Event News
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race – Presentation
Competitors and Club members came together to celebrate the 2023 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race at the RPAYC Clubhouse on Thursday 23 November for the
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race – 2023 completed now 2025 to come
MEDIA RELEASE With the fleet having finished the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race for 2023 the Organisaing Authority is now preparing for the 2025
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race – The celebrations begin
MEDIA RELEASE Three vessels are home in the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Race. First home for the Line Honours prize was Geoff Hill’s 72-footer, Antipodes.
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2023 – Day 6 – Painkiller and Intiy staying on task to join the finishers in Auckland
MIDDAY BOAT REPORTS “Sailing really doesn’t get better than this, especially with the calibre of the crew on board.” – Graham Barrett, Painkiller Follow the
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2023 – Day 5 – Antipodes and Frantic steam towards the finish line with a little over an hour between their current ETA!
MIDDAY BOAT REPORTS Follow the Fleet from Sydney to Auckland Boat Reports Antipodes “Last leg of the Sydney to Auckland – it’s neck and neck!
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race make for the corner
Four of the five competitors elected to go the Southern side of the Rhumb Line in the dash to the top of New Zealand. By
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2023 – Day 4 – Two boats, side by side towards the finish line
MIDDAY BOAT REPORTS “After 4 days racing across the Tasman, Antipodes and Frantic are within a mile of each other. The challenge now will be
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2023 – Day 3 – Half the fleet have passed the halfway mark
MIDDAY BOAT REPORTS “Half the fleet have passed the halfway mark now, with the first arrival to Auckland anticipated 12 October” Follow the Fleet from
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2023 – Day 2 – How beautiful the night sky was
MIDDAY BOAT REPORTS “Stary Stary Night as two boats report how beautiful the night sky was!” Follow the Fleet from Sydney to Auckland Boat Reports
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2023 – Day 1 onboard report
MIDDAY BOAT REPORTS After 24hrs at sea the fleet are progressing well enjoying the southerly winds. The Bight high will ridge more strongly to the
Inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race gets underway
And they’re off! At 1300hrs AEDT on October 7, 2023, the yachts and crews in the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Yacht Race left Sydney Harbour,
Photograph credit: Start of the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2023
The Journey to Auckland
Information for competitors and spectators of the race
Royal Akarana Yacht Club – The Home of Blue Water Sailing
The Royal Akarana Yacht Club is one of New Zealand’s oldest yacht clubs and occupies a unique place in this country’s recreational sailing history.
Throughout its 127 years, it has been at the forefront of New Zealand yachting and particularly in its early years, had a huge influence on the way the sport developed in this country. Visit the club at https://rayc.co.nz/
RAYC will welcome and host competitors for the presentation event.
Baggage/Gear Transport from Sydney to Auckland
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Marina Berthing
RPAYC: Berths for competing boats may be available at RPAYC for a discounted rate in the build-up to the Race. For more details on berthing at the RPAYC and alternative berthing in Pittwater and Sydney, please contact the RPAYC. waterfront@rpayc.com.au
AUCKLAND: Berthing will be provided on arrival in Auckland in the Viaduct prescient. ** Note all Vessels require a NZL Electrical Certificate to use power. The O.A. will provide a contact on arrival to assist actioning this with owners.
The Race Committee will direct boats to their temporary berth. Boats planning to stay on in Auckland or New Zealand should provide details as there may be discounted berthing available. It is a condition of Entry that boats must moor in accordance with the directions of the Marina Manager and the Race Committee.
Race Office
RPAYC: 16 Mitala Street Newport
Auckland: Viaduct Maria Office.
Track the Fleet
Each yacht will have a Yellow Brock Tracker installed by the Organising Authority. Competitors and spectators will be able to follow the fleet live as they cross the Tasman.
Customs in Auckland
Custom requirements are applicable to all:
New Zealand Customs
Competitors are reminded that it is their sole responsibility to ensure that they clear out through customs in Australia and clear customs into New Zealand on arrival. Check what Entry and Visa Requirements are required. Custom Officers will greet arriving boats at their berths in Auckland.
