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Christmas Race 16th December 2026

$250.00

Wrap up for the summer break with the New Zealand Sailing Trust for an unforgettable afternoon on the water. Set sail on Steinlager 2 or Lion New Zealand and take part in the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s Christmas Race.

Bring family, friends or work mates along for a relaxed race on the stunning Waitematā Harbour. It’s the perfect way to wind up at the end of the year. Come for the thrill, stay for the camaraderie, join us at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Christmas Party. Dig out your most outrageous Christmas fit - elves, reindeer, bad sweaters encouraged, Santa suits, tinsel.

13+

Vessel:

Wrap up for the summer break with the New Zealand Sailing Trust for an unforgettable afternoon on the water. Set sail on Steinlager 2 or Lion New Zealand and take part in the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s Christmas Race.

Bring family, friends or work mates along for a relaxed race on the stunning Waitematā Harbour. It’s the perfect way to wind up at the end of the year. Come for the thrill, stay for the camaraderie, join us at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Christmas Party. Dig out your most outrageous Christmas fit - elves, reindeer, bad sweaters encouraged, Santa suits, tinsel.

13+

Joining Details

Where to meet – Please meet at the Explore Kiosk (220 Quay Street) in the Viaduct at 1545 for 1600 boarding on race day . A crew member will collect you and take you to the yacht. The briefing will take place as soon as possible in order to maximise the amount of time on the water and docking out by 1615.

Where to park – The best place to park is the Downtown carpark, a short hop across the road to the Viaduct.

What to wear – Wet weather gear for the boats is provided (and lifejackets which must be worn), but we suggest guests wear layers of clothes. If you are actively helping to race, you will warm up pretty quickly, but it can be a bit fresh ‘sitting on the rail’. Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat. Wear soft-soled, preferably non-marking trainers/sneakers.

Bad weather – We will be in touch if we have to cancel due to bad weather, safety is our priority..

Back on dock – You will be back at the Viaduct at approximately 1930 (this depends ultimately on the length of the race course and wind conditions)