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Victron Multi RS 48/6000
Boat gear

Victron Launches Lighter, Solar-Free Multi RS for Boats That Don’t Need the Panels

Victron Energy has added a new option to its Multi RS inverter/charger line-up, ...
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KZ-7 Kiwi Magic. // Photo courtesy NZ Challenge.
Boating News

Kiwi Magic returns to the racecourse for Imperia Sailing Week

The yacht at the centre of New Zealand's first America's Cup challenge returns t...
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Julie Butler case referred to Coroner
Boating News

Julie Butler case referred to Coroner

Julie Butler's case has been referred to the Coroner, sixteen months after she a...
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Racing was called off ar Beaucharnois this past weekend due to weather conditions. // Photo courtesy Hydro Thunder
Hydroplanes

Jack Lupton’s best HRL weekend closes a hard international season

Ken and Jack Lupton arrived at the Hydroplane Racing League's Grand Prix finale ...
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26 August 2026. Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup - AC38 Recon. Luna Rossa Team DAY 20. Ivo Rovira / America’s Cup
AC38

Luna Rossa Aim For The Moon

An eventful yet highly productive and intense training day for Luna Rossa who ca...
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Photo credit: 52 SUPER SERIES
52 Super Series

Tied at the top of the Royal Cup table, Provezza and Platoon Aviation decipher tricky Lanzarote bree...

Still racing in light, shifty offshore breezes Ergin Imre’s Provezza and Harm Mü...
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Photo credit: Rowing New Zealand
Rowing

Kiwi pair take another step in defence of world title

Ben Taylor and Oli Welch set fastest time on way to gold medal race in Amsterdam...
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Photo credit: Mike Magnin / F1H2O
UIM F1 H2O

Final preparations underway for upcoming grand prix of shanghai-china

: The final preparations for the next UIM F1H2O World Championship race are unde...
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Cairns marks 60 years since its first grander marlin. // Supplied by Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association.
Events

Cairns marks 60 years since its first grander marlin

Cairns celebrates six decades since the 1,064lb marlin that built its fishery, a...
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Squadron sells its Kawau heartland. // Barfoot & Thompson
Boating News

Kawau’s Lidgard House passes to Ngāti Manuhiri

After 37 years, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has sold its Smelting House...
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Photo credit: Canoe Racing New Zealand
Canoeing

Everything you need to know- 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe World Championships

Canoe Sprint, Surf Ski & Marathon. Canoe Sprint Racing is one of the best-kn...
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Ocean Flyer 55, "Big Sky" (1996). For sale through 36 Degrees Brokers. // Supplied
Boats

From an aluminium expedition yacht to a steel cutter, five 1990s boats are ready for your next chapt...

Five sailing yachts built between 1990 and 1999 are listed on the New Zealand ma...
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Photo credit: YCCS / Young Azzurra
Foiling Week

Settimana Delle Bocche Regatta Returns to Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Calendar

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the YCCS, the event will take place fr...
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Steeler's Ocean Explorer 88 small gain, big change // Photo courtesy Steeler Yachts
Boats

Steeler’s Ocean Explorer 88: small gain, big change

A mere 70cm of extra length hides a wider beam, a third deck and double the fuel...
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San Nazzaro UIM F2: 19-Boat Entry List Confirmed for Round 3
UIM F2

San Nazzaro UIM F2: 19-Boat Entry List Confirmed for Round 3

Nineteen boats make up the confirmed entry list for Round 3 of the UIM F2 World ...
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Photo credit: 52 SUPER SERIES
52 Super Series

Vayu lead Royal Cup after Day 1 in Puerto Calero, Lanzarote

After two races contested in a light, streaky offshore breeze which peaked at 12...
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Photo credit: The Ocean Race
Ocean Race Atlantic 2026

One week to go: The Ocean Race Atlantic ushers in a new era of fully-crewed IMOCA racing

The Ocean Race is the toughest test of a team in sport – and sailing's greatest ...
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Photo credit: Rowing New Zealand
Rowing

Returning Olympians right back into their stride

Men's Four kick on to semifinals in Amsterdam
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23 May 2026. Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup - Preliminary Regatta Sardinia. Fan Zone Lazzaretto. Francesca Ardau / America's Cup
AC38

Naples, Coffee And The Art Of Welcoming

As Naples prepares to welcome the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary R...
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Photo credit: 52 SUPER SERIES
52 Super Series

Puerto Calero promises great Royal Cup racing conditions in Lanzarote

Conditions for this week’s Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup loo...
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