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Chipmunk sits third as Kiwi Oakley Marsh and Meiser find their rhythm

Oakley Marsh and German co-skipper Jens Meiser are lying third in the Défi Paprec fleet as racing moves into its second day, having clawed back position after a difficult opening night in the English Channel.

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Onboard photos from day two of racing

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Chasing speed: The new Catalyst Django hits 52 knots

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A striking new high-performance support vessel from Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders has officially entered the water, with the n...
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Watch: Fire rips through boat in Waitematā Harbour

A local in Auckland's Beach Haven has described hearing explosions before opening her curtains to an inferno on the water.
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Two injured after jet ski explodes near Emu Point

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Should have been called Supertramp

The Nordhavn 5101 could well have taken the famous band’s name simply because Mark and Fiona Rammell have elected to, Take th...
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Flite returns to SCIBS with Award-Winning Foiling Technology

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

A rare lifestyle offering is redefining what waterfront living can look like for boating enthusiasts, combining house-sized l...
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Le Défi Paprec

Chipmunk sits third as Kiwi Oakley Marsh and Meiser find their rhythm

Oakley Marsh and German co-skipper Jens Meiser are lying third in the Défi Paprec fleet as racing moves into its second day, ...
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Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge

Sharon Ferris-Choat to become seventh woman to contest Solo Trans-Tasman

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La Solitaire du Figaro

Onboard photos from day two of racing

Day two onboard action and photos from La Solitaire du Figaro. See the best moments from the fleet in competition.
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Volvo Penta’s next-gen autopilot

Volvo Penta has announced the launch of its next-generation marine autopilot system. Fully integrated with its Electronic Ves...
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John David Lincoln Chapple died on 26th November 2025. He was a brilliant sailor, yacht designer and human being. He came fro...
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Despite its modest size, between the 15th and 17th centuries Portugal was one of Europe's richest nations. The wealth stemmed...
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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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