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Island Cruising: New Zealand group depart on Pacific Rally 2025
Island Cruising are excited to announced the departure of the New Zealand group on the Pacific Rally 2025.
Island Cruising: New Zealand group depart on Pacific Rally 2025
Island Cruising are excited to announced the departure of the New Zealand group on the Pacific Rally 2025.
Jet Boating NZ’s ‘bring-your-own-jet-boat’ Bridge to Nowhere weekend: Where history meets adventure
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, Jet Boating NZ mark its calendar for a special e...
Jet Boating NZ’s ‘bring-your-own-jet-boat’ Bridge to Nowhere weekend: Where history meets adventure
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, Jet Boating NZ mark its calendar for a special e...
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.
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.
Jet Boating NZ, changing the dynamic of who’s in the driver’s seat
The image of who’s in the driver’s seat has traditionally leaned in one direction. That’s quietly changing—thanks in no small part to Jet Boating New Zealand’s Empowering Ladies Day.
Jet Boating NZ, changing the dynamic of who’s in the driver’s seat
The image of who’s in the driver’s seat has traditionally leaned in one direction. That’s quietly changing—thanks in no small part to Jet Boating New Zealand’s Empowering Ladies Day.
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Maritimo Boating Destinations – Fiji
A treasure trove of natural beauty and an abundance of adventure awaits. Maritimo explores Fiji with David Jamieson from Yacht Help.
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Autumn cruising for the crowd-averse
For the bluewater-ready crews, the adventurers who don’t mind the cold or the quiet (or the wet), this is when cruising really begins.
The Catch: Let’s put this with that…
Pairing different soft-baits with specific jig-heads can significantly increase your chances of a successful fishing day.
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Island Cruising are excited to announced the start of the Pacific Rally 2025
On Sunday 27 April 2025, the first group of Australian rally participants sets off from Southport to Nouméa, New Caledonia. The passage is around 800 ...
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School holiday boat adventures: Hooks and Man o’ War bays
With the April school holidays upon us, it's an ideal opportunity to plan a family boating adventure. The MetService forecasts a settled start to the ...
Get in early for the NZSFC Youth Nationals
With only four days to go until early bird registration closes for this year's NZSFC Youth Nationals, it's time to commit to what has to be the highli...
A record turnout for the Makaira Boats Trailer Boat Tournament
Information courtesy of the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club.
The Makaira Boats Trailer Boat Tournament brings together keen anglers to the stunning wa...
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Fishing gear that multi-tasks
So many different fishing techniques are used on such a wide variety of fish species these days, that many of them require specialist rods and reels f...
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Kitset boats: Rekindling a culture
Want a simple, inexpensive pathway to becoming a boatie?
Consider building a kitset vessel. It’s an easy solo project but will bring greater rewards...
The Oyster Owners World Rally
For sailing enthusiasts and adventure seekers, the Oyster Owners World Rally represents the pinnacle of ocean exploration.
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Adventure in luxury
As demand for far-flung adventure and one-of-a-kind experiences grows, leading yacht company Y.CO has brought two of the largest luxury sailing yachts...
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The New Zealand Raters – Export
In December 1898 a major yachting event was held in Auckland, the first with any true international content. The North Shore Native Regatta and Carniv...
Maritimo Boating Destinations – Sydney
The options of extremes. The pace of city life meets wilderness and peace…
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BYO ‘super bungy lure rig’!
A home-made bungy trolling line is a great addition to any fisher's arsenal, whether chasing fresh bait or a feed.
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Destination marina: Kennedy Bay, Waiheke Island marina
Waiheke Island is one of Auckland’s favourite recreational boating destinations. Now the new facilities at Waiheke Island Marina, at Kennedy Bay in th...
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Gone to the dark side: Our journey from sail to power boats
Ted Dixon and his wife Jenny spent eight years living aboard their long-range Nordhavn 47 cruising powerboat Southern Star, exploring the Caribbean an...
