When Vixen Racing sailed into Opua after sailing from Auckland in the PIC Coastal  Classic, it wasn’t just another boat arriving for a stopover. It was the homecoming of a  team with big dreams, bold plans, and a clear purpose: to enhance what offshore racing can look like, and create a pathway for the next generation of world-class  offshore sailors.   At the heart of that mission is Sharon Ferris-Choat. Sailor, shareholder, and one of the  driving forces behind Vixen Racing

Summer Sailing at Its Best Bay of Islands Sailing Week returns this January, bringing one of New Zealand’s most iconic summer regattas back to our waters. Running from 19 to 23 January, the event has grown into the country’s biggest multi-day sailing regatta for keelboats, trailer yachts and multihulls, attracting competitive crews from across Aotearoa and a steadily growing number of international teams. r A Stand-Out Week on the Water Known for its perfect blend of brillian

We’re excited to announce that the Bay of Islands Marina Fuel Berth is officially reopened. Our upgraded facility is now fully operational — making docking and refuelling faster, safer and easier than ever before. A Smarter, Future-Ready Fuel Dock The new, double-length fuel dock  and A Pier upgrade  have been designed to improve access, reduce wait times, and support vessels of all sizes. Key improvements include: New pontoons  for safer, easier berthing High-flow diesel pum

A joint training exercise was recently held in Opua, coordinated by the Northland Regional Council Maritime team in collaboration with...