On select Fridays we enter the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron 'Rum Races' held on Auckland harbour. Join the crew for a rum race aboard the legendary vessels Lion New Zealand or Steinlager 2.
Steinlager 2 and Lion New Zealand were raced extremely competitively in the past sailing around the world by Sir Peter Blake in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race and we enjoy continuing to race these yachts. Our professional crew are well experienced in inshore and offshore racing, so will guide you to a competitive, yet very enjoyable experience on the water.
During selected Fridays throughout the year we enter the boats in the RNZYS harbour series rum races held on Auckland Harbour. This is a 2-3 hour experience with the thrill of racing a Whitbread Maxi thrown in. We can cater for up to 25 people per boat. We welcome individuals, couples, friends and families over the age of 13.
The race is called a Rum Race but does not involve provision of alcohol. The prize for boats winning the race get a bottle of Rum at the RNZYS clubrooms post race.
We are a not for profit charity and proceeds from our sailing journeys go towards our youth sailing programmes.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
Thanks Steele for the feedback - really appreciate it!
This was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and was utterly amazing. I say this as an older woman with *no* sailing history and limited mobility. I felt entirely welcome and the entire thing was fantastic. Make yourself do it even if it’s lashing rain and high winds. The crew is brimming with expertise and you’ll be so glad you took the leap.
We are so so stoked you came out with us Kate and had such an enjoyable experience. We love what we do and are mighty chuffed you loved it too!
An amazing and fun time on the water with great sailors. Highly recommended !
Hi Erin - delighted you had such a wonderful time aboard the iconic Steinlager 2. Hope to see you another time!
Thanks so much for your feedback - it's really special to know you had such an awesome time!
Not much wind for us, but we still got a good speed on this fantastic yacht. I will have to go again sometime!
Fantastic to hear this Neil! It would be great if you could join us again. We race on selective Fridays.
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Steele Burrow from New Zealand wrote on 26 February 2022
Great afternoon on Steinlager 2!
Andre and crew provided us with a memorable time on the water in the Rum Race. Great experience I can highly recommend!