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Yes! A good fish safely in the landing net. Time to relax the pressure on the rod and line now.
Fishing

Landing nets: how to not lose that fish of a lifetime

Sorry sagas of ‘the one that got away’ are all too common in fishing circles and...
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// Photo credit: Kevin Cudby / Boating New Zealand
Boat Refurbishments

21st century power house: cray boat to Sounds cruiser

A near-derelict 1980s vintage Fi-Glass crayfishing boat has found new life as a ...
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Avanti, the 1998 Genesis 320, found in Repower: Twin Transplant // Photo credit: Roger Mills
Boat Maintenance

Twin transplant

Repowering a 28-year-old Genesis 320 (11m LOA) with a pair of 200hp turbo-charge...
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On the Water Living

2026 Maritimo Apprentices Drive. Investing in the future success of the marine industry.

Maritimo’s apprenticeship program is not simply a pathway into boatbuilding; it ...
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On the Water Living

The Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht Development Update

As the global launch of the new S50 rapidly approaches, several development stan...
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On the Water Living

Your Playground at Sea: The Expansive Deck Spaces of the Maritimo M75

Imagine this: you wake to a sunrise against the backdrop of Phuket’s limestone c...
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On the Water Living

Lombok: A Serene Escape for Southeast Asia’s Voyagers

Discover Lombok’s tranquil beauty, adventure, and exclusivity for luxury yacht o...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo returns to the Auckland Boat Show

Maritimo will return to the 2026 Auckland Boat Show, with two of the latest mode...
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On the Water Living

Caribbean C40 Flybridge Production Update

Read the latest production update on the reimagined Caribbean 40, highlighting i...
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On the Water Living

Places to visit around Australia’s coastline in your luxury motor yacht – Part 2

Cruise Australia’s coastline in a luxury motor yacht—discover iconic destination...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo Boating Destinations – Carolinas and into Chesapeake

Embark on a transformational voyage aboard a luxury motor yacht from Hilton Head...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo Boating Destinations – Singapore

Few destinations balance cutting-edge modernity with rich maritime heritage quit...
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On the Water Living

Skippered vs. Owner-Operated Voyages: Which Is Right for Your Cruising Experience?

For owners of luxury motor yachts, few decisions are as personal or as impactful...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo Muster | Waiheke Island and Man O’ War Winery, New Zealand April 2026

Maritimo Muster at Man 0 War NZ: a majestic journey aboard luxury yachts, with s...
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On the Water Living

Soft Furnishings | A key component to Maritimo’s Luxury interiors

For long-range motor yachts, luxury is all about the look and feel. Soft furnish...
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Maritimo M75 // Maritimo
On the Water Living

Maritimo 75 – Standing apart in the global 70-Foot market

Discover a luxury motor yacht designed for ultimate privacy, range, and style. E...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo Appoints Primus Marine as Southeast Asia Dealer

Maritimo has appointed Primus Marine as its authorised dealer for Southeast Asia...
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On the Water Living

The Maritimo S50 Final Development Update

As the global launch of the new S50 rapidly approaches, several development stan...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo M50 wins top honours at Yacht Style Awards 2026

Australian luxury motor yacht builder Maritimo has been recognised on the region...
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Mariner 290 vs Cresta 900
Boat Profile

Mariner 290 vs Cresta 900

Comparing boats is something that we rarely do. No two boats are the same and wh...
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Marine Conservation

Hundreds submit on Fisheries proposal to manage shellfish in Auckland, Coromandel

More than 300 people have submitted feedback to Fisheries New Zealand as part of...
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Awanui NZ in The Dardenelles // Photo credit: Awanui NZ
Cruising

Should have been called Supertramp

The Nordhavn 5101 could well have taken the famous band’s name simply because Ma...
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Boat Toy

Flite returns to SCIBS with Award-Winning Foiling Technology

SANCTUARY COVE, QLD, Australia – (May 13, 2026) – Flite, a brand of Brunswick Co...
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From living room to launch deck, Comino brings marina living to Pelican Waters
Lifestyle

From living room to launch deck: Comino brings marina living to Pelican Waters.

A rare lifestyle offering is redefining what waterfront living can look like for...
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It pays to look after lovely fish like this trevally, a species that is hard to beat as sashimi! // The Catch, Mark Kitteridge
Fishing

Your catch – from the sea to the kitchen

Make the most of kai moana by treating it the right way from the sea to the ta...
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Testing underway on Lake Karapiro. // Supplied
Safety

Waikato River rescue network takes shape as Cambridge brigade weighs options

Volunteer firefighters along the Waikato River are edging toward a coordinated r...
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Lisa Blair OAM has joined forces with the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC (ACM CRC), UNSW Sydney and boat builder Steber International to launch a two-year project titled Sustainable Composites for Next Gen Boat Hulls // Lisa Blair
Eco-Friendly Boat Materials

Basalt and bio-resin: the bid to replace the hull that won’t die

A $1.9 million Australian research partnership is investigating whether basalt f...
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NZ Bait Masters // Daiwa New Zealand
Fishing

NZ Bait Masters: New competition targets anglers nationwide This King’s Birthday

King's Birthday weekend gets a new reason to hit the water this year. NZ Bait...
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Fishing

Shellfish limits and intertidal closures on the table for Auckland and Coromandel shores

Fisheries New Zealand has opened a consultation on recreational shellfish harves...
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Cathy and Eric Gray in 2025 // Photo credit: John Macfarlane
Cruising

True voyagers: the Eric and Cathy Gray story

While world circumnavigations are seemingly routine these days, the challenge of...
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Boats, wrecks, and old buildings, many under restoration, at remote Whakatahuri. // Photo credit: Lesley Stone
Featured Article

Once were wreckers: Whakatahuri Family Boatbuiders

Whakatahuri in outer Pelorus Sound was once home to a family boatbuilding busine...
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Fishing

Tonight is your last chance to stop the Fisheries Amendment Bill

Kiwis are voting with their submissions, and they're furious.
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Island Cruising

The Island Cruising Pacific Rally sets sail

The Pacific Rally 2026 is officially underway, with a fleet of nearly 190 vessel...
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The new ParAble brings sailing to a wider range of people than ever before. // Photos courtesy of Simon Hoyle/Southlight.
Featured Article

The ParAble – sailing for all

A new class designed for disabled sailors, beginner sailors, and sailors with mo...
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Boat Profile

Diva, the cutter yacht

Not so long ago, when most yachts were crafted from wood and not just cloned in ...
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Seawolf // Pendennis Shipyard Ltd
Boat of the Year Awards

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 d...
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Marina develoments

Waiheke Marina: where boating meets island living

A marina stay is about more than just a berth. At Waiheke Marina, the real magic...
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Rāwinia Wikaira is taking part in the expedition. // Photo credit: Nick Monro
Marine Conservation

Kiwi joins all-female voyage to tackle plastics problem in the Pacific

Rāwinia Wikaira has seen the impact of ocean pollution first hand in the waters ...
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Fury unleashed. // Supplied
Boat Brief

Fury unleashed

In the most exclusive segment of the yachting sector, there are two very distinc...
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The Elite AT43's master cabin features a generous walkaround berth, and handily placed steps, meaning no awkward climbing in and out of bed. // Photo credit: Bryce Taylor
Boat Refurbishments

The best sleeping pillows for your boat cabin

A comfortable berth is important, but the pillow you sleep on can be life changi...
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