner.
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Fri. 30th April - Sun. 2nd May 2027(opens in new tab)
CYA Autumn Cruising Rally
As the days are getting colder, the Classic Yacht Association (CYA) of New Zealand, invite you to join the classic fleet for a 3-day rally, for launches 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.
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.
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TBC May to September 2027(opens in new tab)
RNZYS Winter Series
Series of 6 races held fortnightly throughout winter by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS).
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Wed. 5th May 2027(opens in new tab)
Boat Owners and Skippers Meeting
Calling all classic boat owners. Membership to the CYA not only gives you rallying, racing, cruising, and celebrating but also a forum to discuss the joys and intricacies of classic vessel ownership.
We welcome your feedback on how you believe the Association is performing and your suggestions on the way forward.
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Wed. 26th May 2027(opens in new tab)
Annual Prize Giving
Join us for a night of remembering the summer season just past, and acknowledging fellow sailors as they receive trophies and prizes.
Held at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, with light refreshments. Get your tickets!
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Wed. 4th August 2027(opens in new tab)
Annual General Meeting
Join us for the CYA Annual General Meeting held at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
Light menu and drinks will be available from the bar.
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