Built by local Kiwi yard Yachting Developments, the 33.83 metre yacht Silvertip was launched in 2002 and features exterior design by Dubois Naval Architects. She can accommodate a total of seven people with a crew of four and is well versed on the racing circuit. Silvertip is also set to compete in this year’s Millennium Cup, which takes place from February 15-18.

First delivered in 2010, the 44 metre Alloy Yachts-built sailing yacht Imagine D was designed by Dubois Naval Architects. Accommodation on board is for a total of eight people and six crew members.

Another familiar face on the racing circuit, Sassafras is also set to do battle at both the Millennium Cup and Mastercard Superyacht Regatta. The 34.2 metre aluminium yacht, which was launched by Dutch yard Royal Huisman in 2000, features naval architecture by Ted Hood and exterior design by Ted Fontaine. Sassafras can accommodate a total of eight guests with five crew members.

A veteran of the world's classic yacht regattas, the 34.8 metre classic sailing yacht Aschanti IV of Vegesack is currently listed for sale. Launched in 1954 as Aschanti of Saba, Aschanti IV of Vegesack was built to a design by Henry Gruber and has several transoceanic journeys under her belt.

Based in Auckland, the 28.1 metre Tawera is well versed in navigating and racing in these waters. Tawera will also compete in the Millennium Cup, an event it has won on numerous occasions. The 28 metre sailing yacht was delivered in 1995 by Alloy Yachts and is currently offered for sale.

Vitters sailing yacht Catalina was designed by Dubois Naval Architects and first delivered in 2001. The interiors on board the 44.8 metre superyacht are designed by Barbara Halstead and John Munford, and can accommodate eight guests together with seven crew members. Having previously won prizes at the Palma Superyacht Regatta as well as at the Antigua and Dubois Superyacht Cup races, she may well be one to watch.

First delivered in 1995, the dark-hulled Miss Silver was built by Alloy Yachts to a design by Dubois Naval Architects. The 36.2 metre sailing yacht can host up to eight guests and six crew on board, and features classic interiors by RWD.

Built by Royal Huisman and first delivered in 1986, the 31.36 metre Whirlwind XII is a a late entrant to the Mastercard Superyacht Regatta. Designed by Ron Holland Design, Whirlwind XII can accommodate a total of six guests on board with five crew members.