August 2021
Boost your phone
Boaties venturing offshore know how quickly a phone loses signal bars – and data apps become patchy at best. The combination of poor signal strength a...
No limits to greed
Pink maomao. Chances are many Kiwis don’t even know what pink maomao are, but if you have dived/fished the waters of northern New Zealand, you have al...
NEW E SERIES
THE E SERIES CABLE ENTRY Port allows easy access for cables through the deck for tidy electronic mounting solutions.
With the E Series Cable Entry Po...
HOTSHOT RANGE
JABSCO’S NEW HOT SHOT RANGE of heavy-duty washdown pumps includes the new HD4.
Replacing the old 3.5 and 4 GPH quad pumps, the new HD4 comes with a h...
EASIER TO VIEW
Lowrance Updated Software for HDS Live, HDS Carbon and Elite FS fishfinders to include a series of radar interface improvements, new features focused ...
STRUT YOUR STUFF
Designed from the ground up, this waterproof wireless charge system was created specifically for use onboard, its unique technology housed in an IPX6,...
IN BOOTS AND ALL
Stay dry and fresh in comfort with the new fishing boots from Edge.
The warm, comfortable neoprene inner is encased by a waterproof rubber shell. The...
HIGH VISIBILITY
The Acr Resqflare is a high-intensity LED electronic distress flare.
Sold with the included daytime distress flag, the ResQFlare and accompanying fla...
LONG LUNCH STRENGTHENED BONDS
Australia’s Rivergate Marina & Shipyard teamed up with Catalano Shipping Services to host the inaugural Auckland Captains’ Long Lunch at the Royal...
COASTAL CLASSIC ENTRIES OPEN
Scheduled for a Friday 22 October start, the iconic PIC Coastal Classic from Auckland to Russell is now some three months away, and organisers have pu...
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COMING EVENTS
Catch all the action of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, happening from 22 Aug to 27 Oct 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Follow along with excitement at Boating New Zealand.
The Outdoor Expo, 14 & 15 Sep 2024 at Canterbury Agricultural Park
NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo, 31 Aug & 1 Sep 2024 at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton
NZ Millenium Cup, 1-4 Feb 2025 at Bay of Islands
Auckland Boat Show, 6-9 March 2025 at Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland
Hot off the press
Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast
After yesterday's still weather during the mid-afternoon, and the hours of delays this caused, final...
Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta Returns to Barcelona: A Tribute to America’s Cup History
The Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta, a premier event hosted by the Real Club Náutico Barcelona, has once ...
Nelson Yacht Club Launches Fundraising Campaign to Earthquake-Proof Historic Buildings
Nelson, New Zealand – The Nelson Yacht Club, one of New Zealand’s oldest and most iconic sailing ins...
Serious Jet Boat Crash on Ōreti River: One Person Hospitalised with Severe Injuries
Southland, New Zealand – A jet boat crash on the Ōreti River in rural Southland on the late afternoo...
Protecting New Zealand’s Waters from Exotic Freshwater Clams
Recent reports from the Ministry of Primary Industries have highlighted a significant threat to our ...
Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits
Spin-outs, sky-rockets, skids and splash downs – along with some astonishing speeds all around the c...
Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)
The race began with a tense countdown as Switzerland was busy with technicians on their ya...
Youth America’s Cup : Italy’s Luna Rossa Triumphs in Opening Race (Race 1)
Having gone from one extreme to the other, after waiting for hours without wind, well after 5pm ...
Youth America’s Cup : Bumpy Seas and Stronger Winds Will Make For An Exciting First Day
The weather today (Tuesday 18th September) in Barcelona will not be as nice as it has been recently....
Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Lead to Beaching and Maritime Warning
Weather Conditions in Auckland
Auckland is currently experiencing strong southwest winds, with g...