5 - 13 October 2024 : The Women’s America's Cup is a new initiative launched as part of the 37th America's Cup in 2024, marking the first time an official women’s competition is included in the prestigious sailing event. The goal of the Women’s America's Cup is to provide a platform for the world’s best female sailors to compete at the highest level, fostering gender inclusivity in the sport of sailing and broadening opportunities for female sailors to showcase their talent in a global competition.
QUALIFICATION SERIES DAY 5 - FRIDAY 11
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Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar
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Catch all the action of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, happening from 22 Aug to 27 Oct 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Follow along with excitement at Boating New Zealand.
FISHING
Extreme Boats Fishing Tournament, 29 & 30 Nov 2024 in Whitianga
NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide
Stabicraft Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic, 25 - 27 Oct 2025 TBC in Te Anau Manapouri
REGATTAS
NZ Match Racing Championships, 14 - 17 Nov 2024 in Auckland
Beneteau Owners Rally, 23 Nov 2024, Auckland to Kawau
Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta, 30 Nov - 1 Dec 2024 at Torbay Sailing Club
Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2024 starts in Sydney, Australia
New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, 18 & 19 Jan 2025 in Auckland
Bay of Islands Sailing Week, 21 - 24 Jan 2025 at Bay of Islands
NZ Millenium Cup, 1 - 4 Feb 2025 at Waitemata Harbour
Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland
PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell
JET BOAT RACING
UIM World Jetsprint Championships, 25 Jan -2 Feb 2025 at Wanaka (25 & 26 Jan) and Wanganui (1 & 2 Feb)
2024 Golden Homes NZ Jet Boat Marathon, 2025 dates TBC on Southland Rivers (Oreti, Waiau and Mataura)
National Jet Boat Rally 2024, 2025 date TBC at Oliver Road, Bendigo (near Cromwell)
WATERSPORTS
Yamaha Rollo's Marine Bridge 2 Bridge, 8 - 10 Nov 2024 Staged on the Waikato River between Cambridge & Taupiri, based in Hamilton, New Zealand
NON-MOTORISED SPORT
Waka Ama - 2025 National Sprint Championships, 12 - 18 Jan 2025 at Lake Karapiro, Cambridge
Waka Ama - 2025 Secondary School Nationals, 24 - 28 Mar 2025 at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua
COMMUNITY
NZ Retro Boats Lake Tarawera Gathering, 16 Nov 2024 at Hot Water Beach, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
Bay of Islands Cruiser's Festival, 20 - 23 Nov 2024 at Bay of Islands Marina, Opua
The New Zealand Sailing Trust 5 Day Sail, 13 - 17 Jan 2025 starting in Auckland
Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 March 2025 at Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland
Whangārei Maritime Festival, TBC Oct 2025 at the Whangārei Town Basin
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