Queen and King of the Bay 2026

Kaiteriteri Beach to Port Māpua - 26km

Saturday March 14th (maybe moved to March 15th for best sea state)

A superb 26km paddle along the coastline in Tasman Bay, past Motueka, Kina and Ruby Bay. The prevailing wind in summer is a northerly, which is a tail wind over the paddlers left shoulder. Sea conditions are typically wind generated chop, more like lake conditions as opposed to open ocean. Depending on the lines paddlers take, they can be up to 3km from shore during the race.

Anywhere along the race course provides safe landing making this route an ideal paddle for all abilities. The race in only run with onshore winds and incoming tide. If the wind on Saturday is offshore, this course will be held on Sunday.