Entries have officially opened for the Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, which will be held on Monday 28 January 2019.
Harbour Racers, Passage Racers, Tugboats and Classic Launches - a new event added for 2019 - can enter the race online here, or alternatively there are printable entry forms available on the same page.
Centreboard classes can enter via their respective host clubs - see the 2019 Events Timetable for details. Early entry is recommended.
The 2019 Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta will mark the 179th edition of this historic event, which was first held to celebrate the founding of the City of Auckland in 1840. It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the birthday of the City of Sails, by putting to the water in crafts of all shapes and sizes. From the largest of the Royal NZ Navy fleet, to the smallest remote-controlled yachts, there's an event for every boatie. Not to mention a spectacular and eventful day for spectators at viewing points all around the Auckland waterfront.
Among the many prizes and accolades to be won at the Prizegiving ceremony for the regatta is a spectacular trophy collection which dates back to the 1860s and is valued at nearly $100,000. These trophies are on permanent display at The Voyager Maritime Museum in the Viaduct, and when you win a cup, your name is engraved on it and you become a part of nautical history, forever.
Early Bird Cash Prize Draw
Be an 'early bird' and be in to win a $1,000 cash prize bonus at Prizegiving! This spot prize draw is open to keelboats, tugboats and classic launches who enter by 31 December 2018, and attend the Prizegiving ceremony on Tuesday 19 February, 2019.