Bay of Islands Sailing Week
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026: New Zealand’s summer regatta is back
Four days of world-class racing, from trailer yachts to sports boats, in one of the world’s most stunning sailing arenas.
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week calls for help to preserve its history
Organisers of New Zealand’s biggest multi-day regatta are asking the sailing community to help fill the gaps in their archives.
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2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Three days of racing for 2025’s Bay of Islands Sailing Week wrapped up on Friday, 24 January.
Russell leads the way in wharf recycling: A community effort to keep the Bay clean
Over the Christmas and New Year period, Russell had a noticeable addition to its wharf – a pop-up recycling station set up by Resilient Russell, a loc...
Sally Garret: at the helm of changing tides and winner of the SheSails Helm award
The second Yachting New Zealand & SheSails NZ Top Female Helm Trophy, this one for Open Racing, at the Bay of Islands Sailing Week went to the acc...
Lieutenant Emma Barry: A role model at the helm of Mako II and winner of the SheSails Helm award
Lieutenant Emma Barry of the British Royal Navy has captured the sailing world’s attention by earning the Yachting New Zealand & SheSails NZ Top F...
Empowering women in sailing: The SheSails NZ trophies at the 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week
The race for female sailing excellence is intensifying as the prestigious SheSails NZ Top Female Helm Trophies return to the Bay of Islands Sailing We...
Tight races and decisive moments define the third and final day of racing at the Bay of Islands Sail...
The 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week came to a thrilling conclusion on its third and final day, with a mix of light to moderate northerly winds and a ...
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 gathered at the Bay of Islands Yacht Club for a heart...
2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Results after Day 1
Day 1 of the Bay of Islands Sailing Week in Opua brought sunny skies, steady breezes, and thrilling action across nine divisions. Each fleet showcased...
Bay of Islands Sailing Week: A packed schedule of racing and festivities
The Bay of Islands Sailing Week is in full swing, and this year’s event promises an exciting blend of competition and camaraderie, set against the stu...
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 top talent and diverse fleets to one of the count...
BOI Sailing Week 2025: Divisions Filling Fast
Entries for every division are filling fast and regatta organisers are urging early registration.
The playbook of Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Rules, formats, and what makes it unique
Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s sailing paradise, the Bay of Islands Sailing Week has grown into one of the country’s most anticipated regattas....
Sailing through time: The Bay of Islands Sailing Week
The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has grown into one of New Zealand’s most beloved and competitive regattas. Yet, its humble beginnings in 2003 were a t...
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The origins of Bay of Islands Sailing Week: How it all began
The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has earned its reputation as “the best big-boat regatta in New Zealand,” a title bestowed by legendary sports commenta...
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Nina and Tony Kiff: The visionaries behind the Bay of Islands Sailing Week
The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has earned its place as one of New Zealand’s premier sailing events, drawing sailors from across the globe to compete ...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025: New Zealand’s Premier Big-Boat Regatta
Renowned as "the best big-boat regatta in NZ," the Bay of Islands Sailing Week returns from January 21 to 24, 2025. First held in 2003 with 39 boats a...
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