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Worlds Toughest Row

Bob and Nicky Parr: New Zealand’s record-breaking ocean rowers in The World’s Toughest Row

On December 11 last year, 38 teams departed from the Canary Islands, embarking o...
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Hydroplanes

The 100th Anniversary year of the Masport Challenge Cup ends in chaos at Lake Karapiro

The 100th anniversary of the Masport Challenge Cup was set to be a momentous occ...
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Hydroplanes

Scott Coker executes a near-perfect start and finish to win Round 3 of the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder S...

Lake Karapiro came alive this weekend with the thrilling spectacle of high-speed...
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Fishing & Diving

White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition

White Pointer
To honour its impressive 30th Anniversary milestone, White Pointer Boats hosted ...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Russell leads the way in wharf recycling: A community effort to keep the Bay clean

Over the Christmas and New Year period, Russell had a noticeable addition to its...
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Events

National Haines Hunter Day 2025: A celebration of Kiwi boating excellence

The National Haines Hunter Day 2025 is shaping up to be an event not to be misse...
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Events

Flojo one of the oldest boats has fastest time in the Keelboat Harbour Race

The Keelboat Harbour Race, one of the standout events of the Auckland Anniversa...
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Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

Celebrating the speed of living history at the 2025 Auckland Anniversary Regatta

The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta stands as a cornerstone of New Zealand’s ma...
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Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2025: A celebration of maritime heritage and high-stakes racing

Today, Auckland celebrates its rich maritime history with the Auckland Anniversa...
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Events

Discover the Auckland Boat Show 2025

The New Zealand boaties equivalent of the Big Day Out! Held annually at the Viad...
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Powerboat

Thrills and triumphs at the 53rd Gold Cup Power Boating Regatta

The 53rd Gold Cup Power Boating Regatta, hosted by the Manawatu Power Boat Club ...
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Race Day Reports

Vendée Globe winner gets congrats from Sailing megastar Blair Tuke, and SailGP Italy’s Kyle La...

This morning, I had the privilege of chatting with Olympic Gold Medal winner/rep...
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SailGP 2025

Home advantage might not be the deciding factor in this weekend’s ITM New Zealand Sail Grand P...

The countdown is on for SailGP’s inaugural visit to Auckland, set for this comin...
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Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 2025

Waka Ama Nationals 2025: Whānau, heritage, and competition ignite at Lake Karāpiro

Lake Karāpiro has come alive with the spirit of Waka Ama, as the 2025 National S...
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Powerboat

New Zealand Power Boating: 53rd Gold Cup set to thrill

The New Zealand Power Boating 53rd Gold Cup is a hallmark event in New Zealand’s...
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Moths

Home-favourite, Mattias Coutts, dominates in the Moth World Championships at the Manly Sailing Club

Over 70 competitors from around the globe gathered to test their skill in one of...
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Waka Ama

Record-breaking Waka Ama Sprint Nationals to energise Lake Karāpiro in 2025

The highly anticipated 2025 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals are set to make waves from...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week

The playbook of Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Rules, formats, and what makes it unique

Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s sailing paradise, the Bay of Islands Saili...
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Moths

The qualifier leaders in the PredictWind Moth World Championships

The 2024/2025 PredictWind Moth World Championships are well underway on Auckland...
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Safety & Education

Coastguard volunteers in action over the festive season

The holiday season is one of the busiest times for Coastguard New Zealand, and t...
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DYI Boats

What a hoot! Tai Mate: A whimsical dinghy with a retro twist

You're not imagining something out of a children's storybook. This quirky vessel...
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DYI Boats

Refurbishing a Kiwi classic: Johan Joubert’s journey with Voyager

Few vessels evoke as much nostalgia and pride as the Vindex 32, a Kiwi icon desi...
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Worlds Toughest Row

Waves and cleaning hulls continue to excite in the World’s Toughest Row

Catch up with the latest updates from NZ team Glimmering Seas competing in The W...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Sailing through time: The Bay of Islands Sailing Week

The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has grown into one of New Zealand’s most beloved...
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New Zealand Jetsprint Championships

Speed and rescues are prominent at the 2024/2025 New Zealand Jetsprint Championships

Jetsprinting, one of the world’s fastest and most thrilling motorsports, is a sp...
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Boating News

Our sort of traffic jam!

Come read about traffic congestion, Whangamata style!
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

New Zealand’s Caro claims sixth in Line Honours at Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, the sleek and formidable Caro...
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Worlds Toughest Row

“Borderline disgusting!” – the latest from the World’s Toughest Row

The World’s Toughest Row is living up to its name, presenting crews with extraor...
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Safety & Education

Coastguard heroes: A December to remember

While many Kiwis celebrated Christmas and the lead-up to it with festive cheer, ...
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Worlds Toughest Row

World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic 2024, Glimmering Sea’s Week One highlights

The Atlantic 2024 World’s Toughest Row has begun, setting the stage for an awe-i...
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Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Max Klink and Caro: New Zealand’s only chance of winning the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race...

Max Klink, a name synonymous with high-performance offshore racing, is back in t...
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History of Bay of Islands Sailing Week

The origins of Bay of Islands Sailing Week: How it all began

The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has earned its reputation as “the best big-boat ...
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History of Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Nina and Tony Kiff: The visionaries behind the Bay of Islands Sailing Week

The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has earned its place as one of New Zealand’s pre...
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Women's Match Racing

Silver success: New Zealand’s Megan Thomson shines at Women’s Match Racing World Championships...

The Women’s Match Racing World Championships, held from December 5th t...
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Events

Fishing for connection: Skipperi and BigBuddyNZ transform lives through boating

In mid-November, a group of young boys from BigBuddyNZ had the opportunity of a ...
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Boat World

Charting new horizons: How the NZ Sailing Trust is inspiring youth through adventure

The NZ Sailing Trust has once again proven its impact on outdoor recreation and ...
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History

Sir Peter Blake: A legacy of sailing and conservation

On this day, 5 December 2001, New Zealand lost one of its greatest mar...
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Youth Match Racing (International)

Josh Hyde from NZ delivered the biggest upset of the day in Day 3 at the World Youth Match Racing Ch...

Day 3 of the World Youth Match Racing Championship didn’t just maintain the mome...
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Book Review

Book Review: Swirly World by Andrew Fagan

From the time I heard about this book until now, I cannot get the Mockers 'Forev...
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Sir Peter Blake Regatta

Celebrating Sir Peter Blake’s legacy at the 2024 Sir Peter Blake Regatta

As the 2024 Youth Match Racing World Championships unfold in Jeddah, where New Z...
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