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Classic yachts (and launches) as ‘Protected New Zealand Objects’
Formed in the mid-1990s, The Classic Yacht Association was at the forefront of protecting classic yachts from unlawful export from New Zealand. New Zealand’s fleet of classic yachts represents its sp...
Classic yachts (and launches) as ‘Protected New Zealand Objects’
Formed in the mid-1990s, The Classic Yacht Association was at the forefront of protecting classic yachts from unlawful export from New Zealand. New Zealand’s fleet of classic yachts represents its sp...
Pioneering a green fleet: hydrogen fuel in the Royal New Zealand Navy’s future
Sailing towards sustainability
The RNZN has announced its intent to investigate the viability of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel source for future naval operations. Hydrogen offers a promising alterna...
Pioneering a green fleet: hydrogen fuel in the Royal New Zealand Navy’s future
Sailing towards sustainability
The RNZN has announced its intent to investigate the viability of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel source for future naval operations. Hydrogen offers a promising alterna...
Swirly World: Winners of the Andrew Fagan book
We are very excited to announce the winners of the Swirly World book competition you read about last week.
Melissa from Devonport and Tony who has yet to confirm his location, both won one of our r...
Swirly World: Winners of the Andrew Fagan book
We are very excited to announce the winners of the Swirly World book competition you read about last week.
Melissa from Devonport and Tony who has yet to confirm his location, both won one of our r...
Navy trials Whangārei reserve unit
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is exploring a new avenue for community engagement and regional participation through its trial of a Reserve Unit in Whangārei.
Navy trials Whangārei reserve unit
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is exploring a new avenue for community engagement and regional participation through its trial of a Reserve Unit in Whangārei.
Hull hygiene and marine pests: A guide for Kiwi boaties
Keeping your boat in shipshape condition isn't just about performance—it’s crucial for protecting New Zealand’s unique marine environment.
RNZYS’ Megan Thomson set to make waves on the Red Sea
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) will have its eyes fixed on Jeddah this week as Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing Team take on the world a...
SVR-Lazartigue Hits Trouble in Jules Verne Trophy Bid
The Jules Verne Trophy, one of the most challenging pursuits in offshore sailing, has presented an early obstacle for François Gabart and his team abo...
RNZYS to Compete in 2025 Admiral’s Cup
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has confirmed its participation in the 2025 Royal Ocean Racing Club’s (RORC) Admiral’s Cup, cementing its...
HMNZS Manawanui Interim court of inquiry report: lessons in leadership and safety
The HMNZS Manawanui incident marks a sobering chapter in the history of New Zealand’s Royal Navy. On 5 October 2024, the hydrographic survey vessel gr...
From the ‘Its great to live in NZ’ file: boat returned before owner notices it’s s...
In an impressive display of police vigilance, Counties Manukau South Police have recovered a stolen boat and returned it to its owner—before...
Waka Ama world rocked by ‘untimely’ death of coach and paddler Kiwi Campbell
The waka ama world has been rocked by the death of one of Aotearoa's most successful paddlers, Kiwi Campbell.
A member of the Horouta Waka Ho...
REDHOT MARINE Formula V Series
The REDHOT Marine Formula V Series returns for the 2024/2025 season with round one kicking off the season in Wanganui on the weekend of 23/24 November...
You Can Take The Kiwi Out Of New Zealand, But Not New Zealand Out Of The Kiwi
This weekend in France the All Blacks are playing France.
Conrad Colman, the only Kiwi skipper in the Vendée Globe - Round The World Race - is nail...
Stranded By Boat Problems: 4 Months In Dock For ‘Meet The Wynns’ Jason and Nikki Wynn
The family Wynn, Jason and Nikki, have been off the high seas for 4 months due to continued problems with their brand-new Catamaran.
The Wynns will b...
Tūtaia Launched: Waikato Regional Council’s New Vessel Ready For Action
Replacing An Old Workhorse: Farewell to Maroro
For 17 years, Maroro has been the backbone of Waikato’s navigation aid servicing around the Co...
Raising The Spar: New Standards Set In Historic 37th America’s Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand’s Triumph: A Legacy In The Making
Emirates Team New Zealand’s impressive third consecutive victory is more than jus...
That Sinking Feeling
Mariner Insurance’s Aaron Mortimer has some useful advice on what to do should you ever find yourself in a sinking situation.
Secure your life jac...
Rarotonga Sailing Club: Unique As!
It’s true that Kiwis and Cook Islanders consider ourselves cousins; and so the Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) could be thought of as one of ours. Well, ...
