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Bay of Islands Sailing Week Sponsorship Opportunities! Support NZ’s premiere multi-boat regatta
It’s fun, and competitive, and delivers a true spectacle of sailing every year in the picturesque Bay of Islands. Why wouldn’t you want to get behind Bay of Islands Sailing Week?! As coined by Peter Montgomery as “the best big-boat regatta in NZ”, BOISW has grown to...
Save the date for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025!
Mark your diaries! New Zealands’ biggest multi-day sailing regatta is set to unfold from 21st-24th January 2025 in the Bay of Islands and organisers are excited about kicking it off. © Jacob Fewtrell Media The Bay of Islands Sailing Week AGM was held this month,...
Notice of AGM – Monday 24 June
The AGM of Bay of Islands Sailing Week Inc. will be held on Monday 24 June, at 6.00 pm at Opua Cruising Club. Our AGM is coming up, which means we’re on the lookout for keen people to come along and join the committee, or even just become a member of the Bay of...
Explore the Archives from 2025
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Pre-order your packed lunches from The Opua Store
The Opua Store, situated on the wharf, will again be preparing hearty, wholesome packed lunches to order for all your hungry crew. That's one less thing to worry about on race days, so get in early and make sure you don't miss out. You'll need to order at least a day...
The fleet is growing… so where are you?
It’s getting exciting! Fleet numbers are starting to swell with 35 entries in. There are good fleets developing in the Island Racing and Young 88’s Divisions and the Sports Boats and E Division are going to see some good competition. But what's going on in B...
Enter early to win a Gill Offshore Jacket
Thanks to our good mates over at Burnsco in Opua, we’ve once again got an awesome giveaway for one lucky entrant who signs up before the early entry cut-off. Just make sure you enter AND pay your entry fee by 31 December and you’ll go into the draw to win the Gill...
Early entries encouraged for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2024
Competitors are being urged to get their entry in early for the 2024 Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta, with a fantastic prize up for grabs for those who do, and additional late entry fees for those who don’t. Early birds who sign up and pay their regatta entry fee...
Keep those entries coming in!
With summer fast approaching we know you’ve got a long list to get sorted. So make sure you add your entry for BOISW (Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 January, 2024) to the top of that list! The Notice of Race is published and entries are now open for NZ’s best big boat...
Entries Open for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2024
NZ’s biggest multi-day keelboat regatta – Bay of Islands Sailing Week – has opened entries for the next edition of the event, to be held from 23-26 January 2024.
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A huge thank you to our newest supporters – Northland Inc and FNDC
While it's been a tumultuous couple of years, we have had some fantastic news in the last few weeks with two significant funding boosts from regional events funds. We are immensely grateful for the funding provided by Northland Inc and the Far North District Council,...
We’ve almost cracked the big hundy!
Happy New Year folks! Whether you're back to work yet or not, we hope you had an enjoyable break, and managed to make the most of what good weather we did enjoy over the holidays. The 20th Bay of Islands Sailing Week is two weeks away, and our entry list is still...
20-year veterans of Bay of Islands Sailing Week still going strong
The regatta that Peter Montgomery coined “the best big-boat regatta in New Zealand” marks a major milestone this year, celebrating the 20th edition of the event from 24-27 January, 2023. With almost a hundred entries on the list two weeks out, it’s shaping up to be another competitive and hugely enjoyable regatta for those taking part.
Packed lunches from the Opua Store – order now
As all successful sailors know, a well-fed crew is your secret weapon in a cut-throat competition where every fraction of a knot of boat speed counts. A hungry crew is a grumpy crew, and grumpy crews drop kites in the drink and talk back to the skipper. So whatever...
Beach Party 2023 is all go!
It's the news you've been hanging out to hear, and we're stoked to announce the Bay of Islands Sailing Week Beach Party will be going ahead! Thanks to our sponsors Explore and their fantastic resort at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island, the famous BOISW Beach Party...
Big funding boost for Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Widely renowned as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier sailing events, the Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta has gained even more momentum in its 20th anniversary year with a significant funding boost. The event, which throughout its history has been operated...
