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Andrew Davis and the America's Cup (small). Backing Kiwi ingenuity: Toyota renews partnership with Emirates. // Supplied
America's Cup

Backing Kiwi ingenuity: Toyota renews partnership with Emirates

Toyota New Zealand has renewed its longstanding partnership with Emirates Team N...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile Heads Offshore as Figaro Fleet Departs Cherbourg for Saint-Malo

The Tour Voile's first offshore rally stage sends nine Figaro Beneteau 3 yachts ...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile 2026 launches from Cherbourg with 90 sailors heading offshore

Tour Voile 2026 departed Cherbourg-en-Cotentin after an opening stage with 90 sa...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile Goes Offshore – Nine Figaro Crews Launch First Leg to Saint-Malo

The Tour Voile moves offshore Sunday as nine crews depart for Saint-Malo in the ...
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Boating Lifestyle

Art, play and the business of being on the water

The BOAT Artistry and Craft Awards recognise the finest craftsmanship in superya...
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Foiling Week

Millenium Falcon Triumphs Again at the Invitational Smeralda 888

The Yacht Club de Monaco team repeats last year's success Porto Cervo, June 28, ...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tactical Chess Match Defines Day Two as Tour Voile 2026 Defies Predictability

Tactical brilliance and mental stamina, not raw speed, separated the fleet on da...
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Tour Voile 2026

Light Winds and Tactical Shifts

Lighter winds and unpredictable conditions at Tour Voile shift focus from speed ...
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Events

Sydney Boat Show 2026: Riviera, Caribbean, Maritimo and more head up a massive July line-up

Sydney's biggest boating event is back, and for Kiwis who make the trip across t...
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Tour Voile 2026

Bretagne Takes Early Lead at Tour Voile 2026 as Figaro Fleet Bunches Tight

Région Bretagne claims early leadership at Tour Voile 2026, but a half-point mar...
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile Fleet Ready for Opening Day off Normandy Coast

Nine Figaro Beneteau 3 crews launch their Tour Voile campaign Friday off Normand...
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Boat Business

Malibu Boats acquires Saxdor

Malibu Boats, Saxdor
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Tour Voile 2026

Tour Voile 2026 opens in Cherbourg with nine Figaro Beneteau 3 fleets ready for Grand Prix

The Figaro Beneteau 3 fleet lines up in Cherbourg for the opening leg of Tour Vo...
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Boat Brief

Haines Hunter SE725 upgrades

Haines Hunter has announced a range of upgrades to its flagship enclosed hardtop...
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Boat Business

Legendary Percy Vos Boat Yard relaunch

PERCY VOS BOAT YARD has been a cornerstone of New Zealand's wooden boatbuilding ...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Cyca appoints Mana Group to shape commercial future of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht race

Trusted by Australian icons. Built for iconic events.
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Powerboat

Anticipation builds as final preparations underway for inaugural grand prix of kyrgyzstan

- Final preparations are underway for the inaugural Grand Prix in the Republic o...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Sydney Hobart veteran to race south on board dream yacht

It’s not surprising that Michael, ‘Spiesy’, Spies entered the 2026 Rolex Sydney ...
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Vendée Arctique

In the mind of Ambrogio

Ambrogio Beccaria crossed the finish line of the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d'...
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// Photo credit: Sam Goodchild (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) | Vendée Arctique 2026
Vendée Arctique

Review of an unforgettable edition!

Manu Cousin's arrival at the finish line on Sunday morning capped a race that re...
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Boat Business

Nanni high-speed dual-fuel engine

Through the Life Mystic project, Nanni has developed an innovative dual-fuel tec...
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Hamilton Island Sailing Week

Hamilton Island Race Week 2026 Opens Ticket Sales as Fleet Tops 170 Entries

Hamilton Island Race Week has opened ticket sales for 2026 and revealed this yea...
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Boat World

Sail Racing partners with Tudor Team Alinghi

Sail Racing has partnered with Tudor Team Alinghi, the Swiss challenger for the ...
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Boat gear

ScanStrut mast mount

Made from marine-grade aluminium and coated with Scanstrut’s unique four-step ma...
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ERIC MONNIN WINS 15TH LEDRO INTERNATIONAL MATCH RACE
World Match Racing Tour

Eric Monnin Claims Victory at 15th Ledro International Match Race

Swiss sailor Eric Monnin dominated the final of the 15th OM International Ledro ...
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April 2026

Classic boats, perfect weather

Awarded for the 27th time since the show began in 1989, the Jens Hansen Cup for ...
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Vendée Arctique

Manu Cousin, 8th in the Vendée Arctique!

Manu Cousin crossed the finish line of the Vendée Arctique on Sunday after 13 da...
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Boat gear

Carbon weapon

Kiwi fishing reel manufacturer Seneca Offshore crafts specialised high-end carbo...
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52 Super Series

In Porto Cervo three is the magic number for Sled, new Rolex TP52 World Champions.

Takashi Okura’s Sled team clinched the Rolex TP52 World Championship title in Po...
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Vendée Arctique

When the Grand Nord finally opens its doors

For the first time in the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d'Olonne's history, IMOCA...
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UIM Jet Boating World Championships

World Jet Boat Championship locks in 2027 dates, with two marathons either side

The wait is finally over for jet boat fans. River Racing New Zealand has confirm...
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Vendée Arctique

The suspended time of the final miles

With barely 150 nautical miles separating him from the finish line, Manu Cousin ...
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Foiling Week

Sled claims Rolex Tp52 World Championship

Second place for Swedish team Trinity Racing, third for Germany's Platoon Aviati...
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Foiling Week

Maddalena Spanu wins Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Switzerland

Porto Cervo, 20 June 2026. Maddalena Spanu, an athlete from the YCCS Young Azzur...
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// Photo credit: DR | Vendée Arctique 2026
Vendée Arctique

The Arctic Vendée, a “mini Vendée Globe”!

Only Manu Cousin remains at sea in the Vendée Arctique, but the race has deliver...
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// Photo credit: Vendée Arctique 2026
Vendée Arctique

The Fastnet in the rearview mirror, home in the sights

Manu Cousin has Fastnet behind him now. The Vendée Arctique stretch from Les Sab...
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Foiling Week

Rolex Tp52 World Championship, Standings Wide open Heading Into final day

Alpha+ leads overall classification by just one point ahead of Sled, with Trinit...
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DIY

Northland Harbourmaster warns: that cheap classic could cost you dearly

Northland Regional Council's maritime team is urging budget-conscious buyers to ...
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52 Super Series

Top boat two days in a row, Alpha Plus lead worlds title charge in Sardinia

The Hong Kong flagged crew of Alpha Plus gave owner Shawn Kang a great birthday ...
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// Photo credit: DR | Vendée Arctique 2026
Vendée Arctique

Video. Follow the award ceremony live!

Seven IMOCA skippers gathered for the Vendée Arctique prize ceremony this evenin...
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