Lake Rotoiti Classic & Wooden Boat Parade 2026

29th Lake Rotoiti Classic & Wooden Boat Parade

Early-bird Entries (save $5) Close: December 20th, Standard Entries Close: Jan 10th, Late entries will be accepted but will require a late fee, all those paid by Dec 20th will go in the draw for a lucky prize. Please note If there is an * it requires an answer.
February 2026

Thursday 5th Static Boat Display Rotorua Lakefront Village Green, viewing from 4-8pm

A pre-selected range of boats have been invited to be displayed.

Friday 6th Captain's Briefing, Gift Collection & Nibbles 3-5pm

Saturday 7th Parade, Followed by Dinner with guest speaker Fiona Tarlton

Sunday 8th Run for the Faster boats, Sailing Boats & Launches followed by a picnic

(Postponement date for Parade due to weather: Sunday 8th February)

Entry to this parade is limited to Wooden or Classic Design only.

Contact us if you are unsure of your eligibility. All other events we organise are open to any type, or age of boat.

For Health and Safety reasons this parade is only open to members. If you are not a member then by entering this parade you will be deemed to have consented to becoming a member of this Association, please select the new-member price which includes your annual membership fee of $10.
Email*
example@example.com
Captains Name (or Names) as you wish it to appear on the certificate (Please DON'T write all in Capitals)*

First NameLast Name
Owners Name(s) (if different)

First NameLast Name
Approx number of Crew for the parade
Phone number (preferrably Mobile)*

Area CodePhone Number
Address*

Street Address

Suburb and RD if applicable

City

Post Code
Boats Name as you wish it to appear on the certificate (Please DON'T write all in Capitals)*
Your BOAT TYPE (this decides your grouping for the start)*

YachtDinghyCanoeSteamLaunchAlbatrossSlow RunaboutHydrocycle / scooterSpeedboat / Ski BoatOther
What are you entering?
Power at the Start of the Parade*

Engine PoweredRowedSailed
Has your boat entered our parade previously?*

YesNo
Have any details changed? eg designer, builder, year, length, found more history

YesNo
Designer
if known
Builder
if known
Year Built
approx if unsure
Material
eg wood, aluminium
Length
state if metres or feet
History eg. details of previous owners, any stories from the boats history. This is used during parade announcements.
I am willing to anchor off at the picnic beach. You are able to drop your passengers and picnic gear at the jetty and then anchor off and someone will collect you and bring you to shore. This is to help us fit the growing numbers of boats at our final destination.
Anchor off

YES I will anchor off
Parade Entry Fee*

Member $40New member $50Member with overdue subs $40 +I'm a previous member and wish to rejoin $40 +
Subs Due

Subs $10Subs + donation $25
Date Entered Fee Change

$5 Discount: Early Bird Entry: Prior to December 20thGeneral Entry: December 21st to January 10thLate Fee $10: After January 10th
Captain's Briefing, Nibbles, Drinks & Gift Collection $10each

To be held at the Ramada Resort. Situated by the weir at the head of the Ohau Channel that Links Lake Rotorua to Lake Rotoiti. 1420 Hamurana Road, Mourea. 3 - 5pm

If your number of people attending the briefing and get-together changes please contact Rachel and we can add in additional numbers at a later stage.
No. of Adults $10 each for the nibbles
(Friday Evening) please enter number attending eg. 2
Total $ owing for Briefing & Nibbles
Dinner, Prize-Giving, Guest Speaker

To be held at the VR Rotorua Lake Resort. Lake edge on Rotoiti in Okawa Bay, Mourea. They are providing delicious food and you are welcome to eat inside or picnic on their lawn. (you can also book accommodation here at a discounted rate if you comunicate by email and mention you are attending the parade).

If your number of people attending the dinner changes please contact Rachel and we can add in additional numbers at a later stage (subject to availability).

Dinner commences 6pm
No. of Adults $45 each
(Friday Evening) please enter number attending eg. 2
No. of Children 5 - 11 Years $22.50 each
(Friday Evening) please enter number attending eg. 2
No. of Children Under 5 Years Free
(Friday Evening) please enter number attending eg. 2 We need to know for catering purposes
Total $ owing for Dinner
Your committee will take all the care they are reasonably able to; to ensure a safe, successful and happy day but we must draw your attention to the following:

1. It is the responsibility of each individual skipper to comply with all safety instructions and requirements and all boating regulations and bylaws. You may be in a “parade” but all normal boating and safety rules still apply and skippers are responsible for their boat and for all people on their boat. (see link to boating bylaws on our website)

2. All participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety and must comply with all briefing instructions and boating regulations and bylaws.
I confirm that by completing and submitting this form that we/I have understood and accepted the above*

I agree
Entry Gift this year is a Beautiful pair of coffee mugs with our logo printed on them. Please enter whether you would prefer Ceramic or Enamel
Mugs preferred*

CeramicEnamel
Merchandise: please tick an item to view it's price, size, colour etc... Untick if you decide you don't want it. Pick-up at the briefing or picnic. If you want it couriered earlier, contact Rachel.

