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MAIDENS FOR DINNER

An iconic race-yacht with an all-women crew left Auckland in June on an inspirational voyage to empo...
BOAT REVIEW

GRAN TURISMO 32 AND GRAN TURISMO 36

BENETEAU will shortly launch two new models that will take the express cruiser world market by surp...
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Maritimo success in Sydney

The Sydney International Boat Showover the past five days has been one of the most successful ever ...
BOAT REVIEW

Multihull Solutions success at Sydney

Multihull Solutions enjoyed sensational success at the 2019 Sydney International Boat Show taking o...
BOAT REVIEW

ILIAD 70 premieres at 2019 Sydney Boat Show

The highly anticipated new ILIAD 70 has just arrived in Australia in time for its world premiere a...
BOAT REVIEW

STREET’S TREASURE TROVE

A new exhibition at the New Zealand Maritime Museum celebrates the man behind the historic Fosters s...
BOAT REVIEW

SUPPORT FOR WHITEBAIT CHANGES

Forest & Bird is heartened that 90% of respondents to a Department of Conservation survey suppor...
BOAT REVIEW

VOYAGE OF THE GOLDEN LOTUS

Brian Clifford, Graham Clifford
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Pastime meets Mascotte – Pastime part 2

After the Lyttelton Regatta on 1st January 1887 Malcolm Miller knew he had a problem with Pastime, h...
BOAT REVIEW

Southern girl – PASTIME PART 1

Pastime is one of the few South Island 19th century yachts to have survived in anything like her ori...
BOAT REVIEW

25 YEARS AT MARITIME MUSEUM

Two men who share a love for the sea are celebrating their 25th year as volunteers at the New Zealan...
BOAT REVIEW

BRP BUYS AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST BOAT BUILDER

On May 2, BRP announced an agreement to acquire 80% of the outstanding shares of Telwater Pty, Ltd (...
BOAT REVIEW

LUSTY & BLUNDELL TO DISTRIBUTE SPINLOCK

Lusty & Blundell Ltd is to distribute the prestigious Spinlock range in New Zealand. The range ...
BOAT REVIEW

Navigating safely

Specialised chart plotters, mobile phone apps and open source software have become more popular and ...
BOAT REVIEW

GUIDING LIGHT

Raymarine’s latest update to its LightHouse operating system, Annapolis 3.9, brings powerful new fea...
BOAT REVIEW

BEST MATE

Dockmate wireless control systems now interface directly with popular Ultraflex electronic engine co...
BOAT REVIEW

JACK’S NEW TACK

An early Kiwi ocean sailor plans to part ways with his faithful vessel.
BOAT REVIEW

When she won’t start

We’ve all experienced that sinking feeling at the end of a day’s boating when you turn the key and a...
BOAT REVIEW

Westhaven’s new marine village

Panuku Development Auckland is creating a new opportunity for marine businesses to be located side-b...
BOAT REVIEW

More big boat options from Ownaship

New Zealand’s leading syndication company continues more remarkable growth with the arrival of five...
BOAT REVIEW

Saving IDA

  Seven months after she was rescued from almost certain destruction in Sydney, the 124-year-...
BOAT REVIEW

safety at sea: a lesson learned

A committed safety-at-sea advocate, record-breaking yachtswoman Dee Caffari MBE details her experie...
BOAT REVIEW

iceBerg time capsules

As a rule, icebergs south of New Zealand rarely get above the latitude of 55° South and the occasion...
BOAT REVIEW

ON THE RADAR

Furuno has unveiled two new Radars for workboats and fishing vessels. The 12kW FAR1416 and 25kW FAR...
BOAT REVIEW

CZONE CONTROL 1

BEP Marine, manufacturer of BEP and CZone product for Power Products LLC has announced Control 1, th...
BOAT REVIEW

ON THE WATER WITH WHEEEBO

Suitable for calm water use by people of all ages.
BOAT REVIEW

SENSING WIND

B&G designed the WS700 wind sensor for racing and larger cruising yachts. Mounted on a spar that...
BOAT REVIEW

MCLAY AMPHIBIOUS RAPTOR

McLay Boats has released a new amphibious model called the 741 Raptor. Based around McLay’s popular...
BOAT REVIEW

