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Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
186th Edition - 26th January, 2026
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.
Photos from the 185th Regatta - Monday 27 January, 2025
See the full 2025 Gallery here. All images © Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die.
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Fresh new finish for historic Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta in 2026
The 186-year-old Auckland Anniversary Regatta returns on Monday 26 January, bringing with it the longest legacy in New Zealand sailing. The next edition gives competitors a fresh new way to…
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Protect what matters with Rothbury Insurance Brokers
Boaties know: things don’t always go to plan on the water. That’s why we’re proud to have Rothbury Insurance Brokers supporting this year’s Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta. Their local teams help Kiwis…
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Lawson’s celebrates sustainability certification with 15% off wines
You already know that regatta partner Lawson’s Dry Hills Wines produce delicious hand-crafted wines – but if protecting the planet matters to you too, you can sip with confidence because…
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