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Electric outboard shoot-out

Just about every yacht/launch has a 2–5hp outboard on a tender to replace oars and muscle power. B...
BOAT REVIEW

Failing potency

In last month’s issue I explored the ‘disease’ that afflicts diesel-powered boats – the dreaded dies...
BOAT REVIEW

American style – AUCKLAND LAUNCHES OF 1919 – PART 3

The major launches built in Auckland for the 1919-1920 season were spectacular. Strong styling influ...
BOAT REVIEW

Ladies of the lake

A fleet of 130 clinkers, steam launches, sailing dinghies and mid-19th century speedboats glided, r...
BOAT REVIEW

The GOOD DOCTOR

The popular children’s author Dr Seuss provided the inspiration for an Auckland schoolboy’s remarkab...
BOAT REVIEW

Time & Tide

Johnny Wray didn’t want a knighthood or panhandle for sponsorship, but he probably inspired more Kiw...
BOAT REVIEW

Overloading

It does not matter what vessel you have – the basic stability principles are the same. Simply put, s...
BOAT REVIEW

UK DISTRIBUTOR FOR Q-MARINE

Hypro Marine Ltd of Hampshire, United Kingdom is the new distributor of New Zealand-built Q-SPD Surf...
BOAT REVIEW

Cape Horn the hard way

Russian ocean paddler, Fedor Konyukhov, is well on his way from Port Chalmers, Dunedin to Cape Horn....
BOAT REVIEW

Island cruising

Since taking over the reins of what was previously known as Island Cruising Association in December ...
BOAT REVIEW

Reduce, reuse, recycle

This mantra of sustainable business is well-illustrated by a fleet of sturdy little Davidson M20 tra...
BOAT REVIEW

MARITIMO SALES STRONG AT MIAMI

Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo enjoyed strong sales at the recent Miami Intern...
BOAT REVIEW

New Azimuts for New Zealand

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The New Zealand distributor for Azimut Yachts, Pinnacle Marine European Ltd, has confirmed the sale ...
BOAT REVIEW

NEW GENERATION OCEANIS 46.1 ARRIVES

36 Degrees Brokers has taken delivery of New Zealand’s first new generation Beneteau Oceanis 46.1. C...
BOAT REVIEW

SOFTWARE UPGRADE

A free software update for Simrad® NSO, NSS and GO series displays provides new sonar functionality,...
BOAT REVIEW

KEEP TRACK

Compact and easy to install, Furuno’s new SC33 Satellite Compass utilises the latest Global Navigati...
BOAT REVIEW

GO ELECTRIC

A range of electric outboards from electric propulsion pioneer ePropulsion is now available in New Z...
BOAT REVIEW

ENTERTAIN ME

Fusion’s EL Series full-range shallowmount marine speakers feature modern design in two styles with ...
BOAT REVIEW

TEAM UP

Gill’s latest watertight Team luggage collection includes stylish roller bags and a backpack. These ...
BOAT REVIEW

MORE RANGE

Mercury Racing now offers a larger 15.25-inch diameter version MAX5 propeller, as well as the all-ne...
BOAT REVIEW

Lion New Zealand returns

Nearly two years after her arrival at Yachting Developments in May 2017, Lion New Zealand is back in...
BOAT REVIEW

BOATBUILDER CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

Scott Lane Boatbuilders is celebrating 20 years in business. From humble beginnings, it has grown an...
BOAT REVIEW

Yamaha Helm Master

It enables precise control of fore and aft, port-starboard and diagonal motion, as well as in-place ...
BOAT REVIEW

Seen the light

I’ve always been an advocate of using light tackle. Maybe it’s my background in fly-fishing and an ...
BOAT REVIEW

Sir Peter Blake’s ‘Bandit’ now on display

'Bandit,' the first boat built by Sir Peter Blake more than 50 years ago, has been restored to its f...
BOAT REVIEW

THE BEAST NEARS COMPLETION

The largest boat currently in build in New Zealand, THE BEAST, has relocated from builder Profab Eng...
BOAT REVIEW

FIRST YACHT 53

LATE LAST YEAR, Beneteau completed the renewal of its First range by launching four small sport boat...
BOAT REVIEW

NEW AWLGRIP WEBSITE

Awlgrip has led the market in professional decorative yacht coatings for over 40 years. Visitors to...
BOAT REVIEW

B&G SUPPLIES TECH TO SAILGP

B&G HAS BEEN announced as a Technical Supplier of SailGP, a global championship setting out to r...
BOAT REVIEW

CHARGING UP

CTEK’s powerful, fully-automatic 15A and 25A battery chargers are compatible with any 12V battery, i...
BOAT REVIEW

SMALL, YET OH SO BIG!

BENETEAU’s stylish new Oceanis 30.1 is the smallest yacht in the brand’s cruising range, boasting t...
BOAT REVIEW

Furuno GP-3700

Furuno’s new high-performance chart plotter is designed for commercial fishermen.
BOAT REVIEW

Fusion wireless remote

Fusion’s new, easy-to-install ARX70 ANT Wireless Stereo Remote can control an ANT-enabled marine ent...
BOAT REVIEW

FREE Lowrance upgrade

Lowrance’s free 18.3 software update for HDS Carbon displays offers support for Active Imaging, Stru...
BOAT REVIEW

MAJOR AUCKLAND LAUNCHES – PART 2

In February’s issue I chose four major launches built in Auckland for the 1919-1920 season. This mon...
BOAT REVIEW

A captain called Fatty

Matt Vance reckons sailors have always been on the periphery of society. Periodically buggering off ...
BOAT REVIEW

Adrift in CALEDONIA

Returning to my Highland homeland waters for a summer cruise was challenging, writes Kevin Green – b...
BOAT REVIEW

Cool runnings

Lindsay Wright has a long and acrimonious history with boat refrigeration. "Like a lot of cruising ...
BOAT REVIEW

Fire on board

What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend sailing and fishing took a turn for the worse when the ow...
BOAT REVIEW

Next Generation McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB

The PLB receives coordinates from the new precision satellite network in addition to the tried and t...

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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...
Ocean Race Europe 2025

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.
First Aid Onboard

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...
Ocean Race Europe 2025

Coromandel Town is working hard for the ferry to return

Getting a new ferry service is top priority for Coromandel Colville Business Association.
Marine Industry News

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...
CuisineThe Catch

The two yachts named Tawera

A very high proportion of commercial vessels, yachts and launches built in New Zealand from coloni...
HistoryVintage View

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...
Ocean Race Europe 2025

Frames, fibre, and art that stays put

From frames to fibre, here's how to display art onboard safely, stylishly, and without breaking the ...
Yacht Interior Design

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-...
Ocean Race Europe 2025

Offshore powerboat racing celebrates 2025 season in style

The New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Racing community came together last weekend for its annual prizeg...
New Zealand Offshore Powerboating

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...
New Boat (International)

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 ...
Boat Profile

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...
New Boat (International)

Experts ponder preservation of historic Edwin Fox at Picton

The Edwin Fox ship history reveals convict voyages, immigrant journeys, and modern preservation—an e...
Restoration of Historic Vessels

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...
Hamilton Island Race Week

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...
Ocean Race Europe 2025

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 ...
Ocean Race Europe 2025

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