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BAY OF ISLANDS SAILING WEEK

2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week 

Three days of racing for 2025’s Bay of Islands Sailing Week wrapped up on Friday, 24 January.

2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week 

Three days of racing for 2025’s Bay of Islands Sailing Week wrapped up on Friday, 24 January.
BOAT REVIEW

Russell leads the way in wharf recycling: A commun...

Over the Christmas and New Year period, Russell had a noticeable addition to its wharf – a pop-up re...
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Sally Garret: at the helm of changing tides and wi...

The second Yachting New Zealand & SheSails NZ Top Female Helm Trophy, this one for Open Racing, ...
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Lieutenant Emma Barry: A role model at the helm of...

Lieutenant Emma Barry of the British Royal Navy has captured the sailing world’s attention by earnin...
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Empowering women in sailing: The SheSails NZ troph...

The race for female sailing excellence is intensifying as the prestigious SheSails NZ Top Female Hel...
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Tight races and decisive moments define the third ...

The 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week came to a thrilling conclusion on its third and final day, with...
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Day 2 Results for 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week...

Day 2 of the Bay of Islands Sailing Week dawned with clear skies and high spirits as competitors gat...
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2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Results after Da...

Day 1 of the Bay of Islands Sailing Week in Opua brought sunny skies, steady breezes, and thrilling ...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week: A packed schedule of ...

The Bay of Islands Sailing Week is in full swing, and this year’s event promises an exciting blend o...
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The 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week begins!

The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has long been a highlight of New Zealand’s sailing calendar, drawing...
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BOI Sailing Week 2025: Divisions Filling Fast

Entries for every division are filling fast and regatta organisers are urging early registration.
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The playbook of Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Rules...

Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s sailing paradise, the Bay of Islands Sailing Week has grown in...
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Sailing through time: The Bay of Islands Sailing W...

The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has grown into one of New Zealand’s most beloved and competitive reg...
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The origins of Bay of Islands Sailing Week: How it...

The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has earned its reputation as “the best big-boat regatta in New Zeala...
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Nina and Tony Kiff: The visionaries behind the Bay...

The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has earned its place as one of New Zealand’s premier sailing events,...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025: New Zealand’s Pr...

Renowned as "the best big-boat regatta in NZ," the Bay of Islands Sailing Week returns from January ...
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Bay watch

Even the weather chipped in to make the CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week (BOISW) 2019 an extra-specia...

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FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

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