Auckland Anniversary Regatta

[1] As a yachting event it pre-dates the America's Cup by 11 years.

[4] In 1900, due to war in South Africa, the Auckland Anniversary Regatta was cancelled, which is the only time in its history since 1850.

[2] In 2008, 400 boats entered, comparatively more than the 120 entries Sydney Australia Day Regatta.

[citation needed] The size is particularly interesting when traditionally the prizes have just been the honour of winning.

[2] However, it largely went ahead, except for the Dragonboat and Waka Ama races, due to the restraints on groups gathering.