SAILING.

KING OF THE WAITEMATA 2026

The King of the Waitemata is a counter-clockwise  - 37km circumnavigation of Auckland's Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands, open to all foiling and skiff classes. 

WHAT IT’S ABOUT.

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Results

  • The 2026 edition of the race will be held on Saturday 7 November at Takapuna Boating Club. (Save Day Sunday 8 November)

  • Entries are now open, but get in quickly as it is strictly limited to 50 entries.
    Each entrant must be capable of completing the course in under 3 hours.

  • Check In Times
    All competitors must check in at Takapuna Boating Club.

    Compulsory safety briefing at 10:30
    Time of first warning signal 12.00 - Regular
    Time of first warning signal 13.00 - Elite

    Prizegiving following the completion of racing at Takapuna Boating Club with the bar open for drinks and food. Your entry fee includes pizza at the prize giving.

    To Enter:

  • Entry fee: $70 (payment to be made at time of entry - either by stripe through the system or online banking). Bank Account details on entry form.

  • Late Entry fee: $90 after Friday 23 October
    Entries close: 5pm Thursday 29 October 2026 (no entries on the day)

    Race Documents:

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