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Boating NZ is New Zealand’s premier marine title devoted to putting its readers behind the wheel of the latest trailerboats, yachts and launches to hit the market. It inspires with practical content and cruising adventures, leads the fleet with its racing coverage and is on the pulse of the latest maritime news and innovation.
13 March 2026, America’s Cup Recon, Emirate Team New Zealand, Taihoro, AC75, Day 2 // Photo credit: Sam Thom / Americas Cup
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ETNZ Taihoro takes flight on Waitematā Harbour in first full AC75 test session

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Emirates Team New Zealand has completed an important early sailing session with its reconfigured AC7...
Extreme 746 Game King // Extreme Boats
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Extreme Boats unveils 746 Game King at Auckland Boat Show

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Extreme Boats has introduced a new addition to its Game King range with the launch of the 746 Game K...
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2026 Doyle Sails RNIs: Fleet reshapes constantly as Leg 4 unfolds on the long run to East Cape

Round North Island (RNI)
The first 24 hours of Leg 4 in the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs has become a moving tactical puzzle rather ...
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Live: 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race

Round North Island (RNI)
The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race will be held from 28 February to 15 Ma...
SPECTR 26 // Photo credit: Vision Marine Technologies
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Pontoon boats and the electric shift

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Vision Marine is betting on one of boating’s biggest global segments, but what does that mean for Ne...
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Chinese billionaire launches Sea Expandary to develop ultra-affordable yachts

Boatbuilders & Manufacturers
A new marine venture backed by Chinese technology billionaire Richard Liu aims to dramatically reduc...
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PIC Harbour Classic 2026: Auckland’s great harbour sailing festival

PIC Harbour Classic
Racing, cruising, and celebration combine when the PIC Harbour Classic returns to Auckland’s waterfr...
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36 Degrees invites Beneteau and Lagoon owners to join Harbour Classic rally weekend

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Auckland’s PIC Harbour Classic will provide the backdrop for two dedicated owner rallies, bringing t...
The Navigator Korora // Photo credit: Matt Vance
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Build your own wooden boat: why the DIY boating renaissance is back

Auckland Wooden Boat Festival
At the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival this week, the biggest boats may grab attention first. But look...
SSANZ map of Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Sailing Race
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Leg 4 set to decide the 2026 Doyle sails RNIs as fleet prepares for Napier start

Round North Island (RNI)
The final leg of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race is now in sight, with...
Long John Silver // Photo credit: Penelope Wilson
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2026 Marauder 8.4 Championship: Alan Wright design still racing strong in the Hauraki Gulf

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A tough weekend of wind, patience and persistence saw the Marauder 8.4 fleet finally get racing unde...
Etchells Racing at RBS // Photo credit: Mark Thomson
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The Business wins 2026 Bay of Islands Etchells Cup Regatta

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Fourteen Etchells battled through six races in the Bay of Islands as Russell Boating Club’s growing ...
RNZAF No.14 Squadron Beechcraft T-6 Texans passed over during the 2026 NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show
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Hydroplanes, clinker dinghies and a rare aluminium speed boat star at Lake Rotoiti

NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show
From hydroplanes to clinker dinghies, the 2026 NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show delivered a weekend ...
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Elliott 7.8 Ex Machina strikes gold in Route 66 Coastal Yacht Race

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Elliott 7.8 Ex Machina claims overall handicap victory When the 2026 Marsden Cove Route 66 Coastal ...
Leg 3 has finished for the three lead boats // Boating New Zealand
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Leg 3 of the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs turns into a Napier sprint as Explore Racing takes line honours a...

Round North Island (RNI)
A fast Cook Strait crossing, tactical coastal routing, and tight handicap racing shaped the run from...
Motorboat III provisionally wins Race 1 from Waitemata Harbour to Mangonui Harbour in the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race // Photo credit: Roger Mills / Boating New Zealand
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Explore Racing closes on Napier as Leg 3 of the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs battle intensifies

Round North Island (RNI)
The third leg of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race is entering its final...
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Integrel E Power 15/30 Series brings generator free power to modern powerboats

Boat gear
The Integrel E Power 15/30kW series offers a new approach to onboard energy generation for modern po...
SSANZ map of Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Sailing Race
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Leg 3 begins after a bruising Leg 2

Round North Island (RNI)
After a wet and tactical 480 nautical mile second leg, the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two H...
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2026 Doyle Sails RNI Leg 2 delivers strategy, survival and a thrilling finish

