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Breaking News: Four rescued by Australian Navy after yacht loses rudder on way to Fiji
Four sailors heading to Fiji from New Zealand are safe today thanks to a textbook rescue by the crew of the Australian Defence Vessel Reliant.
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New Zealand-made boats at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2025
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) 2025, running from 22–25 May on Queensland’s Gold Coast, is shaping up to be a blockbuster, with ov...
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NZDF Operation resolution moves forward with key milestones achieved
A major step forward in the safe management of HMNZS Manawanui wreck site as NZDF confirms retrieval of equipment and pollutants is complete.
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New Wajer 55: Familiar form, new function
Dutch yacht builder Wajer Yachts has just lifted the covers on its completely redesigned Wajer 55, and while it may look familiar at first glance, 90%...
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Sea.AI launches Watchkeeper, smart collision avoidance for recreational boaters
The Sea.AI Watchkeeper, a new AI-powered object detection system that promises to change the way recreational boaters see, navigate, and respond to ha...
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Hanse launches performance-oriented 360 ST
Hanse Yachts has launched the 360 ST, its performance-oriented, refined cruiser with racing ambitions.
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Sleek, silent, and award-winning: Vessev’s VS–9 claims Red Dot honour
New Zealand-based electric boat innovator Vessev has just scored a major international design coup.
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Salvage to begin on Bayesian superyacht after fatal sinking off Sicily
Internationally watched recovery effort to raise British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s 56m yacht may finally reveal what caused the high-profile tragedy th...
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US Coast Guard responds to sinking of overloaded Lamborghini Yacht off Miami Beach
In the incident last Friday, all 32 passengers were rescued after influencer party on $4M Superyacht turns into near disaster.
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Quality Marine Clothing anchors in Auckland
Quality Marine Clothing, marine apparel specialist sets up shop at the Viaduct, Auckland.
Superyacht ‘Mischief’ makes waves with high-gloss Awlgrip refit
Australia’s largest charter superyacht receives a gold-standard makeover, as Yachtsmiths and AkzoNobel deliver a standout refinish using Awlgrip HDT a...
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While SP80 breaks the 50-knot barrier the team learns key lessons from March test sessions
In March, after months of incremental progress, the SP80 team notched up its most significant breakthroughs to date. Testing their revolutionary kite-...
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Jet Boating NZ’s ‘bring-your-own-jet-boat’ Bridge to Nowhere weekend: Where history meet...
Tucked away in the remote reaches of the Whanganui River lies one of Aotearoa’s most evocative backcountry landmarks: the Bridge to Nowhere. Each year...
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Senator 550: small boat, huge impact
Senator Boats launches its all-new 5.5m hardtop, delivering full-sized performance in a compact, modular package set to make waves at the 2025 Hutchwi...
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Lagoon 60 claims another top honour on the world stage
Award-winning multihull reaffirms its position as a leader in luxury cruising with new international recognition.
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Fresh momentum for Cook Strait ferries as six shipyards shortlisted
New shortlist signals renewed progress on Interislander replacement fleet after iReX cancellation
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Tribute evening for Kiwi yacht designer Paul Whiting
A public tribute evening honouring one of New Zealand’s most influential yacht designers, Paul Whiting, will be held at the Ponsonby Cruising Club on ...
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Maritimo propeller development with Ross Willaton
"High speed screw development definitely is a scientific approach to what is a black art," said Willaton in opening. "Propellers can be a tricky thing...
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2026 SSANZ Round North Island announces Doyle Sails as major partner
The Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand (SSANZ) and Doyle Sails are delighted to announce Doyle Sails as the major partner for the Doyle Sa...
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Experience the StabiX 205SC in action – Demo Day on the Waitematā
Tuesday 20 May, 10am–2pm | Central Auckland | Registration essential
If you’ve been curious about the performance of the new StabiX 205SC, now’s yo...
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World’s largest electric ferry launches in Tasmania, representing a maritime game-changer
In a bold move for the future of green shipping, Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has launched the world’s largest fully electric ferry—marking a global tu...
