Harbour Classic Edition

This year, the Beneteau Owners Rally is joining forces with the Harbour Classic, one of New Zealand’s largest on-water events, bringing Lagoon owners together for a standout weekend on the water.

The Harbour Classic is aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the largest number of boats in a single event. Our goal is simple: get a strong Beneteau fleet on the start line, boost the numbers, and be part of something genuinely special.

Beneteau owners will gather at the North Head start line, sail their chosen Harbour Classic course or a dedicated Beneteau division (power or sail), then regroup at Motuihe Island for a relaxed BBQ, drinks and owners’ social.

For powerboat owners, we are planning a separate power course, along with a few additional prize categories, to ensure the experience suits both sail and power participants.

Whether you choose to race or cruise, the focus is on participation, community and enjoying a great weekend with fellow Beneteau owners.

Event Details

Date: Friday 20th March - Sunday 22nd March
Start Line: North Head, Auckland. 12.00pm
Post-race destination: Motuihe Island
Berthing: Jellicoe Harbour (Friday & Saturday nights)
Registration: Bottom of Page

The Plan

Friday Night
Harbour Classic opening event and party, with Beneteau boats berthed together at Jellicoe Harbour.

Saturday

• Depart Jellicoe Harbour and assemble at the
• Sail your chosen Harbour Classic course
• After finishing, turn and head to Motuihe Island
  
• Anchor in the bay, dinghy ashore for a BBQ, drinks and owners’ social

From Motuihe, boats can either:

• Return to Jellicoe Harbour for the Harbour Classic prizegiving (5.30 pm) and evening festivities, or
• Stay on at Motuihe and enjoy the afternoon at their own pace

Sunday
Depart Jellicoe Harbour and head home at leisure.

What’s Included (per boat)

• Entry into the Harbour Classic
• Friday night Harbour Classic event
• Two nights of berthing at Jellicoe Harbour (Friday & Saturday)
• Participation in the Beneteau Owners Rally
• Motuihe BBQ, drinks and social catch-up
• Prizes and on-the-day coordination

Cost: $80 per boat (includes up to 4 people)
Additional crew members are $20 per person.
(Includes Harbour Classic entry plus Beneteau Owners Rally food, drinks and prizes. Invoices will be issued closer to the event.)

Stay Connected

If you’re not already in it, join the Beneteau Owners Rally NZ WhatsApp Group.
This will be our main hub for:

• Event updates
• Questions
• On-the-day communication

Feel free to invite other Beneteau owners to join.

Join the WhatsApp Group Here

Register Your Interest

Please register below so we can confirm numbers, berthing, catering and Harbour Classic entry.

We’re looking forward to getting the Beneteau fleet together for a standout weekend on the water and hope to see you on the start line.