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BOAT REVIEW

Black foils test L-foils as tricky winds and wing ...

With 29-metre wings out of action and the breeze looking fickle, New York's SailGP event has become ...
BOAT REVIEW

Looking outward, powering ahead

From Northland to the world: How a Kiwi tender builder turned social media brand recognition and ove...
BOAT REVIEW

Race Preview: Black Foils on form as SailGP return...

After a 77-day break, SailGP roars back into action this weekend in New York City.
BOAT REVIEW

Black Foils return to New York with momentum and m...

An earlier start time, shifting tides and a stormy forecast set the stage as the Kiwis aim to repeat...
BOAT REVIEW

Shared boating, Kiwi style

Kiwis love getting out on the water - but with busy lives and rising costs, full boat ownership isn’...
BOAT REVIEW

Black Foils connect with Billion Oyster Project in...

New Zealand SailGP stars Liv Mackay and Blair Tuke take time out before race weekend to get hands-on...
BOAT REVIEW

Innovision Boats launches the IV616 Venture: A new...

Innovision
Innovision Boats proudly unveils the IV616 Venture, a groundbreaking addition to its acclaimed lineu...
BOAT REVIEW

Rayglass releases brand new Legend 2700 – an...

Rayglass
On May 22 Rayglass Boats debuted the Legend 2700 in Australia at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. This ...
BOAT REVIEW

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds announced as co-own...

Three-time SailGP champion Australia has unveiled a new identity and two new co-owners - Hugh Jackma...
BOAT REVIEW

Try it yourself: The Innovision Amphibious IV7000 ...

Innovision
Innovision Boats is inviting boaties to experience the freedom of amphibious capability firsthand wi...
BOAT REVIEW

South Island lakes come alive in NZBMC 2025 racing...

Lake Tekapo hosts Round 6 on 21 June – Entry open now
BOAT REVIEW

Inferno at Waitangi: The fiery fate of ‘The Tui’ a...

Early this morning, flames lit up the Bay of Islands skyline as The Tui, the historic three-masted s...
BOAT REVIEW

Webinar: Protecting New Zealand’s marine environme...

Clean Below? Good to Go. is once again bringing New Zealand’s boating community a vital seminar on m...
BOAT REVIEW

Kiwi marine innovation back in the spotlight? IBEX...

The IBEX Innovation Awards are among the most respected product accolades in the global marine indus...
BOAT REVIEW

New Zealand’s Millennium Cup in growth mode for 20...

The South Pacific’s superyacht regatta will take place from 31 January to 3 February.
BOAT REVIEW

Saildrone completes a first-of-its-kind deep-water...

In the span of just a few weeks, autonomous vessel pioneer Saildrone has unveiled a series of major ...
BOAT REVIEW

Survitec validates high-viscosity fluorine-free fo...

Survitec validates performance of high-viscosity flourine-free foam concentrates as the industry pre...
BOAT REVIEW

Phantom F2 carbon ski race boat makes internationa...

Innovative full-carbon race craft built by DEMEY Yachts heads to world stage
BOAT REVIEW

Looking Back: Challenger 595 revisited

The Challenger 595 isn’t just another fibreglass runabout — it’s a solidly built, intelligently desi...
BOAT REVIEW

Ōmokoroa’s Marine upgrade plans resurface for comm...

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has reignited plans to upgrade marine and boating facilit...
BOAT REVIEW

Don’t Get Caught Out: A tender tale

Some stories that circulate around the liveaboards are good for a laugh — but they also carry import...
BOAT REVIEW

King’s Birthday Honours 2025 – A sparse year for b...

The 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List has been published, and as far as boating-related accolades go...
BOAT REVIEW

SailGP New York: light winds, fine skies for weeke...

The SailGP fleet returns to the Hudson River this weekend, with the New York Sail Grand Prix promisi...
BOAT REVIEW

HMNZS Manawanui salvage barge back in New Zealand

Barge returns to New Zealand as experts prepare next steps for the grounded Navy ship off Samoa
BOAT REVIEW

Remembering the little ships: 85 years on from Dun...

In May 2025, the English Channel once again bore witness to a remarkable flotilla of vessels making ...
BOAT REVIEW

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2025: Big yarns and...

Held over two days in May at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, the 2025 Asia-Pacific Superyacht Su...
BOAT REVIEW

Electric boat, Candela C-8 Polestar Edition, cross...

Candela
The Swedish-made electric boat has quietly made maritime history by becoming the first of its kind t...
BOAT REVIEW

Jack Guard and his Gipsy: Craft, character and coa...

tep onboard Gipsy and you’re not just stepping into a boat – you’re stepping into a story.
BOAT REVIEW

Kiwis shine at record-breaking Sanctuary Cove Inte...