New Zealand Marine Industry Celebrates America’s Cup Success
Today the New Zealand marine industry is celebrating Emirates Team New Zealand’s stunning victory in the 37th America’s Cup, a victory that reflects n...
America’s Cup Winning Cheer at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
In an amazing evening at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Club on the waterfront at Westhaven Marina, overnight a large group (which the Boating NZ team wa...
A timeless treasure in the digital age: The Pickmere Atlas of Northland’s East Coast
In today’s digital world, where navigational charts are readily available at our fingertips, the Pickmere Atlas retains a special allure for those cru...
Mercury’s Reliability A Decisive Factor For Anglers
Powered by the robust Mercury 175hp V6 FourStroke on the back of a custom-built boat by Nicko, Season One saw the duo embark on a mission to determine...
McD Yachts: Low Volume, High Quality
McD Yachts is a new, boutique yacht sales and brokerage outfit named after its founder, Kiwi Paul MacDonald.
MacDonald has years of international exp...
Toyota Kiwicup To Develop Sailing Talent
Representing clubs from as far north as Kerikeri and as south as Wanaka, 51 young sailors aged 16-18 are part of what is New Zealand’s newest youth sa...
MRX still match fit
The MRX fleet has been a well-known sight on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour since the boats made their debut more than 30 years ago for the 1990 World M...
Island Cruising: The Musket Cove Regatta 40th Anniversary is a huge hit!
Over the last few days, the Island Cruising Pacific Rally participants and other cruisers in Fiji have been celebrating the Musket Cove 40th anniversa...
Starlink To Increase Price Of ‘Starlink Roam’ package (the one that Boats use)
Starlink, the satellite Internet provider owned by SpaceX/Elon Musk, is increasing the functionality of the package available for Boats and RVs in New...
Inside the America’s Cup: A Closer Look at AC75 Masts & Rigging
Southern Spars has played a leading role since entering the America’s Cup fold in 1995, with the supply of Team New Zealand’s innovative high-performa...
Mercury Racing Unveils New 150R And 200R V6 Outboards At Cannes Boat Show
New Mercury Racing 150R and 200R
During a media event at the boat show in Cannes, Mercury Racing announced the all-new 150R and 200R outboard engines...
Stranded Barge at Carters Beach Has Been Refloated
The MMA Vision from New Plymouth pulled her out to sea. The tug will tow the barge to Nelson, accompanied by a smaller tug, the Kurutai, from Napier.
...
Westport Mineral Sands Boss Breaks Silence
The statement said the Manahau was a “critical component” of efficient and sustainable sand shipping from Coast river ports to bulk export ships off t...
Navigating Your Future: Studying Naval Architecture in New Zealand
As New Zealand continues to make waves in the America’s Cup with its cutting-edge AC75 designs, aspiring naval architects can find inspiration and edu...
Beached Barge’s Niue flag a concern – O’Connor
The barge arrived in New Zealand in July. When it beached on Carters Beach on Sunday, questions emerged about why it was flagged in Niue, which has no...
Westport Barge Beaching – The Manahau: fit for purpose?
David Barnes, who was a Buller District Council (BDC) harbourmaster for a decade, told The News the Manahau was never fit to navigate the West Coast’s...
Barge questions unanswered
Maritime NZ, owners Westland Mineral Sands (WMS) and Buller District Council (BDC) are all tight-lipped about the events that led to it beaching in th...
Westland Mineral Sands Barge Manahau Grounded Near Westport
After today's grounding of the Westland Mineral Sands barge Manahau near Westport has raised several concerns about maritime safety and operational pr...
Emirates Team NZ’s Very Talented Shore Crew Targets Sailing Tonight
It's only two days since Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 Taihoro was catastrophically damaged in an event involving a crane and a 6-metre fall to...
Latest Statement From Grant Dalton on Taihoro vs. Crane
After a night of analysis, Grant Dalton has issued a statement this evening (morning in Europe) with a little more information on the state of Taihoro...
Oh NO! Taihoro (ETNZ AC75) Was Damaged In A Crain Mishap
The team have secured the boat with a portable crane and it is now safely being put back in the shed where the full extent of the damage will be asse...
Fi-Glass Upgrades Benefit Boaties
While the Viscount will be unveiled in upcoming months, already consumers are seeing new features developed during that design and construction proces...
An Overview: Bayesian Superyacht’s Kiwi Captain Faces Manslaughter Investigation
The immediate tragidy of the Bayesian sinking has passed and authorities are investigating the root cause. Along with many other attributes, actions o...
