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NZ Best Design Awards
Two marine companies were honoured at the Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards 2025...

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HamiltonJet Expands Production Capacity
HamiltonJet, a global leader in marine propulsion technology, opened a new 7,500m2 factory in Christ...

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Maretron joins Raymarine/FLIR family
Following Teledyne’s acquisition of Maretron, the company has joined the Raymarine and FLIR family, ...

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All new ILIAD 60
ILIAD Catamarans all new ILIAD 60 replaces the popular ILIAD 62. This next-generation design enhance...

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Oyster World Rally 2026–27 sails out of Antigua with 23 yachts
The start was staged with a bit of Antiguan theatre. From Fort Charlotte, guests watched the boats e...

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Bart Meltzer 20 years at Advance Trident
In November Bart Meltzer celebrated 20 years service with Advance Trident.
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Nuclear propulsion for maritime decarbonisation?
Anew DNV paper highlights renewed interest in nuclear propulsion for maritime decarbonisation, despi...

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Palanad 4 secures overall honours in 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race
Royal Ocean Racing Club has confirmed Palanad 4 (FRA) as the overall IRC winner of the RORC Transatl...

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Absolute Yachts wins top honour at boot Düsseldorf
Absolute Yachts has taken a major international win at boot Düsseldorf, with the Navet...

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Riva Aquariva special
The Aquariva Special inherits the legacy of the legendary Aquarama, becoming the most storied model ...

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Auckland Boat Show turns 25!
The Auckland Boat Show, celebrating its 25th anniversary next summer, is the premier event showcasin...

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Sargo 45 Explorer
European Marine NZ, Australasian distributors of Finland’s renowned Sargo Boats, has landed the firs...

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Freedom Boat Club Makes Top Global Franchises List
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation brand, has been named t...

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Kawau racing to run alongside Squadron Weekend in late January
Next weekend’s scheduled Kawau regatta will now join forces with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadro...

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US Sailing names finalists for 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
US Sailing has announced the finalists for the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awar...

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2026 Motor Boat Awards reveal the best motorboats of the year
The 2026 Motor Boat Awards were unveiled last night during a gala ceremony celebrating the standout ...

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Inaugural Kawau Race Week postponed as forecast turns ugly
The first running of Kawau Race Week has been postponed, with organisers shifting the ...

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What 83 feet means for Bluegame
The BGX83 is the point where Bluegame’s crossover thinking fully comes together, delivered in its la...

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C-MAP updates New Zealand charts to include new Hauraki Gulf protection areas
Digital charting specialist C-MAP has rolled out an update to its New Zealand charts, adding the new...

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Coromandel Peninsular weather situation
As the situation on the Coromandel Peninsula grows, we are tracking it live. Rather than many articl...

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European Yacht of the Year 2026 winners announced at boot Düsseldorf
The winners of the European Yacht of the Year 2026 awards were officially announced on Saturday 17 J...

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Westport Harbour – Some secrets are worth sharing
The northernmost port on the South Island’s West Coast is a hub that offers full commercial services...

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Aquila debuts its first sailing catamaran with the all new Aquila 50 Sail at Miami
Aquila is set to enter the sailing market for the first time with the world debut of the Aquila 50 S...

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Aquila debut new 45 Sport at Miami International Boat Show
Aquila Power Catamarans continues to build global momentum following a landmark showing at the 2025 ...

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Sportsboat division set for wide open contest at Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026
One Bay of Islands Sailing Week article has always stuck with me. Its title began with the words “Se...

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Bay of Islands Sailing Week starts tomorrow
Bay of Islands Sailing Week begins tomorrow, and the Bay is already alive as boats start to arrive. ...

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A first look at the new Horizon V74 EVO at Boot Düsseldorf
Horizon Yachts has used Boot Düsseldorf to quietly introduce the third generation of its long runnin...

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Flite and Axopar reveal a boater focused eFoil board
A new Flite AIR variant aims to make eFoiling simpler, tougher, and more practical from an Axopar.

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Bay of Islands Sailing Week, three years on from its 20th milestone
Three years on from it’s 20th edition, the Bay of Islands Sailing Week is still going strong: a slig...

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Smartgyro launches battery powered integration for SG20 stabiliser
Smartgyro has announced a new battery powered integration for its SG20 gyroscopic stabiliser, allowi...

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Moulët brings Extreme to Evolution Sails Kawau Race Week
Veteran sailor Mark Roberts, better known as Moulët, will race his long-standing campaign boat Extre...

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Feisty Westland petrel defies the odds
Defying the odds in a country where 90% of seabirds face extinction, the resilient Westland petrel t...

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Rat Attack leads New Zealand charge as BAD Boat rivalry ignites on the Murray
The 2026 USA and New Zealand vs Australia BAD Boat Challenge is underway, and New Zealand’s assault ...

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Volunteers power the 23rd Bay of Islands Sailing Week
With just over two days remaining until the 23rd Bay of Islands Sailing Week, final preparations are...

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NZ Jetsprint Champs Live from Wanaka
Our live coverage of the NZJSA racing at Wanaka.
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SailGP and Doyle Sails extend partnership through 2030
SailGP has confirmed a multi season extension with Doyle Sails, locking in the long standing partner...

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