The Bay of Islands Sailing Week is run by volunteers. During the actual race week there can be up to sixty people giving their time and energy, resulting in one of the best regattas in New Zealand, efficiently run like a well oiled clock. Opua, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

The Coastal Classic Yacht Race from Devonport Wharf to Russell Wharf in the Bay of Islands, is New Zealand's premier fleet yacht race and has been held annually at Labour weekend since its inception in 1982. The original concept was the inspiration of Roger Dilley from the then Auckland Multihull Sailing Association (now the NZ Multihull Yacht Club) loosely based on the speed record attempts by power boats dating back to the 1920's over the same course.

The Solo Trans Tasman Yacht Challenge, 1220 nautical miles from New Plymouth, New Zealand to Southport, Australia. The Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge competitors spend days at sea alone and pit their skills, mental capacity and physical agility against ferocious weather conditions, huge seas and the worry of being hit by a ship, whale or frequent gear failure. The Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge is contested every four years and is the second-oldest continuously-run single-handed ocean race in the world. It's also the only race of its kind in the southern hemisphere and the race will cover 1240 nautical miles. Three classes will be catered for: Adventure class - Monohull, Adventure class - Multihull and IRC. Line honours is awarded the Sir Francis Chichester Trophy. The race will finish at the Southport Yacht Club on Queensland's Gold Coast.