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February 2025

The 1895 8-raters

In an international context, perhaps the most extraordinary feature of the Auckland-built raters I have described so far in this series, and those to ...

1 March 2025

Lagoon Bay Raid

Raid (/red/): Within boating, Raid is described as a sail and oar adventure, a leisure pursuit combining sailing and rowing.

28 February 2025

Auckland Boat Show

New releases making a beeline for Auckland Boat Show

The just-released line-up of March’s Auckland Boat Show is a strong indicator of an adventurous few boating seasons to come.

28 February 2025

Features

The waters that bind us

On March 1 boats of every description will descend on Lake Rotiti for the Antiques and Classics Boat Show. American Steven Lapkin shares his personal ...

28 February 2025

Features

Southern summer roadie: Part 2

In the second part of his story recounting a southern summer road trip, Tom Fraser picks up the journey at Lake Ohau, about 30 minutes from Twizel.

28 February 2025

Features

Slow boat to Racehorse River

Our summer cruise was postponed by those gales. Then there was the truckload of mulch for the garden. And floor to ceiling bookshelves in the lounge. ...

11 February 2025

Article

Boat Brief

Check for marine pests

Marine biosecurity teams are reminding boaties and all marine users to make sure they are across marine pest risks and rules before heading out on the...

11 February 2025

Boat Business

Sunbeam 29.1 GT

SUNBEAM Yachts Australia & New Zealand is never satisfied with the status quo. This is also the case with the SUNBEAM 29.1. Based on the current S...

11 February 2025

Boat Business

H2Ocean Hydrogen power

Fabrum, a New Zealand company leading the world in zero-emission transition technologies, has collaborated on the design and build of a zero-emission ...

11 February 2025

Boat Business

Negative carbon footpinrt marine decking

The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study conducted by ITECONS1, an independent entity, and in compliance with EN ISO 14040, EN ISO 14044, and EN 15804 st...

11 February 2025

Boat Business

FatCats for Auckland Harbourmaster

The Auckland Harbourmaster has just launched two yellow FatCat 4500 Centre Console Boats.

2 February 2025

Boat Business

Raymarine honours L&B at METS: ‘50 years of great service’

Raymarine, the global leader in high performance marine electronics, has honoured Lusty & Blundell Ltd for its long history of successfully repres...

2 February 2025

February 2025

Chris Robertson 1927-2024

Many in the marine industry were saddened to hear of boatbuilder Chris Robertson’s passing on December 9, 2024. A long-time, highly respected boatbuil...

2 February 2025

Boat World

Coutts World Moth Champion

Mathias Coutts, son of legendary Kiwi Olympic and America’s Cup sailor Russell Coutts has won the Predictwind 2024 World Moth Champion title, with a c...

2 February 2025

Article

Boating history

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 ...

29 January 2025

Feature

February 2025

Lagoon Bay Raid

Raid (/red/): Within boating, Raid is described as a sail and oar adventure, a leisure pursuit combining sailing and rowing. The gathering at Lagoon ...

29 January 2025

Feature

February 2025

Sea-Doo: Ride the future of fishing

On December 10, 2024, Sea-Doo held a media day for New Zealand journalists to introduce the 2025 Fish Pro range. Boating NZ’s Tim Porter enjoyed a da...

29 January 2025

Article

February 2025

New releases making a beeline for Auckland

The just-released line-up of March’s Auckland Boat Show is a strong indicator of an adventurous few boating seasons to come. The show, held from 6-9 ...

29 January 2025

Feature

Boating Days

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...

29 January 2025

Feature

February 2025

Southern Roadie Pt II

In the second part of his story recounting a southern summer road trip, Tom Fraser picks up the journey at Lake Ohau, about 30 minutes from Twizel. L...

29 January 2025

Article

International Voyage Certificate: Cat 1 rules and regulation changes

New Zealand-registered pleasure craft departing on offshore voyages have for many decades required a safety inspection. This is still the case, but th...

24 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.

February 2025

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

Lagoon Bay Raid

New releases making a beeline for Auckland Boat Show

The waters that bind us

Southern summer roadie: Part 2

Slow boat to Racehorse River

Check for marine pests

Sunbeam 29.1 GT

H2Ocean Hydrogen power

Negative carbon footpinrt marine decking

FatCats for Auckland Harbourmaster

Raymarine honours L&B at METS: ‘50 years of great service’

Chris Robertson 1927-2024

Coutts World Moth Champion

A brief history of: Distress calls

Lagoon Bay Raid

Sea-Doo: Ride the future of fishing

New releases making a beeline for Auckland

Caribbean switch

Southern Roadie Pt II

International Voyage Certificate: Cat 1 rules and regulation changes