The Auckland to Tauranga Yacht Race is an annual event run by the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club with support from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron dating back to 1921.

The PIC Coastal Classic, Akarana 350, Auckland Tauranga (A2T), and Yates Cup are the four races that will make up the 2022/2023 edition of the Blue Water Championships. Yachts wanting to enter the Blue Water Championship (it’s free) can do so here: https://rayc.co.nz/bluewaterchamps/