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Boat & Fun

Marex 440 GC Best of Boats

Marex 440 Gourmet Cruiser won Motorboat’s Best of Boats Award 2024 in a ceremony on 28 November in Berlin during the Boat & Fun Berlin exhibition. Marex’s flagship competed in the category ‘Best f...

A visionary leader: Azimut’s Paolo Vitelli dies unexpectedly following accidental fall

On December 31, 2024, the nautical world lost one of its most innovative and influential figures. Paolo Vitelli, founder of the Azimut-Benetti Group, passed away suddenly at the age of 77 following an...

Regatta Mode Takes Over as Vendée Globe’s Peloton Tackles Light Winds

The Vendée Globe fleet’s second group, fresh from rounding Cape Horn, has entered a new phase of racing. With the ferocious Southern Ocean behind them, the skippers now face the tactical demands of li...

Panama Canal in the spotlight: Trump’s bold remarks spark international debate

The Panama Canal, an 82-kilometre engineering marvel connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, has once again become the centre of geopolitical discourse.
Antiques & Classics

Brest Maritime Festival 2024: World classics extravaganza

Every four years since the 1990s, Brittany’s largest port, Brest, has played host to a gathering of traditional craft from around the world. Over time...
International Boatbuilders

Titanic builders Harland and Wolff: The storied past and evolving future of a shipbuilding icon

Founded in 1861 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, iconic shipbuilders Harland and Wolff holds an unparalleled legacy, symbolising industrial innovation an...
Sailing and Boating Awards

Movie pilot Tom Cruise awarded with real Navy Distinguished Service Award

Tom Cruise, a name synonymous with Hollywood excellence and blockbuster films, has added another accolade to his illustrious career.
International Marinas

Superyacht Base Kobe: A new era for Asia-Pacific yachting and what it means for New Zealand

Kobe City’s decision to award the large-scale marine project to the SUPERYACHT BASE consortium marks a pivotal development for the Asia-Pacific’s yach...
Boating Festivals & Events

Raising funds for the New Zealand’s Heritage Boats to the 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival

The Tino Rawa Trust needs your help to get to the prestigious 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart.
On Exhibit the 50 STEEL, 2024 by Sanlorenzo. Picture Credit: MYS Website
January 2025

The Monaco Yacht Show: A premier showcase of luxury and Innovation

The Monaco Yacht Show is typically held at the end of September each year. For 2024, it is scheduled to take place from 25th t...
Antigua Charter Yacht Boat show

Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2024: A glimpse into the glamorous world of charter superyachts

For New Zealanders whose charter yacht dreams lean more toward exploring the quiet coves of the Bay of Islands than the ritzy parties of the French Ri...
Restoration of Historic Vessels

Cangarda: A maritime treasure finds a new home in Turkey

The historic steam yacht Cangarda, a marvel of Edwardian luxury and engineering, has embarked on yet another significant chapter in its storied existe...
Boat Show Previews & Highlights

IBEX Education Conference 2025 Call for Proposals now open

North America’s premier marine industry trade event, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), has opened its Call for Proposa...
Sustainability in Boat Manufacturing

Candela secures $14M in Series C Funding, reaches $40M in 2024

Candela, a leader in zero-emission waterborne transport, has raised an additional $14 million in its Series C round, bringing its total funding in 202...
METSTRADE

METSTRADE: Key issues shaping the future of boat building

The future of boat building was the central focus of a METSTRADE Theatre panel, featuring Japec Jakopin, co-founder of J&J Design and 2024 Boat Bu...
News

Diver describes rescuing nephew from capsized Egypt boat

An Egyptian diver involved in the rescue operation of people scouring the wreckage of a tourist boat which sank in the Red Sea has described how he fo...
Boat World
Spirit Yachts

Spirit superyachts go head-to-head in historic match race

Having recently appointed representation in Australasia, Spirit Superyachts are proud to showcase their classic yacht line.
METSTRADE

A look back at METSTRADE 2024

The Marine Equipment Trade Show (METSTRADE) is recognised as the largest and most influential event in the global marine industry calendar. Held annua...
Maritimo's Sean Savage, Bill Barry-Cotter, and Danny Jordin.
Boatbuilders & Manufacturers

Maritimo’s next chapter: Innovation, expertise, and long-range luxury for New Zealand buyers

For over 60 years, Maritimo has been at the forefront of luxury motor yacht craftsmanship, handcrafting long-range vessels in Australia that blend ...
Boating Festivals & Events

YANMAR’s E-Saildrive Wins Dual DAME Design Awards for Innovation and Sustainability

YANMAR Marine International's evolutionary E-Saildrive SDe 48V series has been awarded two prestigious DAME Design Awards at the METSTRADE Show in Ams...
News

Olympic Glory and Grassroots Excellence: 2024 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Awards Celebrate Kiwi...

