Bay of Islands Sailing Week

28/03/2026

Following the adoption of a new Constitution under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, BOISW is officially looking ahead, focusing on delivering an epic 2027 regatta and building momentum toward a milestone 25th event in 2028.

📅 24 - 28 January 2027
🎯 Goal: 100+ entries again by 2028

After a challenging but successful 2026 regatta, the strength of the sailing community has never been clearer. The support behind the scenes has reignited the team’s drive to deliver something truly special.

Expect four days of racing, a refined regatta experience, and exciting updates still to come, including consideration of new HQ venue options designed to enhance the overall regatta experience for competitors and supporters

Full Story - https://boisailingweek.org.nz/bay-of-islands-sailing-week-sets-course-for-2027/

The countdown to 2027 is on.

29/01/2026

27/01/2026

The 24th edition of Bay of Islands Sailing Week is officially set for 24–28 January 2027!

Block out your calendar, rally the crew, and restart the countdown. This is one you won’t want to miss. 🔥 ⛵

Bay of Islands Marina - Opua Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) Bay of Islands Yacht Club Yachting New Zealand Royal Akarana Yacht Club Boating New Zealand Opua Cruising Club North Sails

27/01/2026

Big shout out to The Dolphin Motel for helping us out with accommodating some of our race officials, merchandise, and media teams 👏

Your support behind the scenes makes a huge difference, absolute legends, thank you! 🙌⛵️

26/01/2026

Relentless rain, calm decisions, and hard-earned racing defined Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 as crews and volunteers pushed through testing conditions.

24/01/2026

Hi all, thanks again to everyone who attended Bay of Islands Sailing Week!

While things are still fresh in your mind, we’d love to hear your thoughts in our quick survey below.

Be honest, this event is by sailors, for sailors, and your feedback helps us make it even better in the years to come.

👉 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=AdEPy0vmMUyxmsi1qJykrg1JK8wkQ0ZMseKa-X-XeVRURERHWjREM1NSUEZMVjBBSERENDhVWjVQVS4u&route=shorturl

Cheers

23/01/2026

Wired, Daisy Duke, and Nautilass dominated line honours at Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026, while tight EHC and PHRF battles decided the handicap series.

23/01/2026

Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 Prizegiving & Results Wrap

Incredible racing across all divisions — huge thanks to every crew for their grit, skill and passion on the water! 🌊👏

📸 Swipe through to see prizegiving moments with our champions!

Division A
🥇 Equilibrium — Graham Matthews
🥈 Wired — Rob & Brett Bassett / Russell
🥉 Georgia One — John Muir

Division B
🥇 Men at Work 3 — Hans Wehmeyer
🥈 Blackout — Kevin Peet
🥉 Apparition — Marcel Vroege

Division C
🥇 Young Magic — Giovanni Belgrano
🥈 Ilex — Sefton Powrie
🥉 Nautilass — Paul King

Top Women:
👑 Hana — Sn**ch
👑 Sharon Ferris-Choat — Vixen Racing

Full Results:
https://topyacht.net.au/tyweb/mobile_results_10/mobile_results.html?debug_entrants=1&ce=1324.306

Thanks to every sailor for making this regatta unforgettable, see you at the next one! ⛵️✨

23/01/2026

Thanks for an awesome last day out in the bay for the 2026 edition! See you next year! 🏁☀️

📸 Insight Media - Formerly Jacob Fewtrell Media // Cheyenne Erdmann

23/01/2026

Thanks for an awesome last day out in the bay for the 2026 edition! See you next year! 🏁☀️

📸 Insight Media - Formerly Jacob Fewtrell Media// Cheyenne Erdmann

23/01/2026

Tonight at Event HQ, we’ve got a few things on, and one not to miss! 🍔🔥

The Bay of Islands Yacht Club are here selling pulled beef sliders for just $9.99, fundraising for their youth sailing programme!