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2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, Day 3: New Zealand...

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Auckland Boat Show

Auckland Boat Show returns 1-4 April, 2027

Mark your calendar. The Auckland (On Water) Boat Show is back at the Viaduct Events Centre, Jellicoe Harbour and Wynyard Whar...
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Hutchwilco Boat Show

Suzuki Marine at Hutchwilco: one product, one focus, and a prop story worth knowing

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Built to last: Seven decades of Kiwi boats at the Auckland Showgrounds

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

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Le Défi Paprec

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Le Défi Paprec

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Innovation for the win

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Volvo Penta’s next-gen autopilot

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John Chapple Part 1: Brilliant allrounder

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Sydney Hobart legends to contest 2026 Great Veterans Race

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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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