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Voodoo launches their latest XF75, Mach 4
As dawn broke yesterday, it marked more than just a new day – it signalled the debut of Mach 4, the latest XF75 from Voodoo Yachts. Described by her b...
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North Sails brings two of NZ’s best to RNZYS May 6 Speaker Night
Sailors, racers and yachties — the next Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Speaker Night is one you won’t want to miss. On this Tuesday (6 May), North S...
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Leap of duty: Sarasota officer stops runaway boat in daring high-speed boarding
When a Florida boater was tossed from his vessel during a water-bound return from a weekend boat show, what followed was a gripping example of marine ...
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Rayglass set to launch new Legend 2700
Rayglass Boats is set to expand its popular Legend range with the release of a brand-new model — the Legend 2700. The highly anticipated cruiser is du...
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Caught in the storm: The fatal lessons of three Gisborne fishermen’s last voyage
In their latest (30 April 2025) episode of the NZSFC Pod and Reel podcast, host Mike Plant from the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council revisits a tragi...
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Speeding boat flips in North Miami Beach residential waterway
A dramatic boating accident was caught on camera Saturday afternoon in a canal in North Miami Beach, highlighting the dangers of speeding in residenti...
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Antifouling: Time to clear the decks on regulatory delay
Chris Galbraith Chair of NZMOA warns of rapid barnacle growth and call for urgent access to safer, more effective antifoul products.
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When training turns real: HMNZS Taupo responds to mayday near Rangitoto
In the early hours of this morning—Thursday 1 May—HMNZS Taupo broke from a routine training exercise in the Hauraki Gulf to respond to a mayday call. ...
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Cook Strait crossings cancelled as rough weather hammers ferry schedules
Swells up to 7 metres and gale-force southerlies force ferry operators to suspend services until Friday
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Foilers unite for the Hauraki Gulf
Foil4TheGulf, spearheaded by the Black Foils and the Live Ocean Foundation, is a bold call to action aimed at rescuing the fragile health of the Haura...
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High-tech hardtops: Lighter, stronger Hunters
Auckland’s Haines Hunter has expanded its vacuum-infusion manufacturing production line, adding the popular 725 model’s hardtop to the process.
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Electric vs Petrol outboards: Not so fast
Should we replace our petrol outboards with electrics? New research
says no, and that over their full cradle-to-grave lifespan it is internal combus...
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60 years on and still the fierce rivalries continue in the Congressional Cup
The Ficker Cup serves as a qualifier for the prestigious Congressional Cup, offering top teams a chance to compete against the world’s best. With only...
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Beneteau unveils plans to launch redesigned Gran Turismo range
BENETEAU, the world’s leading marine brand, has announced an overhaul of their Gran Turismo range to create a new generation of luxury ‘Crossover Expr...
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Smart Marine to open fifth store on Auckland’s North Shore
In an inspired move for the New Zealand marine community, Smart Marine has announced the opening of its fifth store in Albany, locat...
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Palm Beach Motor Yachts: Celebrating 30 years of excellence
In 2025, Palm Beach Motor Yachts will celebrate 30 years of crafting some of the world’s most distinctive, luxurious, and efficient Downeast-style mot...
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Saildrone advances operations in GPS-denied environments
Founded in 2012, Saildrone designs, manufactures, and operates the world’s largest fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles. These vessels carry mission-spe...
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Chartwell Marine launches foiling fast ferry TriFoiler
Chartwell Marine, the UK-based specialist in next-generation vessel design, has launched its much-anticipated electric foiling fast ferry demonstrator...
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Suzuki develops new corrosion-resistant anodizing treatment for outboard engines
In August 2024, Suzuki Motor Corporation began rolling out a new corrosion-resistant anodizing treatment on selected DF140B outboard motor specificati...
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Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane
The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga
ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa
NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide
REGATTAS
Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland
PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour
PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell
Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia
HYDRO THUNDER
JET BOAT RACING
2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch
WATERSPORTS
IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland
MEET UPS
Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP
SHOWS
Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa
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