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BOAT REVIEW

RATS AWEIGH

Furry things that scurry in the night can be a boating nightmare. How do you tackle a seafaring rode...
BOAT REVIEW

Weather effects

Just how much does the weather affect fishing success?
BOAT REVIEW

FRIDGETECH HAS MOVED

Marine refrigeration specialist Fridgetech Marine & Outdoors is now operating from new premises ...
BOAT REVIEW

NEW NAVICO PRESIDENT AND CEO

Navico’s board of directors has appointed Knut Frostad as President and Chief Executive Officer – as...
BOAT REVIEW

SILENT YACHTS

NZ Boat Sales has been appointed New Zealand agent for SILENTYACHTS, presenting the first and only o...
BOAT REVIEW

RIVIERA PLATINUM EDITION SPORT YACHTS

Riviera
Riviera Boats’ owner Rodney Longhurst introduced the new Platinum Edition Sport Yachts at Sanctuary ...
BOAT REVIEW

YAMAHA ‘MOST TRUSTED’ FOR THIRD YEAR RUNNING

Yamaha has been awarded the Most Trusted Marine Engine Brand for the third year running by Reader’s ...
BOAT REVIEW

Brig Eagle 6.7 for Family Boats

The latest Brig Eagle 6.7, now available from Family Boats, has inherited all the best features of ...
BOAT REVIEW

Biograd Boat Show set to break records

This year the Biograd Boat Show, 17-18 October, celebrates its 21st show, after a successive run of...
BOAT REVIEW

Mercury-BLA open joint facility

Over 120 New Zealand Marine Industry Association (MIA) members gathered at an MIA Boating After 5 e...
BOAT REVIEW

gas basics

Since 2010 any gas installation or appliance that’s a permanent fixture of a vessel, caravan or buil...
BOAT REVIEW

The Southern Ocean

  In 1953, with the stroke of a pen, the most important ocean on the planet disappeared. &nb...
BOAT REVIEW

Vintage outboards

Passion seems a strong emotion to apply to outboard engines – but it certainly applies to the membe...
BOAT REVIEW

HIJACKING an ICEBERG

Water shortages are becoming increasingly common in a world reeling under global warming and climat...
BOAT REVIEW

ULTIMATE ELEMENT

Raymarine’s new Element S is a series of bright, high-contrast, high-performance displays especially...
BOAT REVIEW

NEW RACER

Mercury Racing’s new 450R outboard is a supercharged 4.6-litre V8 which provides unmatched power den...
BOAT REVIEW

SEAFARER INFLATABLES

HOT RIBS
BOAT REVIEW

THE GARY UNDERWOOD STORY – Under the radar

Apart from those in know, architect/ designer Gary Underwood flies under the radar. But over the las...
BOAT REVIEW

REVOLUTION POWER LITHIUM DEEP-CYCLE BATTERIES

IT’S A REVOLUTION
BOAT REVIEW

What’s in a name?

Naming a boat may be a life or death decision – a commitment that must be carefully assessed before ...
BOAT REVIEW

ON CALL

Simrad’s new RS40-B is the first VHF marine radio with AIS transmit and receive capability. Featurin...
BOAT REVIEW

BRUSH UP

Shurhold’s One Handle Does It All system comes with a full range of brushware in six and 10-inch bru...
BOAT REVIEW

Winching ahead

Established in 1965, when James Nilsson built his first winch using a Fisher & Paykel washing ma...
BOAT REVIEW

CRAFTING A DREAM

DIY restorations are always a labour of love – usually more labour than love. Most begin with an ide...
BOAT REVIEW

RIVER BOAT QUEEN

One of Whanganui’s tourism jewels, the Waimarie carries thousands of visitors along the city’s river...
BOAT REVIEW

Keeping the coast clean

A staggering 12,000 litres of rubbish was collected from Auckland’s Hobson Bay in 2.5 hours by 130 v...
BOAT REVIEW

Will Foote’s houseboat

New Zealand’s early 20th century sawmillers were a nomadic lot, and often devised unusual solutions ...
BOAT REVIEW

ON THE LOBSTER TRAIL

I love old wooden buildings and Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA has thousands of them, often adorned ...
BOAT REVIEW

World match racing renewed

World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, has renewed the Special Event status of the Wo...
BOAT REVIEW

BISCAYNE BEAUTY

Lake Rotoiti’s fabled boat museum is home to a glorious selection of restored classics. But it also ...
BOAT REVIEW

PALM BEACH GT50 OPEN

Palm Beach
The Palm Beach GT50 Open will make her European debut at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival starting ...
BOAT REVIEW

