Do it yourself boating is about taking charge onboard — from simple fixes to clever upgrades, these hands-on projects keep your boat shipshape and adventure-ready.
San Nazzaro 2026: A Weekend Overshadowed
Round three of the 2026 UIM F2 World Championship was meant to be remembered for...
40 years of Boating New Zealand: How a trip to the receiver’s office started a magazine
August marked forty years since the first edition of Boating New Zealand went to...
The Westhaven Marina story — Part 1
The formative years: 1928–2004
This month signifies a major shift at Westhaven ...
André Solvang: “The Boat Saved His Life,” Says Family After San Nazzaro Crash
André Solvang is recovering in hospital in Parma after a serious accident during...
Yamaha Crosswave arrives
Yamaha Motor New Zealand is introducing the all-new Yamaha CrossWave, a new cate...
HanseYachts restructures leadership and readies two world premieres for Cannes
German builder HanseYachts has appointed a new executive team and confirmed two ...
Meet the great- great-great grandparents
Recently I introduced my granddaughter to her great, great, great grandparents. ...
Landmark Indigenous-led exhibition
Our Ocean of Islands opened at the New Zealand Maritime Museum on 15 August 2026...
BREAKING NEWS: Aotearoa Ocean Racing forced into late crew change as Aaron Hume-Merry withdraws inju...
With less than a day before Aotearoa Ocean Racing's Conrad Colman leads his crew...
Who is surveying the surveyor?
A good marine survey can find problems even experienced boat owners overlook. Bu...
New Zealand kitefoiler Hugo Wigglesworth goes back-to-back as Hydrofoil Big Air world champion
New Zealand kitefoiler Hugo Wigglesworth has successfully defended his Hydrofoil...
Secondary Schools Teams Sailing Nationals to expand with new Championship and Cup format in 2027
New Zealand’s premier secondary schools team sailing event will expand in 2027, ...
2026 ILCA 7 World Championship: Tom Saunders finishes 12th as New Zealand’s campaign ends in I...
New Zealand's Tom Saunders narrowly missed out on a spot in the medal series at ...
Coastguard North Canterbury wins international swiftwater rescue award
Nearly 50 years after Canterbury volunteers began rescuing boaties in their own ...
Auckland teen Wigglesworth retains Hydrofoil Big Air world title
Hugo Wigglesworth held off Germany's Finn Flügel and Spain's Lorenzo Casati to d...
Vadnai stuns for historic Hungary win at ILCA 7 Worlds
Thomas Saunders led New Zealand's charge into the world championship's top fleet...
49 editions on, Cannes still sets the tone
Nearly 150 world premieres, a fresh Innovation Route shortlist and a first-time ...
Mini TANK progress
A compact version of Roger Hill’s 13.9m Tank is under construction at Noosa Mari...
From Westhaven to Great Barrier: inside our September issue
From big questions at Westhaven to winter cruising at Great Barrier, September’s...
Rideau Canal, an epic of water, granite, and sweat
Two hundred years ago, construction began on one of humanity’s most important en...
LSB’s Catalyst Chase 50
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders recently launched its 75th custom build, the Cataly...
Riabko Takes Pole Position at San Nazzaro
Edgaras Riabko will start Sunday’s Grand Prix of Italy from pole position,...
Jetboating hut rescue
Canterbury jetboaters are spearheading efforts to preserve a unique and historic...
New owners for Ray Bryant Marine
Father and son duo Dennis and James McCorkindale have purchased well-known Auckl...
Surtees Fishing Competition 2027
Entries to the 22nd Annual Surtees Built to Fish fishing competition, to be held...
2026 ILCA 7 World Championship, Day 4: New Zealand’s Tom Saunders charges into medal-series co...
Tom Saunders made his move on Day 4 of the ILCA 7 World Championship in Dún Laog...
2026 ILCA 7 World Championship, Day 3: New Zealand trio hang tough after challenging first day of go...
The New Zealand trio of sailors are hanging tough after a challenging first day ...
One day out, Boat Fish Dive Expo takes shape
Boating New Zealand arrived at Mystery Creek a day early to watch the NZ Boat, F...
With two days to sail still, Platoon surges towards a fourth Royal Cup win in Lanzarote
Three times winners of the event’s major trophy, Harm Müller-Spreer’s Platoon Av...
Fast-improving Men’s Four rocket into medal race
A podium finish at the World Championships would be a huge achievement for a cre...
The Ocean Race Atlantic to feature first-ever 50/50 gender-equal crews
The Ocean Race is the toughest test of a team in sport – and sailing's greatest ...
2026 ILCA 7 World Championships, Day 2: New Zealand’s Tom Saunders, George Gautrey and Caleb A...
Three New Zealand sailors have booked their places in the gold fleet after a str...
Victron Launches Lighter, Solar-Free Multi RS for Boats That Don’t Need the Panels
Victron Energy has added a new option to its Multi RS inverter/charger line-up, ...
Kiwi Magic returns to the racecourse for Imperia Sailing Week
The yacht at the centre of New Zealand's first America's Cup challenge returns t...
Julie Butler case referred to Coroner
Julie Butler's case has been referred to the Coroner, sixteen months after she a...
Jack Lupton’s best HRL weekend closes a hard international season
Ken and Jack Lupton arrived at the Hydroplane Racing League's Grand Prix finale ...
Luna Rossa Aim For The Moon
An eventful yet highly productive and intense training day for Luna Rossa who ca...
Tied at the top of the Royal Cup table, Provezza and Platoon Aviation decipher tricky Lanzarote bree...
Still racing in light, shifty offshore breezes Ergin Imre’s Provezza and Harm Mü...
Kiwi pair take another step in defence of world title
Ben Taylor and Oli Welch set fastest time on way to gold medal race in Amsterdam...