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Engineering the future of...
From July 1–5, 2025, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) returns to the iconic Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) marina, reaffirming its position as one of the most progressive forums in the marine industry.
Crushed sails, close batt...
In the last 14 hours, the New Caledonia Groupama Race has entered its final and most tactical phase, with the full fleet now rounding the western horn of Grande Terre and heading upwind toward the finish in Nouméa. Conditions remain challenging, and the pressure is mounting.
Lagoon Days 2025: A deep ...
For anyone with an eye on the horizon and dreams of sailing beyond it, Lagoon Days 2025 offers a rare chance to learn, connect, and prepare.
The night that changed ev...
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has long been a proving ground for offshore sailors — 628 nautical miles of fickle wind, sudden fronts, and brutal southern seas. But in the 2024 edition, it wasn’t the leaderboard that captured the nation’s attention. It was what happened in the dark — well off the NSW coast — on a night that left two sailors dead, several others injured, and the entire offshore sailing community asking hard questions.
TRAPPED BY THE TIDE
Built in Auckland more than 80 years ago, the 43-foot Ratahi has enjoyed a colourful life as a ferry, fishing charter boat and freighter – mainly around Tauranga. Still going strong, she now runs charter cruises around the Manukau Harbour – but the tide makes things tricky.
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Engineering the future of...
From July 1–5, 2025, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) returns to the iconic Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) marina, reaffirming its position as one of the most progressive forums in the marine industry.
Crushed sails, close batt...
In the last 14 hours, the New Caledonia Groupama Race has entered its final and most tactical phase, with the full fleet now rounding the western horn of Grande Terre and heading upwind toward the finish in Nouméa. Conditions remain challenging, and the pressure is mounting.
Lagoon Days 2025: A deep ...
For anyone with an eye on the horizon and dreams of sailing beyond it, Lagoon Days 2025 offers a rare chance to learn, connect, and prepare.
The night that changed ev...
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has long been a proving ground for offshore sailors — 628 nautical miles of fickle wind, sudden fronts, and brutal southern seas. But in the 2024 edition, it wasn’t the leaderboard that captured the nation’s attention. It was what happened in the dark — well off the NSW coast — on a night that left two sailors dead, several others injured, and the entire offshore sailing community asking hard questions.