Boating New Zealand

Ferrari’s bold leap into sailing is now taking even more dramatic shape with the Ferrari Hypersail. Following April’s announcement of a 30-metre foiling monohull under the guidance of offshore legend Giovanni Soldini and designer Guillaume Verdier, the iconic Italian marque has now officially unveiled the full details of its revolutionary project: the Ferrari Hypersail.

By any measure, Hugh Treharne was a titan of Australian sailing. His passing on 24 June 2025, at the age of 84, marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in the sport – one defined not just by exceptional results on the water, but also by his intellect, generosity, and lifelong commitment to growing sailing from the grassroots to the elite level.

Garmin’s latest flagship marine smartwatch, the quatix® 8, is designed to be more than just wrist candy. Engineered for skippers, sailors, and water enthusiasts, it’s a full-fledged command centre on your arm — one that bridges helm, health, and home in one device.

Arriving this September, Aquila Power Catamarans’ newest launch—the Aquila 46 Yacht—brings big-boat thinking to a more compact platform. Slated to debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025, followed by a North American reveal at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October, the 46 Yacht carries forward Aquila’s “Explorer” design DNA and delivers a bold mix of performance, luxury and versatility. For Kiwi boaties looking for serious offshore capability without the footprint of a superyacht, this latest addition to the Aquila fleet promises to be a compelling option.

As the electric revolution sweeps across the marine industry, the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe—co-located with the Autonomous Ship Conference & Expo—has once again docked at RAI Amsterdam from June 24–26. With over 150 exhibiting companies, 3,200+ attendees, and 45 conference speakers, the event is the global nerve centre for maritime electrification, spanning shipping, ports, inland vessels—and crucially for us in New Zealand—leisure and performance boats.