Innovations in Boat Design
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How Sailing Yacht Zero is redefining lightning protection for electric yachts
Sailing Yacht Zero’s radical lightning protection system could redefine how electric yachts defend against electromagnetic pulses at sea.
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Rising quietly: Inside Vessev’s hydrofoiling revolution
From a bustling boatyard on Auckland’s waterfront to a silent, airborne glide across the Waitematā Harbour—Boating New Zealand takes an exclusive look...
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The SP80 speed record team calls it a day — or is it a pause?
SP80 pauses its 2025 speed record campaign after smashing 100km/h. The dream continues. Is it over, or just delayed?
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Flying on water: our first ride – Vessev’s VS–9 foiling electric craft
A quiet lift, a steady glide, and a new standard for marine mobility—our harbour test of Vessev’s next-gen electric vessel.
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EXCLUSIVE: Behind the foils: Inside the Vessev factory
A first-hand look at how a Kiwi startup is reshaping marine manufacturing, one hydrofoil at a time.
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Ferrari Hypersail: The Prancing Horse doubles down on foiling with self-sufficient 100-foot racing y...
Ferrari’s bold leap into sailing is now taking even more dramatic shape with the Ferrari Hypersail. Following April’s announcement of a 30-metre foili...
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Saildrone completes a first-of-its-kind deep-water cable route survey
In the span of just a few weeks, autonomous vessel pioneer Saildrone has unveiled a series of major developments that mark a turning point in ocean te...
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ExploMar’s SUPER/ISLAND battery platform unlocks 200km range for electric boats
ExploMar has officially launched its groundbreaking **SUPER/ISLAND Battery Platform**, a high-capacity, modular system designed to push electric boats...
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Valder Yachts engineering update: Behind the scenes of a high-speed revolution
In the world of high-performance marine engineering, every decision counts. From hull geometry to driveline configuration, from composite layup method...
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While SP80 breaks the 50-knot barrier the team learns key lessons from March test sessions
In March, after months of incremental progress, the SP80 team notched up its most significant breakthroughs to date. Testing their revolutionary kite-...
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Maritimo propeller development with Ross Willaton
"High speed screw development definitely is a scientific approach to what is a black art," said Willaton in opening. "Propellers can be a tricky thing...
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Saildrone advances operations in GPS-denied environments
Founded in 2012, Saildrone designs, manufactures, and operates the world’s largest fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles. These vessels carry mission-spe...
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Chartwell Marine launches foiling fast ferry TriFoiler
Chartwell Marine, the UK-based specialist in next-generation vessel design, has launched its much-anticipated electric foiling fast ferry demonstrator...
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When the wing folds; how a known risk brought down two F50s
A second catastrophic wingsail failure in SailGP raises serious questions about team training, safety, and whether a known design flaw is being overlo...
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SP80: Breaking barriers in wind-powered sailing
"The journey is not just about speed. It’s about showing what’s possible when you combine clean energy, radical design, and pure determination. We’re ...
Candela C-8 vs Mattias Coutts: Who’s got the edge on the water?
When it comes to raw pace, how does a Candela C-8 electric hydrofoil compare to a Moth-class foiling dinghy, sailed by Mattias Coutts? In theory.
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The World’s Fastest Electric Surfboard
The X-Jet Xtreme claims to be the fastest electric surfboard with a record-breaking top speed of 42mph (68kph), setting a new benchmark in the world o...
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High-speed T-foils
SailGP has confirmed that its new high-speed T-Foils will be added to its entire international fleet of F50s in January 2025, ahead of the ITM New Zea...
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Smartgyro for multihulls
Bluegame, a brand of Sanlorenzo Yachts and Smartgyro, gyro stabilisation technology company, has achieved a world-first in stabilising the Bluegame BG...
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Shark boat seats
Shark Seats, as used aboard ETNZ’s America’s Cup chase boats, provide an elegant solution to comfort aboard your vessel.
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ePropulsion expands 96V product line and strengthens OEM partnerships
Out of Georgia in the United States, ePropulsion, a global leader in marine electric propulsion systems, has announced the expansion of its 96V produc...
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The pleasure of living on board: A closer look at the Excess 13 catamaran
Since its debut in 2019, Excess has swiftly risen as a sought-after brand in the world of catamarans, drawing sailors with its unique blend of modern ...
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...
On The Topic of Foils
In high-performance sailing, especially in events like the America’s Cup and SailGP, hydrofoil technology plays a pivotal role in determining speed, m...
The New T-Foils Set to Revolutionise SailGP’s F50 Racing Catamarans
As the next season of SailGP approaches, a game-changing development is set to elevate the competition even further: the introduction of new T-Foils f...
Hurtigruten’s Sea Zero: Pioneering the World’s Most Energy-Efficient Cruise Ship
However, a revolutionary shift is on the horizon with cruise travel with Cruise Tour Operator Hurtigruten Norway’s ambitious Sea Zero project.
Vision Marine Launches E-Motion™ 180e Inboard: A Game-Changer in Electric Boating
Canada-based Vision Marine Technologies has launched the E-Motion™ 180e Inboard, an electric motor system that is being hailed as the most efficient a...
AC75 masts and rigging
A range of technical innovations are frequently cited as the reason for driving, the AC75 fleet’s impressive performance.
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ULYSSIA – A Floating Vision of Luxury, Adventure, and Purpose
Let it never be said at that we don't cover every aspect of Boats here at Boating New Zealand!
From the European Boat Shows this year, one of the s...
Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta Returns to Barcelona: A Tribute to America’s Cup History
The Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta, a premier event hosted by the Real Club Náutico Barcelona, has once again drawn the world’s attention to the elegance ...
The Evolution of AC75: From Concept to Cutting-Edge Racing Yacht
The world of competitive sailing has been profoundly transformed by the introduction of the AC75 class of racing yachts. These remarkable vessels, cha...
Inside the AC75: How Hydrofoils and Wing Sails Revolutionise Racing
The AC75 class of racing yachts represents a groundbreaking leap in maritime technology and design. At the heart of this revolution are two key innova...
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