New Caledonia Grouprama
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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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New Caledonia Groupama Race 2025 — A tactical finish worthy of the wait
After four unrelenting days offshore, racing around one of the Pacific’s most spectacular and tactically brutal courses, the 2025 New Caledonia Groupa...
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Crushed sails, close battles: Groupama racers fight to the finish
In the last 14 hours, the New Caledonia Groupama Race has entered its final and most tactical phase, with the full fleet now rounding the western horn...
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Racing, rescues and rivalries: New Caledonia Groupama race heats up
The 2025 edition of the New Caledonia Groupama Race has lived up to its offshore reputation – and then some.
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Drama at sea as V5 charges ahead and MotorBoat II retires | Race update: New Caledonia Groupama Race...
Just one day into the 2025 New Caledonia Groupama Race, the fleet has already faced a punishing test of gear, grit and decision-making — and for one K...
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New Caledonia Groupama Race 2025: Kiwis join the ‘Race in Paradise’
After a two-year hiatus, the New Caledonia Groupama Race is back for 2025 — and anticipation is running high. This offshore circumnavigation of New Ca...
Marine industry growth means new offices at Cracker Bay: Work, play, and look out over the Waitematā...
Tucked right on the edge of Auckland’s Westhaven Marina, a newly refurbished and reimagined office building is now ready to welcome a select few more tenants.
BoatSpray
Boatspray Ltd is a full service boat painting and maintenance business located in the Half Moon Bay Marina. Experienced boaties Simon Manning and Brian Kent oversee the team of painters who...
Elite Marine Design
Bill Upfold is a qualified boat builder having served his apprenticeship with John Lidgard Yachts & Co Ltd. in 1977-1981.
During that time Bill became experienced in custom desi...
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