Welcome to Bay of Islands Sailing Week!
January 19-23 2026
latest news
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Vixen Racing Hits Bay of Islands Sailing Week Â
Vixen Racing will be on the start line at Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 But this isn’t just another yacht arriving for a regatta… Vixen Racing is a team with a mission! Vix...
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Registrations Now Open for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026!
The moment you’ve all been waiting for has arrived. REGISTER HEREBay of Islands Sailing Week is officially open for registrations, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome sailors back for one of New Zeala...
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Secure Your Berth Before It’s Too Late, Bay of Islands Marina Filling Fast!
Bay of Islands Sailing Week is just around the corner, and marina berths are being snapped up fast. We have a number of spaces on hold at Bay of Islands Marina, but we can’t keep them reserved forever, so no...
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Vixen Racing Hits Bay of Islands Sailing Week Â
Vixen Racing will be on the start line at Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 But this&nb...
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Registrations Now Open for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026!
The moment you’ve all been waiting for has arrived. REGISTER HEREBay of Islands Sailing Week is o...
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Secure Your Berth Before It’s Too Late, Bay of Islands Marina Filling Fast!
Bay of Islands Sailing Week is just around the corner, and marina berths are being snapped up fas...
Book your tickets to our legendary Explore Beach Party
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Beach Party – Sponsored by Explore
The Bay of Islands Sailing Week Beach Party is not to be missed. After a big day on the water, head out to the beautiful Otehei Bay to celebrate with live music, food, drinks, and plenty of good company right on the beach. Proudly supported by Explore, it’s always one of the highlights of the week.
Don't know what to do with yourself without the water?
Explore the Archives
Take a trip down memory lane with event images dating all the way back to 2003.
Our Podcast
The Bay of Islands Sailing Week Podcast delivers the entertainment side of the regatta. Expect laughs, wild stories, and behind-the-scenes moments with sailors, crews, and familiar dockside faces. It’s everything you don’t see on the racecourse, all in one place.
New to Bay of Islands Sailing Week?
Don’t worry, we’ve answered all your questions and delivered them to your mooring. If you have any other inquiries, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Explore the History
Discover how Bay of Islands Sailing Week has grown over the years – the races, the people, and the moments that made it what it is today.