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SPORTS MARINE TO DISTRIBUTE DIESEL OUTBOARD
“We are thrilled to join Cox Powertrain’s elite line-up of marine diesel and industry specialists an...
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GIANT SERVICE CENTRE FOR TRISTRAM MARINE
Planned for a site adjacent to the trailer boat manufacturer’s existing production plant, the new se...
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NOVATEC YACHTS FOR NZ
The team at Novatec has been working with Carlo Mezzera to develop the new S65 SuperNova, designed t...
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ASTRÉA 42
Fountaine Pajot’s latest sailing catamaran, the Astréa 42, has been voted ‘Multihull of the Year’ by...
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Two more sport Rivs
Australian builder Riviera has added two more sport yachts to its stable – the 72 and the 39 – expan...
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Vintage View: HMS PRIZE, new beginnings
The Great War ripped the soul from the New Zealand public – but it also seeded a much-needed enthusi...
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Back in the arena
Auckland’s classic yacht racing scene is about to get a bit more competitive with the return of Arik...
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Tailor your snapper attack
Being aware of the nature of the sea floor terrain – and adjusting your technique accordingly – can ...
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Restoring Laughing Lady
Built in 1949 by the legendary Lüders Marine Corporation in Connecticut, Laughing Lady was recentl...
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POWER, DURABILITY AND STYLE
Designed in Australia by Bell Marine, Viper high-quality drum winches are made with hand-polished 31...
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KEEP IT A WHISPER
Following on the success of the Piccolo 4kVA diesel Genverter variable-speed generator, WhisperPower...
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CATCH THE PARTYBUS
FUSION’s new SRX400 combines PartyBus, FUSION’s audio distribution network, with built in Wi-Fi stre...
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QUANTUM 2 RADAR
Raymarine’s new Quantum 2 CHIRP Radar uses advanced Doppler processing to highlight moving radar con...
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UPDATED ZEUS & VULCAN
B&G® has released a new software update for Zeus³, Zeus², Zeus² Glass Helm and Vulcan Series dis...
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LOVE IT = LOCK IT
Perfect for your boat or jet-ski trailer, the ABUS Floor/Wall Anchor will safely secure your asset
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NZ aces Electron regatta
After 24 races and plenty of fierce, tactical sailing, New Zealand’s Greg Stenbeck squeaked a narrow...
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New faces
Whakatane-based aluminium boat manufacturer Surtees Boats welcomes Isabell Zitzelsberger to the Mark...
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DIBLEY SK OPEN 30
Dibley Yacht Design’s latest 30-foot canting keel offshore race yacht is designed for solo or shorth...
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AQUILA WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Aquila Power Catamarans has just won the ‘Multihull of the Year’ in the powerboat category for its i...
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FIJI RESCUE
Emergency response vessels and training provided by New Zealand to Fiji proved their worth in the wa...
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SHARED VISION, BESPOKE SERVICE
A shared vision to provide sophisticated designs without compromising on performance has brought two...
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BUZY MAKING HISTORY
There are men who are interested in the history of speedboat racing and there are men who make the h...
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GOT IT COVERED?
Oceansouth NZ has followed its standard outboard engine covers (cowling and full) with a complete ra...
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Sailor Scribes: ROBIN LEE GRAHAM
There are books, and then there are dangerous books. The dangerous ones are the ones that spark some...
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Winter on hold
According to the calendar summer is well and truly over, but in fishing terms it’s still hanging in ...
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New faces
Increasing demand for Rayglass’ quality refits and repowers has led to the appointment of the highly...
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SIMRAD SOFTWARE UPDATE
Simrad Yachting has released a new software update for NSS evo3, NSS evo2, NSO evo2 and GO Series di...
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN YACHTING
NZ Marine Executive Director Peter Busfield was excited when Chris Gibbs of Oceanmax and Young Profe...
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Rewiring your boat
Re-wiring your boat is not a trivial task, but if you’re experiencing battery problems, finding it h...
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BoatSecure: messages from your boat
Even if you’ve never heard of the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) – the hot buzz-phrase dancing like popc...
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RIP Diesel?
A bit like Mark Twain who famously declared that media reports of his death were exaggerated, so too...
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Power to thrill: 7 Marine 627S
Awesome! A terribly overused word, but after putting a pair of Seven Marine 627hp engines through ...
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Classic Sailing, A CALL TO ARMS
New Zealand’s rich sailing heritage is handsomely reflected in two of the country’s best-loved class...
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Tongs ramps up
North Shore’s Allan Tongs Boatbuilders is in growth mode with the company embarking on plans to reco...
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E-volution in paradise
The SoelCat 12 – a solar-powered catamaran designed by Holland’s Soel Yachts – has begun operating i...
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FUSION APOLLO RA770 WI-FI STEREO
FUSION’s new Apollo Series is the world’s first purpose-built marine entertainment system with a one...
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TORQEEDO POWER
To extend the range of a vessel equipped with a Torqeedo Deep Blue Hybrid electric propulsion system...
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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
JET BOAT RACING
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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Sunpower Solar-eJet 3.3m redefines tender technology
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Rayglass legend: the story behind New Zealand’s iconic 730
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The new Saxdor 400 GTS surprises by debuting at Cannes
A new interpretation of the 400 series
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Experts ponder preservation of historic Edwin Fox at Picton
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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...
Biotherm and Holcim-PRB break away north of the Balearic Islands
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Mercury’s new mid-tiller kit brings comfort and control to 25–30hp outboards
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September 2025 issue: boating for every season
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