Article updated 6 June 2025. The 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) wasn’t just ...
BOAT REVIEW

Respected, not conquered: Fishing New Zealand’s Wi...

If you think fishing the West Coast is all about trophy catches and postcard views, think again. Whi...
BOAT REVIEW

Man Overboard: Drill like it’s real—because one da...

It’s the realisation every skipper dreads: “Man overboard.” Before panic sets in, it's time to use a...
BOAT REVIEW

Naples fallout: challengers hit back over America&...

Emirates Team New Zealand's announcement of Naples as AC38 host triggers strong reactions from Ameri...
BOAT REVIEW

Food for thought: Looking ahead to World Boating D...

On May 24, 2025, the global boating community came together for the second World Boating Day.
BOAT REVIEW

Titan: the OceanGate disaster lifts the lid on dee...

A new Netflix documentary explores the ill-fated Titan sub expedition and the man behind it — Stockt...
BOAT REVIEW

Deep Dive Division wins Māori Company of the Year ...

Hamilton-based company Deep Dive Division has won the Poutama Trust Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau ...
BOAT REVIEW

Strong winds and wintry blasts for King’s Birthday...

Boaties, bach-goers and road-trippers are being urged to keep a close eye on weather forecasts this ...
BOAT REVIEW

Volvo Penta launches fully electric IPS propulsion...

New electric range marks major step towards zero-emissions boating with integrated helm-to-prop solu...
BOAT REVIEW

Red Bull Italy SailGP team acquired by female-led ...

A historic new chapter for SailGP, with Jimmy Spithill continuing as co-owner and CEO
BOAT REVIEW

How did we get here? Kiwis’ Atlantic crossin...

Kiwi sailors can be found all over the globe, cruising the world’s oceans and enjoying adventures in...
BOAT REVIEW

Hard or soft for snapper

It’s a common dilemma for many of us: when should I use a softbait and when is it better to use a ...

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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

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Winter cruising in style – RNZYS Motor Yacht Rally Series underway

Held on Saturday 31 May, Rally #1 kicked off the series with a strong turnout and an easy-going star...
CruisingEvents & Gatherings

Quintrex celebrates 80 years of aluminium boat innovation — and Kiwi boaties are on board

Founded in Sydney in 1945 by Terry Quantrill and Frank Newman, Quintrex initially began life convert...
Boatbuilders & Manufacturers

A new vision for NZ’s fisheries – Rescue Fish Ika Rauora

In the wake of their strong opposition to the Government’s proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act,...
Fishing

Sport fishers push back against controversial fisheries reforms

The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council (NZSFC), alongside the NZ Angling and Casting Association and...
Fishing

Fish Fight – The battle for the future of New Zealand’s coastal fisheries

New Zealand’s coastal fisheries are facing a critical turning point. In early 2025, the governmen...
Fishing

Win a Yamaha Re-power with the new #ImRePoweringWithYamaha Competition

After a successful inaugural competition in 2022, Yamaha are doing it again, with the #ImRePoweringW...
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Fountaine Pajot’s ODSea+ hybrid electric catamarans herald new era of sustainable cruising

Fountaine Pajot has redefined sustainable cruising with the launch of its innovative ODSea+ hybrid e...
Electric & Hybrid Boats

Wingfoil Racing World Cup Series: Day 2 recap

The 44-strong men’s fleet was split into two groups, each completing two races. There was a shakeup ...
Wingfoiling

How kiwi debutant Sean Herbert stunned the Wingfoil Racing World Cup

In his first-ever appearance on the international wingfoil stage, Sean Herbert led the world’s best ...
Wingfoiling

Scanstrut Ultra SC-CW-14G: Marine Phone Charger Review – Part 1

Boating New Zealand puts Scanstrut’s latest wireless charger on the bench — and soon, onboard — to s...
Boat Tech

‘No excuses now’ as Martine Grael and Brazil claim groundbreaking first SailGP win

Martine Grael makes history as the first female driver to win a SailGP race, leading Brazil to a lan...
SailGP: New York 2025

Beyond the horizon: What the Greta Thunberg yacht interception reveals about sailing into conflict z...

Greta Thunberg claims she was "kidnapped" in international waters while aboard a yacht bound for Gaz...
International Boating Laws

Coastguard news: Trial unit set for Mangawhai 

Coastguard Tautiaki Moana is progressing plans for a trial unit in Mangawhai, marking a significant ...
Coastguard News

All sails raised: X-Yachts Gold Cup Festival 2025

Part race series, part rally, part family reunion, the X-Yachts Gold Cup Festival is a vibrant celeb...
Boating Festivals & EventsX-Yachts Gold Cup Festival

Luna Rossa and Alfa Romeo: two red-blooded icons join forces for the America’s Cup

An all-Italian alliance between sailing and automotive excellence takes centre stage in the build-up...
AC38News

Marine industry growth means new offices at Cracker Bay: Work, play, and look out over the Waitematā...