New faces

Lusty & Blundell Ltd has added Peter Legg to its account management team. Legg has 20 years exp...
BOAT REVIEW

ELITE AT43 LEAVES THE MOULD

The first fibreglass Elite AT43 hull came out of the mould at Allan Tongs Boat Builders (ATBB) on Tu...
BOAT REVIEW

MONTE CARLO 52 AT CANNES

The Beneteau Monte Carlo 52 will be launched in September 2019 at the Cannes Yachting Festival. This...
BOAT REVIEW

Winter’s sneaking up

On a morning in late April when I had hoped to be chasing anchovy workups, I was unable to find any....
BOAT REVIEW

The Appeal of Motor Yacht with the Advantages of a Catamaran

Pioneering the powercat market since 2002, Leopard Catamarans is ushering in its fourth generation ...
BOAT REVIEW

Cable Ties

You might think hackers-in-hoodies are the most sinister threat to the World Wide Web, but a speedy...
BOAT REVIEW

RUBBISH RUNNERS

One man’s rubbish, so the old adage goes, is another man’s gold. In some cases, though, the riches a...
BOAT REVIEW

Rainbow SHINES AGAIN

Rainbow ll – the 36-foot legend that kick-started New Zealand’s ‘modern’ yacht racing pedigree in 19...
BOAT REVIEW

ABSOLUTE YACHTS AT THE CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL

The most important boating appointment in Europe is almost upon us. Yes, the red carpet is ready to...
BOAT REVIEW

Day boats at Sydney Boat Show 2019

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Eyachts will be debuting the Greenline NEO range and Axopar range with Brabus line for first time i...
BOAT REVIEW

MARITIMO’S NEW USA NETWORK AND TEAM

Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, flush with a healthy forward order book out t...
BOAT REVIEW

Riviera premieres at Sydney International Boat Show

Riviera
Riviera will premiere four world-class models at the 2019 Sydney International Boat Show as part o...

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

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Bigger yachts headline Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 as average size climbs

Global boat shows reveal a bigger yachts trend, with rising demand for size, space, and luxury shapi...
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The Ocean Race Europe 2025: Leg 4 — Nice to Genova

Allagrande Mapei claim a dream home victory in Genova as Leg 4 delivers suspense, tactics, and a thr...
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Win PredictWind Professional this Father’s Day

Win a year of PredictWind Professional with Boating NZ. Get pinpoint forecasts, global routing tools...
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Refresh your boat’s first aid kit

Don’t let ageing supplies compromise your safety at sea.
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Innocenti’s birthday refit

What takes three years to plan and pluck up the courage to embark upon, costs three times as much as...
September 2025

Lake day memories: A family on the water

I’m Bevan Ratcliffe, and my wife Keri and I live in Wānaka with our two boys, aged three and six. Ov...
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The second yacht named Tawera

In my last article I wrote about the strong relationship between the menfolk of the Wilson and the H...
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Vetus to release complete onboard system solutions across 2025

Innovative propulsion, thrusters, and anchoring systems set to redefine onboard performance and comf...
New Product Launches

2025 Melbourne Boat Show: a showcase on the water

From Sydney to Melbourne—discover the 2025 Melbourne Boat Show running 16–19 October. Explore Kiwi a...
Melbourne Boat Show

Sea-Flux secures nearly NZ$3 million investment to accelerate global expansion of cloud-based vessel...

Sea-Flux secures nearly NZ$3 million investment to accelerate global expansion of cloud-based vessel...
Marine Industry News

Rayglass Roadshow brings the 2700 and 3000 to the Coromandel and Tauranga

Rayglass Roadshow hits Whitianga and Tauranga this September with tours and sea trials of the new 27...
Boating Days

Gunboat Fusion: ushering in the grand touring catamaran

Gunboat’s latest creation redefines what a supercat can be, blending racing DNA with luxury long-ran...
New Boat (International)

World Ocean Race Europe 2025: Nice to Genova leg underway

Leg 4 of the World Ocean Race Europe 2025 sees Biotherm, Holcim-PRB, and Paprec Arkéa locked in a ti...
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Coromandel Town is working hard for the ferry to return

Getting a new ferry service is top priority for Coromandel Colville Business Association.
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Azimut Neuron: digital yacht management

