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Designed for long-range cruising without sacrificing comfort, the Makai 42 is the work of Italian de...

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Sanctuary Cove 2026: On the docks with 36 Degrees

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The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026 returns from 21–24 May on Queensland’s Gold Coast, c...

1 May 2026

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In the most exclusive segment of the yachting sector, there are two very distinct, but also compleme...

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Kiwi sailors invited to chase short handed world honours in Marseille

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The Notice of Race has been published for the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, with...

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The Elite AT43's master cabin features a generous walkaround berth, and handily placed steps, meaning no awkward climbing in and out of bed. // Photo credit: Bryce Taylor

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The best sleeping pillows for your boat cabin

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A comfortable berth is important, but the pillow you sleep on can be life changing. And on a boat, c...

30 April 2026

Jet boat Discovery 2 (prior to fitting of roll bar) (Credit: Skippers Canyon Jet Limited, anonymised by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission)

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The wall at the end of the ride

Incidents on the water

At 1647 on 25 February 2025, Discovery 2 departed Deep Creek with 11 passengers on board for what th...

30 April 2026

Waiheke Marina Café opens in Pūtiki Bay // Supplied

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Waiheke Island: boating made easy

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Sometimes it's the small details that make the biggest difference, especially when it comes to boati...

29 April 2026

Bluegrass, a 1977 Lidgard 38 // Supplied: Tradeaboat

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Owning a legacy: the timeless vessels of the Lidgard family

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There is something about a Kauri boat that no fibreglass hull can replicate. The warmth of the timbe...

29 April 2026

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SnapCatch Classic brings AI-powered fishing competition to Kiwi anglers

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A new nationwide fishing competition is putting modern technology in the hands of Kiwi anglers, with...

29 April 2026

The “Changing of the Guard”, Cole Tapper (AUS) left, and runner-up Jeffrey Petersen (USA), right, at a Governor’s Cup press conference. Both have “aged out” of the under-23 event after collectively winning four of five GovCups in the last five years. // Photo credit: Tom Walker

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New guard set to emerge at 59th Governor’s Cup

Youth Match Racing (International)

The 59th Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship heads to Balboa Yacht Club, Ne...

28 April 2026

2026 NZ RS Feva National Champs at Wakatere BC // Photo credit: Justin Mitchell www.justinmitchell.co.nz @jl_mitchell_

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Dolphins, microplastics, and a national title: Wakatere delivers a Feva weekend to remember

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It wasn't a straightforward path to the podium. Three days of shifting breeze, a Sunday postponement...

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The 2026 Starling Class Association Girls Match Racing Regatta has come and gone, and New Zealand wo...

28 April 2026

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Moonlit miles and a Ponui Island prizegiving: the Spartafit SSANZ Anzac Enduro

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Fifteen two-handed boats, a full moon, and a forecast that delivered. The 2026 Spartafit SSANZ Anzac...

28 April 2026

Will Smith's team, Westbrook Racing, win at Lake Como for Round 2 of the 2026 E1 Series // E1 Series

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Will Smith’s Westbrook Racing surges to Lake Como glory in 2026 E1 Series Round 2

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Sara Price and Lucas Ordóñez repeated their 2024 victory on the lake to record Westbrook's second-ev...

28 April 2026

2026 GGR Israeli entrant Daniel Pinksky is currently sailing solo across the Atlantic for his 4000-mile GGR qualifier, filing daily Starlink video clips on Facebook that will have 30,000 views in the first few hours! He has to use a computer and open Starlink, banned in the GGR. There are currently six GGR sailors in the Atlantic completing mandatory GGR qualifiers. // Photo credit: Daniel Pinksky

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Could the Golden Globe Race go LIVE, 24/7, for eight months?

Golden Globe Race

The 2026 Golden Globe Race (GGR), departing Les Sables d'Olonne, France on September 6, may be about...

28 April 2026

2026 Women's World Match Racing venue has been announced // Photo credit: World Sailing

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San Francisco to host 2026 Women’s Match Racing World Championship

Women's Match Racing

St Francis Yacht Club will host the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship on Sa...

28 April 2026

Article

Bar Crusher co-founder Peter Cleland awarded BIAV Life Membership

Profiles on Key Figures

Peter Cleland has been awarded Life Membership of the Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV...

