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Two injured after jet ski explodes near Emu Point

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Should have been called Supertramp

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From living room to launch deck: Comino brings marina living to Pelican Waters.

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2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Day 6: New Zealand duo Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush claim world title with dramatic comeback in final race
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James Mayo, Paul Cayard, and Ben Lamb aboard Magpie AUS 1526 win the 2026 Etchells World Championship at San Diego Yacht Club // Photo credit: Mark Albertazzi
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2026 Etchells World Championship at San Diego Yacht Club – Overall

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Loloma: A living piece of New Zealand Maritime History

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