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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.
Highlights
- Incredible experience on board a well known vessel sailed by Sir Peter Blake
- 4 hour social racing against other yachts
- Hands on experience
- All welcome, no experience necessary
- Gorgeous view of the city from the harbour
- Departing and arriving back from Auckland Viaduct Harbour
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 ($)
- Adult$160.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Friday Afternoon Yacht Racing
Thanks for joining us on Lion New Zealand, Jiaming - it was a great evening!
marciak from New Zealand wrote on 24 February 2024
Fabulous Experience
Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to experience being on a yacht in Auckland Harbour. Experienced & knowledgeable crew let you take part in as much or as little activity as you want.
From Friday Afternoon Yacht Racing
Thanks for joining us Marcia - we loved having you both on board. It was a great evening wasn't it?!
Kate Stanley from United States wrote on 18 November 2023
Utterly amazing
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.
From Friday Afternoon Yacht Racing
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!
erin D from New Zealand wrote on 19 March 2022
Rum Race
An amazing and fun time on the water with great sailors. Highly recommended !
From Friday Afternoon Yacht Racing
Hi Erin - delighted you had such a wonderful time aboard the iconic Steinlager 2. Hope to see you another time!
jenm6 from New Zealand wrote on 18 March 2022
Friday Rum Race on Steinlager
The Friday Rum Race was such a fun social experience!! The crews members were very welcoming, knowledgeable especially I am an amateur, never been on a sail yacht before this! This definitely one of a memorable afternoon, well spent on the Auckland harbour!
From Friday Afternoon Yacht Racing
Thanks so much for your feedback - it's really special to know you had such an awesome time!
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Jiaming Chen from New Zealand wrote on 24 February 2024
I had a life at sea.
A true sailing capital! I saw it on the dock, a yacht named after Neo from "The Matrix". The colors of the sky and sea water are both beautiful ! ! !