For more information on the requirements for entering New Zealand by Yacht and for the New Zealand Customs Service, Yacht Pack see: https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal/travel-to-and-from-nz/yachts/
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
When travelling to an overseas port, your Australian-owned vessel (commercial ship, yacht, or other pleasure craft) must be registered on the Australian general shipping register, regardless of its size. When participating in a yacht race or rally, you can register your vessel, or get a temporary pass for the yacht race. Read more about the requirements and how to apply for your temporary pass here: https://www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/ship-registration/registration-yachts-cruisers-and-fishing-boats/apply-temporary
Australian Border Force
View Departure & Entry requirements here: https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-and-leaving-by-sea
Schedule of Events
- 1st September 2023: Entries Close
- 29th September 2023: Rating Deadline
- 30th September 2023: Sailing Instructions, Entries, Divisions & Ratings Published
- 5th October 2023: Skippers Briefing and Crew Cocktail Party, 6pm (RPAYC)
- 7th October 2023: Race Start
- 19th October 2023: Presentation, RAYC
Intiy Prepares for the Race
Further Information
The race has been classified by the Organising Authority an Australian Sailing Special Regulations category 1 race with the addition of the OAs own additional requirements as listed in the Notice of Race.
This means that an entrant will need to have a Cat 1 Audit done and additionally have an Australian Sailing National Certified Auditor sign off the O.A’s additional items.
- Download at Category 1 Audit requirements form here (from 1 July, 2023)
- Stability Declaration Form
- Communication Equipment Form
- Sat Phone Declaration
- Hull Construction World Sailing Structural Plan Review requirement information
- Australian Sailing Special Regulations Information
A crew register is available for the race hosted by MySailTeam.
There are a number of companies that can lease equipment to yacht owners as required for the race, e.g. Satelight phones, Liferafts, PLBs.
EPIRB Hire
The Place to Buy, Hire or Rent a Satellite Phone – EPIRBhire Thuraya Iridium Inmarsat
Sail Exchange
https://www.sailexchange.com.au/personal-safety-equipment/rental-gear/life-rafts-rental.html
Bettina Crafoord | Mobile – 0418 866 333
The race of a lifetime will draw the attention of an international and nationwide audience.
To be part of this event contact the Organising Authority at marketing@rpayc.com.au for a prospectus.
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Accomodation in Auckland
Park Hyatt Auckland
(https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/new-zealand/park-hyatt-auckland/aklph)
On the waterfront adjacent to where the boats will be berthed on arrival.
Hilton Auckland
(https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/aklhihi-hilton-auckland/?SEO_id=GMB-APAC-HI-AKLHIHI)
10-minute walk along the seafront to where the boats will be berthed on arrival.
M Social
(https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/auckland/m-social-auckland/?cid=gplaces-m-social-auckland)
10-minute walk along the seafront to where the boats will be berthed on arrival.
The Sebel Auckland
(https://www.thesebelauckland.co.nz/)
10-minute walk along the seafront to where the boats will be berthed on arrival.
The Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
(https://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/hotel-grand-chancellor-auckland-city)
15-minute walk to where the boats will be berthed on arrival.
QT Auckland
(https://www.qthotels.com/auckland/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb)
10 minute walk around the Viaduct Basin to where the boats will be berthed on arrival.
Marsden Viaduct Hotel
(https://www.marsdenhotels.co.nz/marsdenviaduct)
5 minute walk around the Viaduct Basin to where the boats will be berthed on arrival.
Sofitel Auckland
(https://www.sofitel-auckland.com/)
5 minute walk around the Viaduct Basin to where the boats will be berthed on arrival.
Travelodge Hotel Auckland
5 minute walk to where the boats will be berthed on arrival.
JW Marriott Auckland
(https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/akljw-jw-marriott-auckland/overview/)
15-minute walk to where the boats will be berthed on arrival.
There are also a larger number of holiday rental apartments around the Viaduct Basin within easy access of the berthing area. www.booking.com