The 2025 Regatta – the biggest yachting event in Nelson – is for everyone – keelers, trailer sailors and sports boats. A large fleet of trailer yachts and sports boats will be competing in the Trailer Yacht Regatta; keelers will be competing to win the Nelson Regatta and the Aon Cup Club Challenge. Trailer sailors also have the opportunity to join the keelers in their races to and from the Abel Tasman National Park. A full program of racing starts on Friday 17th January and goes through to Tuesday 21st January 2025, show casing Tasman Bay with great sea breezes and a fantastic mountain backdrop.