The pair’s success marks New Zealand’s fourth consecutive Olympic medal in the men’s skiff, following the legacy of Peter Burling and Blair Tu...
METSTRADE

C-Quip at METSTRADE

As a beacon of New Zealand ingenuity in the superyacht industry, C-Quip has solidified its reputation with top-tier carbon fibre boarding equipment, t...
Boat World

Orient Express Corinthian: A New Legend on the Seas

The Orient Express, synonymous with opulence and adventure, is stepping off the rails and onto the open seas with the launch of its newest m...
Boat Brief

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...
METSTRADE

New Zealand, A Country of Boatbuilding Champions Brings Innovation to Europe

Innovative New Zealand companies helped Emirates Team New Zealand sail to victory. This month, that culture of innovation will be on display in Amster...
METSTRADE

Experience METSTRADE 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of Marine Innovation

METSTRADE 2024 is set to be an unforgettable experience, showcasing the latest trends, groundbreaking technology, and inspiring stories from the marin...
Awards

World Sailing Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Singapore

The 2024 World Sailing Awards, held at the historic CHIJMES Hall in Singapore, honoured a remarkable year of achievements in the sport. Celebrating 30...
Following On Youtube

La Vagabonde Incident in Japan: Designer & Naval Architect Pete Melvin Weighs In On Damage Asse...

Key Takeaways Damage Identification: Initial photos show a significant crack at the joint between the forward beam’s structural box and f...
Following On Youtube

SV La Vagabonde Damaged In Collision – Damage ‘extensive’

Australian Adventurers, Yachts-man & woman, and YouTuber's Riley and Elayna, with their kids Lenny and Darwin abord La Vagabonde, the most popular...
FLIBS 2024. Image credit- FLIBS on Facebook _ 4
FLIBS

This Year Has Marked a Milestone for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2024 celebrated its 65th anniversary in true style, transforming Florida's boating capital into a ...
Boating history

Auckland Welcomes ARM Cuauhtémoc: The Mexican Navy’s Proud Tall Ship Visits New Zealand

The iconic ARM Cuauhtémoc sailed into Auckland’s Princes Wharf on October 28, 2024.
FLIBS

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: A World-Leading Boating Event

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) kicks off tomorrow, running from October 30 to November 3, 2024. Marking its 65th anniversary, thi...
Biograd

The 26th Biograd Boat Show: An Extravaganza of Nautical Luxury and Croatian Charm

In the charming coastal town of Biograd na Moru, Croatia, a stunning celebration of marine sophistication and cutting-edge design unfolded this Octobe...
2024 Melbourne International Boat Show. Image credit : 2024 Melbourne International Boat Show Facebook
Melbourne Boat Show

Highlights of the 2024 Melbourne Boat Show

The 2024 Melbourne Boat Show once again proved to be a key event on the boating calendar, showcasing the latest innovations in marine design, technolo...
Climate Change Impact

Very Large Ore Carrier Ship to install Anemoi Rotor Sails Supporting Sustainability

As more and more heavy-lift ships, some significant in size, start to answer the Martime Organization's (IMO) 2050 decarbonisation targets, ...
Electric & Hybrid Boatbuilders

X Shore Receives Largest Order In Company History

X Shore, the Swedish tech company pioneering fully electric, silent, and connected boats, has signed its largest order to date with M Yachts, marking ...
Kiwi boats at the Melbourne Boat Show. Image credits from Extreme Boats, Surtees Boats, Stabicraft, White Pointer Boats and Makaira Boats respectively
Melbourne Boat Show

Kiwi Boat Builders Set to Impress at Melbourne Boat Show 2024

This year's Melbourne Boat Show event promises to be a major showcase for New Zealand boat builders, with top Kiwi brands like Extreme Boats, Surtees ...
The Pan Viva, a 738-foot Panama-flagged cargo ship, anchored near Constantine Bay near Unalaska on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Ellis Berry via KUCB)
Global Coastguard Updates

The Pan Viva In Trouble In Hurricane Conditions Off the Coast of Unalaska

The bulk cargo ship Pan Viva, carrying 300K gallons of fuel (equivalent to 1.1 million litres) and 21 crew members, is anchored near Unalaska, battlin...
Jumbo Jubilee with wind propulsion. Photo courtesy of Jumbo.
Solar & Wind-Powered Boats

Wind-Assisted Propulsion Using Ventofoils Are Added To Heavy Lift Vessel, Jumbo Jubilee

The maritime industry is shifting towards sustainability, and the heavy-lifting vessel Jumbo Jubilee is at the forefront of this transition.
Incidents at Sea

NZ Navy Ship HMNZS Manawanui Sinks off Samoa After Fire and Grounding

A routine mission in the Pacific turned into a disaster for the Royal New Zealand Navy this weekend, as the multi-purpose vessel HMNZS Manawanui caugh...
Jimmy Spithill Luna Rossa Profile Picture
AC37

“Mr America’s Cup”, Veteran Sailor Jimmy Spithill, Announces Retirement Following ...

