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Sunburst Nationals return to Wakatere for 2026
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Sunburst Nationals return to Wakatere for 2026

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When John Brooke designed the Sunburst in 1964, it is unlikely he imagined it would grow into a nati...
2026 ILCA Nationals Champs // Photo credit: ILCA New Zealand
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Worlds top ILCA sailors head to Bay of Islands for 2026 nationals

Dinghy Classes
The Bay of Islands will host one of the strongest ILCA fleets seen in New Zealand for many years whe...
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Black Foils confirm new high-performance support team for 2026

SailGP 2026
The Black Foils have confirmed changes to their high-performance support team ahead of the 2026 Sail...
Matt Steven // Photo credit: Yachting New Zealand
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49er pedigree shapes Black Foils coaching team for new SailGP season

49er
The New Zealand Black Foils have doubled down on Olympic-class pedigree for the new SailGP season, c...
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Starling Match Racing Nationals return to Glendowie

2026 Starling Match Racing National Championships
Starling Match Racing Nationals return to Glendowie
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Maritimo Destinations: North Island New Zealand

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Loads of options. Heaps of activities. Plenty of safe anchorages. What’s not to love? New Zealand...
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Marine weather warning: strong winds and rough seas around New Zealand

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Warning for strong winds and heavy rain today.
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Three rescued after boat capsizes off Tolaga Bay

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Three men were rescued off Tolaga Bay today after their boat overturned suddenly, leaving them in th...
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Fleet commits west from the Canaries

RORC Transatlantic
The fleet in the RORC Transatlantic Race is now fully committed to the westbound leg, with all boats...
BOISW Is On // Photo credit: BOISW
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Count down to Bay of Islands Sailing Week is on!

Bay of Islands Sailing Week
With six days until the 2026 Bay of Islands Sailing Week, it’s time to take a look at the growing fl...
Saffier SE 28 Leopard // Photo credit: Saffier Yachts
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Saffier SE 28 Leopard

boot Dusseldorf
The world premiere of the Saffier SE 28 Leopard takes place at boot Düsseldorf this January, offerin...
Saxdor 460 GTC set for global debut at boot Düsseldorf. // Photo credit: Saxdor Yachts
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Saxdor 460 GTC set for global debut at boot Düsseldorf

boot Dusseldorf
After six months of controlled launch announcements, Saxdor 460 GTC is ready to step into the light....
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Where the Ocean Shapes Us: Life on the Eastern Coast of Hauraki Coromandel

New Zealand’s Summer Waterfront Series
On the eastern side of Hauraki Coromandel, the coastline isn’t just scenery, it’s the backdrop to ev...
Nereyda 580 Regal
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The 580 Regal, twenty years on

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The 580 Regal first appeared on the New Zealand boating scene under the Sea Nymph name. By the early...
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Flawless start for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race as the fleet heads west

RORC Transatlantic
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race is underway, with the fleet leaving Lanzarote in what organisers de...
Marine Pest of the Week: Clubbed Tunicate ​(Styela clava)
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Marine Pest of the Week: Clubbed Tunicate ​(Styela clava)

Marine Pest of the Week
The clubbed tunicate prefers to grow on marine structures and boat hulls, affecting your boat’s perf...
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America’s Cup preliminaries confirmed for Sardinia as AC38 takes its first step

AC38
The opening move of the 38th America’s Cup is now confirmed, with Sardinia set to host...
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What keeps SailGP athletes alive after a high speed crash

SailGP 2026
SailGP racing now regularly pushes beyond 100 km/h. At those speeds, the risk to athletes is no long...
Frank Racing // Photo credit: Frank Racing
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Frank Racing foiling catamaran joins Evolution Sails Kawau Race Week fleet

Kawau Race Week 2026
The Evolution Sails Kawau Race Week will include a high-speed foiling catamaran in its fleet for the...
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Fisheries New Zealand warns after mussel poaching in Ōhiwa Harbour

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Fisheries New Zealand has stepped up patrols in Ōhiwa Harbour after fishery officers found people ta...
Simon “Bricky” Watkins claimed the 2026 King of the River title in Typhoon. // Photo credit: Calebs Photos
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2026 King of the River Regatta crowns new champions on the Whanganui River

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Raced over 10–11 January, the 2026 King of the River Regatta delivered a full weekend of competition...
Jack (L) and Warwick Lupton // Photo credit: Jack Lupton Motorsport
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AE Baker Cup abandoned as Hydro Thunder round settled on points at Twizel

