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Far East & Asia-Pacific Yacht & Boat Events 2026–2027
Asia-Pacific covers two very different seasons. Australia and New Zealand sail through the southern summer, from December to March, and hold their big boat shows in autumn. Southeast Asia's high season runs from about December to April, when the northeast monsoon brings calmer seas. Key hubs include Sydney, the Gold Coast and the Whitsundays, Auckland, Phuket, Singapore, Hong Kong and Yokohama.
Upcoming Asia-Pacific events (Oct 2026 – Jun 2027)
| Event | Type | Dates | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong International Boat Show | Boat Show | Dec 3 – 6, 2026 Confirm with organizer | Club Marina Cove, Sai Kung, Hong Kong | Official site |
| Phuket King's Cup Regatta | Regatta | Dec 5 – 12, 2026 ✓ Verified on official site | Phuket, Thailand | Official site |
| Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Regatta | Dec 26, 2026 (start) ✓ Verified on official site | Sydney to Hobart, Australia | Official site |
| Thailand International Boat Show | Boat Show | Typically January — 2027 dates TBA Dates TBA | Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, Thailand | — |
| Japan International Boat Show | Boat Show | Mar 19 – 22, 2027 Confirm with organizer | Pacifico Yokohama, Japan | — |
| Auckland Boat Show | Boat Show | Apr 1 – 4, 2027 ✓ Verified on official site | Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand | Official site |
| Singapore Yachting Festival | Boat Show | Apr 22 – 25, 2027 ✓ Verified on official site | ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore | Official site |
| Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show | Boat Show | May 20 – 23, 2027 ✓ Verified on official site | Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast, Australia | Official site |
Dates checked October 2026 against each organizer’s own site. Organizers change dates; always confirm before you travel.
Asia-Pacific events: common questions
When is yachting season in Southeast Asia?
The main season around Thailand and Malaysia runs from about December to April. It opens with the Phuket King's Cup Regatta in early December.
When does the Sydney Hobart race start?
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race always starts on Boxing Day, December 26, from Sydney Harbour.
What is the biggest boat show in Australia?
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on the Gold Coast is Australia's largest in-water boat show. The 2027 show runs May 20–23.