CRUISING
Should have been called Supertramp
The Nordhavn 5101 could well have taken the famous band’s name simply because Ma...
True voyagers: the Eric and Cathy Gray story
While world circumnavigations are seemingly routine these days, the challenge of...
Once were wreckers: Whakatahuri Family Boatbuiders
Whakatahuri in outer Pelorus Sound was once home to a family boatbuilding busine...
The Island Cruising Pacific Rally sets sail
The Pacific Rally 2026 is officially underway, with a fleet of nearly 190 vessel...
From working tug to award winner: Seawolf at the 21st World Superyacht Awards
The 21st edition of the World Superyacht Awards, held on 2 May at the Arsenale d...
Only by boat: Whangamumu Whaling Station
Whangamumu is one of Northland’s best hidden anchorages, with a narrow entrance,...
Lombok: A serene escape for Southeast Asia’s voyagers
With its rugged coastline, crystalline waters and sweeping views of Mount Rinj...
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Whangaroa Cruising Race and Rally returns for ANZAC weekend adventure
A relaxed coastal run or a competitive race north, one of the Bay’s favourite AN...
C-MAP® releases chart enhancements for Australia and New Zealand
C-MAP®, a leader in marine cartography, has updated it’s charts for Australia an...
36 Degrees invites Beneteau and Lagoon owners to join Harbour Classic rally weekend
Auckland’s PIC Harbour Classic will provide the backdrop for two dedicated owner...
South Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat
After more than a year of sailing and thousands of nautical miles covered, Dan T...
Parlay Revival’s Colin MacRae faces long recovery his achilles ruptured in Bangkok
New Zealand YouTube sailor and former Below Deck engineer Colin MacRae has suffe...
Outta the creek—Castlepoint, Wairarapa: A challenge
If islands are the exclamation marks of the sea, the unique promontory / estuary...
The journey north: a Maritimo M50 adventure to Hamilton Island
The 550 nautical mile trip north to Hamilton Island from the Gold Coast wasn’t a...
Confident yacht ownership from day one: the value-add from Leopard Cats
Owning your first yacht should feel like a milestone, not a mental obstacle cour...
Saudi Red Sea Authority launches unified digital guide for coastal tourism activities
The Saudi Red Sea Authority has launched the Introductory Guide to Coastal Touri...
Hamilton Island sale marks new chapter for Australia’s iconic regatta hub
Hamilton Island, long recognised as one of Australia’s premier sailing destinati...
Oyster World Rally 2026–27 sails out of Antigua with 23 yachts
The start was staged with a bit of Antiguan theatre. From Fort Charlotte, guests...
Westport Harbour – Some secrets are worth sharing
The northernmost port on the South Island’s West Coast is a hub that offers full...
Maritimo Destinations: North Island New Zealand
Loads of options. Heaps of activities. Plenty of safe anchorages. What’s not to ...
Where the Ocean Shapes Us: Life on the Eastern Coast of Hauraki Coromandel
On the eastern side of Hauraki Coromandel, the coastline isn’t just scenery, it’...
Amels 60 superyacht 21.12 arrives in Auckland
The 60 metre superyacht 21.12 arrived into Auckland’s Silo Marina early morning,...
Where Water Shapes Hauraki Coromandel: From Gulf to Gorge
Hauraki is a region defined by water. From the sheltered bays of the Hauraki Gul...
Clutha and The Catlins: Where rivers meet the sea
Clutha District: Where Rivers Meet the Sea and Summer Slows Down
In the deep so...
Ashburton Lakes: Canterbury’s High-Country Waterfront
Lakes to Explore
Spread across nearly 60,000 hectares between the braided Rakai...
The Otago Region: Making sure everyone gets home safe this summer
The Otago Regional Council regulates ports, harbours, waters, and maritime-relat...
Hurunui’s waterways: Where classic kiwi summers come to life
Tucked between alpine peaks and rugged coastline, the Hurunui district is shaped...
From holidays to living local — a love letter to Taupō
Many North Islanders know the feeling of a Taupō summer: swimming long after the...
Waterfront Summer Series: The West Coast
Fresh as West Coast water breaks
Looking for a refreshing break in a sublime be...
Summer in New Zealand: Whangārei District, a coastline made for exploring
The Whangārei District is a boaties’ paradise. Whether your vessel of choice is ...
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown: Know where to go for smooth sailing this summer
I'm certain most Aucklanders will agree with me when I say that the Hauraki Gulf...
The Mackenzie Region: A water-lover’s playground at the heart of Te Waipounamu
The Mackenzie Region is celebrated for its big skies and alpine panoramas, but t...
Mystery in the Mozambique Channel as two sailors found dead aboard drifting yacht
A distress call, a drifting boat, and two missing sailors — authorities are now ...
Island Cruising marks 40 years with a night to remember at the RNZYS
Island Cruising celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday night with a lively ...
Maritimo Destinations: Explore Australia’s coastline with Maritimo
Discover Australia’s coastline with Maritimo yachts, from the Great Barrier Reef...
Island Cruising celebrates 40 years with reunion at RNZYS
Island Cruising marks 40 years with a reunion at RNZYS, celebrating decades of s...
The Pacific Puddle Jump
The Pacific Puddle Jump is a legendary sailing rally that turns a Pacific crossi...
Cruisers notes: Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck in waters about 100km from Cebu City in th...
Maritimo Destinations: Charting the seasons – the best times to cruise Asia with Maritimo
From Thailand to the Maldives, discover the best seasons to cruise Asia in luxur...