Events

The club runs a number of boating related events throughout the year including Regatta’s, Club racing, Inter Club racing and Cruising weekends. Dates for these events are listed in our Club Calendar. A  printable version of the annual racing calendar can be found HERE:

One of our many highlights in the racing calendar is the Tall Ships Regatta which is normally run in early January. 

The club has a dedicated email list and WhatsApp group for sharing up to date information on our racing program, courses and results. You can subscribe to this email list by clicking on the Subscribe button above or sending a note to the clubs Racing Secretary. Include your phone number if you would like to be added to the racing skippers WhatsApp group.

Cups and Trophies

The club’s cups and trophies play an important role in shaping our racing programme.

Andrew Riddell kindly researched the history of several of these cups and trophies and shared his findings during a speech at the 2026 annual racing prize-giving. HERE is a transcript of Andrew’s speech.

Racing

The following race series will be run this season

Patron’s Cup

For the yacht with the most starts in Russell Boating Club and Inter-club races between the first evening race of the season and the last Duke of Marlborough Hotel weekend series race inclusive. 

Wednesday Evening Racing

Omata Estate Spring and Summer Series - Extra’s can be used. Spring series 5 races best 4 count, and Summer series 4 races, best 3 count. 

PhatHouse Spring and Summer Series - Extra’s can be used. Held on alternate Wednesdays to the Omata Estate series, Spring series 4 races, best 3 count. Summer series 5 races, best 4 count.

Ferment Wine Merchant’s & Revive Day Spa Women’s Spring & Summer Series. Wednesday evening races where extra’s can be used. Must be a woman on the helm. 3 races per series

Winter Racing

Willis Sails Winter Series - One weekend race each month. Four races, all count