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Eco-Friendly Boat Materials

Basalt and bio-resin: the bid to replace the hull that won’t die

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Dame Lisa Carrington skips World Cup regatta on medical advice

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Waikato River rescue network takes shape as Cambridge brigade weighs options

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NZ Bait Masters: New competition targets anglers nationwide This King’s Birthday

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KDY Women’s Match Race 2026, Day 3. KDY, Rungsted Kyst, Denmark. May 09, 2026. // Photo credit: Ian Roman / WWMRT
Women's Match Racing

Nordic rivalry take centre stage at 2026 KDY Women’s Match Racing final

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Volvo Penta’s next-gen autopilot

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Boats, wrecks, and old buildings, many under restoration, at remote Whakatahuri. // Photo credit: Lesley Stone
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Loloma: A living piece of New Zealand Maritime History

There are boats, and then there are boats with stories. Loloma is firmly in the second category. Built in 1909 by Auckland...
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Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

Build your own wooden boat: why the DIY boating renaissance is back

At the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival this week, the biggest boats may grab attention first. But look closer and you will find...
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