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Feral weather? Head indoors to the Maritime Museum instead
Since my last post about visiting the north-eastern side of Waiheke Island for the initial first few days of the April school holidays, the weather ha...
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SailGP drops New Zealand from 2026 season calendar?
The SailGP schedule for 2026 has just dropped, and New Zealand appears to be out.
While New Zealand had been on the SailGP map in the past few year...
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Delta Powerboats arrive in New Zealand with performance pedigree and Scandinavian polish
With lightweight carbon construction, top-tier performance, and serious cruising comfort, Delta Powerboats has made its long-awaited entry into the Ki...
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Emerging NZ boating safety concerns
New Zealander's love affair with boating continues strongly, albeit with the latest IPSOS Boating Monitor figures telling us that there has been a 9% ...
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Emerging nuances in NZ boating ownership and activity
New Zealanders continue to invest in boats, but are we using them as much as we used to? With reported usage softening, the boating community faces a ...
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Coastguard crews respond to high-pressure rescues across NZ in challenging weekend
Coastguard volunteers across the motu were kept on their toes over the weekend, responding to a string of emergencies that stretched from Northland to...
AI redefines marine visual navigation
Navigating a boat—especially in tight spaces like marinas or unfamiliar waterways—can be one of the most stressful parts of recreational boating. To h...
Making waves: women taking the helm
On Tuesday 8 April, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) hosted a packed speaker evening featuring 2.0 Racing—an all-women match racing team p...
Multihull of the Year 2025 awards: Vote now
The race is on to crown the best new multihulls of the past year. Organised by Multihulls World and Multicoques Mag, the annual Multihull of the Year ...
Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling part ways ahead of the 38th America’s Cup
In a day of big sporting announcements...
Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways ahead...
Baglietto Australia anchors at The Boat Works with new strategic office and service hub
Luxury yacht builder Baglietto has established a new foothold in the Southern Hemisphere, opening a prestigious office and service centre at The Boat ...
SailGP breaking News: Rio cancelled
After identifying a defect in select wingsails across the F50 fleet, SailGP has made the difficult decision to cancel next month’s Rio event (May 3-4)...
Aquila Power Catamarans appoints Benoit Moreau as Regional Sales Director, Asia-Pacific
Aquila Power Catamarans has announced the appointment of Benoit Moreau as its new Regional Sales Director for the Asia-Pacific region. This strategic ...
Nice Boating Tomorrow, a new boat show focusing on sustainable boating
The inaugural Nice Boating Tomorrow is set to make waves in March 2026 as a dedicated platform for sustainable innovation in the boating industry. Hel...
Grounded by fatigue, lessons from the Fiordland Navigator incident
When the Fiordland Navigator ran aground with 57 passengers aboard, it could have ended far worse. A new TAIC report reveals how fatigue, medical over...
INEOS Britannia withdraws from 38th America’s Cup amid ongoing rift with Ainslie
INEOS Britannia, once hailed as Britain’s best hope for winning the America’s Cup in modern times, has formally withdrawn its intention to challenge f...
The International Multihull Show 2025 is bigger, bolder, and busier by far
Since its debut in 2010, the International Multihull Show has evolved into a must-attend event for catamaran and trimaran enthusiast...
Introducing the Marex 390, the next generation cruiser
Marex is taking family cruising to a new level with the new coming model, the Marex 390. She is designed as an addition to the 330 and 440 Scandinavia...
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What if your boat wasn’t white?
It’s the standard, sure. But what if it didn’t have to be? Colour is quickly becoming a powerful part of modern boat design — and rejuvenation of your...
Grandeur afloat, World Superyacht Awards 2025 in Venice
Few settings match the elegance of Venice, and for the 20th edition of the World Superyacht Awards, there’s no backdrop more fitting. With its palazzo...