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Pre-order your packed lunches from the Opua Store now
What’s the fastest thing in the Bay of Islands this summer? It’s your well-fed crew after a hearty on-water packed lunch from the Opua Store.
North Sails: Sail repair service at BOISW
If you need sails repaired at CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week, our sponsor North Sails will be on hand with a service loft and will happily repair sails from any manufacturer.
Women of Opportunity: Meet the female skippers changing the face of CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week
It’s the new normal to see female sailors in just about every position on racing keelers these days, and each year at CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week, more women and girls are seen comfortably taking up positions from bow to stern.
Head overseas for the holidays – take a trip to Otehei Bay
Think you can't head overseas for the holidays? Think again! Otehei Bay is an island paradise just a short ferry ride from Paihia or Russell. As one of the most accessible islands in the Bay of Islands, Otehei Bay offers a unique destination for visitors. Relax and...
It’s Back! Book Now for Explore Otehei Bay Beach Party 2021
Yes indeedy - not even COVID can keep us down! (Is that tempting fate? We hope not.) Despite the impact of this year on the tourism industry in the Bay of Islands and all of NZ, we're incredibly stoked to say Explore have once again come to the party and... well, put...
Support the NZL Sailing Foundation and young sailors
We’re once again humbled and grateful to receive funding from the NZL Sailing Foundation for CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week in 2021.
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Packed lunches from the Opua Store – order now
This year once again the Opua Store will be preparing hearty, wholesome packed lunches to order. Make sure you order at least a day before to ensure you get what you’re after, as demand is VERY high on race days, with sandwiches often selling out fast.
Pre-order your official BOISW merchandise today
The official range of Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2020 gear is now available to pre-order. Customise yours with your own boat name or graphics, or pre-order to make sure you secure your gear and avoid missing out if supplies run out during the regatta.
Get the Official Bay of Islands Sailing Week Mobile App
Bay of Islands Sailing Week has joined the mobile revolution with our very own mobile app, now available for iPhone and Android devices.
NZL Sailing Foundation backs Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2020
We’re absolutely thrilled to learn the NZL Sailing Foundation has again pledged their support to Bay of Islands Sailing Week.
Book Now for Sell-Out Bay Week Beach Party
The hottest event of the sailing season is back! We’ve once again teamed up with Explore and Otehei Bay to bring you the Bay of Islands Sailing Week Beach Party on Thursday evening of the regatta – 23 January, 2020.
Young guns going for gold at CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Five youth sailors from Naval Point Yacht Club in Lyttelton have their sights set on victory at New Zealand’s biggest keelboat regatta in January 2020.
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Packed Lunch Options
Whatever you do – don’t let your crew go hungry! Order your packed lunches in advance and reap the rewards on the race course.
Enter Now to *WIN* this Jacket!
Now there’s yet another reason to get your CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week entry in before the end of the year.
Join us for NZ’s No.1 keelboat regatta!
100 boats, competing across 13 divisions, over 3 days of racing… there’s only ONE place you should be between 22 and 25 January, 2019 – at New Zealand’s biggest and best multi-day keelboat regatta!
Pre-Order Your Official BOISW Gear
The official range of Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2019 clothing and event gear is now available to pre-order. Customise yours with your own boat name or slogan, or pre-order to make sure you secure your gear and avoid missing out if supplies run out during the regatta.
10 weeks to go until BOISW 2019
Christmas is only 6 weeks away, which means there’s only 10 weeks to go until CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2019! Will you be joining us for three awesome days of sailing and partying in the Bay? If you haven’t already, better enter now!
NZ sailors get set for a week of back-to-back sailing events
Sailors in the north of New Zealand will be able to take part in an exciting week of non-stop competitive sailing from 22 to 28 January 2019, after two of New Zealand’s biggest sailing regattas joined forces to create a free rally, linking the events.
Explore the Archives from 2019
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Merry Christmas – Just One Month To Go!
It’s a busy time of year, so we’ll keep this one short ‘n’ sweet, with just a few brief (but very important) regatta reminders…
High hopes for competitive racing among 40 footers
Amid fears that windward leeward racing may be on its last legs, the growing entry list for B Division at CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2018 shows there’s renewed interest in high performance, competitive racing outside of the TP52 fleet.
