Boating New Zealand

Beneteau’s Oceanis line has long been a go-to for cruisers chasing a balance of performance and comfort. The Oceanis 52 continues this evolution, stepping things up with fresh hull architecture, smarter liveaboard spaces, and a refined design philosophy aimed squarely at owners wanting to cruise longer, in greater comfort, with less compromise.

Beneteau’s Oceanis range has long been associated with accessible cruising and smart design. Now entering its eighth generation, the Oceanis 47 picks up the baton with a refreshed approach to long-distance sailing—offering sleek lines, practical modularity, and a new level of liveaboard comfort.

From the braided rivers of Otago to the high-powered straightaways of Canterbury, New Zealand has long had a passion for jet boating—and once again, Kiwi racers are beginning to make waves on the world stage.

Now that the spray has settled on the Hudson, New York’s SailGP showdown has left us with a compelling picture of momentum shifts, tactical execution, and the performance gaps that define the cutting edge of high-speed foiling.