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Kirsten Thomas

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Kirsten enjoys sailing and is a passionate writer based in coastal New Zealand. Combining her two passions, she crafts vivid narratives and insightful articles about sailing adventures, sharing her experiences and knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.
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Three Kings spearfishing trip: chasing kingfish at New Zealand’s edge

Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race
A raw look at a spearfishing mission to the Three Kings Islands and the platform aiming to tell more...
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North Haven finale set to decide Australian offshore superboat championship

Australian Offshore Superboats
The 2025 to 2026 Australian Offshore Superboat Championships will conclude next month in North Haven...
BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team driven by Tom Slingsby in action by the grand stand and the adrenaline lounge on Race Day 1 of the ENEL Rio Sail Grand Prix in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Saturday 11 April 2026. Rolex SailGP Championship Event 4 2026 Season. // Photo credit: Ricardo Pinto for SailGP.
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Slingsby and the BONDS Flying Roos make it back to back in SailGP Rio

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Tom Slingsby and the BONDS Flying Roos are on fire in the 2026 SailGP Rio event. Tom Slingsby and...
Balanced on the helm and built to keep driving when conditions tighten. // Photo credit: Insight Media
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Now for sale, Kick, the Elliott 1050 cruiser racer with Round North Island pedigree

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Kick comes off the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race with a fourth on correc...
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Sailing the edge of New Zealand: the Three Kings offshore yacht race

Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race
The Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race is now just over a week away, starting on 16 April. Early signs ...
Hiking Whangamumu track with the view of Whangamumu harbour, Russell, Bay of Island // Photo credit: Janice Chen
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Only by boat: Whangamumu Whaling Station

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Whangamumu is one of Northland’s best hidden anchorages, with a narrow entrance, solid holding, and ...
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SailGP Rio preview: why light air could decide the regatta

SailGP 2026
In just over a week, SailGP has its debut in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most visually striking stops...
Mermaid with Charlotte Porter (photo insert) // Photo credit: YouRowGirl
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From SailGP to 45 days at sea: Kiwi physio takes on the world’s toughest row

Worlds Toughest Row
Charlotte Porter, a Kiwi SailGP physiotherapist prepares for what could be 45 of the toughest days s...
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Hinckley unveils Picnic Boat 45 as new flagship of iconic range

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Day boat
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The latest evolution of one of boating’s most recognisable designs has arrived, with Hinckley Yachts...
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Singapore Yachting Festival 2026 expands beyond boats with lifestyle focus

Singapore Yachting Festival
The Singapore Yachting Festival returns to ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from 23 to 26 April 2026, buil...
Ethan Fong and crew at the 2026 NZ Youth Match Racing World Trails // Photo credit: RNZYS
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Fong edges Hyde in tight finish at 2026 New Zealand Youth Match Racing Trials

New Zealand Youth Match Racing
Auckland’s Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron hosted closely fought New Zealand Youth Match Racing Wor...
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World Superyacht Awards 2026: The industry’s ‘Oscars’ return to Venice

Boat of the Year Awards
The 21st edition of the World Superyacht Awards returns to Venice this May. The goal? To recognise t...
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Getting your boat ready for the New Zealand game bird hunting season

Hunting from a boat
From estuaries to backcountry rivers, the right boat can define your game bird season. Here’s how Ki...
2024 RNZYS Helly Hansen Three Kings Race. // Photo credit: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die
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Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race 2026 nears start with fleet taking shape

Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race
One of New Zealand’s toughest offshore challenge returns, with a compact fleet and a tight entry win...
2026 Otago Rivers Race // Photo credit: Graeme A Fraser Photography
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Otago Rivers Race opens River Racing NZ title chase in style

NZ Jet Boat River Run
A world champion, a capable Kiwi navigator, and a weekend of changing river conditions produced a cl...
Rainbow Haulage - Whitianga 2026 // Photo credit: Shot360 Photography
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GEN2 and Rainbow Haulage headline champions as NZ offshore powerboat season concludes

New Zealand Offshore Powerboating
The 2025 to 2026 New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Association Championship has wrapped up after five r...
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Kaipara bar capsize highlights lifejackets, luck, and the value of Coastguard volunteers

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Three boaties are alive today following a capsize outside the Kaipara Bar, in an incident that under...
Fury II incident // Photo credit: Mackay Offshore Powerboat Racing NZ
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Whitianga delivers dramatic finale to NZ offshore powerboat season

New Zealand Offshore Powerboating
High stakes racing, a serious incident, and strong finishes close out 2025 to 2026 championship. ...
The Beast // Photo credit: Ikonic Yachts
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Superyacht The Beast sold: Kiwi-built expedition yacht changes hands

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The iconic New Zealand-built explorer yacht finds a new owner, marking the next chapter in a remarka...
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Nice Boating Tomorrow 2026 shows sustainable boating is no longer optional

Nice Boating Tomorrow
A timely global showcase of sustainable boating, arriving just as fuel uncertainty sharpened the ind...
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Will small boats set the tone once again for the PIC Harbour Classic?

