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Doyle Sails Cavalli Island Race

The Doyle Sails Cavalli Islands Race is the modern evolution of Royal Akarana Yacht Club’s classic Akarana 350, reimagined for today’s offshore sailors. The event features both fully crewed and shorthanded divisions, with two distinct courses designed to challenge and inspire Kiwi crews.

The 275nm long course runs from Ōrākei to the Cavalli Islands and back, serving as a qualifying race for the upcoming SSANZ Round North Island. The 90nm short course offers a fast-paced coastal loop through Hauraki Gulf landmarks including Flat Rock, D’Urville Rock, Cow & Calf, and Waiheke Island before returning to Ōrākei.

Stay tuned to Boating New Zealand for fleet updates, skipper interviews, and coverage as this exciting offshore challenge takes shape.

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