WAIKAWA BOATING CLUB
NOTICE OF RACE (NOR)
New Year Regatta
9th to 11th January 2026

Totaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound

The Organising Authority is the Waikawa Boating Club (Inc)

PO Box 52, PICTON 7250

+64 3 573 6798

For further information please contact the Regatta Organiser

[email protected]



Your invitation to Waikawa Boating Club
2026 New Year Regatta

The New Year Regatta could be considered to be the foundation event for the Waikawa Boating Club, with the event first held in 1948. The event has grown from those days to be the biggest event on the club’s calendar and a major draw for boats from around New Zealand.

Friday 9th

12.00pm Registration open for Regatta.

16.00 Briefing for Regatta

17.50 Racing starts, Race 1

19.30pm Dinner available; bookings recommended

20.30pm Prize giving for Regatta Race 1

Saturday 10th

08.00 Breakfast at the club; bookings recommended

10.30 Racing starts

18.00 Prize Giving for the Regatta Day 2 Racing

18.45 BBQ and Entertainment at the club.

Sunday 11th

8.00am Breakfast at the club; bookings recommended

10.30am Racing starts

17.30pm Prize Giving for the Regatta and Overall Regatta Results

at the clubhouse and farewell

Bar Open with light snacks available

Note; all times are approximate to allow for late winds.