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More berths at Opua
Port Opua – New Zealand’s largest clearance port – has added nearly 150 new berths to its Bay of Isl...
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Li-on Standards
Eutectic refrigeration, extensive electronics and sharper entertainment systems equate to a greater ...
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GENERATE POWER
Westerbeke Corporation’s new 29.0 EGED marine diesel generator set is rated 29.0kW at 60Hz (23.0kW a...
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17m Tennant powercat makeover
After a decade of operating a 17m ocean-going power cat, her owners knew her every quirk and foible,...
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Young designers step up
How does a young Kiwi designer overcome the barriers hampering entry to the boatbuilding market? Off...
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Kava Caper
Kava-tasting is something of ritual for yachties travelling to Fiji. Sometimes it advances well beyo...
BOAT REVIEW
Restoring Elray III
In the late 60s Elray III – New Zealand’s fastest hydroplane of the period – carried a number of d...
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Mercury Rising
After what’s been described as the single biggest investment in Mercury Marine’s history, the Americ...
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Sub-Antarctic Shuttle
Not too many boats head south from Bluff, at mainland New Zealand’s southern extremity. But one yach...
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Island transporter: Lloyd Stevenson vaka motu
Easier transportation of people, medical supplies and cargo around the islands of Micronesia took a ...
BOAT REVIEW
PWCs are catching on
PWCs are more commonly called jet-skis in New Zealand. ‘Jet Ski’ was the brand name given to the o...
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NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show
Beattieful – an immaculately-restored wooden clinker runabout built by Jim Beattie and restored in 2...
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Solo Tasman rower
When weatherman Bob McDavitt gives the word sometime in April, Kiwi adventurer Scott Donaldson will ...
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Lloyds Register – The Book of Ships
Lloyd’s Register – the world’s largest and most respected database for the classification of ships a...
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Dutch boat quest
After a few twists and turns, a Dutch couple’s quest to find the Kiwi builder of the boat they bough...
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GO ON, SPOIL YOURSELF
Ownaship – New Zealand’s premier boat share company manager – will be adding the luxurious Maritimo ...
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Sailor-scribes: Adrian Hayter
“My navigation is all to hell. I know nothing of handling a ship and have killed myself trying. My c...
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Oskar Speck: the kayaker history forgot
In 1932 a young German kayaker set off from Hamburg on what evolved into a seven-year, 30,000-mile p...
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Restoring classics: recovering the DNA
By definition, classic restorations tend to bring additional layers of complexity to a rebuild. Luck...
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Cruising the Greenland fjords
Yachts and icebergs. They are not supposed to meet because it can all end in tears, usually below th...
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The wind is free
If you’ve never experienced the serenity, mystery and romance of bluewater cruising, Frank Wightman’...
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Anything but plain
Some yachts seem to attract bad karma and wind up forgotten, rotting away on a backwater mooring. Ot...
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Birds in the bilges
Customs regulations often restrict international border crossings to a mind-numbing crawl. Not so in...
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Abandoning Waimanu
What started as a fairly orthodox solo voyage from Vanuatu to New Zealand turned into a nightmarish ...
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NEW, BIGGER BOATS FOR OWNASHIP
The boats will be based in Auckland along with the rest of the Ownaship Fleet, with the option to ha...
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Is your gas safe?
Gas installations on New Zealand boats often lag far behind existing gas regulations. Certified fitt...
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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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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...
Kiwi success at 2025 IWWF World Waterski Racing Championships
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Port Underwood: Marlborough’s tucked-away harbour
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A damn good fry-up!
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Biotherm stays perfect as fleet battles stormy finish into Nice
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New Zealand marine forecast: rough seas and shifting winds ahead
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Forte Yachts sets sail with debut model 47
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Biotherm break free as fleet accelerates toward France in The Ocean Race
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Offshore powerboat racing celebrates 2025 season in style
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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
Saxdor’s 400 series already includes the performance-focused...
Experts ponder preservation of historic Edwin Fox at Picton
The Edwin Fox ship history reveals convict voyages, immigrant journeys, and modern preservation—an e...
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
The Ocean Race Europe fleet battles shifting breezes and relentless tacking as Biotherm and Holcim-P...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
September 2025 issue: boating for every season
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Southland Twin Rivers 2025 – Prestons sweep silverware as Wilton and Flett shine
Southland Twin Rivers 2025 showcased fierce jet boat racing, with Preston, Wilton, and Flett taking ...
New Zealand makes its mark at the 2025 IWWF World Waterski Racing Championships
The 2025 IWWF World Waterski Racing Championships have kicked off in Hasselt, Belgium, and New Zeala...
Motor Yacht Service Centre appointed as Maritimo sales consultant in New Zealand
Motor Yacht Service Centre becomes Authorised Sales Consultant for Maritimo New Zealand, adding sale...
Inside Nic de Mey Yachts: where passion meets precision
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Chillin’ in Taupō: retro boats make waves
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Wild Chix ‘Women’s Day Out on the Water’: a must-do event for women at the helm
Wild Chix 'Women’s Day Out on the Water' gave women the chance to helm, anchor, and learn vital boat...
Yamaha WaveRunner marks 40 years with 2026 lineup
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In 1986 Yamaha launched the WaveRunner 500, the world’s first...
A closer look at the 2018 Ron Given 10.8 Econocat Kismet
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American Magic win Puerto Portals 52 Super Series 2025, with Kiwis Nick Egnot-Johnston and Don Cowie...
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See-sawing into spring: New Zealand weather for boaters this week
Sunshine, showers, and strong winds — the week ahead offers both perfect boating windows and patches...
Sail Amsterdam 2025: a voyage through time on the IJ
From the Age of Discovery to modern ambassadors, SAIL 2025 takes visitors on a journey through centu...
Holcim-PRB awarded redress after Kiel collision in The Ocean Race Europe
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