Packed Lunches from the Opua Store
The Opua Store – now in its NEW location in the old Burnsco building – will again be preparing hearty, wholesome packed lunches to order for all your hungry crew
New for 2018: Zhik Regatta Gear
We’re absolutely rapt to announce that our awesome sponsor Zhik is now supplying our official regatta clothing line. You can pre-order your Zhik BOISW 2018 gear online
It’s Official – We’re Moving!
They say a change is as good as a rest. And at this year’s CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week, you’ll be able to rest up after racing in the all-new North Sails & Hall Spars Marquee, in a brand new location at the Opua Cruising Club (OCC).
New Rally to round off CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2018
For the five hundred-or-so Auckland-based sailors who travel north to compete in the annual CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta, the passage home can be an arduous affair. But the January 2018 edition of New Zealand’s biggest keelboat regatta promises to liven up the journey, with a new rally to Kawau rounding off the week’s racing in the Bay of Islands.
Explore the Archives from 2018
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15 Years of Bay Week
The 2017 Bay of Islands Sailing Week will be something of a milestone for the event. It will be the 15th edition of the regatta – now widely regarded as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s premier yachting events.
Regatta Ramblings – August 2016
Notice of race is now available for the next Bay Week (24 -27 January, 2017). You can also enter online now. Hotels are filling up fast – get in now to secure your accommodation.
Entries open for BOISW 2017
Notice of Race is published and entries are now open for the 2017 Bay of Islands Sailing Week. Head over to the online entry form to enter now.
IRC Nationals Back at Bay Week
In January 2017, one of New Zealand’s most important keelboat competitions – the IRC Nationals – will return to Bay of Islands Sailing Week, for the second year running.
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Registrations Now Open for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026!
The moment you’ve all been waiting for has arrived. REGISTER HEREBay of Islands Sailing Week is officially open for registrations, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome sailors back for one of New Zealands biggest and most iconic regatta...
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Secure Your Berth Before It’s Too Late, Bay of Islands Marina Filling Fast!
Bay of Islands Sailing Week is just around the corner, and marina berths are being snapped up fast. We have a number of spaces on hold at Bay of Islands Marina, but we can’t keep them reserved forever, so now is the perfect time to lock in your be...
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The Notice of Race for Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 is now live!
We’re gearing up for another epic week on the water, in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. This year’s event will once again bring together sailors from across New Zealand and beyond, from seasoned racers to long-time Bay Week regul...
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New $800 Sponsorship Opportunity at Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Bay of Islands Sailing Week is excited to announce a new $800 sponsorship option – designed especially for local businesses, boat owners, and anyone with a great boss who wants to get involved in New Zealand’s biggest regatta. This sponsorship is ...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 – Four Days of World-Class Racing
Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 will welcome an updated format, this January with four days of racing on the water, preceded by a dedicated registration day on Monday. The racing begins Tuesday with a united start, as all fleets line up...
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A message from our Chair, Ian Clouston
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2025 Annual General Meeting Notice
The AGM of Bay of Islands Sailing Week Inc. will be held on Monday, 9th June, at 6.00 pm at Opua Cruising Club. With our AGM coming up soon, we’re looking for enthusiastic people to get involved — whether that means becoming a member of the Bay of...
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Triumphs and Memories at 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week
The 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week delivered another unforgettable event, with participants echoing a common sentiment: “Why wouldn’t you come back? Just look around!” Three days of racing wrapped up on Friday, 24 January with Northl...
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Shared vision: Northland Inc. Sponsorship drives growth and participation of BOISW
As sailors take to the water for the first day of racing at It’s a picture-perfect day for the final race of Bay of Islands Sailing Week, much like the stunning images on Northland Inc.’s website, which highlight the region as a top-tier destinati...
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Fog fades, exciting sailing emerges: Recapping BOISW Race Day Two
After a foggy morning, the second day’s racing at Bay of Island Sailing Week turned into thrilling racing as clear skies and a steady sea breeze made for ideal sailing conditions with close tussles playing out across all divisions. The Sports Boat...
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