Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Date: 23 January 2026
Location: Opua, New Zealand
New Zealand's best big boat regatta, bringing together sailors from across NZ for world-class racing and good times on and off the water.
View this event on the World Sailing Day map
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- Ladies Mahjong — 12 March 2026 · Auckland, New Zealand
- Rum Racing — 13 March 2026 · Auckland, New Zealand
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Sailing nearby
Planning to attend? These clubs, marinas, schools and other sailing places are close to Opua and worth a visit while you are in the area:
- Barefoot Sailing Adventures NZ — Yacht Clubs, Opua, New Zealand
- Bay of Islands Marina — Marinas, Opua, New Zealand
- Bay of Islands Yacht Charters — Yacht Clubs, Opua, New Zealand
- Carino Sailing & Dolphin Adventures — Yacht Clubs, Opua, New Zealand
- Great Escape Sailing School and Boat Hire — Sailing Schools, Opua, New Zealand
- Island Cruising NZ — Yacht Clubs, Opua, New Zealand
- Opua Cruising Club — Yacht Clubs, Opua, New Zealand
- Opua Marina — Marinas, Opua, New Zealand
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