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No ice, no fish
It seems odd to be reminiscing about spring now that summer in all its glory is here. But ...
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CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2020
Take about 7,500kg of carbon fibre and stainless steel, add 15 crew and thrash it round th...
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Return to Dunkirk
The 27-foot Lady of Mann was lifeboat No 8 on the Isle of Man Steam Packet ship of the same name. La...
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Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 crowned
Beneteau’s smallest model in its ever-popular Oceanis range has been recognised with a prestigious ...
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New era for New Zealand Cat® dealer
New Zealand’s Cat® dealer marked a new era at a special event in Auckland in December 2019, where C...
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Suspension tech transfer agreement
Yanmar and Nauti-Craft have announced a technology transfer agreement to commercialise Yanmar’s boa...
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Multi-award winners
Two sailing multihulls from shipyards represented by Multihull Solutions have just won a swag of pr...
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New Marine appointment at Yamaha
Yamaha Motor New Zealand Ltd has appointed Richard Shaw, above left, as its new Marine National Man...
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Homebuilt Pelin Liberty 10m
Des and Barbara’s Pelin Liberty PepperJack is a testament to determination and hard work.
...
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Bali Catspace
First displayed at last year's Paris Boat Show, the 40-foot BALI CATSPACE SAIL offers four cabins a...
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Beneteau BoatingOS
A game-changing experience for everyone on board, built on the world’s best marine guidance platfor...
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Award-winning catamaran at Pittwater Sail Expo
Multihull Solutions will be showcasing the multi-award-winning Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 sailing cat...
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New premises for Power Equipment
The New Zealand branch of Power Equipment has shifted from its long-time premises in Westhaven to a...
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Paul Blanc to helm Jeanneau
Groupe Beneteau has announced the appointment of Paul Blanc as General Manager of the Jeanneau bran...
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Shell and TransDiesel to Partner in NZ
Kiwi-owned company TransDiesel is now the official distributor of Shell motor oils and lubricants ...
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Sea Ray SLX-R 400E Outboard
Sea Ray debuted its new SLX-R 400e Outboard at CES in Las Vegas in early January. CES is the world’...
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Eyachts deals Sirena Yachts
Eyachts has announced an exclusive partnership with Turkey’s Sirena Yachts.
Sirena offers advanc...
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Axopar 37 Revolution
Axopar’s new 37 Revolution range includes X Sun Top, X Cabin and Spyder.
While the dimensions ar...
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Sealine S430
Sealine’s latest model in the sporty S-Line range is the S430. The open cockpit design means enjoyi...
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Magnifique, Bordeaux to the Black Sea
Taking a yacht nearly 5,000km along Europe’s rivers and canals involves a lot more than lowering the...
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Flotilla fun
The dreaded Bucket List keeps raising its ugly head and when it aligns with Fate’s fickle finger you...
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Ocean Passage
Jim Lott and wife Karin recently returned from a seven-year global cruise. This puts him in a useful...
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Dorian’s fury
Black Sound in Green Turtle Cay in the northern Bahamas is a good hurricane hole. Kiwi sailor David ...
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To regalvanise – or not
One of the unsung pieces of equipment on your boat is the ground tackle – the anchor, chain and rode...
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On trend
Boatbuilders and equipment manufacturers worldwide have released a tsunami of innovation in recent m...
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Run aground?
Not all groundings are serious – some result in nothing more than the removal of a little anti-fouli...
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NEW PROTECTOR RANGE
THE 250 CHASE centre-console and enclosed cabin 310 Targa models herald a range of new Protector RIB...
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PALM BEACH GT60 DEBUT
PALM BEACH MOTOR YACHTS will release one of the fastest and most fuelefficient yachts in the world –...
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GT40 JOINS SYNDICATE FLEET
THE YACHT COLLECTIVE has announced the launching of a second syndicate vessel for its fleet. An all-...
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Surprise delivery
What started as a favour to a father returned an Auckland family of six to boating. Story by Zoe Haw...
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Shaping a dream
Your accountant, partner and golfing friends will all tell you that with boats, chartering is better...
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The Emtages of Motuora Island
Motuora Island in the Hauraki Gulf has been inhabited since the first arrival of Maori. In te reo it...
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Party central
While many of us go boating for peace and solitude, there are times when the term ‘party boat’ may b...
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A Leap of Faith
Turning a tired old boat into an elegant lady demands vision and fortitude – and money. Ha...
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New vessel for Dolphin Charters
Dolphin watching on Canterbury’s Akaroa Harbour has just become a lot more accessible with...
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Downunder Takeaways
A look below the waterline can reveal cling-ons that could devastate our marine ecosystems...
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Food from the Sea
As an island nation, collecting and eating seafood has always been important. From earliest time...
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IPS for displacement vessels
Volvo Penta’s new D13 propulsion system delivers the benefits of IPS to large semi-displacement yac...
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Sailbrokers move
After 30 years Vanessa and Steve Ashley-Caris are handing over their sailbroking business to new op...
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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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Corbett leads perfect opening day at the New Zealand Match Racing Championship 2025
A full round robin opened the New Zealand Match Racing Championship 2025.
PredictWind A-Class Cat Worlds: Breeze builds as Surowiec strikes back and Noetzel fully takes charg...
Surowiec surges, Noetzel stays perfect as westerlies reshape the A-Class Worlds leaderboard.
A sharp field opens the New Zealand Match Racing Championship 2025
The 2025 New Zealand Match Racing Championship begins with eight teams set for four days of close ma...