Round North Island (RNI)
Leg 2 of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race threw up hard early condition...
2026 RNI Leg 2, Thursday 5 Mar, 07:10am // YB Tracker
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2026 Doyle Sails RNI leaders closing on Leg 2 finish today

Round North Island (RNI)
The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race fleet has stretched dramatically over ...
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Tactical decisions loom off Taranaki as Leg 2 of the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs enters fourth day

Round North Island (RNI)
Crews racing in Leg 2 of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race are now appro...
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Proposed Moeraki shellfish closure opens for public submissions

Fishing
A two year fisheries closure proposed near Moeraki could halt shellfish gathering while populations ...
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Virtual reality, smart tech, and new antifouling tools highlight marine pest fight at upcoming boat ...

Auckland Boat Show
Visitors to the 2026 Auckland Boat Show will be given a powerful reminder of what is at stake beneat...
Niksen, the Dehler 300D: An impressive speed machine that’s added another dimension of competitiveness to the local racing scene.
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Explore Racing regains narrow lead in 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs as Leg 2 battle intensifies

Round North Island (RNI)
Crews racing south on Leg 2 of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race are now...
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Premieres, and Kiwi debuts at the 2026 Auckland Boat Show

Auckland Boat Show
The Auckland Boat Show holds the proud distinction of being the southernmost on water boat show in t...
The Aurora Gold paint job is truly gorgeous.
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Zaphira showcases Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders’ 26 years of Elite craftsmanship

Auckland Boat Show
Launched in June 2023, Zaphira stands as a striking expression of the design evolution and boatbuild...
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R Marine Flagship showcases two Riviera New Zealand debuts at the Auckland Boat Show

Auckland Boat Show
R Marine Flagship, the home of Riviera luxury motor yachts in New Zealand, will present an expanded ...
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Victron launches Venus OS 3.60 with new switch panel for affordable digital control

Boat Bling
Victron Energy has released its Venus OS 3.60 firmware update, introducing a new switch panel design...
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VETUS introduces E LINE 22kW, its most powerful inboard electric propulsion motor

Boat Bling
VETUS has expanded its electric propulsion portfolio with the launch of the E LINE 22kW, the most po...
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NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Lake Rotoiti in March 2026

NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show
The NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show will return to Lake Rotoiti on 7 and 8 March 2026, bringing tog...
Palm Beach 55 will be on display at the Auckland Boat Show
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Palm Beach 55 will showcased at Auckland Boat Show

Auckland Boat Show
The acclaimed Palm Beach 55 will be of interest to many at the upcoming Auckland Boat Show. Visitors...
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Sea Trial Zone set to deliver on water action at Auckland Boat Show 2026

Auckland Boat Show
The Sea Trial Zone will be one of the most dynamic areas of the 2026 Auckland Boat Show, with leadin...
Innovision IV7000 Amphibious // Photo credit: Roger Mills / Bosting New Zealand
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Amphibious technology exhibitors – Auckland Boat Show 2026

Auckland Boat Show
The Auckland Boat Show opens on 5 March 2026 with amphibious technology firmly in the spotlight. But...
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Fleet spreads west on tactical opening day of Leg 2 in 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Hande...

Round North Island (RNI)
The opening day of Leg 2 of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race has quickl...
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CTEK launches RB Boosters for boats and vehicles

Boat Business
CTEK’s new RB 3000 and RB 4000 portable boosters are designed to ensure boaties and vehicle owners c...
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Explore Racing fastest to Mangōnui as Motorboat III claims handicap honours in Leg 1 of the 2026 Doy...

Round North Island (RNI)
The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race is underway, with a fast and hard foug...
The fleet in the Waitemata. // Photo credit: Roger Mills / Boating New Zealand
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RNI 2026 – Start line massive photo gallery

Round North Island (RNI)
Enjoy the start line photos that our team captured today. We have uploaded every photo to the galler...
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2026 RNIs: Meet the teams

Round North Island (RNI)
The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race brings together one of the most divers...
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Electric propulsion exhibitors – Auckland Boat Show 2026

Auckland Boat Show
The Auckland Boat Show opens on 5 March 2026 with a focused group of electric marine exhibitors on d...
Flak Too at the show. Photos: Jack Shuttleworth.
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Flak Too: The hydroplane that broke 100mph on Lake Rotoiti

Boat Profile
In April 1968, on the long freshwater reach of Lake Rotoiti near Nelson, Flak Too became the first b...

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