Construction of a new site in Walu Bay commenced in September 1937 but wasn't completed until August 1948.
[4] The title of 'Royal' was granted by Sir Allan Lascelles, Secretary to King George VI in 1950.
The winner Wanderer completed the race in 11 days 12 hours 26 minutes.
[8] The 2000 race was abandoned at the request of Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark, as a result of the 2000 Fijian coup d'état.
The race was won by Challenge skippered by Lou Abrahams from the Sandringham Yacht Club in 10 days 17 hours 32 minutes.