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A strong concentration of sub-10-metre designs is shaping expectations for this year’s PIC Harbour C...
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Whitianga set for championship decider as NZ offshore powerboat season reaches final round

New Zealand Offshore Powerboating
Nominated speed racing opens the door to everyone as titles hang in the balance The 2025 to 2026 ...
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Geelong delivers tight margins and shifting momentum in Australian Offshore Superboat Championship

Australian Offshore Superboats
The mid-March round at Geelong arrived at a critical point in the 2026 Australian Offshore Superboat...
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The Lagoon 47 signals the next stage in the evolution of Lagoon’s cruising catamaran range, bridging...
Radio Active // Photo: Daniel Leech via PIC Harbour Classic
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Elliott designs lining up for the 2026 PIC Harbour Classic

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Greg Elliott yachts continue to deliver results across New Zealand racing, and several will line up ...
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Geelong set to test title Australian Offshore Superboat contenders as offshore championship tightens...

Australian Offshore Superboats
Geelong looms as the reset point for the 2026 Australian Offshore Superboat Championships. After a b...
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Riviera 4300 walkthrough – video narration version

Auckland Boat Show
As we step aboard the Riviera 4300 from the swim platform, the first thing that immediately stands o...
A brace of steamers at Lake Rotoiti.
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2026 NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show weekend promises two days of action on and off the water

NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show
Visitors heading to the boat show this coming weekend, on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 2026, can ex...
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Season standings tighten as NZ Offshore Championship heads to Whitianga finale

New Zealand Offshore Powerboating
The New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Association championship is heading for a high-stakes finish, wit...
James "Bhutty" Moore-morial Race 2026 // Photo credit: Paddler.nz
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Darcy Price NZ Ocean Surfski Series 2025–26 enters decisive final stretch

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Darcy Price NZ Ocean Surfski Series 2025–26 passes midpoint as champions and award winners drive tit...
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Wyndham Harbour delivers chaos, tactics, and a shaken Aussie Offshore Superboat championship

Australian Offshore Superboats
Round 2 in Victoria transformed the Australian Offshore Superboat Championships, emphasising the imp...
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Dickey Boats to showcase three models at the 2026 Auckland Boat Show

Auckland Boat Show
Dickey Boats will be showcasing three standout models at the 2026 Auckland Boat Show, and we’re plea...
Wraith II returning to New Zealand // Photo credit: Ultim Boat
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Wraith II storms to near-record finish at 2026 Balokovic Cup

Doyle Sails Gold Cup Series
Wraith II, the MOD 70 helmed by Sean Vernon, delivered a statement performance in the 2026 Balokovic...
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Southern Spars celebrates global milestones in SailGP recovery and Gitana 18 launch

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From emergency SailGP repairs in Auckland to the launch of a next generation offshore flying machine...
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Wyndham Harbour Round 2 preview: new tactics shake up offshore championship

Australian Offshore Superboats
Australia’s premier offshore powerboat series, the Australian Offshore Superboat Championship, is mi...
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Balokovic Cup set to decide Doyle Sails Gold Cup

Doyle Sails Gold Cup Series
The Doyle Sails Gold Cup Series reaches its climax this Friday, 20 February 2026, with the Balokovic...
The Seawind 1170 under way
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Seawind 1170 production insight as Turkish facility comes online

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Seawind Catamarans has released a detailed factory video outlining how the Seawind 1170 is now being...
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Brendon Cornes “Cornsey” claims 54th Gold Cup on the Manawatu River

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Last weekend, the Manawatu River delivered a whole heap of horsepower. The 54th Manawatu Power Boat ...
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The Pātea 830, built from experience, guided by legacy

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The Pātea 830 is more than a trailerable cruiser—it’s a boat built for rugged coastlines and distant...
ROSE before heading to her home in New Zealand // Photo credit: Cygnet Wooden Boats
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Rosette brings Bass Strait heritage to Auckland

Auckland Wooden Boat Festival
The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival will feature a rare visitor this March. Rosette, an Australian Cou...

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