Boating New Zealand

A major shift in sustainable boat manufacturing is underway, with Groupe Beneteau and a group of global partners launching a fully operational ‘closed loop’ production system—one that not only tackles waste during the build process but also paves the way for end-of-life boats to be recycled and rebuilt into new craft.

Get ready to hoist the sails and soak up the South Pacific sunshine — the 2025 Musket Cove Fiji Regatta Week is locked in for 12–16 September and registrations are now officially open. Held at the Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina in Fiji’s postcard-perfect Mamanuca Islands, this iconic week is more than just a regatta — it’s a full-blown celebration of sailing, socialising, and island life.

While most of us are hunkering down for winter, paddlers across Aotearoa are braving chilly conditions to compete in one of the most inclusive, community-driven race series in the country.

Powered-up conditions deliver a dramatic third day of racing as Kiwi Sean Herbert holds strong in third overall, with gold fleet pressure building.

Winter 2025 is shaping up...