Industry innovation in focus as Boat Builder Awards 2025 approach
Boatbuilding prepares for the 2025 Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in Amsterdam.
DAME Design Awards 2025 puts smart marine design under the spotlight
Metstrade 2025 is not only about size and scale. At its heart sits the DAME Design Awards 2025, whic...
Metstrade 2025: Kiwi innovation takes centre stage in Amsterdam
Kiwi innovation shines at Metstrade 2025 as New Zealand companies shape the future of global marine ...
Ramjet Racing rule at Keith and set sights on the season ahead
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PredictWind A-Class Worlds 2025: Parent and Noetzel rise as Auckland delivers a wild opening test
Strong early form and shifting winds shape the first three days of racing off Milford Cruising Club....
Six teams, one rising tension as SailGP Abu Dhabi approaches
The SailGP teams reach Abu Dhabi with contrasting form and pressure. We take a look at the top six.
Last night a stunning aurora lights up southern skies
An aurora lit up skies at the southern end of the country overnight.
Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht revealed
The latest in Maritimo’s S-Series combines contemporary Australian design with the proven DNA of a t...
Geomagnetic space storm lights southern skies — and shakes up satellites, comms, and the power grid
The skies will be beautiful — but the consequences for utilities could be significant.
PredictWind A-Class Catamaran Worlds 2025: Pre-Worlds set the pace in Auckland
Shaw and Jochhiem dominate the PredictWind A-Class Catamaran Pre-Worlds 2025 off Castor Bay.
One Ocean Protest: recreational fishers rally to defend fair access in the Hauraki Gulf
Grassroots movement challenges commercial carve-outs inside protected waters.
Fresh energy for Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2026
For 186 years, the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has defined the City of Sails’ relationship with...
Solar power afloat: From DIY dreams to plug-and-play reality
How modern marine solar panels are transforming onboard energy — from experimental pioneers like Sai...
Palm Beach XI: bold new chapter for a racing legend
Mark Richards and his team unveil transformative upgrades ahead of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race...
Doyle Sails Cavalli Islands Race set to test Kiwi crews offshore
A new chapter in Akarana’s blue-water legacy.
Season 1 E1 Series: Team Brady reign supreme as electric racing finds its rhythm
Meta description: Team Brady seal the inaugural E1 Series Season 1 championship after a thrilling ...
Race World Offshore 2025: From Lake Michigan to Key West glory
Race World Offshore’s first fully independent season began on the cold rollers of Lake Michigan and ...
Monster Energy, Dirty Money and Nautical Ventures crowned in Key West
The 44th Annual Key West World Championship closed in style, wrapping up Race World Offshore’s 2025 ...
War Machine: pushing the limits of Phantom Powerboats F2 innovation
Kiwi innovation goes full throttle with the Phantom Powerboats F2 War Machine.
Emirates Team New Zealand back in action for AC38
After a year behind the scenes, the defenders are back on the water — refreshed, refocused, and eyei...
Team Sapphire claim overall honours at the NZ Bridge 2 Bridge Waterski Classic 2025
Scrutineering and the Show ’N Shine at Hamilton’s Classics Museum set the tone for a standout weeken...
New global weather models raise the bar for marine forecasting
With the launch of the PredictWind PWAi, AIFS and ICON models, New Zealand boaters get sharper tools...
Airmar opens ANZ distribution centre in Melbourne
Local inventory to boost supply, speed, and support for New Zealand and Australian marine dealers.
Naiad production in USA
The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), a global leader in high-performance watercraft design and manufact...
Ngāti Wheke propose drop in fishing quota in Lyttelton Harbour
Proposed bylaws for Rāpaki and Whakaraupō mātaitai reserves aim to protect kaimoana and restore bala...
Severe thunderstorm watch for Upper North Island
Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening.
MetService has issued a s...
1934 Classic Arch Logan ‘Little Jim’
Some boats feel alive the moment you step aboard. Little Jim does.
Freedom Boat Club Christchurch and Freedom local
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, is expanding in New Zealand with a new location at...
Sir Russell Coutts to headline Yacht Racing Forum 2025
The 15th edition of the global Yacht Racing Forum returns to Amsterdam this November, bringing the w...
Dometic’s CFO departs after steering a strong recovery
After helping deliver improved margins and stabilising Marine sales, CFO Stefan Fristedt announces h...
Palm Beach XI returns to take on the 2025 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Boating NZ takes a first look at the Rolex Sydney to Hobart — and the rebirth of Palm Beach XI.
FNZ proposes continued exemption for returning spiny dogfish at sea
A new Fisheries New Zealand review supports keeping the rule allowing fishers to return spiny dogfis...
Palm Beach 85 — the superyacht that still drives like a Palm Beach
The PB85 stands as both a flagship and a benchmark for modern boatbuilding excellence.
Transat Café L’Or 2025: Class winners crowned across the Atlantic
The world’s longest double-handed transatlantic race crowns champions in the Ultim, Ocean Fifty, and...
Auckland’s bioluminescence at Stanmore Bay described as ‘unforgettable’
People have been flocking to Auckland's Stanmore Bay to catch a glimpse of an unusual bioluminescenc...
The sailors to watch
The 2025 A-Class Worlds field is stacked with past champions, Olympic medallists, and Kiwi contender...
Pāua poachers caught in Taranaki: hundreds taken from closed area
Fisheries officers and Police intercept two groups in as many nights, seizing over 450 illegally gat...