The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series held its penultimate round in the Bay of Islands in September 2026, with Shapeshifter taking the win. The event was hosted by the Bay of Islands Yacht Club, continuing the class's tradition of racing in the historic waters of Northland.
According to the Elliott 5.9 Association, the Bay of Islands round featured close competition across the fleet, with Shapeshifter emerging victorious after a series of races. The regatta was the fourth and second-to-last stop of the 2026 Traveller Series.
The final round of the series is scheduled to take place in October 2026, where the overall Traveller Series champion will be decided. The Elliott 5.9 class remains one of New Zealand's most accessible and competitive one-design keelboat classes, with a strong following in the Bay of Islands and Auckland regions.
Full results and further details are available through the Elliott 5.9 Association. The association thanked sponsors Burnsco and the Bay of Islands Yacht Club for their support of the event.
