Boating New Zealand

Finally, after a long winter with very little sailing, spring is here and it’s time to return to the water!

Every boat, regardless of its size or purpose, should be equipped with a reliable anchoring system. This ensures safety and stability when the vessel is stationary, especially when the weather swings. It is not always practical, or sometimes even possible, to return to the marina or boat ramp when the weather turns to custard, and a good anchor may be all that stands between you and disaster.

Thanks to the extensive network of canals and locks interconnecting its majestic waterways, a river cruise is a fun, adventurous way to explore Europe. Colourful and multi-facetted, it blends luxury, exceptional cuisine and breathtaking scenery with culture and history. Add it to your Bucket List.

Yamaha WaveRunners continue to champion big displacement marine engines, with the release of the industry’s first 1.9-litre naturally- aspirated high-output engine.

New Zealand is home to two major series for long course power boat racing: The New Zealand Offshore (NZOPA) series and the New Zealand Boat Marathon Commission series (NZBMC).