Road To Net Zero Container Ships: Lloyds Register And Core Power to study Next-Gen Nuclear Container...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and CORE POWER have initiated a joint regulatory assessment study to explore the safety and regulatory requirements for a next-g...
LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA: Emirates Team New Zealand Takes The Win
New Zealand Secures Victory in Penalty-Ridden Preliminary Regatta
In a dramatic and penalty-laden preliminary regatta, Team New Zealand emerged vi...
Boating New Zealand delivers Daily America’s Cup Updates
AC37 starts on 22nd August 2024. Join Boating New Zealand every day for the latest results, commentary and general joy!
HOT OFF THE PRESS
High-Speed thrills in Hawke’s Bay: The 2025 NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship begin
The anticipation is palpable as Napier gears up to host the inaugural round of the 2025 New Zealand ...
The Future of Underwater Exploration: U-Boat Worx Unveils High-Performance Super Sub
Experience unparalleled speed and luxury beneath the waves with U-Boat Worx's all-electric Super Sub...
Little Wins and False Summits: Vendée Globe Skippers Push to the Finish
Battling exhaustion, weather, and broken equipment, Vendée Globe sailors face their final challenges...
2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week: Results after Day 1
Day 1 of the Bay of Islands Sailing Week in Opua brought sunny skies, steady breezes, and thrilling ...
Discover the Auckland Boat Show 2025
The New Zealand boaties equivalent of the Big Day Out! Held annually at the Viaduct Events Centre an...
Belgium’s Flemish Government leads the charge with innovative hybrid pilot boat
Pioneering Green Maritime Solutions – Flemish Government’s Hybrid Pilot Boat Project
Hutchwilco launches voluntary recall of Inflatable Lifejacket model
New Zealand leading lifejacket manufacturer Hutchwilco is proactively recalling a specific model of ...
First world problems: Rapper’s yacht in flames on river outside Miami’s Booby Trap (risq...
A night of entertainment turned into chaos early Sunday morning as a luxury yacht rented by renowned...
Celebrity Cruises Introduces Groundbreaking ‘Dream Makers’ Program for the Celebrity Xce...
Cruise enthusiasts worldwide are being invited to make history by shaping their ideal vacation exper...
Vendée round the globe LIVE! 22/1/25
Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
The Vendée Globe’s final frontier: battling storms and damage in the North Atlantic
The Vendée Globe, renowned as one of the world’s most challenging solo sailing races, is living up t...
Bay of Islands Sailing Week: A packed schedule of racing and festivities
The Bay of Islands Sailing Week is in full swing, and this year’s event promises an exciting blend o...
The 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week begins!
The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has long been a highlight of New Zealand’s sailing calendar, drawing...
Watch the video: Auckland Ferry drives right through the SailGP Practice Session
Last week, Auckland's Waitematā Harbour witnessed an unexpected scene when a Bayswater ferry casuall...
Honouring a Sailor’s Legacy: Remembering Mark Gibbs
The sailing community is mourning the loss of Mark Gibbs, a past Commodore and inspirational sailor ...
Severe Weather Hits North Island: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
The northern parts of New Zealand’s North Island are bracing for a day of severe weather as a low-pr...
Red Sea Diving Tragedy: Survivors Recount Harrowing Ordeal
On November 25, 2024, the tourist diving yacht "Sea Story" tragically sank in the Red Sea, shortly a...
Leaderboard battle heats up: Emirates GBR and New Zealand neck-and-neck in SailGP after Auckland
The SailGP Championship is proving to be a nail-biting spectacle, with the leaderboard taking an exc...
Body of Missing Jetskier Recovered from Lake Taupō
The Police Dive Squad has recovered the body of the jetskier reported missing on Lake Taupō near Nuk...
Operation Resolution: First Phase of Fuel Removal from HMNZS Manawanui Completed
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has announced a significant milestone in Operation Resolution, ...
Vendée round the globe LIVE! 21/1/25
Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily r...
Broken Dreams: Skippers Adapt as Vendée Globe Nears Its End
The damage, which occurred just before midday UTC, left Goodchild unable to use his mainsa...
Vendée round the globe LIVE!
Catch up with all the action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.
Final Storm Looms as Vendée Globe Skippers Push for the Finish Line
The finish line at Les Sables d’Olonne is within reach, but the path for Vendée Globe skippers chasi...
Search Underway After Jetski Incident on Lake Taupō
Taupō Police and emergency services are conducting a search operation following a distress call rega...
