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December 2024

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...

16 December 2024

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Where comfort meets culture

Everything Kaleo makes features local art created by collaborating artists from Northland. Thes include exclusive prints depicting New Zealand scenery...

16 December 2024

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Experienced systems engineer joins L&B

Warren Evans, a vastly experienced systems engineer with a background in building and integrating electrical and electronic systems, has joined Lusty ...

16 December 2024

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Boat Business

PolyBoat Global

With the steady rising use of electric boats for pleasure, PolyBoat Global presents its new website which includes a variety of ways to have quiet, cl...

16 December 2024

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Boat Business

High-speed T-foils

SailGP has confirmed that its new high-speed T-Foils will be added to its entire international fleet of F50s in January 2025, ahead of the ITM New Zea...

16 December 2024

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December 2024

Smartgyro for multihulls

Bluegame, a brand of Sanlorenzo Yachts and Smartgyro, gyro stabilisation technology company, has achieved a world-first in stabilising the Bluegame BG...

16 December 2024

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Shark boat seats

Shark Seats, as used aboard ETNZ’s America’s Cup chase boats, provide an elegant solution to comfort aboard your vessel.

16 December 2024

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Boat Business

Short Marine premium vessels

Sydney brothers Sam and Ryan Short of Short Marine have announced their further expansion into the New Zealand market, joining forces with Sean Condon...

16 December 2024

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Boat Business

FPT Workshop and Showroom

Onshore Marine Engineering has opened a new workshop in Rosedale on Auckland’s North Shore.

16 December 2024

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Boat Business

A journey in marine engineering

Joe Castell embarked on his marine engineering career in 2004 at Dale Sailing, a respected boatyard in West Wales, UK, completing his City & Guild...

16 December 2024

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Boat Business

Digital Yacht for NZ

Lusty & Blundell is now distributing Digital Yacht products in New Zealand.

16 December 2024

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Boat Business

Outboard power for Sargo

Sargo Boats is proud to announce the launch of SARGO 31 Outboard, a groundbreaking addition to its rugged, seaworthy fleet and the first SARGO model...

16 December 2024

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Boat Business

Marine Industry celebrates AC win

The NZ Marine Industry Association congratulates Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ), winners of the 37th America’s Cup, a contest that set new records o...

16 December 2024

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Boat Business

Innovision Amphibious

Innovision Boats has announced the launch of the IV7000 Amphibious Hard Top. This latest model offers unmatched versatility, with amphibious capabilit...

13 December 2024

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New Beneteau First 30

Beneteau marks its 140th anniversary with the launch of the all-new First 30.

13 December 2024

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

NEWS TIPS?
Send your photos, videos, stories, and tip-offs to ahoy@boatingnz.co.nz or call us on 022-023-7507.

December 2024

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

Where comfort meets culture

Experienced systems engineer joins L&B

PolyBoat Global

High-speed T-foils

Smartgyro for multihulls

Shark boat seats

Short Marine premium vessels

FPT Workshop and Showroom

A journey in marine engineering

Digital Yacht for NZ

Outboard power for Sargo

Marine Industry celebrates AC win

Innovision Amphibious

New Beneteau First 30