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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...

28 May 2025

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June 2025

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?

28 May 2025

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A Very Brief History

Marine jet units

A New Zealand company leads the world in waterjet propulsion

28 May 2025

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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.

28 May 2025

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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...

28 May 2025

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June 2025

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...

28 May 2025

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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.

28 May 2025

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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...

28 May 2025

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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

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

June 2025

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Hard or soft for snapper

Marine jet units

Thames Traditional Boat Festival: Mind the TRAD

No ramp? No problem!

Superior service

Kerikeri inlet: Flocking to history

Kokoru: A Phoenix from the ashes