The first Auckland Anniversary Regatta took place in 1840 and has grown to become one of the largest single day

regattas Boat racing is a sport in which boats, or other types of watercraft, race on water. Boat racing powered by oars is recorded as having occurred in ancient Egypt, and it is likely that people have engaged in races involving boats and other water ...

and is the oldest sporting event in

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.Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
Auckland Anniversary Regatta Inc. The number of boats entered in 2008 was 400 which when compared to the Sydney Australia Day Regatta entry of 120 gives an indication of the magnitude of this event. The size is particularly interesting when traditionally the prizes have just been the honour of winning. As a yachting event it pre-dates the more prestigious

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by 11 years.

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NZ Herald Auckland Anniversary Regatta
1840 establishments in New Zealand Annual sporting events in New Zealand Sailing competitions in New Zealand Single day sailing competitions Sport in Auckland Recurring sporting events established in 1840 Sports competitions in Auckland Waitematā Harbour {{NewZealand-sport-stub