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Palm Beach

Palm Beach Motor Yachts: Celebrating 30 years of excellence

In 2025, Palm Beach Motor Yachts will celebrate 30 years of crafting some of the world’s most distinctive, luxurious, and efficient Downeast-style mot...
Article
Boatbuilders & Manufacturers

Sunreef Yachts raises the bar with Solar Skin 3.0

Sunreef Yachts has once again taken a bold step forward in sustainable boating with the unveiling of its Solar Skin 3.0 – a next-generation solar ener...
Article
2021

Ferrari goes foiling: The Prancing Horse takes to the sea

Ferrari—the name’s synonymous with speed, precision, and Italian flair. But now, in a move that's turning heads beyond the race track, the iconic carm...
Press Release
Boatbuilders & Manufacturers
Maritimo

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 ...
Press Release
Boat Business

Riviera floats Australia’s exports

A fleet of Queensland-built luxury motor yachts valued at more than $45 million were driven onto a semi-submersible ship in the Port of Brisbane, ahea...
Boatbuilders & Manufacturers
Azimut

A visionary leader: Azimut’s Paolo Vitelli dies unexpectedly following accidental fall

On December 31, 2024, the nautical world lost one of its most innovative and influential figures. Paolo Vitelli, founder of the Azimut-Benetti Group, ...
Maritimo's Sean Savage, Bill Barry-Cotter, and Danny Jordin.
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Boatbuilders & Manufacturers

Maritimo’s next chapter: Innovation, expertise, and long-range luxury for New Zealand buyers

For over 60 years, Maritimo has been at the forefront of luxury motor yacht craftsmanship, handcrafting long-range vessels in Australia that blend ...
Boat Business
Seawind

Seawind production in Turkiye

Seawind Catamarans brand-new production facility in Turkiye is now up and running and in full production mode. The first Seawind 1170 produced in Euro...

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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

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

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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