Azimut Neuron is a new digital yacht management platform offering automation, diagnostics, and remot...
New Product Launches

World ARC 2025: halfway across the world

World ARC crews reach Australia, halfway around the world: 13,000 miles behind, 13,000 ahead, advent...
Int'l Cruising Destination News

Lakeland Queen Rotorua relaunch: the return of the lady of the lake

From her 1987 debut to her 2025 resurrection, Rotorua’s sternwheeler has carried generations of stor...
Boat Profile

Kiwi success at 2025 IWWF World Waterski Racing Championships

Ellie Hollands crowned Junior Girls World Champion as New Zealand delivers its most successful world...
Waterskiing

Port Underwood: Marlborough’s tucked-away harbour

Discover Port Underwood, a tucked-away Marlborough Sounds harbour with anchorages, fishing, diving, ...
New Zealand Cruising Destinations

A damn good fry-up!

As a keen fisherman and cook, I am always looking for interesting and exciting ways to cook my catch...
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The two yachts named Tawera

A very high proportion of commercial vessels, yachts and launches built in New Zealand from coloni...
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Biotherm stays perfect as fleet battles stormy finish into Nice

Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm win again in The Ocean Race Europe 2025 after a brutal Mediterranean leg, wi...
News

New Zealand marine forecast: rough seas and shifting winds ahead

Gale warnings dominate New Zealand’s marine forecast this week. Find out the best places to head and...
Weather forecast

Forte Yachts sets sail with debut model 47

A bold new Italian brand enters the leisure yacht market, combining technical precision with refined...
New Boat (International)

New Zealand skiers stay strong at World Waterski Championships

Kiwi juniors keep the pressure on with more podiums as final standings are decided in Belgium.
Waterskiing

Viknes 10 crowned Boat of the Year in Norway

Scandinavia’s standout cruiser sets new benchmarks for quality and design
Boat of the Year Awards

Biotherm claim Leg 3 victory as Ocean Race Europe fleet arrives in Nice

Paul Meilhat’s crew extend their perfect record with another leg win, while Holcim-PRB and Allagrand...
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Frames, fibre, and art that stays put

From frames to fibre, here's how to display art onboard safely, stylishly, and without breaking the ...
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Biotherm break free as fleet accelerates toward France in The Ocean Race

After a sleepless night of light winds along Mallorca, Biotherm stretch an 11-mile lead over Holcim-...
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Offshore powerboat racing celebrates 2025 season in style

The New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Racing community came together last weekend for its annual prizeg...
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Sunpower Solar-eJet 3.3m redefines tender technology

Sunpower Yachts has revealed what it calls a world first: a tender that never needs fuel, shore powe...
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Rayglass legend: the story behind New Zealand’s iconic 730

The grit behind the glory If awards alone were the measure of success, Rayglass would have secured ...
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The new Saxdor 400 GTS surprises by debuting at Cannes

A new interpretation of the 400 series Saxdor’s 400 series already includes the performance-focused...
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Experts ponder preservation of historic Edwin Fox at Picton

The Edwin Fox ship history reveals convict voyages, immigrant journeys, and modern preservation—an e...
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Magic end to the 40th anniversary Hamilton Island Race Week

Hamilton Island Race Week 2025 marked its 40th anniversary with over 160 yachts, new Olympic skiff r...
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Biotherm and Holcim-PRB break away north of the Balearic Islands

The Ocean Race Europe fleet battles shifting breezes and relentless tacking as Biotherm and Holcim-P...
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Mercury’s new mid-tiller kit brings comfort and control to 25–30hp outboards

Mercury’s new mid-tiller kit extends reach, boosts comfort, and adds big-engine features to 25–30hp ...
New Product Launches

Sialia 45 Sport: redefining the electric day boat

The rise of the luxury day boat has transformed coastal cruising from Miami to the Med. Now that tre...
New Boat (International)

Antifoul and hull prep: keeping your boat efficient and protected

Antifoul and hull prep made simple. Learn how to strip, choose, and apply antifoul with product tips...
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Fleet powers out of Cartagena with uncertain forecast ahead

Leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 began in lively upwind conditions, but with a volatile forecast ...
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