SAILING.

KING OF THE WAITEMATA 2025

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.

  • The 2025 edition of the race will be held on Sunday 30 March at Takapuna Boating Club.

  • 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

    Prizegiving following the completion of racing at Takapuna Boating Club with the bar open for drinks and food to purchase.

    To Enter:

  • Entry fee: $50 (free for Takapuna Boating Club Members)
    Entry fee after 6pm 27 March: $60 (subject to availability)
    Entries close: 9pm Thursday 27 March 2025 (Entries extended)

    Race Documents:
    Sailing Instructions 2025
    NOR 2025