Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 will welcome an updated format, this January with four days of racing on the water, preceded by a dedicated registration day on Monday.
The racing begins Tuesday with a united start, as all fleets line up on the same course for up to two races. From Wednesday to Friday, the regatta will shift to two separate course areas, designed to accommodate the wide range of boats taking part.
Schedule at a glance:
- Monday 19th – Registration Day
- Tuesday 20th – United Racing: all fleets on the same course, with up to two races scheduled.
- Wednesday 21st to Friday 23rd – Split Courses:
- Island Racing Course Area: Six races scheduled, with one discard allowed.
- Windward/Leeward Racing Course Area: Ten races scheduled, with one discard allowed.
Now in its 23rd year, Bay of Islands Sailing Week continues to be one of New Zealand’s biggest multi-class regattas, attracting sailors from across the country and overseas. From club racers to world champions, competitors return year after year for top-level racing in one of the most spectacular sailing locations in the world.