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Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

181st Edition - 1 February, 2021

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.

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Where is the best place to watch the regatta?

Can I take my own boat out to watch?

How do I enter the regatta?

What could I win?

There are loads of prizes and prize money to be won, along with our historic trophy collection. Cash prizes are awarded as a proportion of entry fees received for first, second and third places. There’s also a $1,000 cash prize awarded by random draw to one skipper who enters before the early entry cut-off date. Plus there are loads of spot prizes to be won from our generous sponsors. But you must be at the Prizegiving ceremony to claim your prize!

FAQs

Where is the best place to watch the regatta?

Can I take my own boat out to watch?

How do I enter the regatta?

What could I win?

There are loads of prizes and prize money to be won, along with our historic trophy collection. Cash prizes are awarded as a proportion of entry fees received for first, second and third places. There’s also a $1,000 cash prize awarded by random draw to one skipper who enters before the early entry cut-off date. Plus there are loads of spot prizes to be won from our generous sponsors. But you must be at the Prizegiving ceremony to claim your prize!

Latest news and updates

Local Notice to Mariners 01-21: Pipeline mobilisation to Westhaven, St.Marys Bay Outfall works (Point Erin), Amended.

20 January 2021

The following Notice to Mariners has been issued by the Auckland Harbourmaster. Please take note as it may affect vessel movements during the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Local…

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Diamonds are forever: the story of the Slippery Beaver

18 January 2021

Fifty years after it was first launched as Chris Bouzaid’s Rainbow, Brett Stubbing’s Yachting World Diamond, now renamed Slippery Beaver, slid smoothly back into the water after a four-year refit…

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Navigational Safety at Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

13 January 2021

We want everyone to stay safe on the water during the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, whether you’re participating in racing, watching the action from your own boat, or…

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Have you entered yet? Time is ticking, and there's

Have you entered yet? Time is ticking, and there's some fantastic prizes on offer! Put yourself in the running to win cash, a huge pool of spot prizes, and your name on our historic trophy collection.
#anniregatta #aucklandanniversary #aucklandanniversaryweekend #auckland #tugboats #workboats @aklport

Brett Stubbing didn’t think there was anything s

Brett Stubbing didn’t think there was anything significant about the name of his @yachtingworldmagazine Diamond, originally named Rainbow, so he changed it to something that would get a bit more attention. And so after a four-year refit, 50 years after she was first launched, the Slippery Beaver took to the water.

Read the full story on the website - link in bio.

#yachtingworlddiamond #ywdiamond #classicyacht #yachtrestoration #classicboats #aucklandanniversary #anniregatta #auckland #nzsailing

Just three weeks to go to the 181st Ports of Auckl

Just three weeks to go to the 181st Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta on Monday 1 February. There’s still time to enter though! Head to regatta.org.nz to enter now.

@aklport #anniregatta #auckland #sailing #aucklandanniversary #nzsailing

Did you know our historic trophy collection includ

Did you know our historic trophy collection includes at least 14 trophies created prior to 1900? Some of the collection, valued at almost $100,000, are solid silver, and when you win a division your name is engraved on the trophy so you become a part of maritime history forever. The trophies are on permanent display at @nzmaritimemuseum so have a look next time you’re passing to see who you could be immortalised alongside if you win one...
#aucklandanniversary #auckland #maritimehistory #anniregatta

New for 2021! For the first time, the hugely popul

New for 2021! For the first time, the hugely popular #TugboatRace and Display will take place off #Westhaven, along with the Classic Launch Race and Keelboat Races. Get down to Westhaven Drive early on 1 Feb to catch the best views, and #Tugboat owners - be sure to enter now!

#aucklandanniversary #auckland #aucklandanniversaryweekend #workboat #workboats #anniregatta

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