Capsize lessons from i-Catcher, what every Kiwi boatie should know
On 10 September 2022, the 10.5-metre aluminium charter vessel i-Catcher capsized off Kaikōura in calm, clear weather. Eleven people were on board; fiv...
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Maritimo acquires Caribbean Boats Australia
Maritimo Motor Yachts has proudly announced the acquisition of the iconic Australian boat brand, Caribbean, further strengthening Maritimo’s position ...
Conrad Colman: The relentless voyager
Conrad Colman, the New Zealand-born sailor with both Kiwi and American roots, has quietly made a name for himself as one of offshore racing’s most det...
Leading boat subscription service sells. Skipperi now 100% NZ owned.
Skipperi New Zealand’s mother company in Finland is undergoing an acquisition and in that context the New Zealand subsidiary, Skipperi NZ Ltd, has bee...
When the wing folds; how a known risk brought down two F50s
A second catastrophic wing failure in SailGP raises serious questions about team training, safety, and whether a known design flaw is being overlooked...
Maritimo unveils the M50 Flybridge, a luxurious blend of comfort, performance, and adventure
Maritimo has once again raised the bar in luxury boating with the reveal of its all-new M50 Flybridge. Set to make its grand debut at the Sanctuary Co...
Propspeed® partners with Luka Marine Murter to drive growth in Croatia and Slovenia
Propspeed®, a leading New Zealand innovator in underwater biocide-free, foul-release coatings, announced today it has signed an agreement with LUKA Ma...
FPT supporting NZ Navy Training School
AB Equipment Marine & Industrial Power, alongside Onshore Marine Ltd, is proud to announce the supply FPT marine engines to the NZ Navy Trades Tra...
Mercury opens regions first Mercury Marine Training Centre
Mercury Marine has announced the opening of its cutting-edge Mercury Marine Training Centre, the first of its kind for the company in the Asia-Pacific...
Superb conditions for the 2025 Perpetual Guardian Classic Yacht Regatta
The 2025 Perpetual Guardian Classic Yacht Regatta, hosted by Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, saw a fleet of 20 of New Zealand’s finest classic yacht...
Adventure with the new Sealegs 8.6m Alloy MAX
Sealegs has once again redefined the limits of amphibious boating with the introduction of the all-new 8.6-metre Alloy MAX.
Hosting America’s Cup too expensive, Luxon says
The $75 million that would have been needed to host the America's Cup in Auckland would be better spent elsewhere, the government says.
What do US tariffs mean for the NZ Boating Industry?
The United States has recently implemented reciprocal tariffs aimed at addressing trade imbalances. These tariffs could have significant implications ...
NZ largest new boat dealer, Family Boats, brings Regal Boats to New Zealand
Family Boats proudly announces that they are now the official New Zealand distributor for Regal Boat.
Historic rivalry rekindled at 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
But what occurred back in the 1930s? Who won the race between Ngataki and Te Rapunga?
When the inaugural trans-Tasman race commenced from Auckland on...
Get ready for sun, snags and Sea Rays
Freedom Boat Club (FBC) is hosting an Open Day event at Sports Marine, Westhaven Marina, this Saturday, 5th April, from 9 am until 12 noon. Situated a...
Breaking news: Winston Peters, Minister for Rail announces Rail ferries and infrastructure solution ...
Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in 2029, continuing the 60-year legacy of the Interislan...
Unstoppable Crews, Unforgettable Moments at the Maadi Regatta
New Zealand’s top school rowers delivered an unforgettable day of finals racing on Lake Karāpiro, where we saw intense competition, fierce rivalries, ...
REGENT Seagliders are revolutionising coastal transport and military logistics from New Zealand to t...
REGENT Craft, the innovative company behind the all-electric seaglider, continues to make significant strides in revolutionising both commercial and m...
The Excess team opens the doors of its shipyard
For the third consecutive year, the Excess team welcomed visitors from around the world to their Poiré-sur-Vie shipyard for the highly anticipated Exc...
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PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland
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IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland
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Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP
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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
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