by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 12, 2023 | BOISW 2023, Featured
While it’s been a tumultuous couple of years, we have had some fantastic news in the last few weeks with two significant funding boosts from regional events funds. We are immensely grateful for the funding provided by Northland Inc and the Far North District...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 10, 2023 | BOISW 2023, Featured
Happy New Year folks! Whether you’re back to work yet or not, we hope you had an enjoyable break, and managed to make the most of what good weather we did enjoy over the holidays. The 20th Bay of Islands Sailing Week is two weeks away, and our entry list is...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 10, 2023 | BOISW 2023, Featured, Media Releases
The regatta that Peter Montgomery coined “the best big-boat regatta in New Zealand” marks a major milestone this year, celebrating the 20th edition of the event from 24-27 January, 2023. With almost a hundred entries on the list two weeks out, it’s shaping up to be...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 9, 2023 | BOISW 2023, Featured
As all successful sailors know, a well-fed crew is your secret weapon in a cut-throat competition where every fraction of a knot of boat speed counts. A hungry crew is a grumpy crew, and grumpy crews drop kites in the drink and talk back to the skipper. So whatever...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 5, 2023 | BOISW 2023, Featured
It’s the news you’ve been hanging out to hear, and we’re stoked to announce the Bay of Islands Sailing Week Beach Party will be going ahead! Thanks to our sponsors Explore and their fantastic resort at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island, the famous...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Dec 22, 2022 | BOISW 2023, Featured, Media Releases
Widely renowned as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier sailing events, the Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta has gained even more momentum in its 20th anniversary year with a significant funding boost. The event, which throughout its history has been operated...