SailGP: Fleet race totals – Analysing Auckland, Dubai, and the path to Sydney
With the Sydney event just 19 days away, the standings are starting to reflect both the consistency ...
SailGP Auckland Day 2, Race 8 / Final: Australia dominates final
The Waitematā Harbour at Auckland was the scene of high drama today as the final fleet race of the A...
SailGP Auckland Day 2, Race 7: Denmark dominates while New Zealand makes a late push
The seventh fleet race of the Auckland SailGP, held today, delivered a thrilling spectacle at the Wa...
SailGP Auckland Day 2, Race 6: Drama unfolds
The stage was set at Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour for the sixth fleet race of SailGP’s Auckland even...
SailGP Auckland Day 2, Race 5: Australia Dominate
The Auckland SailGP continued its thrilling course today, 19 January, as the fifth fleet race unfold...
X-Yachts unveils the XR-41: A cutting-edge sports performance boat
Today marked a milestone for X-Yachts as they unveiled the all-new XR-41 at Boot Düsseldorf, Europe’...
Auckland makes history with SailGP’s first-ever eight-race schedule
The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix is breaking records in Auckland with an unprecedented eight-race...
Boat chines: Hull Design 101
In the realm of nautical engineering, the term "chine" refers to the critical juncture where a boat'...
SailGP Day 1: Two minutes of the best at SailGP Auckland 2025
Check out this 2 minute update from Auckland - SailGP Day 1.
Farr reaching success: The Farr 1020 story
One of the most successful one-design keelers in New Zealand has been the Farr 1020. Designed by Bru...
2025 SailGP Day 1 recap: Thrilling battles and shifting momentum in Auckland
The 2025 SailGP Auckland event kicked off with an action-packed Day 1 that saw a mix of dramatic shi...
FatCats for hire
Whitianga Boat Hire has just taken possession of two bright-green FatCat 4500 catamaran boats. Set t...
Marinas and boatyards boost NZ economy
Forty New Zealand marinas took part in the first-ever Health of the New Zealand Marina Industry Surv...
Pacific 62 launched
Dickey Boats has announced the launch of the Pacific 62, a revolutionary vessel designed for sportfi...
RNZYS Admirals Cup team
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has announced its participation in the 2025 Royal Ocean...
NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar
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Catch all the action of the Vendée Globe Race, starting 10 Nov, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Follow along with excitement at Boating New Zealand.
FISHING
White Pointer Boats 30th Anniversary Fishing Comp, 5 - 8 Feb 2025 in Waihau Bay
Makaira Trailer Boat Competition, 25 & 26 Jan 2025 in Whangaroa
Stabicraft Fish N Chicks Tournament, 6 - 8 Feb 2025 in Tauranga. Dress up theme is “Ladies of their Time”. Raising funds to help find a cure for Breast Cancer.
Surtees Annual Fishing Competition, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Whakatane
Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane
The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga
ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa
NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide
Stabicraft Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic, 25 - 27 Oct 2025 TBC in Te Anau Manapouri
REGATTAS
Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2024 starts in Sydney, Australia
New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, 18 & 19 Jan 2025 in Auckland
Bay of Islands Sailing Week, 21 - 24 Jan 2025 at Bay of Islands
NZ Millenium Cup, 1 - 4 Feb 2025 at Waitemata Harbour
Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland
PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour
PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell
NZ Match Racing Championships, 2025 dates tbc in Auckland
HYDRO THUNDER
JET BOAT RACING
UIM World Jetsprint Championships, 25 Jan -2 Feb 2025 at Wanaka (25 & 26 Jan) and Wanganui (1 & 2 Feb)
2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch
2024 Golden Homes NZ Jet Boat Marathon, 2025 dates TBC on Southland Rivers (Oreti, Waiau and Mataura)
National Jet Boat Rally 2024, 2025 date TBC at Oliver Road, Bendigo (near Cromwell)
WATERSPORTS
Yamaha Rollo's Marine Bridge 2 Bridge, 2025 dates tbc Staged on the Waikato River between Cambridge & Taupiri, based in Hamilton, New Zealand
NON-MOTORISED SPORT
Waka Ama - 2025 National Sprint Championships, 12 - 18 Jan 2025 at Lake Karapiro, Cambridge
Waka Ama - 2025 Secondary School Nationals, 24 - 28 Mar 2025 at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua
ANTIQUE, CLASSIC & RETRO BOATS
25th NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show , 1 & 2 Mar 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes
SHOWS
Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa
NEWS TIPS?
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