Events & Gatherings

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...

2 April 2025

Boating Festivals & Events

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...

31 March 2025

Events & Gatherings

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...

31 March 2025

Events & Gatherings

#WaveForBoating campaign launches to celebrate World Boating Day!

Boating enthusiasts, industry leaders, crew members and water lovers around the world are coming together for the launch of #WaveForBoating, a global ...

19 March 2025

Events & Gatherings

Get involved and share your boating passion on World Boating Day 2025

Let’s showcase the best of Kiwi boating culture and inspire more people to embrace the water.

19 March 2025

Events & Gatherings

Bay of Plenty Trailer Boat Cruising Rally (Easter 2025)

Have a trailer yacht? Join the Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Squadron for an Easter cruising rally on Lake Rotoiti.

27 February 2025

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Scott Coker executes a near-perfect start and finish to win Round 3 of the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder S...

Lake Karapiro came alive this weekend with the thrilling spectacle of high-speed powerboat racing as the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Series heads into its...

9 February 2025

Anniversaries & Milestone

White Pointer

White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition

To honour its impressive 30th Anniversary milestone, White Pointer Boats hosted a fishing competition over the past few days at the stunning Waihau Ba...

8 February 2025

Events & Gatherings

Empowering waves: Women set sail at Women on Water Weekend (WOWW)

Evolution Sails NZ Women on Water Weekend – WOWW is set to make waves once again as it returns from March 7 to 9 at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club. This ...

6 February 2025

Events & Gatherings

National Haines Hunter Day 2025: A celebration of Kiwi boating excellence

The National Haines Hunter Day 2025 is shaping up to be an event not to be missed for boating enthusiasts and Haines Hunter owners across New Zealand....

31 January 2025

Events & Gatherings

NZ Millennium Cup 2025: Racing, innovation, and Kiwi spirit

The New Zealand Millennium Cup is set to return from February 1st to 4th, 2025, promising another spectacular showcase of superyacht racing and Kiwi h...

30 January 2025

Events & Gatherings

Auckland Anniversary Regatta’s keelboat passage races overshadowed by DNSs and DNFs

The Keelboat passages from Mahurangi and Rakino Island featured a high percentage of Did Not Starts and Did Not Finishes, leaving those that did finis...

27 January 2025

Events & Gatherings

Flojo one of the oldest boats has fastest time in the Keelboat Harbour Race

The Keelboat Harbour Race, one of the standout events of the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, began at noon, showcasing a fleet that spanned generat...

27 January 2025

Events & Gatherings

The Mayflower again wins line honours in the Tugboat Race at the 2025 Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Auckland’s Anniversary Day Regatta always brings a sense of energy and history to the Waitematā Harbour, and nothing embodies that spirit better than ...

27 January 2025

Bay of Islands Sailing Week - Racing Results

Sally Garret: at the helm of changing tides and winner of the SheSails Helm award

The second Yachting New Zealand & SheSails NZ Top Female Helm Trophy, this one for Open Racing, at the Bay of Islands Sailing Week went to the acc...

26 January 2025

Bay of Islands Sailing Week - Racing Results

Lieutenant Emma Barry: A role model at the helm of Mako II and winner of the SheSails Helm award

Lieutenant Emma Barry of the British Royal Navy has captured the sailing world’s attention by earning the Yachting New Zealand & SheSails NZ Top F...

26 January 2025

Anniversaries & Milestone

Bumper Tugboat Fleet Race set to thrill at 185th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta launch

Auckland’s 185th birthday celebrations on Monday, 27 January, will feature a spectacular tugboat race as part of the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta....

25 January 2025

Auckland Boat Show

Discover the Auckland Boat Show 2025

The New Zealand boaties equivalent of the Big Day Out! Held annually at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour in the heart of Auckland, the A...

22 January 2025

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Events & Gatherings

Riviera boaties set a festive record with stunning Swan River celebration

For Riviera motor yacht owners, the festive season is about celebrating life on the water. Last week, R Marine Perth, Riviera’s Western Australian dea...

11 December 2024

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Events & Gatherings

Nina and Tony Kiff: The visionaries behind the Bay of Islands Sailing Week

The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has earned its place as one of New Zealand’s premier sailing events, drawing sailors from across the globe to compete ...

11 December 2024

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Events & Gatherings

Fishing for connection: Skipperi and BigBuddyNZ transform lives through boating

In mid-November, a group of young boys from BigBuddyNZ had the opportunity of a lifetime—a day out on the water, learning the ropes of boating and fis...

10 December 2024

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“Mr America’s Cup”, Veteran Sailor Jimmy Spithill, Announces Retirement Following ...

Australian sailing legend Jimmy Spithill has announced his retirement from competitive sailing after Luna Rossa’s defeat in the Louis Vuitton Cup duri...

5 October 2024

Buckland's Beach 75th Jubilee Regatta Saturday 14 September. Image credit : Buckland Beach Yacht Club

Anniversaries & Milestone

Buckland’s Beach Yacht Club to Celebrate Its 75th Anniversary in True Regatta Style

The Buckland Beach Yacht Club (BBYC) is marking a momentous milestone this year as it celebrates its 75th Anniversary.

18 September 2024

Boat Business

Innovision

Innovision Boats Demo Day (2023)

Innovision Boats are holding a pre-summer On Water Demo day.

10 October 2023

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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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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Social Media

Historic rivalry rekindled at 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival

Get ready for sun, snags and Sea Rays

#WaveForBoating campaign launches to celebrate World Boating Day!

Get involved and share your boating passion on World Boating Day 2025

Bay of Plenty Trailer Boat Cruising Rally (Easter 2025)

White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition

Empowering waves: Women set sail at Women on Water Weekend (WOWW)

National Haines Hunter Day 2025: A celebration of Kiwi boating excellence

NZ Millennium Cup 2025: Racing, innovation, and Kiwi spirit

Auckland Anniversary Regatta’s keelboat passage races overshadowed by DNSs and DNFs

Flojo one of the oldest boats has fastest time in the Keelboat Harbour Race

Sally Garret: at the helm of changing tides and winner of the SheSails Helm award

Bumper Tugboat Fleet Race set to thrill at 185th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta launch

Discover the Auckland Boat Show 2025

Riviera boaties set a festive record with stunning Swan River celebration

Nina and Tony Kiff: The visionaries behind the Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Fishing for connection: Skipperi and BigBuddyNZ transform lives through boating

“Mr America’s Cup”, Veteran Sailor Jimmy Spithill, Announces Retirement Following ...

Buckland’s Beach Yacht Club to Celebrate Its 75th Anniversary in True Regatta Style

Innovision Boats Demo Day (2023)