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The 100th Anniversary year of the Masport Challenge Cup ends in chaos at Lake Karapiro

The 100th anniversary of the Masport Challenge Cup was set to be a momentous occasion—a celebration of speed, history, and the best in New Zealand pow...
Boating News

2nd Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit returns to Hong Kong in 2025

A gathering of industry leaders to shape the future of yachting in the region
Boating News

Yanmar accelerates hydrogen engine production for zero-emission ships

Pioneering sustainable marine propulsion Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. has taken a significant leap forward in sustainable marine propulsion wi...
Boating News

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, designed for underwater adventurers seeking both...
News

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 music producer and rap artist Metro Boomin burst ...
Extreme Weather Events

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-pressure system moves southward, bringing heavy rain...
Coastguard News

Search Underway After Jetski Incident on Lake Taupō

Taupō Police and emergency services are conducting a search operation following a distress call regarding a jetski incident on Lake Taupō near Acacia ...
Boating News

Severe weather halts Cook Strait ferry services

Strong winds and large swells across the Cook Strait have forced both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services to pause operations, creating si...
News

Cool, Wet Start to 2025 with Bright Spots Ahead

The wet and cool weather marking the start of 2025 is set to linger over the weekend for much of Aotearoa New Zealand. However, pockets of settled wea...
News

Heavy Rain Warning for Wairoa District: Prepare for Wet and Challenging Conditions

The MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the Wairoa District, with a significant amount of rain expected to fall over a 16-hour peri...
News

Rain eases for East Coast as New Zealand looks forward to a sunny weekend

Heavy rain that has soaked the east coast of the North Island is set to taper off today (Friday), paving the way for drier and sunnier conditions acro...
Boating News

Sydney to Hobart 2024: Final Weather Briefing Promises Thrilling Conditions

The final weather briefing for the 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, presented by CYCA Commodore Sam Haynes and Gabriel Woodhouse from the Burea...
International News

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 disc...
Boating News

UK’s International Boatbuilding Training College closes: a loss to maritime heritage

The International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC), a cornerstone of traditional maritime craftsmanship in Oulton Broad, Suffolk, has closed its d...
Boat Business

Its lovely to go to sea on a cruise – but where does the wonderful sea meet being in a big flo...

In a landmark collaboration, Gebr. Heinemann has unveiled an expansive retail experience aboard AROYA, Saudi Arabia's inaugural cruise ship. This vent...
Boat Business

Kpler’s Acquisition of Spire Maritime Raises Antitrust Concerns in Maritime Data Industry

Kpler, a French maritime data analytics firm, announced on November 13, 2024, its plan to acquire Spire Maritime for $241 million. Spire Maritime is r...
News

Captain Jason Chambers’ ongoing battle with melanoma

As the Christmas season and hot summer months approach, many of us are looking forward to more time outdoors, soaking up the sun. However, this time o...
News

Wynyard Crossing Bridge—a link under pressure, yet again!

Wynyard Crossing bridge woes: repeated faults disrupt link again
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...
Boat Business

New Beneteau First 30

Beneteau marks its 140th anniversary with the launch of the all-new First 30.
Boating News

NZ Navy Supports Samoa in Ongoing Response to HMNZS Manawanui Grounding

Efforts to address the environmental impact of the HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking are gathering pace, with both New Zealand and Samoa...
Boat World

Collaborative efforts lead the way in HMNZS Manawanui recovery

Two months after the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui off the southwest coast of Upolu, Samoa, significant progress is being made to mitigate ...
News

Kiwi boy Conrad Colman faces critical technical setback in Vendée Globe: Update 12:27pm Sunday NZ ti...

New Zealand sailor Conrad Colman, currently competing in the gruelling Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, is battling a severe technical crisis a...
Emirates Team New Zealand

Emirates Team New Zealand Ranks #5 In Global Sports Technology Power List

Emirates Team New Zealand has once again cemented its place on the world stage, this time for its prowess in innovation and cutting-edge tec...
News Articles

World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements

In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to the design requirements of storm sails. Following ...
Boat Business

Disney Cruise Line’s Wonder is coming to Taranaki

The 11-deck, 294m vessel, which accommodates 2,400 passengers and 945 crew, will arrive from Sydney at 10.15am and depart at 5.15pm, heading bac...
Advertorial

Exploring Marine Career Pathways with MAST Academy

The marine industry in New Zealand offers exciting and diverse career opportunities, and MAST Academy’s innovative 3D web-based career pathways tool i...
News

Luke Deegan Makes History as First Non-European to Win OK Dinghy European Championship

In a historic first, New Zealand’s Luke Deegan has claimed victory at the 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma, Spain, becoming the first non...
Boat Brief

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...
Mitre 10 National Rally 2024

Thrills and Precision at the Jet Boating NZ Mitre 10 National Rally 2024

The Jet Boating NZ Mitre 10 National Rally 2024 on October 27 brought energy and excitement to the chilly banks of the Clutha River near Cromwell.
News

Kiwi Sailor Andy Maloney Makes Waves by Joining Brazil SailGP Team

New Zealand's Andy Maloney, a triple America’s Cup winner and accomplished international sailor, has set sail on a fresh course, signing with the Braz...
News

NZPBA and TradeZone Partnership: Powering New Zealand’s Powerboat Racing Forward

In an exciting announcement for New Zealand’s powerboat racing community, the New Zealand Power Boat Association (NZPBA) has revealed a three-year par...
AC37

From Victory to Vision: What’s Next for the America’s Cup and Emirates Team New Zealand

Emirates Team New Zealand has completed one of the most successful America’s Cup campaigns in history, marking their third consecutive win. This unpre...
AC37

Racing at the Speed of Light: How Digitisation is Driving America’s Cup Performance

But it’s not just the design of these boats that’s advanced. The real innovation lies in the data. America’s Cup teams have access to performance data...
AC37

INEOS Britannia – A Brilliant Campaign For The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup

Photo Credit: AC37 media ...
AC DAY 6

Emirates Team New Zealand Lifts the America’s Cup in Prize Giving at Barcelona

A Glorious Victory for New Zealand on the Global Stage At NZT 6am today (20 Oct 2024) in Barcelona, the 37th America’s Cup prize-giving ceremony took...
Boat Business

Sweden Takes Bold Step Towards Green Maritime Future with Artemis’ Electric Pilot Boat

Most recently we have heard the company name Artemis in association with the Youth and Women's America's Cup where they so strongly supported the Swed...
Summer boating
Weather Updates

La Niña’s Impact on the Pacific Ocean and Pacific Islands: What New Zealand Can Expect This Summer

As we approach the summer of 2024, climatologists are closely monitoring La Niña’s potential impact on Pacific Islands and New Zealand. Though early p...
AC37

Defender and Challenger Helmsmen Speak On Eve Of The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup

Peter Burling and Nathan Outteridge represented the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand whilst for INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, Sir Ben ...
2024

New Zealand’s festival on the water back for 2025

Dates have been released for the Auckland Boat Show in 2025. Bringing a festival on the water to the heart of central Auckland, it will showcase all t...

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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

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

New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, 8 & 9 Feb 2025 in Sydney

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

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

Bay of Islands Sailing Week, end of Jan 2026 at Bay of Islands

NZ Millenium Cup, Feb 2025 at Waitemata Harbour

HYDRO THUNDER

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

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

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

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