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BYO Elliot 1150 Tourer: The perfect yacht
Every so often
I hit the self-destruct button and decide to build a boat, well aware of the commitment in time and money. That’s because
the boats...
A spectacular showcase of classic boating at Lake Rotoiti
The 2025 NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show at Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes, was nothing short of spectacular. With more than 150 beautifully maintained v...
B&G® unveils the Zeus® SR: The future of sailing navigation
Next-generation chartplotter delivers speed, precision, and smart sailing modes
B&G®, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, has i...
Simrad NSS® 4 makes its global release at Miami, now coming for New Zealand debut at the Auckland Bo...
A sleeker, faster, and smarter multifunction display for Kiwi boaties
After its highly anticipated launch at the Miami International Boat Show last w...
White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition
To honour its impressive 30th Anniversary milestone, White Pointer Boats hosted a fishing competition over the past few days at the stunning Waihau Ba...
Celebrity Cruises Introduces Groundbreaking ‘Dream Makers’ Program for the Celebrity Xce...
Cruise enthusiasts worldwide are being invited to make history by shaping their ideal vacation experience aboard Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, the C...
Farr reaching success: The Farr 1020 story
One of the most successful one-design keelers in New Zealand has been the Farr 1020. Designed by Bruce Farr and his team in 1981 and built by Sea Nymp...
Father and son team nail Extreme Boats contest
The Bay of Islands father and son duo, Warren and Blake Hay, took out the snapper trifecta at the Extreme Boats Tournament fished out of Whitianga ove...
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Classic yachts (and launches) as ‘Protected New Zealand Objects’
Formed in the mid-1990s, The Classic Yacht Association was at the forefront of protecting classic yachts from unlawful export from New Zealand. New Z...
What a hoot! Tai Mate: A whimsical dinghy with a retro twist
You're not imagining something out of a children's storybook. This quirky vessel, owned by retro-boat enthusiast Barry Anderson, is a 9ft (2.7-metre) ...
Ducie Island: A Remote Jewel of the South Pacific
Ducie Island, a remote and uninhabited atoll in the South Pacific Ocean, is part of the Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory.
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Brest Maritime Festival 2024: World classics extravaganza
Every four years since the 1990s, Brittany’s largest port, Brest, has played host to a gathering of traditional craft from around the world. Over time...
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Nordic rescue: Classic redemption
While you were shivering in a cold and windy Aotearoa, hundreds of kilometres away, a young couple was sitting in the Fijian sunshine and enjoying the...
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Southern summer roadie: Part 1
The look on Anna’s face as we cruised along Piopiotahi Milford Sound said it all: she was mesmerised. The water was flat, not a cloud stirred, and Mit...
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One hull or two hulls? The catamaran conundrum
Could you? Should you? Yes, you: Would you make the leap from monohull to catamaran? Cat converts swear they will never, ever go back to merely one hu...
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The latest update from La Vagabonde III: Where to from here?
The La Vagabonde III, captained by celebrated YouTubers Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu, encountered a major setback during their maiden visit to Ja...
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Mayotte to Richards Bay, Part 3: – Officials and Machine Guns
Doing an emergency stop can be a delicate matter. Normally stopping in a new country requires you to check in through customs, immigration, etc, howev...
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Mayotte to Richard’s Bay, part 2: Breakages
After five days of terrible anchoring at Ilha do Fogo, eight boats made a run for it. There was a brief weather window and we all decided to grab it a...
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Beneteau and Lagoon Owners Rally 2024 – A celebration of community and craftsmanship
On Saturday, 23rd November, the 2024 Beneteau and Lagoon Owners Rally set sail to the picturesque Kawau Island, with Lidgard House providing a stunnin...
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Won Lotto and lost for ways to spend the winnings? Virgin Voyages Unveils Annual Pass: Unlimited cru...
If you have recently won Lotto but have struggled to find that little something special you want to give to yourself (or if it's a big win, ...
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Gettin’ jiggy with it!
Heavy metal should feature in every angler's bag of tricks, but there's a huge variety of jigs and jigging techniques. By Mark Kitteridge.