Australian sailing legend Jimmy Spithill has announced his retirement from competitive sailing after Luna Rossa’s defeat in the Louis Vuitton Cup duri...
Boat Business

NEOM unveils Sindalah Yacht Club by Stefano Ricci, setting a new standard in yachting

As Sindalah, the first island destination in NEOM, prepares to open later this year, NEOM has revealed exquisite interior designs for the Sindalah Yac...
Monaco Yacht Show 2024
Monaco International Boat Show

Monaco Yacht Show 2024: Luxury, Innovation, and Emerging Trends

The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS), which took place from 24-27 September 2024, continues to cement its reputation as the world’s most prestigious yachting e...
Boat at Shows

ULYSSIA – A Floating Vision of Luxury, Adventure, and Purpose

Let it never be said at that we don't cover every aspect of Boats here at Boating New Zealand! From the European Boat Shows this year, one of the s...

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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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

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Mangakino, 18 & 19 Jan 2025 at Mangakino

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Karapiro, 7 - 9 Feb 2025 at Karapiro

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R2, 1 Dec 2024 at Featherston

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R3, 27 Dec 2024 at Wanganui

UIM World Jetsprint Championships, 25 Jan -2 Feb 2025 at Wanaka (25 & 26 Jan) and Wanganui (1 & 2 Feb)

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

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

International Boat Shows

COMING EVENTS

Boot Düsseldorf 18 - 26 Jan 2025 to be held in Düsseldorf, Germany

New York Boat Show, 22 - 26 Jan 2025 to be held at the Javits Center, New York

Bahamas Charter Yacht Show, 29 Jan - 2 Feb 2025 to be held at Nassau, Bahamas

Houston Boat Show, 29 Jan - 2 Feb 2025 to be held at the NRG Center, Houston, Texas

Dubai International Boat Show, 19 - 23 Feb 2025 to be held at the Dubai Harbour

Miami International Boat Show, 12 - 16 Feb 2025 to be held in Miami

Palm Beach International Boat Show, 19 - 23 Mar 2025 to be held along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach

International Multihull Show, 23 - 27 Apr 2025 to be held in Terre-plein Ouest du port La Grande-Motte (34), France

Palma International Boat Show, 30 Apr - 3 May 2025 to be held at the Superyacht Village, Palma, Spain

Barcaly's Jersey Boat Show, 3 - 5 May 2025 to be held in the Channel Islands

South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, 9 - 11 May 2025 to be held in Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, Hampshire

The British Motor Yacht Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 to be held at the Swanwick Marina, Southampton, Hampshire

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland

Sanctuary Cove International Boat show, 22 - 25 May 2025 to be held in Sanctuary Cove, Queensland

Sydney International Boat show, 31 July - 3 Aug 2025 to be held at ICC Sydney & Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour

Hiswa Te Water, 3 - 7 Nov 2025 to be held in Bataviahaven Lelystad, The Netherlands

Southampton International Boat Show, 19 - 28 Sep 2025 to be held in Southampton, UK

International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), 7 - 9 Oct 2025 to be held in Tampa, Florida

Annapolis Sail Boat Show, 9 - 13 Oct 2025 to be held at City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland

Newport International Boat Show, 20 - 23 Nov 2025 to be held in Newport, Rhode Island

Cannes Yachting Festival, 9 - 14 Sep 2025 at Cannes – Vieux Port & Port Canto

Genoa Boat Show, 18 - 23 Sep 2025 to be held in Genoa, Italy

Melbourne International Boat Show, Oct 2025, TBC to be held at New Quay Promenade Harbour Esplanade Seven Marinas

Biograd Boat Show, Oct 2025, TBC to be held in the City of Biograd, Croatia

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 29 Oct – 2 Nov 2025 to be held at several locations in Fort Lauderdale

METSTRADE 18 - 20 Nov 2025 to be held at the Rai, Amsterdam

Antigua Charter Yacht Show 4 - 9 Dec 2025 to be held at the Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage Site, Antigua

Monaco Yacht Show, 24 - 27 Sep 2025 on Monacco