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series
Weather halted the AE Baker Cup at Lake Ruataniwha, but round three of the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder N...
Europe Dinghies // Photo credit: PaigeL photography
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2026 Europe Dinghy Nationals: a championship defined by survival as much as speed

Dinghy Classes
Ten sailors contested the Europe Dinghy Nationals as part of Nelson Yacht Club’s Whakatu Regatta, wi...
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Be ready for rapid weather changes on New Zealand’s coastal waters

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Summer crowds remain on the water, but rapidly changing coastal weather demands constant awareness a...
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Fire damages Haines Hunter Australia factory in Victoria

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A fire at Haines Hunter Australia’s Derrimut factory caused disruption but no serious injuries. Most...
Amels 60 superyacht 21.12 arrives in Auckland // Photo credit: Tec Wire / Amels
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Amels 60 superyacht 21.12 arrives in Auckland

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The 60 metre superyacht 21.12 arrived into Auckland’s Silo Marina early morning, 11 January 2026, fo...
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Coastguard Bluff assists three men stranded on island near Bluff

Coastguard News
Calm conditions turned rough, prompting an early call for help and a straightforward recovery.
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World Match Racing Tour 2025: Kiwi Nick Egnot-Johnson is out

World Match Racing Tour
While New Zealand’s 2025 World Match Racing Tour campaign has come to an end, the final stages in Sh...
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Coastguard Kaikōura rescues nine kayakers as conditions deteriorate

Coastguard News
Rapidly changing weather off the Kaikōura coast triggers three simultaneous incidents and a coordina...
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2026 New Zealand Europe Dinghy National Championship sails in Nelson

Dinghy Classes
Built for Olympic racing and now racing as a vintage class, the Europe dinghy will decide its New Ze...
2026 PredictWind P Class Tauranga Cup. Day 2. Photo: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die
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Batten adds another Tauranga Cup to his P Class record

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The final race of the Tauranga Cup brought the 2026 P Class Nationals to an end after five days on t...
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Superyachts lost in massive Sydney harbour marina blaze

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Sydney marina fire: what we know so far In the early hours of this morning, Sydney boaties at The S...
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Prime Minister opens Starboard Maritime Intelligence’s new Wellington headquarters

NZ Marine Industry News
Opening marks growth in New Zealand maritime intelligence capability Prime Minister Christopher Lux...
America's Cup. // Photo credit: Ian Roman/America’s Cup
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United States races the clock to secure America’s Cup entry for 2027

AC38
The United States does not currently have a confirmed full-campaign entry for the 38th America’s Cup...
SailGP Pensacola training base // Photo credit: SailGP
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SailGP establishes first long-term training base in Pensacola

SailGP
SailGP has established its first long-term training base at the American Magic High Performance Cent...
American Magic // Photo credit: American Magic
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American Magic establishes permanent high-performance base in Pensacola

America's Cup
The American Magic High Performance Center opened in Pensacola, Florida, on Wednesday. The facility ...
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200 passengers stranded on Bluebridge ferry overnight

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A problem with a Bluebridge ferry has left passengers stranded, with some spending the night berthed...
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Where Water Shapes Hauraki Coromandel: From Gulf to Gorge

New Zealand’s Summer Waterfront Series
Hauraki is a region defined by water. From the sheltered bays of the Hauraki Gulf off Kaiaua to the ...
P Class racing, 2026 Tauranga at Kohimarama Yacht Club // Photo credit: Roger Mills / Boating New Zealand
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Batten holds a close Tauranga Cup lead

Sailing
Yesterday was the second day of the 2026 P Class Nationals Tauranga Cup, and Blake Batten continues ...
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AST adds 310 model and folding transom to carbon tender range

New Boat
Kiwi boaties will already be familiar with AST and its lightweight carbon tenders, with the brand re...
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Sunburst Nationals return to Wakatere for 2026
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Sunburst Nationals return to Wakatere for 2026

Dinghy Classes
When John Brooke designed the Sunburst in 1964, it is unlikely he imagined it would grow into a nati...
2026 ILCA Nationals Champs // Photo credit: ILCA New Zealand
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Worlds top ILCA sailors head to Bay of Islands for 2026 nationals

Dinghy Classes
The Bay of Islands will host one of the strongest ILCA fleets seen in New Zealand for many years whe...
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Black Foils confirm new high-performance support team for 2026

SailGP 2026
The Black Foils have confirmed changes to their high-performance support team ahead of the 2026 Sail...

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