2026
A very brief history of marine charts (part 2 of 2)
From around the middle of the 18th century, marine charts start to look more fam...
Ready for take-off
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Leigh and its surrounds, the virtues of slowing down
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ZGyro expands across Australia & New Zealand
ZGyro is gaining strong momentum across Australia and New Zealand following its ...
Ferretti Group appoints Stassi Anastassov as CEO
In May 2026 Ferretti Group S.P.A. has appointed Stassi Anastassov as Chief Execu...
North Sails technical apparel sponsor for 38th America’s Cup
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Senator Boats 30 years
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The Russell Pauling story
Fortunate fellow
During the 1970s and 80s, Epiglass was the leading force in th...
McConaghy acquires Cure Marine
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Ovlov and Hydraulink
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Busfield inducted to Hall of Fame
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Freedom Boat Club, Sports Marine now in Queenstown
Both Freedome Boat Club and Sports Marine are now in Queenstown, right on the ma...
Lancer repair, refit and new build
Lancer is seeking repair, refit and new build work from recreational owners, bro...
Ruamāhanga Diversion: New Zealand’s fastest water
Nature endowed the vast, thinly populated Wairarapa with just about everything, ...
The volunteer father, Lieutenant Trentham Charles Webster, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve. (PART I)
In 1916 24-year-old Auckland solicitor Trentham Charles Webster (known as 'Charl...
Oceanpro 535CC
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Length Over All (M):
5.42
Construction:
4mm hull and frames, 3mm topsides & superstructure
WWII engines sought
Dear Editor,
I am overseeing the restoration of MA/SB 32, a Type I Air Sea Re...
Toyota New Zealand marks 50 years of Hilux
Since arriving in New Zealand in 1976, the Hilux has become a trusted part of Ki...
The Westhaven Marina story — Part 1
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This month signifies a major shift at Westhaven ...
Yamaha Crosswave arrives
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Meet the great- great-great grandparents
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Landmark Indigenous-led exhibition
Our Ocean of Islands opened at the New Zealand Maritime Museum on 15 August 2026...
Mini TANK progress
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Rideau Canal, an epic of water, granite, and sweat
Two hundred years ago, construction began on one of humanity’s most important en...
LSB’s Catalyst Chase 50
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders recently launched its 75th custom build, the Cataly...
New owners for Ray Bryant Marine
Father and son duo Dennis and James McCorkindale have purchased well-known Auckl...
Surtees Fishing Competition 2027
Entries to the 22nd Annual Surtees Built to Fish fishing competition, to be held...
Superior 1050 SS
Sadira is primarily a day boat, although she is more than capable providing the ...
Horsepower (HP):
370
Length Over All (M):
10.65
YEAR:
2026
Displacement (M):
6,000 (dry)
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
Buccaneer 635 Exeed
The latest Buccaneer 635 Exeed is an excellent example of why the company has be...
Horsepower (HP):
150-250
Length Over All (M):
6.76
YEAR:
2026
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
AT43
More with less
In 2018, after some 40 years of operation, Auckland’s Allan Tong...
Length Over All (M):
13.5
Displacement (M):
11,000 (depending on engines and options)
Length Over All (M):
13.8
A safe pair of eyes
Satellite navigation, accurate weather forecasts and seaworthy vessels are a giv...
Makai 42: a new benchmark
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10 cyclone seasons in the South Pacific
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Future plans for Caribbean
Storied brand Caribbean is now under the stewardship of Maritimo.
Maritimo su...
Coastguard Mangawhai tasking the most challenging yet
Often it is a combination of several factors working together that force a skipp...
Kiwi yachting master, the Richard Macalister story
In 1980, a relatively unknown Wellington sailor, Richard Macalister, then aged 2...
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America’s Cup Community Comes Together For European Premiere Of Documentary ‘mighty Mary’
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New Princess X90 hull claims a 10% power saving
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A very brief history of marine charts (part 2 of 2)
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2026
America’s Cup Community Comes Together For European Premiere Of Documentary ‘mighty Mary’
The Spanish Quarter, the lively bustling area of Naples built by Don Pedero de T...
New Princess X90 hull claims a 10% power saving
The first X90, Jenny X, made her physical debut at Cannes in September, two year...
A very brief history of marine charts (part 2 of 2)
From around the middle of the 18th century, marine charts start to look more fam...
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