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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.

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.

Adult $200.00

What's included

  • Experienced crew to help sail the yacht
  • Safety equipment
  • Full wet weather jacket and trousers if required

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Viaduct Harbour

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 13
  • A paying adult MUST accompany children aged 13 to 17.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Guests need to have a moderate level of fitness and agility to move across the boat whilst moving. If the race is cancelled due to weather we would look to transfer you to another date or offer a full refund..

  • During selected Fridays throughout the year, the NZ Sailing Trust enters the yachts in the RNZYS harbour series rum races held on Auckland harbour. Join the crew for a Rum Race aboard the legendary Steinlager2 or Lion New Zealand! An awesome and exhilarating experience to celebrate the end of the working week. Join the crew or watch the action - you can be as involved as you like. Wear trainers or soft shoes. Remember the sunscreen, sunnies and a hat. If it's raining we have wet weather gear on board for you..

Available Bookings from 6 Dec to 19 Dec 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$160.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Friday Rum Race on Steinlager Great afternoon on Steinlager 2! Great afternoon on Steinlager 2!
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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!

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Thanks Steele for the feedback - really appreciate 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.

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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 !

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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!

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Thanks so much for your feedback - it's really special to know you had such an awesome time!

Neil from New Zealand wrote on 27 February 2022

Brilliant Trip!

Not much wind for us, but we still got a good speed on this fantastic yacht. I will have to go again sometime!

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Fantastic to hear this Neil! It would be great if you could join us again. We race on selective Fridays.

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