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Sean McColl: 30 years Building Stabi relationships
Stabicraft Marine’s Sean McColl recently celebrated 30 years of service with the Invercargill-based aluminium boat builder.
Stabicraft is New Zealand...
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ePropulsion partners with Power Equipment
ePropulsion, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with Au...
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Kiwi firm Fischer Panda generators enters the Australian market
Enertec Marine, the long-time New Zealand distributor of German-made Fischer Panda generators, has announced its entry to the Australian market with t...
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Quick Thrusters get Mercury Marine integration
As of last month, Mercury Joystick Piloting system is fully compatible with applicable Quick Nautical Equipment bow thrusters and ready for customer u...
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Marine theft in New Zealand, the cost of vulnerability on the water
In Whangamata, under the cloak of darkness, a calculated theft took place. A 2024 Highfield tender and Yamaha 15hp outboard were stolen from the stern...
Emergency towing in Cook Strait: ‘Work around the business case is ongoing’
Emergency open ocean tugs for Cook Strait could be one step closer, after calls from local government for the boats.
Hutchwilco continues expansion
Hutchwilco’s growth continues with both new personal and high-profile product line coming into the mix.
O’Brien has a new home with leading New Zea...
Scanstrut launches all-new website for 2025: A seamless digital experience for marine & RV cust...
Scanstrut, a global leader in marine and RV technology solutions, announces the launch of its completely redesigned website.
Paul MacDonald’s innovative timepiece gift: A new era in yacht broking
In a market where luxury and innovation go hand in hand, Paul MacDonald is redefining the yacht buying experience. Known for his forward-thinking appr...
Wynyard Crossing Bridge—a link under pressure, yet again!
Wynyard Crossing bridge woes: repeated faults disrupt link again
The Monaco Yacht Show: A premier showcase of luxury and Innovation
The Monaco Yacht Show is typically held at the end of September each year. For 2024, it is scheduled to take place from 25th t...
50-Something Couple Set To Sail Offshore Double Handed World Championship in France
They met on a yacht nicknamed the ‘Love Boat’ and now, six years later, an Auckland couple are putting their relationship to the ultimate test by prep...
Coastguard Taranaki Earns Four Nominations in 2024 Coastguard New Zealand Volunteer Awards
Coastguard Taranaki’s unwavering dedication to maritime safety has been recognised in a remarkable way, with the unit securing four well-deserved nomi...
Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits
Spin-outs, sky-rockets, skids and splash downs – along with some astonishing speeds all around the course, really showcased the emerging next-generati...
Carbon Yachts welcomes ASTenders
Carbon Yachts, a leading distributor of luxury marine vessels in Australia & New Zealand, is excited to announce the arrival of ASTenders.
The...
Inside the America’s Cup: A Closer Look at AC75 Masts & Rigging
Southern Spars has played a leading role since entering the America’s Cup fold in 1995, with the supply of Team New Zealand’s innovative high-performa...
Race 1: INEOS Defeats Orient Express in Critical America’s Cup Showdown
As the final tribute to Orient Express Racing Team, we have included a significant picture montage in this report
The day began with an unwelcome ...
New Zealand-built Marine Engines. Part I
The new equipment consisted of some sort of motive power, a vacuum pump, a milking set anda cream separator. Steam engines required a steam ticket and...
One Man’s Vision: 50 years of Youth Development Under Sail
Some 60 years ago an Auckland sailor Lou Fisher noticed something special. Teenagers who came sailing on his family yacht developed a gleam in their e...
The Mathematical Possibility of Keeping Orient Express Alive
Tonight will be a significant night for the America's Cup. We say goodbye to our first challenger who will be leaving the round robin part of the reg...
Hull design and balance, Part II
There are many different hull designs and shapes, derived and refined largely as a result of trial and error in modifications and testing. Today, tech...
Dingy found upturned at Bergman Point, Doubtless Bay
Northland Police are looking for the owner of this vessel after it was found capsized near Berghan Point, Doubtless Bay.
Do you recognise this boa...
No Manahau Refloat Today
A second tug, the Kurutai, had joined the MMA Vision in Westport, a WMS spokeswoman said.
A Blackhawk helicopter arrived about 12.30pm to help connec...
