Boating New Zealand
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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.
What Cat 1 inspectors wan...
We have a Cat 1 Safety Certificate requirement for New Zealand-flagged vessels departing on an international voyage.
One Family’s Boatin...
As we kissed our keel ever so slightly on the sandbar the pit of my stomach sank. Had our luck run out at the last possible moment? How did we get to this unenviable point in our journey? Well, we have to rewind a couple of days.
125 years of saving lives...
One of New Zealand’s oldest search and rescue institutions, Sumner Lifeboat/ Coastguard Sumner is celebrating 125 years of outstanding service.
Flooring decisions and ap...
One of the last major interior decorating decisions I have made is choosing the most appropriate floor covering for the main cabin – the ‘sole’. Options abound, some better suited to a dry interior and others to a wet area.
Whangarei up the creek; C...
We did it tough to file this story, beating a hundred miles each way in stern breezes. But it was well worth it; for this is an Up the Creek adventure with everything, plus a cherry (a golden one) on top!
Breaking
Superboats roar back at L...
The Australian Offshore Superboat Championship launches at Lake Macquarie, 18–19 October 2025, with six high-horsepower races and free shoreline viewing.
Switzerland SailGP Team a...
Switzerland SailGP Team and H55 partner to explore knowledge exchange and clean technology collaboration across sailing and aviation.
Tickets released for 2026...
Tickets now on sale for SailGP’s return to Auckland and Sydney in 2026.
NZ Composites announce ar...
NZ Composites announce arrival in of the new GRX Arma PET in which Armacell’s patented rPET foaming technology is going to the next level