Two new custom elites

Weber Marine has successfully secured the build of an Elite 18m Sportfisher for a local owner. Brade...
BOAT REVIEW

Platinum X-Yachts Dealer

Laurie Collins Westhaven is proud to be appointed a Platinum Dealer for X-Yachts in New Zealand and...
BOAT REVIEW

CHANGING TACK

Axopar
One of Westhaven’s most experienced boat agents – Windcraft general manager Dominic Lowe – has switc...
BOAT REVIEW

Amer 94 with Easy Connect

Italian boatbuilder Amer Yachts has installed Volvo Penta Easy Connect in its 94-foot superyacht, D...
BOAT REVIEW

Frozen clues: Franklin’s ships found

  Maritime archeologists are confident they’ll soon have a better idea of what caused the los...
BOAT REVIEW

Ferrari hydroplane one of a kind

One of the world’s most exclusive boats – a one-of-a-kind 1952 Ferrari-powered hydroplane – is up fo...
BOAT REVIEW

Hanse Yachts purchases Privilège Shares

HanseYachts AG has acquired all shares in Privilège Marine Holding GmbH from HY Beteiligungs GmbH, ...
BOAT REVIEW

Princess Yachts at Cannes Yachting Festival

Princess Yachts, the UK’s leading luxury yacht manufacturer, is launching two exciting new yachts a...
BOAT REVIEW

Volvo Penta and Fountaine-Pajot reveal electric sailing catamaran

Cannes Yachting Festival will serve as the backdrop for Volvo Penta’s unveiling of a new take on it...

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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

Hot off the press

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.
New Zealand Match Racing Championships

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-Class Catamaran Worlds

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...
New Zealand Match Racing Championships

Industry innovation in focus as Boat Builder Awards 2025 approach

Boatbuilding prepares for the 2025 Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in Amsterdam.
Boatbuilding Awards

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...
Sailing and Boating AwardsMETSTRADE

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 ...
NZ Marine Industry News

Ramjet Racing rule at Keith and set sights on the season ahead

Phonsy Mullan and navigator Niketa Wells unleash Ramjet for a statement win at Spitwater Arena, Keit...
New Zealand Jetsprint Championships

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....
A-Class Catamaran Worlds

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.
SailGP 2025

Last night a stunning aurora lights up southern skies

An aurora lit up skies at the southern end of the country overnight.
Weather Updates

Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht revealed

The latest in Maritimo’s S-Series combines contemporary Australian design with the proven DNA of a t...
New Boat

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.
Weather forecast

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.
A-Class Catamaran Worlds

One Ocean Protest: recreational fishers rally to defend fair access in the Hauraki Gulf

Grassroots movement challenges commercial carve-outs inside protected waters.
Sustainable Fisheries

Fresh energy for Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2026

For 186 years, the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has defined the City of Sails’ relationship with...
Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

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...
Get Ready for Summer with BurnscoSolar Power Integration

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...
Boat ProfileRolex Sydney to Hobart Race

Doyle Sails Cavalli Islands Race set to test Kiwi crews offshore

A new chapter in Akarana’s blue-water legacy.
Doyle Sails Cavalli Island RaceSailing

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 ...
E1 Series

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 ...
US Offshore Powerboating

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 ...
US Offshore Powerboating

War Machine: pushing the limits of Phantom Powerboats F2 innovation

Kiwi innovation goes full throttle with the Phantom Powerboats F2 War Machine.
New BoatPowerboatingWaterskiing

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...
AC38

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...
Bridge2Bridge

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...
New products and upgrades

Airmar opens ANZ distribution centre in Melbourne

Local inventory to boost supply, speed, and support for New Zealand and Australian marine dealers.
NZ Marine Industry News

Naiad production in USA

The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), a global leader in high-performance watercraft design and manufact...
Boat BusinessMarine Industry NewsNovember 2025

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...
Sustainable Fisheries

Severe thunderstorm watch for Upper North Island

Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. MetService has issued a s...
Weather forecast

1934 Classic Arch Logan ‘Little Jim’

Some boats feel alive the moment you step aboard. Little Jim does.
Boat Profile

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...
Boat BusinessMarine Industry NewsNovember 2025

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...
METSTRADE

Dometic’s CFO departs after steering a strong recovery

After helping deliver improved margins and stabilising Marine sales, CFO Stefan Fristedt announces h...
News Bites

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.
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

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...
Marine Conservation

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.
New Boat

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...
Transat Café L’OR

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...
News Bites

The sailors to watch

The 2025 A-Class Worlds field is stacked with past champions, Olympic medallists, and Kiwi contender...
A-Class Catamaran WorldsPredictWind A-Class Catamaran Worlds

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...
News

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