Bean Rock Lighthouse stands at the entrance to Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour. First lit in 1871, the historic landmark lends its name to the Bean Rock Race, the third round of the Doyle Sails Gold Cup.
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Bean Rock Race 2026 LIVE: Follow the fleet around the Hauraki Gulf

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Fourteen boats are entered for today's Bean Rock Race, the third round of the Doyle Sails Gold Cup. Follow our live updates throughout the day and watch the fleet on the race tracker below as the yachts head towards Mahurangi and back.

Latest race updates

Updates appear below, newest first. All times are New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT).

Race updates will appear here once live coverage begins.

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10:05am | Race update

The Bean Rock Race has started. Equilibrium look to have rounded the Devonport’s North Head first followed by Clockwork and Rum Bucket.

Start of the Bean Rock Race 2026
Start of the Bean Rock Race 2026

09:30am | Race update

The Bean Rock Race fleet is making its way to the start line. We'll bring you further updates as the race unfolds.

Bean Rock Race live tracker

Follow the fleet as the yachts make their way around the Hauraki Gulf.

The tracker is being trialled by Go Boating. Positions and speeds are indicative and should not be treated as official race results.

Open the race tracker in a new window

Start of the Bean Rock Race 2026
Start of the Bean Rock Race 2026

09:30am | Race update

The Bean Rock Race fleet is making its way to the start line. We'll bring you further updates as the race unfolds.

Bean Rock Race live tracker

Follow the fleet as the yachts make their way around the Hauraki Gulf.

The tracker is being trialled by Go Boating. Positions and speeds are indicative and should not be treated as official race results.

Open the race tracker in a new window

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