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Navigating safely
Specialised chart plotters, mobile phone apps and open source software have become more popular and ...
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GUIDING LIGHT
Raymarine’s latest update to its LightHouse operating system, Annapolis 3.9, brings powerful new fea...
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BEST MATE
Dockmate wireless control systems now interface directly with popular Ultraflex electronic engine co...
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When she won’t start
We’ve all experienced that sinking feeling at the end of a day’s boating when you turn the key and a...
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Westhaven’s new marine village
Panuku Development Auckland is creating a new opportunity for marine businesses to be located side-b...
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More big boat options from Ownaship
New Zealand’s leading syndication company continues more remarkable growth with the arrival of five...
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Saving IDA
Seven months after she was rescued from almost certain destruction in Sydney, the 124-year-...
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safety at sea: a lesson learned
A committed safety-at-sea advocate, record-breaking yachtswoman Dee Caffari MBE details her experie...
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iceBerg time capsules
As a rule, icebergs south of New Zealand rarely get above the latitude of 55° South and the occasion...
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ON THE RADAR
Furuno has unveiled two new Radars for workboats and fishing vessels.
The 12kW FAR1416 and 25kW FAR...
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CZONE CONTROL 1
BEP Marine, manufacturer of BEP and CZone product for Power Products LLC has announced Control 1, th...
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SENSING WIND
B&G designed the WS700 wind sensor for racing and larger cruising yachts. Mounted on a spar that...
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MCLAY AMPHIBIOUS RAPTOR
McLay Boats has released a new amphibious model called the 741 Raptor.
Based around McLay’s popular...
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New faces
Lusty & Blundell Ltd has added Peter Legg to its account management team.
Legg has 20 years exp...
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ELITE AT43 LEAVES THE MOULD
The first fibreglass Elite AT43 hull came out of the mould at Allan Tongs Boat Builders (ATBB) on Tu...
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MONTE CARLO 52 AT CANNES
The Beneteau Monte Carlo 52 will be launched in September 2019 at the Cannes Yachting Festival. This...
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Winter’s sneaking up
On a morning in late April when I had hoped to be chasing anchovy workups, I was unable to find any....
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The Appeal of Motor Yacht with the Advantages of a Catamaran
Pioneering the powercat market since 2002, Leopard Catamarans is ushering in its fourth generation ...
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Cable Ties
You might think hackers-in-hoodies are the most sinister threat to the World Wide Web, but a speedy...
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RUBBISH RUNNERS
One man’s rubbish, so the old adage goes, is another man’s gold. In some cases, though, the riches a...
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Rainbow SHINES AGAIN
Rainbow ll – the 36-foot legend that kick-started New Zealand’s ‘modern’ yacht racing pedigree in 19...
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ABSOLUTE YACHTS AT THE CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL
The most important boating appointment in Europe is almost upon
us. Yes, the red carpet is ready to...
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Day boats at Sydney Boat Show 2019
Eyachts will be debuting the Greenline NEO
range and Axopar range with Brabus line for first time i...
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MARITIMO’S NEW USA NETWORK AND TEAM
Australian
luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, flush with a healthy forward order
book out t...
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Riviera premieres at Sydney International Boat Show
Riviera will premiere four world-class models at the 2019 Sydney International Boat Show as part o...
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Godfather of Coastguard
Alan Haddock’s one of those quiet, self-effacing chaps who’s worked tirelessly behind the scenes at...
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Roaring eighties
Not all elderly gents enjoy a retirement of slippers with a blanket over their knees. Sir Robin Knox...
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a new spark
“Lighter, smaller, stronger” may be a well-worn tagline for new technology, but it’s a very relevan...
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Volvo Penta Fires Up
In a series of events catering to the international boating media, Volvo Penta recently unveiled a ...
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betta lead crystal
Developed by Betta Batteries, the world’s only manufacturer of Lead Crystal batteries, Betta Lea...
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Join the tag team
Once the exclusive preserve of those targetting larger gamefish, tagging is now being extended to N...
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More Quintrex Models
Boating NZ recently explored a selection of Quintrex alloy boats – an occasion marking the new part...
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SWIRLY WAVES
Swirly World in Perpetuity – the diminutive keeler skippered by Andrew Fagan – is getting set to sai...
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Compact PLB
Orolia is pleased to announce that its McMurdo FastFind 220 Personal Location Beacons now operate wi...
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GULFLAND MARINE MERCURY DEALER OF THE YEAR
Gulfland Marine, located on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, has been named Mercury Marine’s New Zealand ...
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Cooking with diesel
For many years the humble LPG cooker’s been a popular cooking option for small and medium-sized boat...
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Avoid the flame-test
An Auckland man found out the hard way why you should never use an open flame to check for a gas lea...
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DEAD RECKONING
Some seafarers prefer their final voyage to be straight downwards. Lindsay Wright investigates what’...
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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...