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October 2025

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The Power of Sail: Part 2

A Very Brief History
Welcome to ‘A very brief history of…’ researching the history of everyday marine technology, innovat...
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The second Tawera, 1935

October 2025
During the winter of 1935, Scott Wilson engaged Arch Logan to design the largest racing/cruising yac...
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Joky

Boat World
Amateur boat builder Hamish Russell asked French designer Patrick Balta to design a 10-metre plywoo...
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Kraken 58 European Yacht of the Year nominee

Boatbuilding Awards
New Zealand yacht designer Kevin Dibley is very proud to announce that his Kraken 58 design is one o...
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Secure your haul-out now for a ‘clean summer getaway’ 

Boat Brief
Marine biosecurity experts call on New Zealand boat owners to ensure they book their haul-outs and...
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The Russ Bowler story pt1: By Design

October 2025
Russ Bowler was Bruce Farr’s partner for over 40 years. A skilled designer/sailor in his own right ...
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Beware zinc

Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor With respect to the article in September’s Boating NZ on Galvanic Corrosion, I would s...
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How much is it?

Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor Great magazine you’ve got – I’m always subscribed to it. However, there’s been somet...
Press Release
Press Release
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Saxdor yachts’ AI-powered co-skipper

Saxdor
Boat Business
Saxdor Yachts introduces Saxdor AI, an innovative AI-driven co-skipper platform integrated into the ...
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Fidelis, the classic 61′ racer cruiser

Boat Profile
There are many stories about trans-Tasman rivalry in all fields of sport. From netball to rugby, fro...
Feature
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Book reviews: A selection of new titles recommended by Boating New Zealand

October 2025
Under wide and starry skies – 50 sailing destinations in seas less travelled By Nicholas Coghlan ...
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Adventure fishing: Andrew Hill’s top tips for PWC fishing

Boat Brief
PWCs are increasingly used for recreational fishing in saltwater and freshwater. PWC (personal wa...
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Maintenance tips for your boat

Boat Brief
As peak boating season approaches and the weather warms up, we all look forward to leisurely days on...
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Readership surges across print and digital

Editors Note
Welcome to your October 2025 edition of Boating New Zealand magazine. In this issue, it is my gre...

Prestige M48

Prestige
Showing your hand too early in poker, or indeed in any emerging market, is a gamble, so the Beneteau...
Length Over All (M):
14.79
Displacement (M):
17.5
Boat Review

Buccaneer 605 Exeed

Buccaneer
The 605 Exeed impresses with its quiet, dry, and supremely comfortable ride.
Horsepower (HP):
150-200
Length Over All (M):
6.46
YEAR:
2025
Length Over All (M):
6.05
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
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Why wait?

Environmental News (Sustainability in Boating)
Every year I attend major boat industry trade events like METSTRADE and technology showcases like CE...
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Yamaha WaveRunner marks 40 years with 2026 lineup

Yamaha
Marine Industry News
Four decades of WaveRunner innovation In 1986 Yamaha launched the WaveRunner 500, the world’s first...
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Press Release
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A vintage vessel with a modern mission: How a 50-year-old sailboat is pushing the boundaries of elec...

Boat Refurbishments
When Dan and Kika of Sailing UMA first set sail over a decade ago, it wasn’t for luxury or leisure. ...
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Leg 3 has finished for the three lead boats // Boating New Zealand
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Leg 3 of the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs turns into a Napier sprint as Explore Racing takes line honours a...

Round North Island (RNI)
A fast Cook Strait crossing, tactical coastal routing, and tight handicap racing shaped the run from...
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Live: 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race

Round North Island (RNI)
The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race will be held from 28 February to 15 Ma...
ACBS alloy boat award. // Photo credit: Dan Kendrick
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NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show results 2026 March 7-8

NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show
High temperatures, a steady breeze for the yachts and clear skies for the aircraft flyover made a pe...

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