T - ShirtsCheese BoardBooks: "Boats of the Lake". OR "Register of Boats"2026 Calendar of Boats from Association eventsHats embroidered with our logo: Wide brim, Bucket, Cap, 100% wool BeanieBurgeeBucket (Stainless Steel with logo)Towels: Tea Towel (with map printed) or Beach Towel (with logo embroidered)A2 Map of Lake Rotoiti (untearable, Waterproof)Cushion
Book - Boats of the Lake (LIMITED TIME SPECIAL PRICE) $30
Book - Register of Boats from Past Parades $25
Book Total
Calendar

buy 1 $15buy 2 $30buy 3 $40
Calendar Total
Caps $25
Please enter number required eg 2
Caps (size adjustable) Colour: Olive, Navy, Grey, Sky Blue, Gold, White, Mustard, Maroon, Purple, Pink, Heliconia, Coral
eg 1x Maroon, 2x Gold, 1x Pink
Bucket Hats $25
Please enter number required eg 2
Bucket Hat Colour & Size: Beige, Navy. S M L
eg 1x beige S, 2x Navy M, x1 Navy L
Wide Brim Hats $25
Please enter number required eg 2
Wide Brim Hat Colour & Size: Beige, Navy. Sizes S M L
eg 1x beige S, 2x Navy M, x1 Navy L
Beanie Hat - 100% Wool, 1 size fits most. $30 Colour: Navy
Please enter number required eg 2
Hat Total
Burgee $40
Burgee (flag for boat) Printed with our logo as above, please enter number required eg 2
Burgee Total
Cheese Board $35
Wooden with our logo as above laser etched on the surface, please enter number required eg
Cheese Board Total
Cushions $20
Printed with our logo as above, please enter number required eg 2
Cushion Total
Tea Towels $10
Printed with a line drawing map of Lake Rotoiti, please enter number required eg 2
Tea Towel Total
A2 Map $15
Printed on un-tearable paper with a detailed map of Lake Rotoiti in colour, please enter number required eg 2
A2 Map Total
Bucket $30
Good quality Stainless steel 8 L bucket Engraved with our logo as above, please enter number required eg 2
Bucket Total
Towel $25
Good Motel quality Mocha coloured Towel with our logo as above, please enter number required eg 2
Towel Total
Mens T-Shirts $30
enter quantity
Men's T-Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
sizes required
Mens Long Sleeve Classic Fit Camden Shirt $65 Available in Blue or White
enter quantity
LIGHT BLUE (Mens long sleeved shirt) XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL
Size/s required
WHITE (Mens long sleeved shirt) XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL
Size/s required
Polo Shirt $35
enter quantity
Polo Size/s: Navy S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Size/s required
Polo Size/s: White S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
size/s required
Women's T-Shirts: Mali style. Has a scooped neck and is more shaped $25
Enter Quantity
Women's T-Shirts Sizes: XS, S, M, L, 2XL
sizes required
Womens Long Sleeve Classic Fit Camden Shirt $65 Available in Blue or White
enter quantity
LIGHT BLUE (Womens long sleeved Shirt) XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Size/s required
WHITE (Womens long sleeved shirt) XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Size/s required
Children's T-Shirts $20
enter quantity
Children's T-Shirts Sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 2 yrs, 4yrs, 6yrs, 8yrs, 10yrs, 12yrs, 14yrs, 16yrs
sizes required
Shirt Total
Full Parade Details will be E-mailed to you in January. You will get a reply to this entry with some details straight away.

Please collect your Parade Pack containing your Boat Numbers, Parade Flag and Participation Gift at the Briefing. If you are unable to attend please select from the below options.
Parade Pack*

I will collect at the briefingGive to another person attending the briefing (fill in name below)Post my numbers to the address provideddrop off: Western end of Rotoiti or Rotorua district, to address provided alreadydrop off to a different address eg bach
drop off to this address*
Give my Parade Pack to:*
If you are coming for the weekend you may wish to stay for the drift down the channel on Sunday. This travels from Lake Rotorua through the winding channel to Lake Rotoiti. Bring Kayaks, Dinghies, Rubber rings or whatever takes your fancy and enjoy a lovely tranquil drift through the trees. We are planning on starting this at 11am (meet from 10am onwards) so we finish earlier for those that have to leave Rotorua that day. It takes about an hour and a half. It is great fun and just beautiful, the kids and adults alike will enjoy it! Please mark yes if you are considering this, to give us an idea of numbers for transferring cars.
I'm interested in attending the channel drift

YES
I'm interested in attending the Fast Boat activities on Thursday 6th

YES
I'm Interested in attending the Sunday Activities followed by a picnic*

Fast BoatsSailing BoatsLaunchesNOT Interested
Donation
These are always welcome!! enter as a number eg 10 or 20...
For additional information contact

Rachel Email: info@woodenboatparade.co.nz

Phone/text: 027 281 2101

check out our website www.woodenboatparade.co.nz
Total Owing $
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29th Lake Rotoiti Classic & Wooden Boat Parade