Yewww! We can’t wait to see you all back in the Bay for the 23rd edition of Bay of Islands Sailing Week. The boats are arriving, the tents are going up and we’re gearing up for another week on and off the water. To help you get organised, here’s everything you...

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! Vixen...

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 now is the perfect time to lock in your berth before they’re...

It's registration day! As sailors gather for Bay of Islands Sailing Week (BOISW), North Sails' commitment to the event continues to elevate both the gathering and the competitors who make it special. While the iconic blue and white logo returns as a major sponsor, the...

Race yachts are gravitating towards Northland as Bay of Islands Sailing Week is set to unfold next week, and there’s plenty of opportunities to be part of the action. Whether you're a seasoned pro who can trim sails in their sleep or someone who's just getting their...

Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025 is almost here, and we’re thrilled to welcome you back for another incredible regatta. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a first-time participant, this event is about more than just racing—it’s about community and a rum or...

We’re super excited to announce that merchandise for the 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week is now available for pre-order! Whether you're a sailor, supporter, or spectator, this year's gear is a must-have addition to your collection. Our official regatta partner,...

The social highlight of Bay of Islands Sailing Week is returning, with the Explore Beach Party set to light up Otehei Bay on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. With a history of selling out, early ticket booking for this event on Urupukapuka Island is strongly encouraged....

Still in holiday mode? Shaking off the New Year's celebrations? Don't let the summer haze make you miss out on New Zealand's largest multi-day keelboat regatta! The iconic Bay of Islands Sailing Week is rapidly approaching, and there is just one week left to secure...

Daily North Sails weather update for Wed 22 Jan, by the legendary yachting meteorologist Roger ‘Clouds’ Badham.

North Sails have enlisted Roger ‘Clouds’ Badham – one of the most respected meteorologists in yachting – to provide us with a daily weather forecast for BOISW.

The Harbourmaster’s office would like to extend a welcome to all contestants and participants to the annual Bay of Islands Sailing Week. To help ensure a safe and successful event, there are a few important points to remember when sharing the bay with visiting ships navigating or anchored within the Bay.

Despite the surge of female participants at CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week in recent years, it’s still something of a rarity to encounter female boat owners at the event. However, there’s one woman who has been bringing her own boat to the regatta ever since it started, 18 years ago. And she’s as enthusiastic about it now as ever. We caught up with Anne Hirst, owner of the provocatively named Team SEX, for a quick chat…

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Ridge moving up from the south.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Bay of Islands Sailing Week – Explore Beach Party. But before we do, there is some important information we would like to pass on to you to make everything run smoothly.

Sailing Instructions for CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2019 are now available to download or view online.

Calling women and girls: Please come along to a short introduction to the research Yachting New Zealand is undertaking around women and girls in sailing.

CRC is proud to be a partner in the Bay Of Islands Sailing Week in 2018. Over the years, CRC New Zealand has developed a range of top-tier products made in our own facilities right here in NZ.

It’s finally here! CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2018 kicks off with Registration today and three days of fun and competitive racing from tomorrow.

Just rock up to the Zhik stand in the North Sails & Hall Spars Marquee, fill in your details and you’re in the draw. Zhik’s stand will be open on Wednesday morning 8-10am and every afternoon after 4pm. Go and check out their awesome range of gear and sail in style and comfort. T&C’s at the Zhik NZ stand.

Paralympian, Weta enthusiast and bloody good bloke Chris Sharp was doing some last-minute repairs to his Weta when we called him, after it suffered damage while he was rescuing another boat from the rocks. He’s gearing up for his first ever CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week, and was delighted to tell us about the Weta class…

The time is fast approaching – we’re now just a week away from three days of exciting, competitive and fun racing in the beautiful Bay of Islands.

It’s nearly Christmas already, which means Bay Week is just around the corner. We know you’re all ‘hanging out’ for it! Hopefully your planning and preparations are going well. It’s a busy time of year, so here are a few brief (but very important) regatta reminders…

Christmas shopping can strike fear into the hearts of even the most hurricane-hardened offshore sailors. So we’re here to make your life a bit easier with our run-down of great gifts for the sailors in your life.

The Opua Store will again be preparing hearty, wholesome packed lunches to order for all your hungry crew – make sure you order at least a day before to ensure you get what you’re after, as demand is VERY high on race days, with sandwiches often selling out fast.