Kerry Hamill’s Last Sail
A family’s cruise finds them in the footsteps of a brother captured by the Khmer Rouge.
Replanned Schedule for Day 6 (Now Thursday Night NZ Time)
After racing on Wednesday in Barcelona was abandoned, the new and slightly less aggressive schedule has been produced for Thursday racing.
The great ...
ONE K: 1000th Electron Launched
Townson built the first Electron in 1987, and over the next two decades, he hand-built over 900 of them to his exacting standards. Besides his perfect...
Bad Weather Results In Racing Being Abandoned For The Day
Earlier in the day, meteorologists had predicted inclement weather, including rain and lightning. Unfortunately, their forecasts proved accurate. A m...
Opinion: After The First 4 Days Of Round Robin, Looking At The Coverage
As a nation, we might feel a tinge of disappointment that the America’s Cup isn’t being raced in our waters, but the Spanish have truly put on an imp...
Day 4 In Review: The Top Of The Table Is Clear
In the overall standings, which include the Defender, three teams concluded the opening Round Robin stage with four points each: Emirates Team New Zea...
Race 3: Luna Rossa Continues Their Winning Way Against Alinghi
From the outset, both teams displayed remarkable speed, with boats averaging 43 knots. The Swiss team took an early lead, but this advantage was shor...
Race 2: INEOS Britannia Wins Over A Very Competitive Orient Express Racing Team
Thrilling Contest at the America's Cup: UK Triumphs Over France
In a high-octane display of sailing skill, the UK team has clinched a thrilling vi...
Better Winds In Barcelona For Day 4
After several challenging days on the water, Day 4 in Barcelona will bring much-needed relief for sailors and spectators alike. The forecast for Sunda...
Tough Day on the Waters at the Louis Vuitton Cup in Barcelona
The day’s races were a mixed bag for the competitors, with each team grappling with the tricky conditions in their own way. While Luna Rossa Prada Pir...
Groceries By Land And Sea
This Smuggler 1100 amphibious craft, Waka Kai, destined for grocery delivery duties on behalf of Whitianga New World, is due for completion later in t...
Race 5 : Luna Rossa (Italy) Wins Against INEOS (UK), Securing Third Win of the Day
Both teams looked strong at the start, but neither crossed the line cleanly, forcing a re-loop. The UK team initially took the lead, but it was a clo...
Race 4 : American Magic Crushes Orient Express
Both teams struggled at the start, initially failing to get across the start line cleanly and having to loop around.
On their second crossing, th...
Race 3 : Alinghi falls of their foils before the race starts, leading to a significant loss
The Swiss fell off their foils 45 seconds before the race started, giving the UK a huge advantage. Two minutes in, the Swiss were still off their foi...
Race 2 : Emirates Team New Zealand Secures Victory as Orient Express Withdraws
In a dramatic twist during the latest race of the America's Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) secured victory after the French team, Orient E...
Race 1 : Luna Rossa Triumphs Over American Magic: Key Moments from the High-Stakes Race
Luna Rossa (Italy) faced off against NYYC American Magic (US) in this much-anticipated race. The US team immediately requested a 5-minute delay (rumo...
Day 3 Racing Schedule – MASSIVE Day Of Racing
After two lost races yesterday due to the lower wind-limit of 6.5 knots not being achieved, Race Director Iain Murray has mandated for races seven and...
Boat Fix New Zealand
Steve Pennington and the team have been repairing boats in and around Auckland for more than 20 years.
With an excellent reputation for all aspects involved in keeping your pride & joy in...
Marina Berths
Established more than 20 years ago, Marinaberths.com is purely dedicated to the sale, purchase and leasing of marina berths throughout the World. We provide an online marketpla...
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2024 Axopar 29 Cross Cabin
The Marine Brokerage have a brand new 2025 Axopar 29 XC in stock ready for immediate handover to a buyer.
1946 Jack Guard 35
Step aboard Gipsy and step into a living legacy. At 35 feet, built from heart kauri in 1946, this classic launch isn’t just another pretty hull – she’s a rare survivor from a golden era of Kiwi boatbuilding, and a direct link to one of New Zealand’s most storied maritime families.