Regatta
2026 Starling Match Racing Trials
The 2026 Starling Match Racing Trials will be hosted by Wakatere Boating Club to select both the Starling North Harbour and Starling Girls North Harbour representatives to enter their respective regattas in 2027. The combined trials will run Sat 7 – Sun 8 Nov 2026 on Wakatere’s home waters.
Expressions of Interest are now open!
NOR to come
SSI to come
EOI closes at 2359 hrs Tues 27 Oct 2026. The draw & format will be available late Oct. Expected entry fee: approx $50.
North Harbour Clubs
North Harbour: Manly Sailing Club, Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, Weiti Boating Club, Torbay Sailing Club, Murrays Bay Sailing Club, Milford Cruising Club, Pupuke Boating Club, Takapuna Boating Club, Wakatere Boating Club, Northcote Birkenhead Yacht Club, Hobsonville Yacht Club, Clearwater Cove Yacht Club, Devonport Yacht Club, RNZ Navy Sailing Club
Schedule
Registration time tbc
Briefing time tbc
Day 1: Sat 7th Nov - first warning signal tbc
Day 2: Sun 8th Nov - first warning signal tbc
How to Sign On Sign Off
All sailors must sign on/sign off for racing by scanning the sign-on/sign-off QR code posters at Wakatere
Any phone can enter any sailor
The sign-on and sign-off QR codes are located inside the club rooms by the kitchen
Boat Storage
Overnight boat storage will be available for regatta entries on Friday 6th - Saturday 8th Nov. No visiting boats may remain at the club at the conclusion of the regatta.
All vehicles and all road trailers must use Woodall Car Park. The grassed area inside the club compound is to remain clear for sailors and rigging.
Support Boats
Register: All support boats must register and be available to help if required. Online register to come
Storage: All vehicles and all road trailers must use Woodall Car Park. The grassed area inside the club compound is to remain clear for sailors and rigging. No visiting support boats may remain at the club after the regatta.
Launching: The Club tractor will give priority to race management patrol boats ahead of visiting support boats. Please be patient
How to find us
About Wakatere Boating Club
Wakatere has been shaping sailors since 1926. From first‑timers to national champions, everyone starts somewhere. Join us for learn‑to‑sail pathways, coaching, friendly competition and great days on the water.
Location: Wakatere Boating Club, Old Lake Rd, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport, Auckland.
Postal Address: Wakatere Boating Club, Box 32-288 Devonport, Auckland 0744
