January 2026

Maritime NZ Certification
As the Pacific sailing season is approaching, Maritime NZ is reminding anyone in...

Volvo Penta’s next-gen autopilot
Volvo Penta has announced the launch of its next-generation marine autopilot sys...

I swerve for seabirds
Seabirds are our friends, leading us to feeding fish, so let's afford them the c...

Buying or selling? Check the contract
As I read through The Marina’s Brokerage section of Boating NZ and get over my d...

Keeping it cool over summer
Summer is here, time to relax aboard your boat and enjoy the truly amazing water...

Sue Currie’s Wahine story: An astonishing journey to the 1968 Zephyr Nationals
The Platinum Anniversary of the Zephyr class at Howick in 2026 will host a guest...

Building a legacy: The Jan Saull story
How did Jan Saull come to run one of New Zealand’s oldest boatbuilding companies...

Victron launches Venus OS 3.60 with new switch panel for affordable digital control
Victron Energy has released its Venus OS 3.60 firmware update, introducing a new...

CTEK launches RB Boosters for boats and vehicles
CTEK’s new RB 3000 and RB 4000 portable boosters are designed to ensure boaties ...

Greenline 42 completed its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026
From Boat Business in the Boating New Zealand January 2026 edition.
The...

40hp shootout. Suzuki versus Mercury, two stroke vs four stroke outboard test
The FC 430 Tiller is one of Fin Chaser’s longest running and most popular models...

Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht: Tuned by experience
Launched in 2025, the 19.8m Flagship is the first of Riviera's new 58 Sports Mot...

Sydney Hobart race turns 80
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race celebrates its 80th edition in 2025, having g...

Offshore 100 HTC
Outahere took approximately two years from concept to launch, with Mike and Offs...
Horsepower (HP):
700
Length Over All (M):
11
YEAR:
2025
Displacement (M):
7500 (dry)
Construction:
Aluminium planing powercat with foil assistance.
CONSTRUCTION:
Amuninium

Saxdor 400 GTO
This is a seriously fast boat intended for socialising and impressing friends.
Horsepower (HP):
800
Length Over All (M):
12.4
YEAR:
2025
Displacement (M):
10,000
Construction:
Boats
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP

Fresh energy for Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2026
For 186 years, the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has defined the City of Sail...

Propspeed® enters expanded markets with debut of new Foulfree™ Multi-Surface System
Propspeed debuts Foulfree Multi-Surface System, a foul-release coating for diver...

The all-new Axopar 38 – the most customisable adventure boat ever built
Axopar unveils the all-new 38, its most customisable and versatile adventure boa...

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Beverley Coles, New Zealand’s first female international yachting representative (part 2)
In 1966 Beverley Coles was the first woman to represent New Zealand in yachting ...

Sydney Boat Show 2026 wraps with strong four-day result
Sydney Boat Show 2026 has wrapped after four strong days at Sydney Showground, w...

First ever electric ProtectorE coming soon in partnership with Naut
Rayglass and Naut have joined forces to develop the first fully electric Protect...
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January 2026

Beverley Coles, New Zealand’s first female international yachting representative (part 2)
In 1966 Beverley Coles was the first woman to represent New Zealand in yachting ...

Sydney Boat Show 2026 wraps with strong four-day result
Sydney Boat Show 2026 has wrapped after four strong days at Sydney Showground, w...

First ever electric ProtectorE coming soon in partnership with Naut
Rayglass and Naut have joined forces to develop the first fully electric Protect...









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