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On the Water Living

2026 Maritimo Apprentices Drive. Investing in the future success of the marine industry.

Maritimo’s apprenticeship program is not simply a pathway into boatbuilding; it ...
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On the Water Living

The Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht Development Update

As the global launch of the new S50 rapidly approaches, several development stan...
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On the Water Living

Your Playground at Sea: The Expansive Deck Spaces of the Maritimo M75

Imagine this: you wake to a sunrise against the backdrop of Phuket’s limestone c...
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On the Water Living

Lombok: A Serene Escape for Southeast Asia’s Voyagers

Discover Lombok’s tranquil beauty, adventure, and exclusivity for luxury yacht o...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo returns to the Auckland Boat Show

Maritimo will return to the 2026 Auckland Boat Show, with two of the latest mode...
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Boats for Sale

The iconic Cavalier 39: bluewater legend—now for sale

The Cavalier 39 stands as the proud flagship of the Cavalier Yachts legacy. As t...
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New Boat

NAUSICAÄ: Lürssen Delivers Marc Newson-Designed 114.2m Superyacht

Lürssen has delivered NAUSICAÄ, the 114.2-metre superyacht built under the worki...
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RORC Cowes Offshore Racing Series

Cowes Week announces North Sails as title sponsor

Cowes Week announces North Sails as Title Sponsor
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On the Water Living

Caribbean C40 Flybridge Production Update

Read the latest production update on the reimagined Caribbean 40, highlighting i...
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On the Water Living

Places to visit around Australia’s coastline in your luxury motor yacht – Part 2

Cruise Australia’s coastline in a luxury motor yacht—discover iconic destination...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo Boating Destinations – Carolinas and into Chesapeake

Embark on a transformational voyage aboard a luxury motor yacht from Hilton Head...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo Boating Destinations – Singapore

Few destinations balance cutting-edge modernity with rich maritime heritage quit...
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On the Water Living

Skippered vs. Owner-Operated Voyages: Which Is Right for Your Cruising Experience?

For owners of luxury motor yachts, few decisions are as personal or as impactful...
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This 147m superyacht is nearing completion, a collaboration between Ferretti, Vripack Yacht Design and Nauta Design project-managed by CRN. // Supplied
Boat World

Project Thunderball: Shaping fully bespoke yacht design

CRN M/Y 145 Project Thunderball is a 147-metre, fully custom superyacht nearing ...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo Muster | Waiheke Island and Man O’ War Winery, New Zealand April 2026

Maritimo Muster at Man 0 War NZ: a majestic journey aboard luxury yachts, with s...
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On the Water Living

Soft Furnishings | A key component to Maritimo’s Luxury interiors

For long-range motor yachts, luxury is all about the look and feel. Soft furnish...
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Maritimo M75 // Maritimo
On the Water Living

Maritimo 75 – Standing apart in the global 70-Foot market

Discover a luxury motor yacht designed for ultimate privacy, range, and style. E...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo Appoints Primus Marine as Southeast Asia Dealer

Maritimo has appointed Primus Marine as its authorised dealer for Southeast Asia...
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On the Water Living

The Maritimo S50 Final Development Update

As the global launch of the new S50 rapidly approaches, several development stan...
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On the Water Living

Maritimo M50 wins top honours at Yacht Style Awards 2026

Australian luxury motor yacht builder Maritimo has been recognised on the region...
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Tubby makes a splash. // Photo credit: Supplied
Boat World

Tubby makes a splash

Kate, the oldest still-sailing boat in Aotearoa New Zealand, a utilitarian Haura...
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AC38

VIDEO: America’s Cup pre-regatta from Sardinia: The Final Race

Watch the final race, winner takes all. Luna Rossa against Emirates Team New Zea...
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AC38

VIDEO: America’s Cup pre-regatta from Sardinia: Day 3

Watch the full day of action, races 7, 8, and the final.
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Maritimo S50 Sedan // Maritimo
New Boat

Glass, oak, and open ocean: inside Maritimo’s newest floating sanctuary

Maritimo
The yachting world’s focus has firmly shifted to the Gold Coast, where the spect...
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DEMEY 60 // Nic de Mey Yachts
Marine Industry News

DEMEY 60 Viola hits the water

Nic de Mey Yachts has announced the successful launch of Viola, the second hull ...
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Boxing Kangaroo and a Royal New Zealand Navy RHIB photographed from a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon. // NZDF
Incidents on the water

Search and rescue operation successfully locates missing skipper near Baring Head

A major, multi-agency maritime search-and-rescue operation in the treacherous wa...
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Key West World Championship Power Boat Races - Race World Offshore // Race World Offshore
US Offshore Powerboating

Key West secures global powerboat championships through 2031 amid industry rivalry

The future of elite marine motorsports in South Florida is officially locked in....
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SailGP 2027

SailGP 2027: The evolution from ‘Traveling Circus’ to commercial certainty

The newly unveiled SailGP 2027 season calendar has triggered a wave of analysis ...
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Mariner 290 vs Cresta 900
Boat Profile

Mariner 290 vs Cresta 900

Comparing boats is something that we rarely do. No two boats are the same and wh...
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Maritimo S50 Sedan // Maritimo
Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht making its global launch at Sanctuary Cove

Maritimo
Luxury Motor Yacht
The new Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht will make its global debut at the Sanctua...
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Extreme Boats 696 Xpedition // Extreme Boats
New Boat

696 Xpedition expands Extreme into amphibious

Extreme
Built on the award-winning Game King platform, the new Extreme...
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The Class 400 Shocker Offshore at Cocoa Beach // IHRA
US Offshore Powerboating

A rollover, a drag racing world champion, and 80-plus boats on the Atlantic: Thunder on Cocoa Beach

Round 3 of the 2026 IHRA Offshore Powerboat Championship arrived at Cocoa Beach ...
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Salthouse Corsair Cabriolet 49
Boats for Sale

Corsairs, Cavaliers and custom builds: The Salthouse secondary market unpacked

Salthouse
The Salthouse name has been attached to New Zealand-built boats since John Salth...
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New Boat

When you can’t find the boat you want, build it yourself

Pioneer Yachts
Mike Frank spent two decades turning sunlight into electricity at scale. When he...
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NZ Marine Industry News

New Zealand’s marine industry, by the numbers

Source: NZ Marine Industry Association, Autumn 2026 News (nzmarine.nz) New Ze...
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Le Défi Paprec

The Défi Paprec: a back door into the world’s toughest solo circuit

For the third consecutive year, the organisers of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec ...
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Auckland Boat Show // Photo: NZ Marine
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 Eve...
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Spartan and Clockwork at close quarters in the 2025 Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta // Photo credit: Andrea Francolini / AWKR
Keelboat

Ocean racers in for Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta

The 34th Australian Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) has to-date attracted 27 entries fro...
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Elliott 12m – efficiency by design
Boat Brief

Elliott 12m – efficiency by design

Greg Elliott has designed some notable vessels during his career, both power a...
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Beneteau Oceanis 430 // Supplied
Boats for Sale

Titaua: A proven bluewater cruiser ready for the next chapter

Beneteau
Few production sailing yachts from the 1980s have aged as gracefully as the Bene...
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