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Eugen Seibold // Photo credit: Dominic Jack
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Inside the making of Eugen Seibold: the yacht built to work where research ships cannot

YYachts
Sloop
Boat Profile
A yacht built for a very unusual brief When the Max Planck Society set out to commission a research...
The first sailing photo of the all-new Hallberg-Rassy 370 // Photo credit: Hallberg-Rassy
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boot Düsseldorf 2026: Hallberg-Rassy 370 unveiled as new offshore cruiser

Hallberg-Rassy
Sloop
New Boat
The Hallberg-Rassy 370 will make its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026. Positioned between the 340...
Article
Article
Article

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415: A next-generation cruiser with sailing in its soul

Jeanneau
Sloop
New Boat
Debuting at Cannes in September, Jeanneau's all-new Sun Odyssey 415 is poised to become a new benchm...

Elliott 1150 Tourer

Elliott
Keeler
Denim is a classic Kiwi tale. Start with a solitary man and a dream, pile on the challenges, stir in...
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass/epoxy/foam core (deck) and plywood (hull)

2005 Ganley Solution 43

Ganley
Sloop
The Ganley “Solution” can sail anywhere on our oceans. It has low mileage 72 HP Nissan diesel with 3...
YEAR:
2005

Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen

Italia Yachts
Monohull
New Boat
Italia Yachts has announced the launch of the IY 9.98 NextGen, a groundbreaking evolution in yacht d...

Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300: A modern racing yacht with a proven track record

Jeanneau
Offshore Racing Boat
Boat Review
Since 2008, Jeanneau has produced 150 Sun Fast 3200 sailing yachts, establishing it as a popular per...

Saffier SE 33 Life

Saffier Yachts
Daysailer
The Saffier SE 33 Life daysailer is a breath of fresh air in the production yacht world, with perfor...
Horsepower (HP):
15
Length Over All (M):
11
YEAR:
2024
Displacement (M):
3000
Length Over All (M):
9.85
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380

Jeanneau
Sailboat
In the wide cockpit, the racing-style Carbonautica wheels are positioned well aft and outboard, corr...
Horsepower (HP):
40
Length Over All (M):
11.22
YEAR:
2024
Construction:
GRP
Length Over All (M):
10.77
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
First In Line : The First 44 is Beneteau's performance cruiser model.
Boat Review

Beneteau First 44

Beneteau
Monohull
Fifteen knots eased back to about 10 knots and the boat felt light on the helm, responding nicely to...
Length Over All (M):
14.15
Displacement (M):
10500
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
13.17

Moody 41DS

Moody
Sloop
The major point of difference between this boat and a regular cruising yacht is the high-profile dec...
Length Over All (M):
12.52
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
11.42
Boat Review

Beneteau First 36

Beneteau
Sloop
The First 36 has a pleasingly yacht-like cockpit: this is a boat that is meant to be sailed.
Length Over All (M):
11.98
Displacement (M):
4800
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
10.25

Hanse 460

Hanse
Sloop
Code has three cabins, the master cabin forward and twin double quarter berths.
Length Over All (M):
14.60
Displacement (M):
12600
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
13.05

Pogo 36

Pogo
Sloop
The course for the SSANZ race had us first heading to Gannet Rock, off the NE coast of Waiheke Islan...
Length Over All (M):
10.86
Displacement (M):
3800
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
Figreglass/polyester/PVC foam

Elan E6

Elan
Sloop
The Slovenian builder has set its sights firmly on owners who want speed as well as style.
Length Over All (M):
14.30
Displacement (M):
11250
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
13.68
CONSTRUCTION:
Vacuum-assisted infusion lamination

Dufour 470

Dufour
Sloop
Nothing is more enjoyable to sail to windward than a deep-keeled monohull.
Length Over All (M):
14.85
Displacement (M):
13200
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Boat Review

Bavaria C45

Bavaria
Monohull
Beautiful weather doesn’t always equal the best weather for going sailing, but sometimes you just ha...
Length Over All (M):
13.98
Displacement (M):
11935
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
12.87
Boat Review

Bavaria C42

Bavaria
Monohull
Getting back out on the water after an extended period in lockdown felt so good — especially with ...
Length Over All (M):
12.9
Displacement (M):
9678
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
11.27

Frers 33.8m Superyacht

Frers
Sloop
This 33.8m carbon-fibre sloop’s stately presence would enhance any superyacht marina, but she’s unli...
Length Over All (M):
33.83
Displacement (M):
131000
Construction:
Carbon Fibre
CONSTRUCTION:
Carbon fibre
Bavaria 40 (2008)
Boat Review

Bavaria 40 (2008)

Bavaria
Sloop
Bavaria's new 40 cruising yacht departs from previous models with a different exterior and hull shap...
Length Over All (M):
12.35
Displacement (M):
8500
CONSTRUCTION:
Bavaria Yachts
Bavaria 42 // Photo credit: The Yacht Sales Company
Boat Review

Bavaria Yachts 42

Bavaria
Sloop
It was supposed to be a genteel cruise to assess the Bavaria 42 but Lawrence Schaffler says his test...
Displacement (M):
8400
Length Over All (M):
11.15
CONSTRUCTION:
Bavaria Yachts
Boat Review

Bavaria Yachts 40

Bavaria
Sloop
The first Bavaria 40 to enter New Zealand was launched at Westhaven in December. It's roomy, comfort...
Length Over All (M):
12.35
Displacement (M):
7,900
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Press Release

Cule Marine Ltd announced as exclusive New Zealand Distributor for Dometic UK Blind Systems

Auckland Boat Show
Cule Marine Ltd announced as exclusive New Zealand Distributor for Dometic UK Blind Systems
(formerl...
Seawind 1170
Press Release
Press Release
Press Release

Seawind 1170 showcased at Auckland Boat Show as Seawind strengthens New Zealand partnership

Seawind
Auckland Boat Show
Seawind Catamarans will be showcasing their award-winning Seawind 1170 at the Auckland Boat Show fro...
2026 SailGP Auckland, accident between Black Foils and France // Photo credit: Boating New Zealand
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EXCLUSIVE: Boating NZ video of the SailGP incident NZ/France

SailGP 2026
Roger Mills, our amazing cameraman, was on-site as the Black Foils hit the French SailGP team in Rac...

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