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Boating NZ is New Zealand’s premier marine title devoted to putting its readers behind the wheel of the latest trailerboats, yachts and launches to hit the market. It inspires with practical content and cruising adventures, leads the fleet with its racing coverage and is on the pulse of the latest maritime news and innovation.
Gunboat 72 Layla. // Photo credit: Andrea Azzopardi
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BVI Spring Regatta 2026: tight racing, shifting breeze, and standout performances

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The 53rd BVI Spring Regatta delivers tactical racing, international fleets, and standout performance...
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Fountaine Pajot secures triple nomination at 2026 Boat of the Year Awards

Boat of the Year Awards
Fountaine Pajot has achieved a significant milestone, with three of its latest sailing catamarans sh...
Carlos Alcaraz’s tours Sunreef's Gdansk facility // Photo credit: Sunreef
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Sports icon Carlos Alcaraz signs Sunreef Ultima 88

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Palm Beach International Boat Show
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz steps into luxury yachting with a custom Sunreef Ultima 88. Luxury cat...
Aquila 50 Sail // Aquila
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Aquila 50 Sail arrives in New Zealand with new dealer network

Aquila
Marine Industry News
Aquila 50 Sail expands into New Zealand with new dealer support and growing sailing catamaran range....
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Vehicle to grid technology could transform electric boating

Eco-Friendly Marinas
A recent US demonstration has confirmed the real-world potential of vehicle to home and vehicle to g...
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Candela secures €30M and unveils solar-powered charging partnership for electric ferries

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Electric hydrofoil specialist Candela has raised €30 million in fresh capital while announcing a str...
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Elvene unveils high-performance solar electric boat AMY at Nice Boating Tomorrow

Electric & Hybrid Boats
Finnish boatbuilder Elvene has unveiled its latest solar electric vessel, AMY, at Nice Boating Tomor...
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Tauranga fires highlight ongoing risks for boaties

Marina Safety & Security
Two incidents in just over a year reinforce the need for vigilance around onboard systems. Two fi...
// Photo credit: Marcus Brummel / Live Sail Die
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PIC Harbour Classic 2026 delivers tight racing, standout results, and a celebration of Kiwi sailing

PIC Harbour Classic
Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour came alive as the 2026 PIC Harbour Classic combined close racing, light...
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PIC Harbour Classic in Photos

PIC Harbour Classic
Check out photos from the day on the water at the PIC Harbour Classic in Auckland.
Fleet at the start of the 2025 PIC Harbour Classic, Waitematā Harbour (A vibrant fleet takes to the Waitematā Harbour as the PIC Harbour Classic returns this weekend) // Photo credit: Live Sail Die
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LIVE: 2026 PIC Harbour Classic

PIC Harbour Classic
Sat 21 Mar 6.00pm As the evening draws in, so does our chance to celebrate each other! https://ww...
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2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival photo gallery

Auckland Wooden Boat Festival
The 2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival ran from 13 to 15 March, bringing life and energy to the city...
Nirvana // Photo credit: Marcus Brummel / Live Sail Die
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2025-2026 Doyle Sails Gold Cup wrap

Doyle Sails Gold Cup Series
The Doyle Sails Gold Cup Series brought together four Auckland yacht clubs: Royal Akarana Yacht Club...
Ragnar // Photo credit: Live Sail Die
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Ragnar wins 2026 Round North Island Yacht Race on PHRF

Round North Island (RNI)
Consistent pace, smart sailing, and a decisive corrected time margin secure overall victory. The ...
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Mercury Verado V10 powers new performance for Kirby Marine Naiad boats

New products and upgrades
Kirby Marine says Mercury’s Verado V10 outboards have lifted the performance and handling of its Nai...
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DP Automobiles France SailGP’s Leigh McMillan speaks out on Auckland SailGP crash and his own ...

SailGP 2026
DS Automobiles France SailGP Team wing trimmer Leigh McMillan has revealed the full extent of the sh...
Ragnar // Photo credit: Live Sail Die
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Live: 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race

Round North Island (RNI)
The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race will be held from 28 February to 15 Ma...
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Mercury launches new digital control systems at Miami Boat Show

New products and upgrades
Mercury reveals new control technologies Mercury Marine has introduced a group of new helm and prop...
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Century Batteries extends Coastguard partnership as rescue demand rises

Coastguard News
Century Batteries continues its support of Coastguard Tautiaki Moana as volunteer crews face growing...
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Yachting New Zealand launches review of membership model and club affiliation fees

Marine Industry News
National sailing body begins membership review Yachting New Zealand has begun a review of its natio...
Explore Racing finish the 2026 RNIs // Photo credit: SSANZ
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Explore Racing claims overall line honours in the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yac...

