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Emerging NZ boating safety concerns
New Zealander's love affair with boating continues strongly, albeit with the latest IPSOS Boating Monitor figures telling us that there has been a 9% ...
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School holiday boat adventures: Hooks and Man o’ War bays
With the April school holidays upon us, it's an ideal opportunity to plan a family boating adventure. The MetService forecasts a settled start to the ...
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What if your boat wasn’t white?
It’s the standard, sure. But what if it didn’t have to be? Colour is quickly becoming a powerful part of modern boat design — and rejuvenation of your...
Grandeur afloat, World Superyacht Awards 2025 in Venice
Few settings match the elegance of Venice, and for the 20th edition of the World Superyacht Awards, there’s no backdrop more fitting. With its palazzo...
Customise your dream Lagoon catamaran with a new online configuration tool
French catamaran builder Lagoon, part of the Groupe Beneteau family, has taken a big step towards personalising the boat-buying experience with a bran...
The case for the modern houseboat
When I mention that I live on a yacht, the conversation invariably drifts towards the comment, “I’d love to stay on a houseboat.” But in my mind, my 1...
Get in early for the NZSFC Youth Nationals
With only four days to go until early bird registration closes for this year's NZSFC Youth Nationals, it's time to commit to what has to be the highli...
A record turnout for the Makaira Boats Trailer Boat Tournament
Information courtesy of the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club.
The Makaira Boats Trailer Boat Tournament brings together keen anglers to the stunning wa...
Mediterranean Fanworm found on vessels in Wellington / top of the South Island
A recent survey conducted by the Greater Wellington Regional Council and the Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Partnership has revealed the presence...
Know your fuel network
If you’re planning to cruise the length of New Zealand or venture beyond familiar waters, knowing where to refuel is crucial. While many marinas offer...
The Oyster Owners World Rally
For sailing enthusiasts and adventure seekers, the Oyster Owners World Rally represents the pinnacle of ocean exploration.
Maritimo Boating Destinations – Sydney
The options of extremes. The pace of city life meets wilderness and peace…
Haines Hunter exclusive on-water demos, your invitation
Join Haines Hunter and Bays Boating for this exclusive opportunity—secure your spot today!
Foraging for seaweed: A coastal Kiwi’s guide to wild flavours
Whether you’re a seasoned forager or just dipping your toes into the coastal harvest, here’s how to responsibly gather and cook with seaweed from New ...
Hull cleaning headaches: What Kiwi boaties really think
Keeping a boat’s hull clean is a necessary job—but one that comes with its fair share of frustrations.
Red: Inspiring NZ adventure since 2008
Explore Aotearoa’s waterways with Red Paddle Co’s durable, adventure-ready inflatable paddleboards. Go further, faster! Check them out at the Auckland...
B&G® unveils the Zeus® SR: The future of sailing navigation
Next-generation chartplotter delivers speed, precision, and smart sailing modes
B&G®, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, has i...
Simrad NSS® 4 makes its global release at Miami, now coming for New Zealand debut at the Auckland Bo...
A sleeker, faster, and smarter multifunction display for Kiwi boaties
After its highly anticipated launch at the Miami International Boat Show last w...
White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition
To honour its impressive 30th Anniversary milestone, White Pointer Boats hosted a fishing competition over the past few days at the stunning Waihau Ba...
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A brief history of: Distress calls
The standard maritime distress signals we use today are universally applied and understood, but that wasn’t always the case.
Hopefully most of us in ...
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Caribbean switch
There comes a time in an aging yachtie’s life when billowing sails, stiff breezes and flying spray aren’t quite as alluring as before. Blame it on cre...
Celebrity Cruises Introduces Groundbreaking ‘Dream Makers’ Program for the Celebrity Xce...
Cruise enthusiasts worldwide are being invited to make history by shaping their ideal vacation experience aboard Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, the C...
Farr reaching success: The Farr 1020 story
One of the most successful one-design keelers in New Zealand has been the Farr 1020. Designed by Bruce Farr and his team in 1981 and built by Sea Nymp...
Father and son team nail Extreme Boats contest
The Bay of Islands father and son duo, Warren and Blake Hay, took out the snapper trifecta at the Extreme Boats Tournament fished out of Whitianga ove...
What a hoot! Tai Mate: A whimsical dinghy with a retro twist
You're not imagining something out of a children's storybook. This quirky vessel, owned by retro-boat enthusiast Barry Anderson, is a 9ft (2.7-metre) ...
Refurbishing a Kiwi classic: Johan Joubert’s journey with Voyager
Few vessels evoke as much nostalgia and pride as the Vindex 32, a Kiwi icon designed and built by Jim Young in the 1970s.
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Bookabuoy
Great Escape Sailing and MooringBNB have partnered to launch Bookabuoy, a game-changing platform set to transform how New Zealand boaties find and boo...
Ducie Island: A Remote Jewel of the South Pacific
Ducie Island, a remote and uninhabited atoll in the South Pacific Ocean, is part of the Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory.
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Nordic rescue: Classic redemption
While you were shivering in a cold and windy Aotearoa, hundreds of kilometres away, a young couple was sitting in the Fijian sunshine and enjoying the...
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Southern summer roadie: Part 1
The look on Anna’s face as we cruised along Piopiotahi Milford Sound said it all: she was mesmerised. The water was flat, not a cloud stirred, and Mit...
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One hull or two hulls? The catamaran conundrum
Could you? Should you? Yes, you: Would you make the leap from monohull to catamaran? Cat converts swear they will never, ever go back to merely one hu...
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The latest update from La Vagabonde III: Where to from here?
The La Vagabonde III, captained by celebrated YouTubers Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu, encountered a major setback during their maiden visit to Ja...
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Mayotte to Richards Bay, Part 3: – Officials and Machine Guns
Doing an emergency stop can be a delicate matter. Normally stopping in a new country requires you to check in through customs, immigration, etc, howev...
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Mayotte to Richard’s Bay, part 2: Breakages
After five days of terrible anchoring at Ilha do Fogo, eight boats made a run for it. There was a brief weather window and we all decided to grab it a...
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Beneteau and Lagoon Owners Rally 2024 – A celebration of community and craftsmanship
On Saturday, 23rd November, the 2024 Beneteau and Lagoon Owners Rally set sail to the picturesque Kawau Island, with Lidgard House providing a stunnin...
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Won Lotto and lost for ways to spend the winnings? Virgin Voyages Unveils Annual Pass: Unlimited cru...
If you have recently won Lotto but have struggled to find that little something special you want to give to yourself (or if it's a big win, ...
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Mayotte to Richard’s Bay, Part 1: A Fishing Story
We picked a really good window for the first leg of the Mozambique Channel. Whilst it may have been a bit light on the wind, we prefer that to the unp...
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The Mozambique Channel – Hopefully not living up to its reputation
We are members of two WhatsApp groups with people sailing the east and south coast Africa, and over the last two week these chat groups have pinged co...
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La Vagabonde’s New Update (and video!): A Tranquil Evening Turns to Chaos
Boating NZ Website Editorial: My intense like (man-love) of La Vagabonde has been clearly documented in the past, their journeys guided my w...
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22 Nov Update From La Vagabonde
Sadly again, following on from the previous missed calls and repeated reschedules, and simply not turning up for the call scheduled for yesterday - to...
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