One only h...
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Mayotte to Richard’s Bay, Part 1: A Fishing Story
We picked a really good window for the first leg of the Mozambique Channel. Whilst it may have been a bit light on the wind, we prefer that to the unp...
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The Mozambique Channel – Hopefully not living up to its reputation
We are members of two WhatsApp groups with people sailing the east and south coast Africa, and over the last two week these chat groups have pinged co...
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Island Cruising: New Zealand group depart on Pacific Rally 2025
Island Cruising are excited to announced the departure of the New Zealand group on the Pacific Rally...
UK project powers ahead with grid-to-boat-to-grid technology
Electric boats that charge and support the national grid? A pioneering UK project brings bidirection...
Salvage tragedy halts recovery of sunken superyacht Bayesian
A diver’s death during the salvage of the superyacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily in 2024, has br...
Dame Naomi James: A mother who found her strength again when life capsized her
In a world where grit often gets overlooked and quiet resolve forgotten, the story of Dame Naomi Jam...
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...
Return to Halcyon: A luxury houseboat that redefines home on the water
Nestled among the houseboats of Victoria’s Lake Eildon is a vessel unlike any other—a floating resid...
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...
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...
New Wajer 55: Familiar form, new function
Dutch yacht builder Wajer Yachts has just lifted the covers on its completely redesigned Wajer 55, a...
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 rec...
Hanse launches performance-oriented 360 ST
Hanse Yachts has launched the 360 ST, its performance-oriented, refined cruiser with racing ambition...
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. ...
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 fina...
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...
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 AkzoNob...
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 breakt...
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 backc...
Senator 550: small boat, huge impact
Senator Boats launches its all-new 5.5m hardtop, delivering full-sized performance in a compact, mod...
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...
Step inside the build: Haines Hunter offers exclusive factory tours
At the same time as the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in Auckland (15–18 May), Haines Hunter is o...
Antigua Sailing Week 2025: Close racing and a strong showing from El Ocaso
Antigua Sailing Week 2025 unfolded from 26 April to 2 May with a compact but competitive fleet of 53...
2025 Swan Bonifacio Challenge opens with record fleet and Kiwi talent on show
Bonifacio – the cliff-ringed harbour at the southern tip of Corsica – becomes the centre of the inte...
Jet Boating NZ, changing the dynamic of who’s in the driver’s seat
The image of who’s in the driver’s seat has traditionally leaned in one direction. That’s quietly ch...
Fresh momentum for Cook Strait ferries as six shipyards shortlisted
New shortlist signals renewed progress on Interislander replacement fleet after iReX cancellation
Sea trial the difference: Innovision Boats announces 2025 Demo Days
There’s only one way to truly understand the ride – and that’s to experience it firsthand. Innovisio...
Tribute evening for Kiwi yacht designer Paul Whiting
A public tribute evening honouring one of New Zealand’s most influential yacht designers, Paul Whiti...
Maritimo propeller development with Ross Willaton
"High speed screw development definitely is a scientific approach to what is a black art," said Will...
Maritimo Boating Destinations – Fiji
A treasure trove of natural beauty and an abundance of adventure awaits. Maritimo explores Fiji with...
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...
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...
Monnin masters the match: Swiss skipper claims 60th Congressional Cup in five-race thriller
After four days of tightly contested match racing in Long Beach, California, the 60th Congressional ...
Gladiator seizes victory in dramatic Saint-Tropez season opener
The 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season kicked off in unpredictable fashion with the Saint-Tropez Sailing We...
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’...
Tight at the top with Congressional Cup semi-finalists decided after four intense days
The 60th edition of the Congressional Cup in Long Beach, California, is proving every bit the drama-...
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 ...
SailGP Australia’s wing rebuild underway after San Francisco catastrophe
The Australian SailGP team is deep into recovery mode following the catastrophic wing failure that s...
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 wo...
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 sho...
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...
NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar
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FISHING
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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