Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta attracts a huge fleet of vessels every year, including restored classic yachts, modern racing keelers and multi-hulls, sailing dinghies and tugboats, along with waka ama, dragon boats and radio-controlled yachts.
With many events taking place across the city, it’s a great day out for mariners and thousands of spectators who can see the maritime and trading history of our city in action, and the future of the sport of sailing, all together on the shimmering waters of the Waitemata.
For spectators, it’s a glorious spectacle featuring the vintage superstars of the past and the high-tech heralds of the future. The regatta attracts a huge fleet of vessels including classic tall ships and gaff riggers, modern sloops and racing keelers, sailing dinghies and foiling classes, radio-controlled boats, waka ama, dragon boats and an armada of tugboats and classic launches.
For seafarers, it’s a chance to be part of history in the making - racing for over $10,000 worth of prizes and the ultimate honour of having your name engraved on one of the regatta’s historic trophy collection. The collection of over 60 trophies - many of which date back to the 1800s, and some of which are solid silver - is on permanent display at the Maritime Museum, ensuring winners will be enshrined in nautical history forever.
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Flat fee of $7 per day on weekends at Fanshawe Street carpark. Find out more.
Kids ride free on public transport on weekends and public holidays. Find out more.