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Stella Maris Motorsailer
A motorsailer offers the best virtues of both wind and powered boats. With a full sailing rig it's a...
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Flak Too: The hydroplane that broke 100mph on Lake Rotoiti
In April 1968, on the long freshwater reach of Lake Rotoiti near Nelson, Flak Too became the first b...
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Graham Dalton’s Owen Open 60, Hexagon
Kiwi Graham Dalton and his New Zealand-flagged Open 60 Hexagon will carry the hopes of a nation in t...
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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 ...
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Wellingtonians can swim in beaches at own risk after Moa Point sewage spill
Wellington's mayor has taken a swim in front of the cameras to prove residents can swim ...
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Marine Pest of the Week: The European Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas)
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In some areas where it has been introduced, the European shore crab can reach ...
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Outta the creek—Castlepoint, Wairarapa: A challenge
If islands are the exclamation marks of the sea, the unique promontory / estuary / bay / battlements...
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Palm Beach XI Takes Flight on Sydney Harbour
Under sail off Shark Island with the port C-foil deployed, Palm Beach XI gathered speed smoothly bef...
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Ngataki: The little boat out and about promoting Auckland’s Wooden Boat Festival
Ngataki might be one of New Zealand’s most famous wooden boats. She’s small, capable, and—some say—o...
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National to campaign on review of ‘controversial’ Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rules
National's conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka says the party will campaign on further restricting...
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Wraith II: The MOD70, from Beau Geste to near record-breaking victory at the Balokovic Cup
Wraith II, the MOD70 trimaran formerly known as Beau Geste and Snowflake, made an impressive return ...
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Gitana 18 launched in Lorient as next generation Ultim enters service
The Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, Gitana 18, was launched on 14 February in Lorient, France, marking th...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocheir sinensis )
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Know the difference and help protect our best boating spots!
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X3 Centreboard Yacht
First discussed on our pages in 2006, the X3 has resurfaced at just the right time. With trailer sai...
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Seawind 1170 production insight as Turkish facility comes online
Seawind Catamarans has released a detailed factory video outlining how the Seawind 1170 is now being...
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The Pātea 830, built from experience, guided by legacy
The Pātea 830 is more than a trailerable cruiser—it’s a boat built for rugged coastlines and distant...
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Laissez Faire, a seriously capable 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 58 cruiser with the comfort to stay onboard...
A 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 58 designed for proper cruising
When the Oceanis 58 was introduced at the 2...
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Cule Marine announced as exclusive New Zealand Distributor for Dometic UK Blinds
Cule Marine Ltd announced as exclusive New Zealand Distributor for Dometic UK Blind Systems
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Jumping in the deep end: crewing on classic boats
Stepping aboard a classic yacht can feel like stepping back in time. Long overhangs, varnished timbe...
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Beneteau First 30 at 50: how the yacht that launched the First range evolved
Next year, in 2027, the Beneteau First 30 turns 50. Few production yachts can claim that kind of lon...
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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 a...
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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-t...
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Boost the audio experience with JL Audio AP amplifiers from Garmin
Purpose built for life on the water and beyond, Garmin has announced the new JL Audio ...
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Oceanflo watermakers: a Kiwi-built answer to making fresh water properly at sea
Designed and built in New Zealand, Oceanflo watermakers are focused on efficiency, simplicity, and r...
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40hp shootout. Suzuki versus Mercury, two stroke vs four stroke outboard test
The FC 430 Tiller is one of Fin Chaser’s longest running and most popular models. First introduced i...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Shore Crab
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The Ministry for Primary industries says that this crab eat species that are i...
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Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht: Tuned by experience
Launched in 2025, the 19.8m Flagship is the first of Riviera's new 58 Sports Motor Yacht (SMY) into ...
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Aotearoa Ocean Racing links offshore sailing with marine restoration in New Zealand
An offshore racing team with global ambitions has partnered with a New Zealand based ocean charity, ...
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A long weekend on the water as fishing competitions crowd the Coromandel
Sitting in the cockpit of our liveaboard in Whangamatā Harbour over the long Waitangi Weekend was ...
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From niche to norm: multihulls emerge as a dominant force in global boating
Multihull boating has moved decisively from niche to mainstream, and in early 2026 the shift is no l...
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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...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Clam (Potamocorbula amurensis)
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The Asian clam can occur in very high densities; over 25,000 per square metre....
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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 ho...
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New Seadoo PWC and pontoon accessories land for 2026 season
A fresh wave of personal watercraft and pontoon accessories has arrived, setting the tone for a fast...
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Biological pumps reveal how zooplankton carry microplastics to the deep ocean
The ocean has its own internal conveyor belts, driven not by machines but by living organisms. New r...
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2026 superyacht regatta calendar takes shape
The 2026 superyacht regatta calendar points to a season built on full-campaign commitments rather th...
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Here comes Johnny!
No, it won’t be Jack Nicholson’s grinning, demented face popping through the smashed door when this ...
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Raymarine on board to help map 100% of world’s ocean floor
Raymarine has entered a strategic collaboration with The Nippon Foundation and GEBCO (General Bathym...
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How Maritimo engineers vessels for true offshore mastery
For over two decades now, Maritimo has distinguished itself in the global boating market by adhering...
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Nautor Swan marked 60 years by setting course for the future at boot Düsseldorf
Nautor Swan marked its 60th anniversary by looking decisively forward, using the recently concluded ...
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