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Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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...

2 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week - Racing Results

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...

2 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week - Racing Results

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...

2 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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...

2 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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 ...

2 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week - Racing Results

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...

2 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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...

2 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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...

2 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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...

2 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week

BOI Sailing Week 2025: Divisions Filling Fast

Entries for every division are filling fast and regatta organisers are urging early registration.

2 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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....

3 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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...

3 months ago

History of Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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...

3 months ago

Events & Gatherings

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 ...

3 months ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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...

4 months ago

Features

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

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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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

NEWS TIPS?
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

Sally Garret: at the helm of changing tides and winner of the SheSails Helm award

Empowering women in sailing: The SheSails NZ trophies at the 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Day 2 Results for 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week

2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Results after Day 1

Bay of Islands Sailing Week: A packed schedule of racing and festivities

The 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week begins!

BOI Sailing Week 2025: Divisions Filling Fast

The playbook of Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Rules, formats, and what makes it unique

Sailing through time: The Bay of Islands Sailing Week

The origins of Bay of Islands Sailing Week: How it all began

Nina and Tony Kiff: The visionaries behind the Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025: New Zealand’s Premier Big-Boat Regatta

Bay watch