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Explore Australia’s coastline with Maritimo
Discover Australia’s coastline with Maritimo yachts, from the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney Harbour and beyond. Luxury cruising meets adventure.
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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 sailors in the Pacific.
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The Pacific Puddle Jump
The Pacific Puddle Jump is a legendary sailing rally that turns a Pacific crossing into an unforgettable adventure of freedom and community.
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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 on Tuesday (local time), the United States Geologic...
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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 yachts.
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New Zealand’s first female to co-skipper a yacht through Northwest Passage
A New Zealand woman has successfully co-skippered a yacht through the notoriously difficult Northwest Passage.
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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 adventures, and springtime fun in Bon Accord Harbour.
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Trailer yacht cruising rally returns to Lake Rotoiti
A friendly raft-up hosted by the Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Squadron over Labour Weekend 2025
World ARC 2025: halfway across the world
World ARC crews reach Australia, halfway around the world: 13,000 miles behind, 13,000 ahead, adventure, camaraderie, and oceans still waiting.
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Port Underwood: Marlborough’s tucked-away harbour
Discover Port Underwood, a tucked-away Marlborough Sounds harbour with anchorages, fishing, diving, camping, and rugged coastal scenery for adventurou...
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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.
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A vintage vessel with a modern mission: How a 50-year-old sailboat is pushing the boundaries of elec...
When Dan and Kika of Sailing UMA first set sail over a decade ago, it wasn’t for luxury or leisure. It was a bold leap into sustainable living, indepe...
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Charting a confident course
Practical passage-planning advice from Australia’s luxury motor yacht specialists
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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.
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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, seafood stops, and epic views.
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Alone, afloat, and in control: the rise of single-handed multihull sailing
A growing number of sailors are choosing to cruise alone — and now in a multihull.
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Winter cruising in the Marlborough Sounds
Discover the peaceful beauty of winter cruising in Marlborough Sounds—sheltered bays, wildlife encounters, and fewer crowds on the water.
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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 bluewater capability.
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Shaw Island Queensland Australia
Everyone dreams of finding their own private beach or secluded cove to enjoy the magic of the spectacular Whitsunday Islands of Australia. Renowned wo...
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Little Barrier Island no mooring detail
There are restrictions on some fishing activities within the controlled area that make contact with the seafloor (and can therefore spread exotic caul...
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Musket Cove Fiji Regatta Week returns: Registrations open for 2025 edition
Get ready to hoist the sails and soak up the South Pacific sunshine — the 2025 Musket Cove Fiji Regatta Week is locked in for 12–16 September and regi...
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Winter cruising in style – RNZYS Motor Yacht Rally Series underway
Held on Saturday 31 May, Rally #1 kicked off the series with a strong turnout and an easy-going start. Six launches departed from the Resolution Buoy,...
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Shared boating, Kiwi style
Kiwis love getting out on the water - but with busy lives and rising costs, full boat ownership isn’t always practical. That’s where syndication steps...
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Oyster World Rally 2024–25: Sailing the world, living the dream
When 19 Oyster yachts sailed back into English Harbour, Antigua, in April 2025, they weren’t just completing a voyage—they were concluding a 16-month ...
In the poo!
I want to highlight an issue we have with yachts and cruising vessels visiting Kawau Island.
Sewage discharge from vessels is polluting our waters ...
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Island Cruising: New Zealand group depart on Pacific Rally 2025
Island Cruising are excited to announced the departure of the New Zealand group on the Pacific Rally 2025.
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Jet Boating NZ’s ‘bring-your-own-jet-boat’ Bridge to Nowhere weekend: Where history meet...
Tucked away in the remote reaches of the Whanganui River lies one of Aotearoa’s most evocative backcountry landmarks: the Bridge to Nowhere. Each year...
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Lagoon 60 claims another top honour on the world stage
Award-winning multihull reaffirms its position as a leader in luxury cruising with new international recognition.
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Jet Boating NZ, changing the dynamic of who’s in the driver’s seat
The image of who’s in the driver’s seat has traditionally leaned in one direction. That’s quietly changing—thanks in no small part to Jet Boating New ...
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Maritimo Boating Destinations – Fiji
A treasure trove of natural beauty and an abundance of adventure awaits. Maritimo explores Fiji with David Jamieson from Yacht Help.
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Autumn cruising for the crowd-averse
For the bluewater-ready crews, the adventurers who don’t mind the cold or the quiet (or the wet), this is when cruising really begins.
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Island Cruising are excited to announced the start of the Pacific Rally 2025
On Sunday 27 April 2025, the first group of Australian rally participants sets off from Southport to Nouméa, New Caledonia. The passage is around 800 ...
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School holiday boat adventures: Hooks and Man o’ War bays
With the April school holidays upon us, it's an ideal opportunity to plan a family boating adventure. The MetService forecasts a settled start to the ...
The Oyster Owners World Rally
For sailing enthusiasts and adventure seekers, the Oyster Owners World Rally represents the pinnacle of ocean exploration.
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Adventure in luxury
As demand for far-flung adventure and one-of-a-kind experiences grows, leading yacht company Y.CO has brought two of the largest luxury sailing yachts...
Maritimo Boating Destinations – Sydney
The options of extremes. The pace of city life meets wilderness and peace…
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Destination marina: Kennedy Bay, Waiheke Island marina
Waiheke Island is one of Auckland’s favourite recreational boating destinations. Now the new facilities at Waiheke Island Marina, at Kennedy Bay in th...
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Gone to the dark side: Our journey from sail to power boats
Ted Dixon and his wife Jenny spent eight years living aboard their long-range Nordhavn 47 cruising powerboat Southern Star, exploring the Caribbean an...
Celebrity Cruises Introduces Groundbreaking ‘Dream Makers’ Program for the Celebrity Xce...
Cruise enthusiasts worldwide are being invited to make history by shaping their ideal vacation experience aboard Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, the C...
Ducie Island: A Remote Jewel of the South Pacific
Ducie Island, a remote and uninhabited atoll in the South Pacific Ocean, is part of the Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory.
Bauer Compressors
When it comes to reliable, high-quality dive compressors, Bauer is a name synonymous with performance and durability. Known for their engineering expertise and rigorous standards, Bauer, a German man...
Chatfield Marine
Located in the heart of Auckland, Chatfield Marine is a name synonymous with quality and innovation in marine driveline systems. Established in 1948 by Mr. Roly Chatfield, this pioneering company initially focused on producing stern glands and bearings for the local boat-building industry. Fast forward to today, and Chatfield Marine, under the experienced leadership of Simon Willis, is a trusted provider of advanced driveline components to boat owners, ship chandlers, boat builders, and agency d...
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1946 Jack Guard 35
Step aboard Gipsy and step into a living legacy. At 35 feet, built from heart kauri in 1946, this classic launch isn’t just another pretty hull – she’s a rare survivor from a golden era of Kiwi boatbuilding, and a direct link to one of New Zealand’s most storied maritime families.