Cruising
Should have been called Supertramp
The Nordhavn 5101 could well have taken the famous band’s name simply because Mark and Fiona Rammell have elected to, Take th...
True voyagers: the Eric and Cathy Gray story
While world circumnavigations are seemingly routine these days, the challenge of obtaining a suitable yacht and funding a voy...
Once were wreckers: Whakatahuri Family Boatbuiders
Whakatahuri in outer Pelorus Sound was once home to a family boatbuilding business and the most remote boat-wrecking yard in ...
The Island Cruising Pacific Rally sets sail
The Pacific Rally 2026 is officially underway, with a fleet of nearly 190 vessels registered so far, and preparing to depart ...
From working tug to award winner: Seawolf at the 21st World Superyacht Awards
The 21st edition of the World Superyacht Awards, held on 2 May at the Arsenale di Venezia in Venice, is not a room that typic...
Jaw-dropping superyacht concepts
Superyacht concepts have always been part fantasy, part forecast. The best ones appear on design boards...
Only by boat: Whangamumu Whaling Station
Whangamumu is one of Northland’s best hidden anchorages, with a narrow entrance, solid holding, and plenty to explore ashore....
Lombok: A serene escape for Southeast Asia’s voyagers
With its rugged coastline, crystalline waters and sweeping views of Mount Rinjani, Lombok offers a quieter alternative to n...
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Whangaroa Cruising Race and Rally returns for ANZAC weekend adventure
A relaxed coastal run or a competitive race north, one of the Bay’s favourite ANZAC weekend events returns.
The Bay of Isl...
C-MAP® releases chart enhancements for Australia and New Zealand
C-MAP®, a leader in marine cartography, has updated it’s charts for Australia and New Zealand, delivering richer detail and i...
36 Degrees invites Beneteau and Lagoon owners to join Harbour Classic rally weekend
Auckland’s PIC Harbour Classic will provide the backdrop for two dedicated owner rallies, bringing together Beneteau and Lago...
South Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat
After more than a year of sailing and thousands of nautical miles covered, Dan Turner completes a race around the globe in th...
Parlay Revival’s Colin MacRae faces long recovery his achilles ruptured in Bangkok
New Zealand YouTube sailor and former Below Deck engineer Colin MacRae has suffered a full Achilles tendon rupture while work...
Outta the creek—Castlepoint, Wairarapa: A challenge
If islands are the exclamation marks of the sea, the unique promontory / estuary / bay / battlements of Castlepoint are somet...
The journey north: a Maritimo M50 adventure to Hamilton Island
The 550 nautical mile trip north to Hamilton Island from the Gold Coast wasn’t about getting there as quickly as possible. It...
Confident yacht ownership from day one: the value-add from Leopard Cats
Owning your first yacht should feel like a milestone, not a mental obstacle course. For many first-time yacht buyers, the ide...
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 first of its kind digital ga...
Hamilton Island sale marks new chapter for Australia’s iconic regatta hub
Hamilton Island, long recognised as one of Australia’s premier sailing destinations and a regular host of major regattas, wil...
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 ease out of the marina wit...
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 while still feeling like...
Maritimo Destinations: North Island New Zealand
Loads of options. Heaps of activities. Plenty of safe anchorages. What’s not to love?
New Zealand’s North Island offers so...
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 everyday life, summer tradi...
Amels 60 superyacht 21.12 arrives in Auckland
The 60 metre superyacht 21.12 arrived into Auckland’s Silo Marina early morning, 11 January 2026, following a passage south f...
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 winding forested rivers o...
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 Pacific Ocean rolls in uninter...
Ashburton Lakes: Canterbury’s High-Country Waterfront
Lakes to Explore
Spread across nearly 60,000 hectares between the braided Rakaia and Rangitata rivers, the Ashburton Lakes b...
The Otago Region: Making sure everyone gets home safe this summer
The Otago Regional Council regulates ports, harbours, waters, and maritime-related activities in Otago under the Maritime Tra...
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 direction. From high-count...
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, exploring hidden tracks, days t...
Waterfront Summer Series: The West Coast
Fresh as West Coast water breaks
Looking for a refreshing break in a sublime beauty spot, a getaway from the crowds, a wande...
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 fishing kayak, a stand-u...
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 treasure.
It covers a s...
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 happens where land meets water....
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 final hours of a seasone...
Island Cruising marks 40 years with a night to remember at the RNZYS
Island Cruising celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday night with a lively gathering at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squa...
Maritimo Destinations: Explore Australia’s coastline with Maritimo
Discover Australia’s coastline with Maritimo yachts, from the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney Harbour and beyond. Luxury cruisin...
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.
The Pacific Puddle Jump
The Pacific Puddle Jump is a legendary sailing rally that turns a Pacific crossing into an unforgettable adventure of freedom...
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), t...
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 yachts.