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Biggest Aquila Australian showcase comes to Sanctuary Cove 2026
Whitehaven Marine presents seven models and three Australian debuts for Aquila Catamarans
The largest line-up of Aquila mo...
Numarine unveils new Classic superyacht line
In an industry often driven by fast-changing trends, Numarine's new Classic Line offers a more enduring perspective: yachts d...
Twin Disc Pacific appointed official distributor for Spot Zero® Water Purification Systems in the Pa...
BRISBANE, Australia (Friday, 1 May 2026) – Twin Disc Pacific, a renowned leader in marine transmission technology and systems...
From working tug to award winner: Seawolf at the 21st World Superyacht Awards
The 21st edition of the World Superyacht Awards, held on 2 May at the Arsenale di Venezia in Venice, is not a room that typic...
Multihull of the Year 2026: the winners revealed
Multihulls World has announced the results of its 2026 Multihull of the Year awards, with readers and judges delivering a mix...
Palm Beach Motor Yachts returns to the 2026 52 Super Series
Palm Beach Motor Yachts has confirmed its return to the 2026 52 Super Series as an official partner, deepening its connection...
Waiheke Marina Café opens in Pūtiki Bay
Waiheke’s boutique floating marina hosts a boutique floating café – the only one in Pūtiki Bay, a hub for Sealink ferries and...
Maritime NZ Certification
As the Pacific sailing season is approaching, Maritime NZ is reminding anyone intending to take a recreational craft overseas...
Caribbean 40 Flybridge: first look ahead of global debut at Sanctuary Cove
One of the most anticipated launches in Australian boating this year has a date, and new production development images sugges...
Eight must-see yacht exhibitors at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Calling all yachties! Round up your crew because the Southern Hemisphere’s largest marine event, the Sanctuary Cove Internati...
Scanstrut launches a smarter way to route Starlink® and rooftop cables
Scanstrut, a global leader in outdoor technologies, has announced the launch of the DS-HSL-01 Starlink® Compatible Horizontal...
Pelin Shikaree: Kauri classics that refuse to die
There are boats you buy and boats you inherit a legacy with. The Pelin Shikaree is firmly in the second camp.
Designed by Fr...
Riviera unveils integrated solar breakthrough
A new era of silent, diminished generator cruising for luxury motor yacht owners.
In a significant step towards the future o...
Common causes of boating accidents in New Zealand
On average, 17 people lose their lives in recreational boating incidents in New Zealand each year. The vast majority of those...
Sunpower-Alva 90 Solar Electric Superyacht rolls out for sea trials
Sunpower Yachts reaches the water's edge as its 90ft solar electric catamaran prepares for sea trials.
The Sunpower-Alva 9...
Protecting your boat’s electronics from lightning: new technology worth knowing about
Lightning is one of the more sobering hazards for anyone spending time on the water. A direct strike packs an average of 300 ...
Now carbon fibre can look good and stay safe
Carbon fibre has become a popular choice on performance powerboats and foiling yachts, not just for its strength but for its ...
Yacht Style Awards 2026: The nominees revealed
The provisional nominee list for the 2026 Yacht Style Awards has landed, and with more than 130 boats across 17 size and type...
Maritimo 75, standing apart in the global 70-foot market
Maritimo’s 75-foot M75 and S75 represent a distinctly Australian interpretation of how large luxury motor yachts should loo...
Palm Beach Motor Yachts named as Destination Partner of the 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season
Following a successful partnership of the 2024 XS 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Trophy and the Rolex TP52 World Championship held i...
Sanctuary Cove International Boat show unveils world-class exhibitor line-up
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest marine event, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will make its highly anticipat...
Electric boating awards highlight real progress
The 2025–2026 Association Français pour Le Bateau Électrique (AFBE, French Association for Electric Boats) Awards were presen...
ILIAD Catamarans celebrates stunning collaboration with Baz Yacht Design
ILIAD Catamarans has unveiled imagery of the first ILIAD 53F OffGrid Hybrid, featuring a striking bespoke interior design by ...
Victron’s Lithium SuperPack NG, the super-easy upgrade for lead-acid batteries
Victron’s exciting new Lithium SuperPack NG is a super-easy-to-install, drop-in replacement for old lead-acid batteries.
I...
International Multihull Show 2026 expands with record fleet
The International Multihull Show returns from April 22–26, 2026, with its most ambitious edition to date, introducing a redes...
Soft furnishings, a key component to Maritimo’s Luxury interiors
At Maritimo, yacht design is an exercise in balance. Performance, engineering excellence, and structural integrity form the f...
World Premiere – Riviera announces the exceptional new 6200 Sport Yacht
Two decades have passed since Australia’s Riviera announced the World Premiere of their innovative 3600 Sport Yacht. Back in ...
Coastal navigation and leadline: how early sailors found their way along the shoreline
Modern boats carry everything. GPS, charts, sounders, radar.
It wasn’t always like that. Before instruments, navigation sa...
Are self-driving boats the future of recreational boating?
If you’ve spent any time watching the self-driving car industry, you might have wondered when the same technology would turn ...
Only by boat: Whangamumu Whaling Station
Whangamumu is one of Northland’s best hidden anchorages, with a narrow entrance, solid holding, and plenty to explore ashore....
Maritimo Muster delivers a standout weekend at Man O’ War Bay
The Maritimo Muster at Waiheke Island delivered a weekend that perfectly captured everything boating should be – ...
Hinckley unveils Picnic Boat 45 as new flagship of iconic range
The latest evolution of one of boating’s most recognisable designs has arrived, with Hinckley Yachts unveiling the Picnic Boa...
Douglas Elliman launches Elliman Yachts
Douglas Elliman is one of the United States’ largest residential real estate firms, focused on high end homes, premium apartm...
Buying or selling? Check the contract
As I read through The Marina’s Brokerage section of Boating NZ and get over my desire to own one or more of the craft picture...
Keeping it cool over summer
Summer is here, time to relax aboard your boat and enjoy the truly amazing water New Zealand has to offer.
These days, man...
Building a legacy: The Jan Saull story
How did Jan Saull come to run one of New Zealand’s oldest boatbuilding companies, a thriving business with a team of 20 highl...
Lombok: A serene escape for Southeast Asia’s voyagers
With its rugged coastline, crystalline waters and sweeping views of Mount Rinjani, Lombok offers a quieter alternative to n...
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Singapore Yachting Festival 2026 expands beyond boats with lifestyle focus
The Singapore Yachting Festival returns to ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from 23 to 26 April 2026, building on its position as o...
World Superyacht Awards 2026: The industry’s ‘Oscars’ return to Venice
The 21st edition of the World Superyacht Awards returns to Venice this May. The goal? To recognise the most ingenious and fin...
Aquila launches largest model in its sport range
Aquila Catamarans launches the 45 Sport at Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026.
Aquila Catamarans has launched the 45 ...