Tucked right on the edge of Auckland’s Westhaven Marina, a newly refurbished and reimagined office b...
Marine Industry NewsWork & Play

Kim McDell: From skiff champion to the man behind Oyster’s Kiwi connection

Few figures in New Zealand’s marine industry have been as quietly influential—or as enduringly effec...
Profiles on Key Figures

Oyster 53: Bluewater benchmark with a Kiwi backstory

Among bluewater cruising yachts, few names hold the enduring gravitas of the Oyster 53. Designed by ...
Boat Profile

Chicks take the helm: A practical day on the water for women

Confidence, skills and connection — all in one relaxed boating experience.
Boating DaysEvents & Gatherings

Our ocean, Our asset: why possible UN rules must work for real kiwis

Most weekends, it’s the same scene around the country. Mum and Dad launch the tinny, the rods are lo...
Boater Involvement in ConservationMarine Conservation

If they can foil it there…

The Big Apple delivered speed, spectacle, and heartbreak as SailGP returned to New York in style.
SailGP: New York 2025

Strong New York event pushes Black Foils into top three in season long Rolex SailGP Championship

The Black Foils have moved into third place in the season-long Rolex SailGP Championship after a sec...
SailGP: New York 2025

Burling reflects on ‘tough run’ as Black Foils settle for second in New York

Peter Burling says the team is “really happy with how we sailed” despite one key mistake costing the...
SailGP: New York 2025

Day 2 review: Black Foils fall short in New York thriller as Spain takes the crown

New Zealand looked destined for glory, but a late error cost them the win in a dramatic final day at...
SailGP: New York 2025

Spain seize the moment as the Black Foils slip up in SailGP New York final

The New York Sail Grand Prix reached its crescendo with a high-pressure, high-spee...
SailGP: New York 2025

Final fleet race drama as Kiwis scrape through as SailGP New York finalists confirmed

After the pressure-cooker that was Race 5, all eyes were on the final fleet race of the New York Sai...
SailGP: New York 2025

Historic stakes in NYC, France fly, Kiwis hold ground as SailGP final nears

Race 5 of the New York SailGP unfolded with all the precision and tension of a championship decider,...
SailGP: New York 2025

Historic win for Brazil in Race 4 of New York SailGP: Are they now the hot favourites in SailGP?

New Zealand's finals hopes dim as Brazil nails Race 4 in New York
SailGP: New York 2025

World Ocean Day 2025, celebrating the oceans that connect

Most of us who spend time on the water don’t go looking for deep meaning in it. The ocean is just th...
Boater Involvement in ConservationEnvironment

Boats at anchor, beats in the air. Raft-ups from Florida to Fiordland.

By mid-morning on the first Friday in June, a sleepy bend of Florida’s St. Johns River has transform...
Boating DaysBoating Festivals & Events

Discovering the SS Nantes

Divers in the English Channel have finally put a name — and a tragic story — to a Cunard steamship l...
In historyNews Articles

Electric boat? Will charging infrastructure keep pace with marine innovation?

As electric propulsion becomes a serious player in the marine sector, one question looms larger than...
Boat Tech

Electric Wave sparks change with NZ’s first e-marine hub in Queenstown

A major milestone in the evolution of clean transport has quietly splashed down in Queenstown.
Boat TechEco-Friendly MarinasGreen Mooring Solutions

Burling upbeat after mixed results on opening day of SailGP New York

New Zealand skipper reflects on race day in challenging light-air conditions and eyes improvement he...
SailGP: New York 2025

Consistency, the key in tight Mubadala SailGP New York battle

Day one of the Mubadala New York SailGP served up a reminder of what separates contenders from champ...
SailGP: New York 2025

Race 3 of Mubadala New York SailGP brings a Kiwi masterclass in marginal conditions

Race 3 of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix closed out the day with a clear st...
SailGP: New York 2025

Race 2 shakes up Mubadala SailGP New York

Day 1 of the Mubadala New York SailGP has so far delivered a tale of two races. If...
SailGP: New York 2025

A measured start to Mubadala New York SailGP racing for Race 1

Day 1 of SailGP New York opened not with drama, but with discipline.
SailGP: New York 2025

Rowing NZ Appoints Domestic Pathway Lead and International Pathway Lead

Rowing New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointments of Will Maling as Domestic Pathway Lead a...
News

Santa Maria: A legacy carved in timber

Some boats are more than the sum of their timber and fastenings.
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