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Fishing is good for your health
A significant New Zealand study involving nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, ha...
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Moana Auckland returns in 2026
Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival, returns for its third edition from 28 February to 15 M...
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Joky
Amateur boat builder Hamish Russell asked French designer Patrick Balta to design
a 10-metre plywoo...
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Eight simple battery checks from Century Batteries to help prevent rescues
During this year's National Safe Boating Week (6 to 12 October), Century Batteries encouraged New Ze...
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Sea.AI protects whales
Whales are essential to the health of our oceans, playing a critical role in carbon sequestration an...
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Russell Boating Club opposes fast-tracking marina proposal
Russell Boating Club members voted overwhelmingly at the AGM held on 15 June to oppose use of the Fa...
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New rescue PWCs for Manukau
The rescue watercraft are introduced as a response to an increase in incidents in the Harbour. The a...
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Yamaha powers shark research
Cruising up and down the New Zealand coastline, Dr Riley Elliott aboard his Yamaha-powered Extreme 7...
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Rayglass Legend 2700
Rayglass Boats debuted the Legend 2700 at the Hutchwilco Boat Show in May. This new vessel is an evo...
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Wild Thing 100 eyeing Ocean Race record
Wharington and crew will stay on in New Zealand for the 119nm PiC Coastal Classic...
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Boatie discovers new caulerpa location
Before Auckland boat owner Ben Tothill set sail to the Bay of Islands this February, he made sure th...
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Exteta x Riva: The art of nautical living
In a collaboration between Exteta and Riva, a co-branded line of furnishings has evolved, offering a...
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HVO: New fuel for yachts
The yachting industry knows it is important to begin phasing out traditional fossil diesel fuel.
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Starling chief measurer retires
Starling chief measurer Brian Peet’s family is synonymous with the Starling class.
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Cruise vessel subs facilitate marine exploration
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, these submarines can dive to depths of 300 meters.
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Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
In the Viaduct Harbour the Dragon Boat racing was fiercely contested by scores of colourful crews......
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2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Three days of racing for 2025’s Bay of Islands Sailing Week wrapped up on Friday, 24 January.
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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 s...
Dick Marquand 1948-2025
The fishing community has just lost a giant of a legend in Dick Marquand. He was at various times a ...
Terrance (Terry) Cookson 1932 – 2024
Born in 1932 in Merseyside, England, Terrance (Terry) Cookson completed a shipwright apprenticeship ...
Coutts World Moth Champion
Mathias Coutts, son of legendary Kiwi Olympic and America’s Cup sailor Russell Coutts has won the Pr...
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...
FatCats for hire
Whitianga Boat Hire has just taken possession of two bright-green FatCat 4500 catamaran boats. Set t...
Marinas and boatyards boost NZ economy
Forty New Zealand marinas took part in the first-ever Health of the New Zealand Marina Industry Surv...
Pacific 62 launched
Dickey Boats has announced the launch of the Pacific 62, a revolutionary vessel designed for sportfi...
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RNZYS Admirals Cup team
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has announced its participation in the 2025 Royal Ocean...
REDHOT MARINE Formula V Series
The REDHOT Marine Formula V Series has returned for the 2024-2025 season, with round one kicking off...
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 Ex...
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...
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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, Samo...
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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 yo...
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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 som...
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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 Championsh...
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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 day...
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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 th...
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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...
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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 Corporatio...
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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 Chin...
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