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Generally built before 1975 (Antique 1919-1942, Classic 1943-1975, Late Classic 1976-1995), with specific age criteria varying slightly by club.

Sydney Hobart legends to contest 2026 Great Veterans Race
Sydney Harbour will sparkle when a fleet of classic yachts compete in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's (CYCA) Great Vet...

Loloma: A living piece of New Zealand Maritime History
There are boats, and then there are boats with stories. Loloma is firmly in the second category.
Built in 1909 by Auckland...

Build your own wooden boat: why the DIY boating renaissance is back
At the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival this week, the biggest boats may grab attention first. But look closer and you will find...

2026 Marauder 8.4 Championship: Alan Wright design still racing strong in the Hauraki Gulf
A tough weekend of wind, patience and persistence saw the Marauder 8.4 fleet finally get racing underway at the 2026 Class Ch...

2026 NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show weekend promises two days of action on and off the water
Visitors heading to the boat show this coming weekend, on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 2026, can expect a full programme of ...

Glorious hydrodynamic relaxation
Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park, framed by glacial slopes and native beech forest, comes to life every March t...







