History, since 2001, this epic race historically sailed across the unpredictable Cook Strait has combined the excitement of offshore racing with the exhilaration of releasing a new vintage of Marlborough wines into our capital city from mainland. This unique race was loosely based on the traditional “Beaujolais Nouveau” where the first Beaujolais wines were transported from France to the UK.
This year, following on a revised successful format last year, yachts and launches will deliver wine to Resolution Bay, in the outer Queen Charlotte Sounds, Marlborough albeit with a slight change of trajectory seeing inshore, offshore and launches heading up the sounds. Our offshore fleet will head out into Cook Strait, with all fleets meeting in Resolution Bay for prize giving and a celebration of the vintage produced from grapes during the 51st year anniversary of making wine in Marlborough.
We invite you to join us in celebrating a fantastic event, with food, wine tasting and a live music on the lawn at Resolution Bay.
If you are a winery, please register here:
If you are a launch, yacht or crew member please register here.: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/338114?returnUrl=https://waikawaboatingclub.co.nz/https-waikawaboatingclub-co-nz-wineworks-marlborough-wine-race/
NOTICE OF RACE 2025
If accommodation is required at Resolution Bay Cabins, please contact them directly via email: reso@xtra.co.nz or phone: 03 5799411 to inquire.
Registrations will close on 11th February 1800. Please register promptly as boat and crew member spots are limited!
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