by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 21, 2026 | BOISW 2026
Racing Group A, listed as the Division 1 big boats on the series entry list, is contested by just five entries. Despite the small numbers, the fleet covers a broad range of designs and sizes, spanning from 40 to 55 feet and creating a compact but varied lineup. The...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 21, 2026 | BOISW 2026
Bay of Islands Sailing Week is properly underway, with Day Two of the event doubling as the first full day of racing after the delayed start. It has been a day defined not by breeze, but by water falling from the sky. Three fleets are active on the course: Group A,...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 20, 2026 | BOISW 2026, Uncategorized
The decision to abandon the first day of racing for the 2026 Bay of Islands Sailing Week was made at midday today, as weather systems continued to build across the Bay of Islands and visibility deteriorated through the morning. While the final day of the regatta was...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 19, 2026 | BOISW 2026
Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 has begun in Ōpua, with opening day conditions dictating a measured start. Rain settled in before first light and strengthened through the morning, leading race officials to delay the first warning signal by two hours. Several boats...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 18, 2026 | BOISW 2026
Three years on from it’s 20th edition, the Bay of Islands Sailing Week is still going strong: a slightly younger face but still with the same intent In January 2023, Bay of Islands Sailing Week marked a significant milestone with its 20th edition. Three years on, the...
by Jacob Fewtrell | Jan 18, 2026 | BOISW 2026
Bay of Islands Sailing Week begins tomorrow, and the Bay is already alive as boats start to arrive. Crews are settling into Opua, grabbing a moment to breathe, before attention turns fully to the week ahead. The wider context is impossible to ignore. Wild weather...
