Sailing yachts

The Auckland Boat Show bound Seawind 1170, Sweet Disposition, is covering nearly 1200 miles of Tasma...

18 February 2026

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X3 Centreboard Yacht

Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

First discussed on our pages in 2006, the X3 has resurfaced at just the right time. With trailer sai...

17 February 2026

TURAKINA // Photo credit: Classic Yacht Association

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Turakina, a kauri classic with Mt Eden roots

Designed in 1949 by Arnold “Bill” Couldrey, an apprentice of Arch Logan, Turakina carries the unmist...

17 February 2026

Article

Seawind 1170 production insight as Turkish facility comes online

Seawind

Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

Seawind Catamarans has released a detailed factory video outlining how the Seawind 1170 is now being...

17 February 2026

ROSE before heading to her home in New Zealand // Photo credit: Cygnet Wooden Boats

Article

Rosette brings Bass Strait heritage to Auckland

The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival will feature a rare visitor this March. Rosette, an Australian Cou...

16 February 2026

Press Release

Seawind 1170 showcased at Auckland Boat Show as Seawind strengthens New Zealand partnership

Seawind

Seawind Catamarans will be showcasing their award-winning Seawind 1170 at the Auckland Boat Show fro...

16 February 2026

Auckland Boat Show // Photo credit: Auckland Boat Show

Press Release

Marine industry rebounds as 25th Auckland Boat Show expands to meet exhibitor demand

Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

New Zealand’s marine industry is showing clear signs of recovery, with the 25th Auckland Boat Show e...

15 February 2026

Catalina (left) is now a confident and experienced sailor. // Photo credit: RNZYS

Article

Jumping in the deep end: crewing on classic boats

Stepping aboard a classic yacht can feel like stepping back in time. Long overhangs, varnished timbe...

15 February 2026

Article

Beneteau First 30 at 50: how the yacht that launched the First range evolved

Next year, in 2027, the Beneteau First 30 turns 50. Few production yachts can claim that kind of lon...

15 February 2026

Article

DS Automobiles SailGP Team France names hospitalised team member

DS Automobiles SailGP Team France ruled out of Day 2 despite leading provisional standings

15 February 2026

Louis Sinclair of the Black Foils. // Photo credit: SailGP Media

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Black Foils confirm identity of hospitalised grinder

The Black Foils have announced the name of the person hospitalised during the massive accident betwe...

14 February 2026

2026 SailGP Auckland. NZ vs France crash. // Photo credit: Boating NZ / Roger Mills

Article

SailGP statement: Collision halts SailGP Auckland as Black Foils and France withdraw

Two sailors hospitalised and both F50s badly damaged after high speed impact on the Waitematā.

14 February 2026

Article

2026 SailGP Auckland, drivers react after France and Black Foils incident in Auckland

In interviews conducted by SailGP following racing on Day One of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix...

14 February 2026

Article

SailGP Waitematā Harbour weather report

SailGP racing is scheduled to start at 1600 on the Waitematā Harbour. So what conditions should the ...

14 February 2026

Exclusive

Black Foils put Amokura through shakedown sail on Waitematā Harbour

Peter Burling admits the timing could not be better. After weeks of intense repair work on Amokur...

13 February 2026

Article

American Magic backs ROCKWOOL Racing as SailGP confirms full fleet return in Auckland

SailGP has confirmed a major new partnership ahead of this weekend’s racing on the Waitematā Harbour...

13 February 2026

Article

B&G Zeus SRX chartplotter: a new flagship screen for serious sailing

B&G’s newest chartplotter pairs a large format screen with the NEON operating system, and it wil...

12 February 2026

Article

Boost the audio experience with JL Audio AP amplifiers from Garmin

Boat Tech

Purpose built for life on the water and beyond, Garmin has announced the new JL Audio ...

10 February 2026

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Gear up for September, registration now open for the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series

Rolex Big Boat Series

One of the world’s great regattas is already building momentum. Registration is now open for the 62n...

10 February 2026

Article

Oceanflo watermakers: a Kiwi-built answer to making fresh water properly at sea

Boat Machinery

Designed and built in New Zealand, Oceanflo watermakers are focused on efficiency, simplicity, and r...

10 February 2026

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Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Shore Crab

Marine Pest of the Week

Why is it a problem? The Ministry for Primary industries says that this crab eat species that are i...

10 February 2026

Black Cat Tours, boat grounding at Akaroa // Photo credit: Steve Dawson via Genevieve Robinson for Canterbury Regional Council / Facebook

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Salvage operation begins to recover wrecked Black Cat tourist boat from Akaroa Harbour

Incidents on the water

A two-week salvage operation has begun to recover the wrecked Black Cat Cruises boat from Akaroa Har...

10 February 2026

Article

Amokura edges closer to the start line as repairs enter final phase

The Black Foils’ SailGP campaign is balanced on a knife-edge, but as of today, Amokura is ba...

10 February 2026

Article

America’s Cup format takes shape as Cagliari opens the Road to Naples

AC38

The first Preliminary Regatta in Cagliari will set the tone for AC40 fleet racing and a tightly pack...

10 February 2026

Article

LEISURE to play post-race set at SailGP Auckland opening day

Music will again play a role in the waterfront atmosphere at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | A...

9 February 2026

Article

Video report: Amokura, the Black Foils’ F50 is home!

Environmental Awareness Campaigns

Amokura, the Black Foils' F50 arrived home last week, repairs are now underway to join the boat body...

9 February 2026

Article

Update on Black Cat Cruises vessel incident, Akaroa Harbour

Incidents on the water

On Saturday 31 January 2026, a 17-metre Black Cat Cruises passenger catamaran grounded near the entr...

9 February 2026

Article

Aotearoa Ocean Racing links offshore sailing with marine restoration in New Zealand

An offshore racing team with global ambitions has partnered with a New Zealand based ocean charity, ...

9 February 2026

The fully crewed Motorboat III racing in the 2025 Doyle Sails Cavalli Islands Race // Photo credit: Insight Media

Article

2026 Round North Island Race: you can’t fake preparation

Round North Island (RNI)

With 21 days to go, the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Yacht Race is being shaped as much by re...

6 February 2026

Article

Six awards announced as UK sailor Pete Hill named 2025 Blue Water Medal winner

Sailing and Boating Awards

The Cruising Club of America has announced its 2025 awards, led by the presentation of the prestigio...

5 February 2026

RemigoOne Neo // Photo credit: Remigo Electric Outboards

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Remigo launches award-winning RemigoOne Neo electric outboard

New products and upgrades

Remigo has officially launched the RemigoOne Neo, a new-generation electric outboard that has alread...

5 February 2026

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From niche to norm: multihulls emerge as a dominant force in global boating

Multihull boating has moved decisively from niche to mainstream, and in early 2026 the shift is no l...

5 February 2026

Article

Starling sailing workshop puts youth knowledge back on the table

Starlings

A Westhaven night focused on New Zealand’s Starling class brought sailors, parents and coaches toget...

5 February 2026

Race Around Australia // Photo credit: Race Around Australia

Article

Power Brewing and the night the Southern Ocean showed its teeth

Race Around Australia

The 1988 Bicentennial Around Australia Yacht Race remains one of the most demanding offshore events ...

4 February 2026

Article

Black Foils rebuild sharpens focus ahead of SailGP Auckland