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Maritimo Destinations

The 550 nautical mile trip north to Hamilton Island from the Gold Coast wasn’t about getting there a...

13 February 2026

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Confident yacht ownership from day one: the value-add from Leopard Cats

Catamaran

Owning your first yacht should feel like a milestone, not a mental obstacle course. For many first-t...

12 February 2026

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Saudi Red Sea Authority launches unified digital guide for coastal tourism activities

The Saudi Red Sea Authority has launched the Introductory Guide to Coastal Tourism Activities, a fir...

3 February 2026

Hamilton Island Marina // Photo credit: Toki No Ori from Pexels

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Hamilton Island sale marks new chapter for Australia’s iconic regatta hub

Oyster Owners World Rally

Hamilton Island, long recognised as one of Australia’s premier sailing destinations and a regular ho...

2 February 2026

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Oyster World Rally 2026–27 sails out of Antigua with 23 yachts

The start was staged with a bit of Antiguan theatre. From Fort Charlotte, guests watched the boats e...

23 January 2026

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Westport Harbour – Some secrets are worth sharing

The northernmost port on the South Island’s West Coast is a hub that offers full commercial services...

20 January 2026

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Maritimo Destinations: North Island New Zealand

Maritimo Destinations

Loads of options. Heaps of activities. Plenty of safe anchorages. What’s not to love? New Zealand...

15 January 2026

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Where the Ocean Shapes Us: Life on the Eastern Coast of Hauraki Coromandel

On the eastern side of Hauraki Coromandel, the coastline isn’t just scenery, it’s the backdrop to ev...

13 January 2026

Amels 60 superyacht 21.12 arrives in Auckland // Photo credit: Tec Wire / Amels

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Amels 60 superyacht 21.12 arrives in Auckland

Superyacht

The 60 metre superyacht 21.12 arrived into Auckland’s Silo Marina early morning, 11 January 2026, fo...

11 January 2026

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Where Water Shapes Hauraki Coromandel: From Gulf to Gorge

Hauraki is a region defined by water. From the sheltered bays of the Hauraki Gulf off Kaiaua to the ...

9 January 2026

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Clutha and The Catlins: Where rivers meet the sea

Clutha District: Where Rivers Meet the Sea and Summer Slows Down In the deep south, where the Pacif...

6 January 2026

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Ashburton Lakes: Canterbury’s High-Country Waterfront

Lakes to Explore Spread across nearly 60,000 hectares between the braided Rakaia and Rangitata rive...

5 January 2026

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The Otago Region: Making sure everyone gets home safe this summer

The Otago Regional Council regulates ports, harbours, waters, and maritime-related activities in Ota...

4 January 2026

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Hurunui’s waterways: Where classic kiwi summers come to life

Tucked between alpine peaks and rugged coastline, the Hurunui district is shaped by water in every d...

2 January 2026

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From holidays to living local — a love letter to Taupō

Many North Islanders know the feeling of a Taupō summer: swimming long after the sun has set, explor...

1 January 2026

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Waterfront Summer Series: The West Coast

Fresh as West Coast water breaks Looking for a refreshing break in a sublime beauty spot, a getaway...

30 December 2025

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Summer in New Zealand: Whangārei District, a coastline made for exploring

The Whangārei District is a boaties’ paradise. Whether your vessel of choice is a spacious launch, a...

28 December 2025

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown: Know where to go for smooth sailing this summer

I'm certain most Aucklanders will agree with me when I say that the Hauraki Gulf is a marine coastal...

27 December 2025

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The Mackenzie Region: A water-lover’s playground at the heart of Te Waipounamu

The Mackenzie Region is celebrated for its big skies and alpine panoramas, but the real magic happen...

26 December 2025

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Mystery in the Mozambique Channel as two sailors found dead aboard drifting yacht

A distress call, a drifting boat, and two missing sailors — authorities are now piecing together the...

2 December 2025

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Island Cruising marks 40 years with a night to remember at the RNZYS

Island Cruising

Island Cruising celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday night with a lively gathering at the Roy...

1 December 2025

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Maritimo Destinations: Explore Australia’s coastline with Maritimo

Discover Australia’s coastline with Maritimo yachts, from the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney Harbour a...

4 October 2025

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Island Cruising celebrates 40 years with reunion at RNZYS

Island Cruising marks 40 years with a reunion at RNZYS, celebrating decades of supporting Kiwi sailo...

3 October 2025

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The Pacific Puddle Jump

Excess

The Pacific Puddle Jump is a legendary sailing rally that turns a Pacific crossing into an unforgett...

2 October 2025

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Cruisers notes: Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck in waters about 100km from Cebu City in the Philippines late o...

1 October 2025

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Maritimo Destinations: Charting the seasons – the best times to cruise Asia with Maritimo

From Thailand to the Maldives, discover the best seasons to cruise Asia in luxury aboard Maritimo ya...

27 September 2025

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New Zealand’s first female to co-skipper a yacht through Northwest Passage

New Zealand Cruising Destinations

A New Zealand woman has successfully co-skippered a yacht through the notoriously difficult Northwes...

16 September 2025

Kawau Boating Club // Photo credit: Kawau Boating Club

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Kawau Island Boating Club opens 2025/26 season with Labour Weekend regatta

Labour Weekend marks the Kawau Island Boating Club 2025/26 season opener, with racing, island advent...

8 September 2025

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Trailer yacht cruising rally returns to Lake Rotoiti

Lake cruising

A friendly raft-up hosted by the Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Squadron over Labour Weekend 2025

4 September 2025

World ARC 2025: halfway across the world

New Zealand Cruising Destinations

World ARC crews reach Australia, halfway around the world: 13,000 miles behind, 13,000 ahead, advent...

1 September 2025

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Port Underwood: Marlborough’s tucked-away harbour

Discover Port Underwood, a tucked-away Marlborough Sounds harbour with anchorages, fishing, diving, ...

31 August 2025

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Riviera opens exclusive owners’ yacht club

Gold Coast builder creates a new home for commissioning, training, and the Riviera family experience...

16 August 2025

Press Release

A vintage vessel with a modern mission: How a 50-year-old sailboat is pushing the boundaries of elec...

Boat Refurbishments

When Dan and Kika of Sailing UMA first set sail over a decade ago, it wasn’t for luxury or leisure. ...

15 August 2025

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Charting a confident course

Practical passage-planning advice from Australia’s luxury motor yacht specialists

13 August 2025

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The Great Loop: America’s epic inland voyage

A 6,000-mile journey through waterways, history, and a dozen distinct cruising worlds.

9 August 2025

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Block Island (USA), a summer playground

Exclusive tips from Maritimo for cruising Block Island—New England’s coastal gem with safe moorings,...

5 August 2025

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Alone, afloat, and in control: the rise of single-handed multihull sailing

New Zealand Cruising Destinations

A growing number of sailors are choosing to cruise alone — and now in a multihull.

3 August 2025

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Winter cruising in the Marlborough Sounds

Discover the peaceful beauty of winter cruising in Marlborough Sounds—sheltered bays, wildlife encou...

21 July 2025

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What secrets lie in luxury trawlers

We break down what truly defines a luxury trawler, from slow cruising range to comfort, design and b...

13 July 2025

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