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Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
In the Viaduct Harbour the Dragon Boat racing was fiercely contested by scores of colourful crews...
2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Three days of racing for 2025’s Bay of Islands Sailing Week wrapped up on Friday, 24 January.
Black foils slow to fire Downunder
Waitematā Harbour put on a stunning spectacle on the weekend of 18-19 January for Sail GP’s second stop, with Australia crowned the winner of the inau...
Dick Marquand 1948-2025
The fishing community has just lost a giant of a legend in Dick Marquand. He was at various times a professional sportfishing guide, fishing writer, f...
Terrance (Terry) Cookson 1932 – 2024
Born in 1932 in Merseyside, England, Terrance (Terry) Cookson completed a shipwright apprenticeship in nearby Liverpool. After finishing his apprentic...
Coutts World Moth Champion
Mathias Coutts, son of legendary Kiwi Olympic and America’s Cup sailor Russell Coutts has won the Predictwind 2024 World Moth Champion title, with a c...
The PIC Harbour Classic: Auckland’s Next Big Boating Event
Get ready to sail, party, and experience Auckland like never before at the PIC Harbour Classic, part of the Moana Auckland Festival.
FatCats for hire
Whitianga Boat Hire has just taken possession of two bright-green FatCat 4500 catamaran boats. Set to fill a need in the beautiful Coromandel Peninsul...
Marinas and boatyards boost NZ economy
Forty New Zealand marinas took part in the first-ever Health of the New Zealand Marina Industry Survey, conducted in 2023 for the New Zealand Marina O...
Pacific 62 launched
Dickey Boats has announced the launch of the Pacific 62, a revolutionary vessel designed for sportfishers and passage-makers who demand more blue-wate...
RNZYS Admirals Cup team
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has announced its participation in the 2025 Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Admiral’s Cup, one of the most...
REDHOT MARINE Formula V Series
The REDHOT Marine Formula V Series has returned for the 2024-2025 season, with round one kicking off the season in Wanganui on the weekend of 23/24 No...
Father and son team nail Extreme Boats contest
The Bay of Islands father and son duo, Warren and Blake Hay, took out the snapper trifecta at the Extreme Boats Tournament fished out of Whitianga ove...
BOI Sailing Week 2025: Divisions Filling Fast
Entries for every division are filling fast and regatta organisers are urging early registration.
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Charting new horizons: How the NZ Sailing Trust is inspiring youth through adventure
The NZ Sailing Trust has once again proven its impact on outdoor recreation and youth development by winning the Te Tohu Whakaaweawe Kaupapa - Outstan...
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Collaborative efforts lead the way in HMNZS Manawanui recovery
Two months after the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui off the southwest coast of Upolu, Samoa, significant progress is being made to mitigate ...
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Won Lotto and lost for ways to spend the winnings? Virgin Voyages Unveils Annual Pass: Unlimited cru...
If you have recently won Lotto but have struggled to find that little something special you want to give to yourself (or if it's a big win, ...
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Sodebo Ultim 3 halts Jules Verne Trophy bid after rudder damage
The Jules Verne Trophy has always demanded exceptional endurance and unyielding preparation, but sometimes even the best-laid plans encounter unexpect...
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Portugal to Host 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships
The picturesque Portuguese venue of Vilamoura is set to host the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships, scheduled from December 12 to 20.
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NZ Commonwealth Games Boxer David Shane Wickenden has died as his yacht sunk
A life of adventure
Dave lived a life defined by adventure, passion, and energy. From his early days on the rugby field to his time in the boxing gym...
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Spirit superyachts go head-to-head in historic match race
Having recently appointed representation in Australasia, Spirit Superyachts are proud to showcase their classic yacht line.
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The SKAW A: A trailblazer in sustainable design, build and cruising
Innovation, elegance, and sustainability merge seamlessly in the SKAW (A), the world’s first foiling cruising scow yacht.
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Freedom Boat Club Announces its New Zealand Expansion with Multiple Locations Launching through 2025...
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and a business within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced its expansion to New...
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Comms Cable Damaged By Vessle Between Sweden And Germany
Military Presence in the Kattegat
Danish naval forces have positioned a patrol vessel near the Chinese ship. MarineTraffic data confirms that Yi Peng...
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WEBER’S Largest Elite
Weber Marine in Gulf Harbour has commenced construction on its largest Elite flybridge motor yacht to date, a 22m marvel that combines cutting-edge en...
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New Red Seaweed
A new to mainland New Zealand red seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis has been found at Tamaterau in Whangārei Harbour and at Iris Shoal, Kawau Island.
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The Auckland Boat Show stronger than ever
With more than 300 boats displayed in 2024, and even more expected on the marinas for the 2025 show, the Auckland Boat Show will be the key summer boa...
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FPT supplies the mojo for Mojo
Mojo is another exemplary example of the Profab 1200 power catamaran out of Profab Engineering of Palmerston North. The design comes from the drawing ...
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‘Go Boating’ TV campaign
In a bid to stimulate the market and support increased boat sales this summer, NZ Marine has embarked on a targeted ‘Go Boating’ television campaign.
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Orient Express Corinthian: A New Legend on the Seas
The Orient Express, synonymous with opulence and adventure, is stepping off the rails and onto the open seas with the launch of its newest m...
Racing at the Speed of Light: How Digitisation is Driving America’s Cup Performance
But it’s not just the design of these boats that’s advanced. The real innovation lies in the data. America’s Cup teams have access to performance data...
INEOS Britannia – A Brilliant Campaign For The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
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Emirates Team New Zealand Lifts the America’s Cup in Prize Giving at Barcelona
A Glorious Victory for New Zealand on the Global Stage
At NZT 6am today (20 Oct 2024) in Barcelona, the 37th America’s Cup prize-giving ceremony took...
New Zealand’s festival on the water back for 2025
Dates have been released for the Auckland Boat Show in 2025. Bringing a festival on the water to the heart of central Auckland, it will showcase all t...
Beneteau Owners Rally
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, as 36° Brokers hosts the ultimate Beneteau Owners Rally at Kawau Island. This exciting event ce...
Coastal personal safety race clinic
The PIC Coastal Classic has long been committed to ensuring the safety and preparedness of its participants. Over the past few years, the event has in...
Mercury’s Reliability A Decisive Factor For Anglers
Powered by the robust Mercury 175hp V6 FourStroke on the back of a custom-built boat by Nicko, Season One saw the duo embark on a mission to determine...
Bar Awareness Seminar Roadshow
Harbour and river bar crossings are some of the most dangerous for Kiwi boaties with Coastguard volunteers attending multiple incidents, including fat...
LSB launches Te Whara V
Te Whara V is a custom-built, 16-metre vessel designed with precision to meet the unique specifications of its experienced owners.
Brazil to host SailGP
Rio de Janeiro will host the inaugural Brazilian SailGP event, the renowned international sail racing championship known as the most exciting racing o...
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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar
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FISHING
Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane
The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga
ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa
NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide
REGATTAS
Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland
PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour
PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell
Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia
HYDRO THUNDER
JET BOAT RACING
2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch
WATERSPORTS
IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland
MEET UPS
Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP
SHOWS
Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa
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