Matariki Race: Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea Hoe

Schedule

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 am

UTC+12:00

Location

Evans Bay Yacht Club | Wellington, WG

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Our race is back for 2026! This is an event in celebration of Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea - Matariki/Puanga. It is held in collaboration with the Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club.
The race will be open to W1, OC1, W2, W4, W6 and surf skis.
See further information at https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2442

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Evans Bay Yacht Club, 447 Evans Bay Pde, Hataitai, Wellington 6021, New Zealand, Wellington

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