Auckland Anniversary Day Tugboat Race and Regatta

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The 167th annual regatta saw for the first time a fleet of 26 operational, retired, vintage and veteran tugs and towboats racing for line honours over a 5 nautical mile course on the outer Waitemata Harbour. There were also trophies for best presented operational tug and best presented retired tug. The race is set to become an annual event.

The 167th annual regatta saw for the first time a fleet of 26 operational, retired, vintage and veteran tugs and towboats racing for line honours over a 5 nautical mile course on the outer Waitemata Harbour. There were also trophies for best presented operational tug and best presented retired tug. The race is set to become an annual event.

The 167th annual regatta saw for the first time a fleet of 26 operational, retired, vintage and veteran tugs and towboats racing for line honours over a 5 nautical mile course on the outer Waitemata Harbour. There were also trophies for best presented operational tug and best presented retired tug. The race is set to become an annual event.

WILLIAM C. DALDY (1935/348grt/IMO 5390345) - built by Lobnitz and Co in Renfrew, Scotland, she took 82 days to steam out to New Zealand after which she gave 41 years sterling service at the port of Auckland. She is seen here making for the start line of the 168th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta tug race.

The 167th annual regatta on 28 January 2008, saw for the first time a fleet of 26 operational, retired, vintage and veteran tugs and towboats racing for line honours over a 5 nautical mile course on the outer Waitemata Harbour. There were also trophies for best presented operational tug and best presented retired tug. The race is set to become an annual event.
Date: 29 January 2007
Photographer: © Trevor Coppock