June 2025
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ARG Gyro Stabilisers
Motor Yacht Service Centre (MYSC) has announced its acquisition of the exclusive New Zealand distributorship for ARG Gyro Stabilisers.
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Demand for hybrids on the rise
Eyachts, the exclusive distributor of Greenline Yachts in Australia and New Zealand, has been named Greenline Dealer of the Year and awarded Best Mark...
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New Brand Strategist for GB Marine Group
Marketing leader Lynn Fischer joins luxury yacht builder GB Marine Group as Global Chief Marketing Officer, supporting a new era of innovation, expans...
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New vessels, branding for Whiskey Project
The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) has unveiled VYCOR, a new line of high-performance commercial watercraft, alongside a refreshed brand identity, marki...
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Tenob Marine team expands
Tenob Marine, manufacturers and distributors of quality marine products, has added two highly experienced professionals to its team, both with strong ...
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Lowe brings his sales game
With more than 25 years in the marine industry and experience selling many brands, Dominic Lowe of Lowe Yachts has joined forces with European Marine ...
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Fosters to distribute GEBO
Fosters Chandlery has been appointed the exclusive New Zealand distributor for GEBO, a globally respected manufacturer of premium marine windows, hatc...
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Boatie discovers new caulerpa location
Before Auckland boat owner Ben Tothill set sail to the Bay of Islands this February, he made sure that he was armed with everything he needed to know ...
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Exteta x Riva: The art of nautical living
In a collaboration between Exteta and Riva, a co-branded line of furnishings has evolved, offering a lifestyle inspired by the nautical world.
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HVO: New fuel for yachts
The yachting industry knows it is important to begin phasing out traditional fossil diesel fuel.
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Starling chief measurer retires
Starling chief measurer Brian Peet’s family is synonymous with the Starling class.
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Cruise vessel subs facilitate marine exploration
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, these submarines can dive to depths of 300 meters.
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Women in sport: Kelsey Muir helms the 104th Lipton Cup winner
Sailing is often perceived as an elitist sport dominated by men, and while it is much more accessible here in New Zealand, the achievements of women c...
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K Boats: Making dreams come true
Marlborough Sounds maritime legend Grant Orchard has put his fleet of ‘K Boats’ into service supporting Oceans Seven swimmers.
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Tight sailing for Etchells Cup
Following on from last year’s successful one-day regatta, the Bonus Contractors
Bay of Islands Etchells Cup, now a two-day event, took place over th...
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NZ’s finest race for glory
The 2025 Perpetual Guardian Classic Yacht Regatta, hosted by Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, saw a fleet of 20 of New Zealand’s finest classic yacht...
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Waikawa Boating Club WineWorks Marlborough Wine Race
February 14 saw the 2025 running of the WineWorks Marlborough Wine Race, organised by Waikawa Boating Club and co-sponsored by Liquid Action and Inter...
Tech Article
Battery charging and maintenance for an extended battery life
This article is intended
to help boat owners better understand a vessel’s batteries and how to correctly maintain them for maximum battery life.
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A free-spirited talent: The Graeme Woodroffe story
The late Graeme Woodroffe was one of New Zealand’s best-performing helmsmen/skippers, competing in OK dinghies, IOR ton keelers, and New Zealand’s fir...
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PETREL, Raters again
From its beginnings in the 1860s the sport of yachting in New Zealand had two major streams.
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How did we get here? Kiwis’ Atlantic crossing
Kiwi sailors can be found all over the globe, cruising the world’s oceans and enjoying adventures in exotic locations. Cruising sailor Theresa Nichols...
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Hard or soft for snapper
It’s a common dilemma for many of us:
when should I use a softbait and when is it better to use a metal jig lure of some sort?
Thames Traditional Boat Festival: Mind the TRAD
A total of 155 boats took part in the 2024 edition of the Thames Traditional Boat Festival, an event that is always full of charm and surprises.
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No ramp? No problem!
Many of New Zealand’s best boating and fishing locations are miles away from sheltered launching ramps. That doesn’t put them out of reach for trailer...
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Superior service
Based at Hobsonville Marina and now boasting three brand-new, all-tide service berths accommodating vessels up to 24m (80 feet), Motor Yacht Service C...
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Kerikeri inlet: Flocking to history
Our Up the Creek adventure took us into history, to a place most photographed though not always as well known.
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Kokoru: A Phoenix from the ashes
Some boats are just born lucky.
Kokoru is one of those boats.
Designed and built in 1960 by legendary Picton boatbuilder Jack Morgan, she spent mo...
Catamarans International
Catamarans International produces the majority of its components from female moulds. This allows for a hard wearing Gel Coat finish without the added expense and time involved with fairing and painti...
Marine Engine & Transmission Specialists
The Team
Our team of qualified marine diesel engineers and trades people have over 55 years of combined experience in all aspects of marine engineering - installation, repair, maintenance and...
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2018 Supreme 420 Tinny Dinghy
This brand new 2018 Supreme 420 Tinny is a tough, no-nonsense aluminium dinghy built for serious anglers and boaties who want reliability and durability in a compact package.
1974 Townson 36 Custom
With a beam of 3.28m, a draft of 1.9m, and a displacement of 6,240kg, Jenanne II is a proven performer under sail, equally capable as a comfortable Gulf cruiser or a serious contender in classic yacht regattas.