Mount Maunganui Yacht Club is proud to hold the annual Legends Regatta.  The regatta is held at Labour weekend (October) at Great Mercury Island at the top of the Coromandel Peninsula.

The Legends Regatta Mission statement reads as follows:

To Create New Zealand’s BEST Annual REGATTA

To Promote;

• • Fair Play
  • Skill
  • Friendship
  • Fun

The regatta is structured to encourage all yachtsman to participate, without needing to have a true racing pedigree. The format comprises 4 events:

• •  the race to the venue
  •  a round the island race
  •  a there and back race
  •  the return to home base race

Boats may enter from any place in the upper North Island, with start lines operating from Tauranga, Whangamata, Auckland and Whangarei.

Boats are divided into two classes:  Racing and cruising.  Prizes are awarded to sailing performance (including a trophy) for each event.

The major prize is awarded by random draw from all boats which participate in 3 events.  Past prizes have included a trip to Valencia to watch the America's cup, B&G chartplotter, and travel vouchers.

The regatta has been held for 15 years and looks set to last for many more years.