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Jumping in the deep end: crewing on classic boats
Stepping aboard a classic yacht can feel like stepping back in time. Long overhangs, varnished timbe...
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Beneteau First 30 at 50: how the yacht that launched the First range evolved
Next year, in 2027, the Beneteau First 30 turns 50. Few production yachts can claim that kind of lon...
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The journey north: a Maritimo M50 adventure to Hamilton Island
The 550 nautical mile trip north to Hamilton Island from the Gold Coast wasn’t about getting there a...
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Confident yacht ownership from day one: the value-add from Leopard Cats
Owning your first yacht should feel like a milestone, not a mental obstacle course. For many first-t...
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Boost the audio experience with JL Audio AP amplifiers from Garmin
Purpose built for life on the water and beyond, Garmin has announced the new JL Audio ...
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Oceanflo watermakers: a Kiwi-built answer to making fresh water properly at sea
Designed and built in New Zealand, Oceanflo watermakers are focused on efficiency, simplicity, and r...
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40hp shootout. Suzuki versus Mercury, two stroke vs four stroke outboard test
The FC 430 Tiller is one of Fin Chaser’s longest running and most popular models. First introduced i...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Shore Crab
Why is it a problem?
The Ministry for Primary industries says that this crab eat species that are i...
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Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht: Tuned by experience
Launched in 2025, the 19.8m Flagship is the first of Riviera's new 58 Sports Motor Yacht (SMY) into ...
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Aotearoa Ocean Racing links offshore sailing with marine restoration in New Zealand
An offshore racing team with global ambitions has partnered with a New Zealand based ocean charity, ...
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A long weekend on the water as fishing competitions crowd the Coromandel
Sitting in the cockpit of our liveaboard in Whangamatā Harbour over the long Waitangi Weekend was ...
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From niche to norm: multihulls emerge as a dominant force in global boating
Multihull boating has moved decisively from niche to mainstream, and in early 2026 the shift is no l...
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Saudi Red Sea Authority launches unified digital guide for coastal tourism activities
The Saudi Red Sea Authority has launched the Introductory Guide to Coastal Tourism Activities, a fir...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Clam (Potamocorbula amurensis)
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The Asian clam can occur in very high densities; over 25,000 per square metre....
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Hamilton Island sale marks new chapter for Australia’s iconic regatta hub
Hamilton Island, long recognised as one of Australia’s premier sailing destinations and a regular ho...
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New Seadoo PWC and pontoon accessories land for 2026 season
A fresh wave of personal watercraft and pontoon accessories has arrived, setting the tone for a fast...
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Biological pumps reveal how zooplankton carry microplastics to the deep ocean
The ocean has its own internal conveyor belts, driven not by machines but by living organisms. New r...
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2026 superyacht regatta calendar takes shape
The 2026 superyacht regatta calendar points to a season built on full-campaign commitments rather th...
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Here comes Johnny!
No, it won’t be Jack Nicholson’s grinning, demented face popping through the smashed door when this ...
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Raymarine on board to help map 100% of world’s ocean floor
Raymarine has entered a strategic collaboration with The Nippon Foundation and GEBCO (General Bathym...
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How Maritimo engineers vessels for true offshore mastery
For over two decades now, Maritimo has distinguished itself in the global boating market by adhering...
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Nautor Swan marked 60 years by setting course for the future at boot Düsseldorf
Nautor Swan marked its 60th anniversary by looking decisively forward, using the recently concluded ...
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B&G expands the Nemesis lineup with new 7 inch sailing display
B&G, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, has expanded its award winning Nemesi...
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Fliteboard RACE sets new benchmark for high speed eFoiling
Flite has lifted the lid on its most extreme eFoil yet, unveiling the Fliteboard RACE in collaborati...
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Inside the making of Eugen Seibold: the yacht built to work where research ships cannot
A yacht built for a very unusual brief
When the Max Planck Society set out to commission a research...
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Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Brown Mussel
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The Ministry for Primary Industries says that the green-lipped mussel is cultu...
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Oceanflo Desalination welcomes new partners to support next growth phase
New Zealand marine watermaker specialist Oceanflo Desalination has entered an exciting new phase of ...
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Cooling system service
Is your engine beginning to run hotter than normal? Maybe it’s time to service the cooling system!
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Crafted to endure: The art, precision and passion behind Maritimo’s luxury long range motor yachts
Luxury, when it is genuine, is never accidental. It is the product of countless decisions that a...
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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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Boat interior design trends for 2026
Mid summer is often when boaties start noticing the state ...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week weather report
Wednesday 21 January, 10:52am update from Ōpua
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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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Marine Pest of the Week: Aquarium Caulerpa (Caulerpa taxifolia)
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The aquarium type is cold-tolerant, fast growing and, in natural environments,...
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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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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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Simrad at 80: eight decades of marine electronics innovation
In 2026, Simrad Marine Electronics marks 80 years since its origins in post war Norway, a milestone ...
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Lowrance ActiveTarget 2 XL live sonar raises the bar for real time fishing
Surface to surface clarity, wider coverage, and faster switching bring live sonar closer to looking ...
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Maritimo Destinations: North Island New Zealand
Loads of options. Heaps of activities. Plenty of safe anchorages. What’s not to love?
New Zealand...
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Where the Ocean Shapes Us: Life on the Eastern Coast of Hauraki Coromandel
On the eastern side of Hauraki Coromandel, the coastline isn’t just scenery, it’s the backdrop to ev...
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