Round North Island (RNI)
William Goodfellow and Jesse Turner complete a four-from-four clean sweep in a Kiwi-designed Elliott...
13 March 2026, America’s Cup Recon, Emirate Team New Zealand, Taihoro, AC75, Day 2 // Photo credit: Sam Thom / Americas Cup
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ETNZ Taihoro takes flight on Waitematā Harbour in first full AC75 test session

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Emirates Team New Zealand has completed an important early sailing session with its reconfigured AC7...
Extreme 746 Game King // Extreme Boats
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Extreme Boats unveils 746 Game King at Auckland Boat Show

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Trailer Boat
Auckland Boat Show
Extreme Boats has introduced a new addition to its Game King range with the launch of the 746 Game K...
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2026 Doyle Sails RNIs: Fleet reshapes constantly as Leg 4 unfolds on the long run to East Cape

Round North Island (RNI)
The first 24 hours of Leg 4 in the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs has become a moving tactical puzzle rather ...
SPECTR 26 // Photo credit: Vision Marine Technologies
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Pontoon boats and the electric shift

Boat Tech
Vision Marine is betting on one of boating’s biggest global segments, but what does that mean for Ne...
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Chinese billionaire launches Sea Expandary to develop ultra-affordable yachts

Boatbuilders & Manufacturers
A new marine venture backed by Chinese technology billionaire Richard Liu aims to dramatically reduc...
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PIC Harbour Classic 2026: Auckland’s great harbour sailing festival

PIC Harbour Classic
Racing, cruising, and celebration combine when the PIC Harbour Classic returns to Auckland’s waterfr...
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36 Degrees invites Beneteau and Lagoon owners to join Harbour Classic rally weekend

Cruising
Auckland’s PIC Harbour Classic will provide the backdrop for two dedicated owner rallies, bringing t...
The Navigator Korora // Photo credit: Matt Vance
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Build your own wooden boat: why the DIY boating renaissance is back

Auckland Wooden Boat Festival
At the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival this week, the biggest boats may grab attention first. But look...
SSANZ map of Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Sailing Race
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Leg 4 set to decide the 2026 Doyle sails RNIs as fleet prepares for Napier start

Round North Island (RNI)
The final leg of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race is now in sight, with...
Long John Silver // Photo credit: Penelope Wilson
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2026 Marauder 8.4 Championship: Alan Wright design still racing strong in the Hauraki Gulf

Classic Regatta
A tough weekend of wind, patience and persistence saw the Marauder 8.4 fleet finally get racing unde...
Etchells Racing at RBS // Photo credit: Mark Thomson
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The Business wins 2026 Bay of Islands Etchells Cup Regatta

Etchells
Fourteen Etchells battled through six races in the Bay of Islands as Russell Boating Club’s growing ...
RNZAF No.14 Squadron Beechcraft T-6 Texans passed over during the 2026 NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show
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Hydroplanes, clinker dinghies and a rare aluminium speed boat star at Lake Rotoiti

NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show
From hydroplanes to clinker dinghies, the 2026 NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show delivered a weekend ...
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Elliott 7.8 Ex Machina strikes gold in Route 66 Coastal Yacht Race

Route 66 Coastal Race
Elliott 7.8 Ex Machina claims overall handicap victory When the 2026 Marsden Cove Route 66 Coastal ...
Leg 3 has finished for the three lead boats // Boating New Zealand
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Leg 3 of the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs turns into a Napier sprint as Explore Racing takes line honours a...

Round North Island (RNI)
A fast Cook Strait crossing, tactical coastal routing, and tight handicap racing shaped the run from...
Motorboat III provisionally wins Race 1 from Waitemata Harbour to Mangonui Harbour in the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race // Photo credit: Roger Mills / Boating New Zealand
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Explore Racing closes on Napier as Leg 3 of the 2026 Doyle Sails RNIs battle intensifies

Round North Island (RNI)
The third leg of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race is entering its final...
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Integrel E Power 15/30 Series brings generator free power to modern powerboats

Boat gear
The Integrel E Power 15/30kW series offers a new approach to onboard energy generation for modern po...
SSANZ map of Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Sailing Race
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Leg 3 begins after a bruising Leg 2

Round North Island (RNI)
After a wet and tactical 480 nautical mile second leg, the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two H...
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2026 Doyle Sails RNI Leg 2 delivers strategy, survival and a thrilling finish

Round North Island (RNI)
Leg 2 of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race threw up hard early condition...
2026 RNI Leg 2, Thursday 5 Mar, 07:10am // YB Tracker
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2026 Doyle Sails RNI leaders closing on Leg 2 finish today

Round North Island (RNI)
The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race fleet has stretched dramatically over ...

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