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Caulerpa invasion: ‘Government isn’t taking it as seriously as they need to’
In the more than four years since exotic caulerpa was first discovered in New Zealand waters, it has been a time of uncertainty and frustration for so...
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Yellow legged hornets Auckland: latest detections, public warnings, and next steps
Nine confirmed queens, two new nests, and a major ground response as Biosecurity New Zealand widens its search on the North Shore.
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Aucklanders urged to stay alert for yellow-legged hornets
Biosecurity New Zealand ramps up surveillance as a new invasive threat emerges on the North Shore.
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Buoy-Boy makes waves for summer boating safety
Buoy-Boy brings boating safety to life, reminding Kiwis that most accidents happen close to shore.
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We All Play a Part: Water Safety New Zealand encourages collaboration and participation for Water Sa...
As summer begins, Water Safety Month calls Kiwis to action: stay vigilant and help prevent drownings.
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FENZ grounds its watercraft following Maritime NZ compliance request, RNZ understands
Ngāruawāhia volunteer fire station has operated two jet skis as part of their rescue equipment since 2018. Huntly has had a boat since 1998. These ves...
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Our Changing World: SAR4SaR – The folding, floating search and rescue device
Imagine you're on a boat lost at sea, too far from the coast for a VHF radio or mobile phone to work.
Maybe you've got a personal locator beacon, b...
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Hull checks to resume across Northland
Thousands of vessel hulls to be inspected as summer biosecurity campaign begins.
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Whangapoua Harbour declared invasive Mediterranean fanworm free
After five years of sustained monitoring and community vigilance, Waikato Regional Council confirms the invasive Mediterranean fanworm has been eradic...
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Refresh your boat’s first aid kit
Don’t let ageing supplies compromise your safety at sea.
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Fire risk on the rise: how battery systems are changing boat insurance
A spark that’s catching insurers’ attention
If you’ve added a lithium battery bank, e-foil, or even an e-bike to your boat in the past year, you’re p...
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SAR4SAR – a new eye in the sky for search and rescue
New Zealand scientists are developing low-cost radar reflectors for space-based detection of small craft in distress, aiming to transform search and r...
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Prepare for summer: clean your anchor locker and stop pests hitching a ride
A boatie’s pre-season guide to clean your anchor locker, choose the right hook, and keep sea pests off your gear.
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Man dies after falling overboard near Auckland’s Outboard Boating Club
A man has died after falling from a boat near the Outboard Boating Club area of Tāmaki Drive, Parnell, on Sunday afternoon
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Check your safety gear before next season
Because when things go wrong, you won’t have time to second-guess your kit.
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Sea spurge found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay)
A new sea spurge infestation has been found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) – the first discovery of the unwanted beach weed east of Cape Reinga and at le...
Tech Review
Panerai’s Luna Rossa watches are for sailors, with a watch LOVE or deep pockets (actually, both)
They’re bold, beautiful, and built with America’s Cup pedigree. I sail too — just not in the sort of circles where your wristwatch costs more than you...
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Radio silence: Communication questions raised in Rushour rescue
When the multihull Rushour capsized during the 2025 Groupama Race off New Caledonia, its crew were eventually rescued safely. But in the hours that f...
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Porco Rosso: Midnight MOB in the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart
During the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Porco Rosso—a well-campaigned offshore yacht with a winning pedigree—faced a night-time man overboa...
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The night that changed everything: Flying Fish Arctos and the 2024 Sydney to Hobart tragedy
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has long been a proving ground for offshore sailors — 628 nautical miles of fickle wind, sudden fronts, and brutal sou...
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Toughest night in years: The 2024 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race’s devastating first 24 hours
What began as another glittering Boxing Day start from Sydney Harbour soon turned into one of the most dramatic and tragic opening nights in the histo...
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CYCA releases independent safety review after tragic 2024 Sydney Hobart
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has released the findings of an independent review into the three serious incidents that marred the 2024 R...
Editorial
Beyond the horizon: What the Greta Thunberg yacht interception reveals about sailing into conflict z...
Greta Thunberg claims she was "kidnapped" in international waters while aboard a yacht bound for Gaza. Israel says the vessel was intercepted peaceful...
Press Release
Survitec validates high-viscosity fluorine-free foam concentrates
Survitec validates performance of high-viscosity flourine-free foam concentrates as the industry prepares to transition
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Respected, not conquered: Fishing New Zealand’s Wild West Coast
If you think fishing the West Coast is all about trophy catches and postcard views, think again. While the fishery off New Zealand’s rugged West Coast...
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Man Overboard: Drill like it’s real—because one day it will be
It’s the realisation every skipper dreads: “Man overboard.” Before panic sets in, it's time to use all the training you've taken the time to put into ...
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Southern Bluefin Tuna pre-season 2025 seminar series
Knowledge, preparation, and safety – before the bite begins.
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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% ...
Exotic caulerpa – stop the spread in the Hauraki Gulf
Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in the Hauraki Gulf and immediate surrounds.
$6.2M Northland exotic Caulerpa funding welcomed but we all need to do more to safeguard NZ waters
New Zealand’s coastal waters face an escalating threat from exotic caulerpa, an invasive seaweed now confirmed at Waiheke Island’s Onetangi Bay and Th...
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Check for marine pests
Marine biosecurity teams are reminding boaties and all marine users to make sure they are across marine pest risks and rules before heading out on the...
Rough seas, hard lessons: The safety debate after the 2024 Sydney to Hobart tragedy
Were the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race’s safety protocols and the balance between adventure and responsibility in competitive sailing enough?
The Exotic Caulerpa threat to Waiheke Island
New Zealand’s pristine waters face a growing threat: the spread of exotic caulerpa, an invasive seaweed that has recently been found around Waiheke Is...
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Hull hygiene and marine pests: A guide for Kiwi boaties
Keeping your boat in shipshape condition isn't just about performance—it’s crucial for protecting New Zealand’s unique marine environment.
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An interesting look inside Coastguard Hawke’s Bay one of New Zealand’s busiest Coastguar...
On the evening of Wednesday, 27th November, Coastguard Hawke’s Bay responded to a call for assistance from a vessel experiencing mechanical issues nea...
That Sinking Feeling
Mariner Insurance’s Aaron Mortimer has some useful advice on what to do should you ever find yourself in a sinking situation.
Secure your life jac...
Person Missing Snorkelling Off Kaikoura
A search is underway for a person who went missing while snorkelling in Kaikōura.
A police spokesperson said they were alerted just before 5pm when...
Serious Jet Boat Crash on Ōreti River: One Person Hospitalised with Severe Injuries
Southland, New Zealand – A jet boat crash on the Ōreti River in rural Southland on the late afternoon of September 15, 2024, has left one person with ...
Protecting New Zealand’s Waters from Exotic Freshwater Clams
Recent reports from the Ministry of Primary Industries have highlighted a significant threat to our pristine freshwater systems: the invasive Corbicul...
Barnett Offshore Design
Barnett Offshore Design Ltd based in New Zealand has a reputation for quality and innovation in the global Marine Industry.
Specializing in the Design of commercial and pleasure boats up to ...
Barnett Offshore Design
Barnett Offshore Design Ltd based in New Zealand has a reputation for quality and innovation in the global Marine Industry.
Specializing in the Design of commercial and pleasure boats up to 30m with vast experience in both power and sail, operating a fully integrated CAD design office capable of providing a complete design service including CNC files, Barnett Offshore strives to ensure each and every project meets or exceeds each client’s expectations.
On-going contract design work ...
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