28 April 2026

2026 Ficker Cup // Photo credit: Bruce Crary / LBYC

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Dickson claims record 15th Ficker Cup in dominant Long Beach performance

Ficker Cup

Long Beach Yacht Club's Scotty Dickson has won the Ficker Cup for a record-setting 15th time, cappin...

28 April 2026

Swim4TheOcean petition heads to Parliament // Supplied

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Swim4TheOcean petition heads to Parliament

Marine Conservation

Jono Ridler and Live Ocean co-founder Blair Tuke will meet with cross-party MPs tomorrow, carrying 7...

28 April 2026

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Aquila Catamarans takes two awards in one week

Aquila

Boat of the Year Awards

Aquila Catamarans has won two international awards in a single week, with its 50 Sail taking the Int...

28 April 2026

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Yacht Style Awards 2026: the winners revealed

Boat of the Year Awards

The 2026 Yacht Style Awards brought together around 300 guests from across Asia and beyond at the Co...

28 April 2026

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Multihull of the Year 2026: the winners revealed

Boat of the Year Awards

Multihulls World has announced the results of its 2026 Multihull of the Year awards, with readers an...

28 April 2026

Palm Beach Motor Yachts returns to the 2026 52 Super Series // Supplied

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Palm Beach Motor Yachts returns to the 2026 52 Super Series

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52 Super Series

Palm Beach Motor Yachts has confirmed its return to the 2026 52 Super Series as an official partner,...

28 April 2026

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Waiheke Marina Café opens in Pūtiki Bay

Boat World

Waiheke’s boutique floating marina hosts a boutique floating café – the only one in Pūtiki Bay, a hu...

28 April 2026

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Maritime NZ Certification

Boat World

As the Pacific sailing season is approaching, Maritime NZ is reminding anyone intending to take a re...

28 April 2026

Volvo Penta's next-gen autopilot // Supplied

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Volvo Penta’s next-gen autopilot

Boat Business

Volvo Penta has announced the launch of its next-generation marine autopilot system. Fully integrate...

28 April 2026

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ZF Marine unveils new POD 4900

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ZF is extending its pod propulsion range with the new POD 4900, which was unveiled at the 2025 Canne...

28 April 2026

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Unlike traditional reverse osmosis desalination systems that process seawater into drinking water, P...

28 April 2026

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Navetta 58 – the Absolute Andromeda

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The Absolute Andromeda combines elegance, innovation, and character with customisable interiors and ...

28 April 2026

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Riviera now in Türkiye

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Boat Business

Riviera has expanded into the European market by appointing Doğuş Marine as its dealer representativ...

28 April 2026

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Purpose-built powerboat for maritime training

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NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NMIT) is enhancing its maritime programme for 2026 with ...

28 April 2026

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Ten gifts for the Mum who’d rather be on the water

Work & Play

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, 10 May — a brief pause in a fast-moving year to recognise that someone...

27 April 2026

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Mercury Marine breaks ground on new design studio

Boatbuilders & Manufacturers

On a Wednesday morning in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine marked the start of construction on...

24 April 2026

Ferrari puts its colours on the water. // Photo credit: Ferrari

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Ferrari puts its colours on the water

Ferrari Hypersail

Maranello has spent decades painting its cars in shades the world has learned to recognise at speed....

24 April 2026

The ENVGO NV1 is set to start production in 2025. Media images: credit ENVGO

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IBEX 2026: Tampa in October for North America’s top marine trade event

IBEX

The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) returns to the Tampa Convention Cen...

23 April 2026

Vagrant, an excellent example of a Pelin Shikaree, is available for sale, listed on Tradeaboat // Vining Marine Group

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Pelin Shikaree: Kauri classics that refuse to die

Pelin

Boats for Sale

There are boats you buy and boats you inherit a legacy with. The Pelin Shikaree is firmly in the sec...

21 April 2026

2026 Secondary Schools Team Racing National Championships // New Zealand Team Sailing Association

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Westlake Boys and Girls reign supreme at 2026 Secondary Schools Team Sailing Nationals

Dinghy Classes

Westlake has dominated the 2026 New Zealand Secondary Schools Team Sailing Championships at Whangare...

20 April 2026

Sunpower-Alva 90 Solar Electric Superyacht rolls out for sea trials // Sunpower

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Sunpower-Alva 90 Solar Electric Superyacht rolls out for sea trials

Sunpower

Innovations in Boat Design

Sunpower Yachts reaches the water's edge as its 90ft solar electric catamaran prepares for sea trial...

20 April 2026

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