September 2025
Here comes Johnny!
No, it won’t be Jack Nicholson’s grinning, demented face popping through the smashed door when this cry goes up. Rather, it w...
Cooling system service
Is your engine beginning to run hotter than normal? Maybe it’s time to service the cooling system!
There are two major eng...
Catalyst V2
The Catalyst V2 is based on the same proven hull design that makes the Catalyst such a standout, delivering an exceptional co...
Scanstrut is BLA Supplier of the Year, 2025
Scanstrut, a global leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine technology, has been awarded BLA’s Supplier of...
Matt Macleod, Ovlov Marine, on becoming an outboard technician
Why did you become an outboard technician?
I have always been passionate about boating. I completed a Gateway experience and...
Mark Hall strengthens Lusty & Blundell’s technical sales capability
A few months on from his appointment, Mark Hall has settled into his role within Lusty & Blundell’s account management te...
New and improved: Mercury Marine introduces two new V10 Verado outboard engines
Mercury Marine introduced two new V10 Verado outboard engines in late July with the gala unveiling of its all-new Verado 425h...
Sessa Marine F48
Italy’s Sessa Marine, known for its excellence in boat building using only the best quality materials and components, has unv...
Amphibious freedom for any boat
The latest innovation from Tectrax is a game-changer: an autonomous, amphibious trailer system.
Galvanic corrosion
Galvanic corrosion is a flow of electric current between dissimilar metals in an electrolyte such as seawater and, to a lesse...
2025 Whangarei Maritime Festival brings the harbour to life
Whangārei’s Town Basin will come alive this October as the 2025 Whangarei Maritime Festival returns with classic boats, hands...
Innocenti’s birthday refit
What takes three years to plan and pluck up the courage to embark upon, costs three times as much as your original budget, ta...
Lake day memories: A family on the water
I’m Bevan Ratcliffe, and my wife Keri and I live in Wānaka with our two boys, aged three and six. Over the past couple of sum...
The second yacht named Tawera
In my last article I wrote about the strong relationship between the menfolk of the Wilson and the Horton families, the propr...
Dr Dave offshore medic course
Dr Dave (Dave Austen MD) is offering a two-day offshore medical course, November 15-16, at Royal Akarana Yacht Club in Auckla...
100% tariff on semiconductors
A newly threatened 100% tariff on semiconductors and computer chips imported into the US could have a significant ripple effe...
A family cruiser for all seasons
THE ANTARES 12 COUPE by BENETEAU is a versatile family cruiser designed for comfort, elegance, and innovation, suitable for a...
Fountaine Pajot and Dufour Yachts to Premiere at 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival
FOUNTAINE PAJOT AND DUFOUR YACHTS will headline the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival from 9–14 September, showcasing several wor...
America’s Cup but not as we know it
After the announcement (finally) of the Protocol for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Auckland recently, this hist...
The Power of Sail – Part 1
Welcome to ‘A very brief history of ...’ researching the history of everyday marine technology, innovation and events Kiwi bo...
The Peter Lester Story
Peter Lester
1954 – 2025
The worldwide sailing community was shocked to hear of the unexpected death of sailing legend Pete...
YYachts Y6: a pocket superyacht redefining owner-operated luxury
The YYachts Y6 redefines superyacht luxury for owner-handling. A 20-metre carbon-built cruiser offering comfort, privacy, and...
The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup protocol reveals a groundbreaking new partnership for the...
Groundbreaking 38th America’s Cup Protocol unites all teams in equal partnership, transforming governance, inclusivity, and c...
European premiere for Riviera at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France
Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will showcase the highly versatile new 4300 Sports Express in her European p...
Charlie Bravo Boat Co. appointed exclusive New Zealand distributor for Skilsø Boats
Charlie Bravo Boat Co. is proud to announce its appointment as the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Skilsø Boats - Norwa...
Jack Ewen returns to lead global sales at Sealegs
Marine industry sales expert re-joins amphibious craft manufacturer as Global Sales Director, with a focus on international g...
Mumbai bets big on flying electric ferries to tackle congestion
Mumbai, one of the world’s most congested cities, is turning to the sea—and cutting-edge Swedish technology—to fix its overlo...
Entries open for 2025 PIC Coastal Classic: A Kiwi icon gears up for a big comeback
One of New Zealand's most iconic offshore sailing events is back—and it’s shaping up to be a cracker. Entries are now officia...
Beneteau Oceanis 47: Eighth-generation elegance for long-haul cruising
Beneteau’s Oceanis range has long been associated with accessible cruising and smart design. Now entering its eighth generati...