2026 New Zealand Sunburst National Championship
Sunburst Nationals set to return to Wakatere Boating Club for 2026
Friday 16th - Sunday 18th January 2026
Hosted by Wakatere Boating Club, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport, Auckland, the 2026 Sunburst National Champs will feature 3 fleets:
Jack Brooke (spinnaker racing) championship fleet
Taihoa (non-spinnaker racing) fleet
Cruising (informal non-racing) fleet
RESULTS
Fri 16th Jan Day 1 Invitation Race
Sat 17th Jan Day 2 championship
Sun 18th Jan Day 3 championship
Entry Fee & Payment
Enter online and follow up with direct banking by 2359 hrs Wednesday 14th January 2026.
Fees:
Sunburst Jack Brooke fleet $175
Sunburst Taihoa fleet (no spinnakers) $175
Sunburst Cruising fleet (informal) $50
Entry fees are payable by direct banking to:
Wakatere Boating Club
ASB Takapuna, 12-3026-0843130-00
Ref: Sunburst and helm name
Regatta ScheduleÂ
Date | Time | Event | Fleet |
|---|---|---|---|
Fri 16 Jan | 1000-1530 | Registration & equip inspection | all |
1530 | Invitation race briefing | all | |
1630 | Invitation Race warning signal | all | |
Sat 17 Jan | 0830-0930 | Registration & equip inspection | all |
0930 | Event briefing | all | |
1055 | First warning signal | Brooke & Taihoa | |
post sailing | Sunburst Class Assoc meeting | all | |
Sun 18 Jan | 1055 | First warning signal | Brooke & Taihoa |
About the Cruising Fleet
Join the Fun!
Not ready to race yet? Or just keen to enjoy the event with your Sunburst buddies? The Cruising Fleet is perfect for you! Each day, we’ll meet up and decide on the best destination based on wind and tide. Possible spots include:
Cheltenham Beach
Rangitoto
Takapuna Beach
Torpedo Bay
Make it a party on the water - bring a water pistol, pack some snacks, a waterproof speaker for music, fancy dress yourself or your boat. It’s all about enjoying the day, exploring, and sharing good times.
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
Helm must name their crew
The sign-on and sign-off QR codes are located inside the club rooms by the kitchen
Boat StorageÂ
Boat storage for regatta entrants is available from Friday 16th Jan until the conclusion of the regatta.
All vehicles and all road trailers must use Woodall Car Park - it's a free public carpark. The grassed area inside the club compound is to remain clear for sailors and rigging.
No visiting boats may remain at the conclusion of the regatta. Refer to WBC boat storage
Prizes
2026 New Zealand Sunburst National Championship
Wilson & Horton Cup (Line Honours)
Brooke Trophy (2nd Line)
Maurice Scott & Life Members’ Trophy (3rd Line)
Wakatere Trophy (1st Handicap)
Colin & Peter Kettlewell Cup (1st Helm & Crew under 19 years of age at 16th Jan 2026)
National Youth Championship Mixed Double Handed Trophy (Helm & Crew under 19 years of age at 16th Jan 2026)
NZ Sunburst Association Trophy – Secondary Schools Trophy (1st Helm & Crew, both pupils from the same school on 16th Jan 2026)
Muritai One Ton Cup (Highest placed crew with a combined age of 100 years or more).
Tony Bouzaid Memorial Trophy (1st WBC female competitor)
Invitation Race Trophy – John Brooke painting
This regatta is registered with Sailors for the Sea as a CLEAN REGATTA
single-use plastic-free
choose your waste stream - landfill, compost, recycling
electronic viewing of race docs over printing
leave the marine environment better than you found it
Thanks to our event sponsors!
2026 NZ Sunburst National Championship
Plus a huge thanks to Nigel & Jeannie Price for their incredibly generous spot prizes - just wait until you see what they’ve lined up!
Location: Wakatere Boating Club, Old Lake Rd, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport, Auckland.
Postal Address: Wakatere Boating Club, Box 32-288 Devonport, Auckland 0744
