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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...
News Bites

50-Something Couple Set To Sail Offshore Double Handed World Championship in France

They met on a yacht nicknamed the ‘Love Boat’ and now, six years later, an Auckland couple are putting their relationship to the ultimate test by prep...
Coastguard News

Coastguard Taranaki Earns Four Nominations in 2024 Coastguard New Zealand Volunteer Awards

Coastguard Taranaki’s unwavering dedication to maritime safety has been recognised in a remarkable way, with the unit securing four well-deserved nomi...
AC37

Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits

Spin-outs, sky-rockets, skids and splash downs – along with some astonishing speeds all around the course, really showcased the emerging next-generati...
News Bites

Carbon Yachts welcomes ASTenders

Carbon Yachts, a leading distributor of luxury marine vessels in Australia & New Zealand, is excited to announce the arrival of ASTenders. The...
AC37

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...
AC37

Race 1: INEOS Defeats Orient Express in Critical America’s Cup Showdown

As the final tribute to Orient Express Racing Team, we have included a significant picture montage in this report The day began with an unwelcome ...
Zealandia II, built by T. M. Lane & Sons in 1910
News Bites

New Zealand-built Marine Engines. Part I

The new equipment consisted of some sort of motive power, a vacuum pump, a milking set anda cream separator. Steam engines required a steam ticket and...
Spirit of New Zealand under full sail
News Bites

One Man’s Vision: 50 years of Youth Development Under Sail

Some 60 years ago an Auckland sailor Lou Fisher noticed something special. Teenagers who came sailing on his family yacht developed a gleam in their e...
Louis Vuitton Cup

The Mathematical Possibility of Keeping Orient Express Alive

Tonight will be a significant night for the America's Cup. We say goodbye to our first challenger who will be leaving the round robin part of the reg...
15ft Magnum featuring more flare and a narrower plank
Features

Hull design and balance, Part II

There are many different hull designs and shapes, derived and refined largely as a result of trial and error in modifications and testing. Today, tech...
News

Dingy found upturned at Bergman Point, Doubtless Bay

Northland Police are looking for the owner of this vessel after it was found capsized near Berghan Point, Doubtless Bay. Do you recognise this boa...
News Bites

No Manahau Refloat Today

A second tug, the Kurutai, had joined the MMA Vision in Westport, a WMS spokeswoman said. A Blackhawk helicopter arrived about 12.30pm to help connec...
Javelot
Features

Kerry Hamill’s Last Sail

A family’s cruise finds them in the footsteps of a brother captured by the Khmer Rouge.
AC37

Replanned Schedule for Day 6 (Now Thursday Night NZ Time)

After racing on Wednesday in Barcelona was abandoned, the new and slightly less aggressive schedule has been produced for Thursday racing. The great ...
Features

ONE K: 1000th Electron Launched

Townson built the first Electron in 1987, and over the next two decades, he hand-built over 900 of them to his exacting standards. Besides his perfect...
LVC Day 5

Bad Weather Results In Racing Being Abandoned For The Day

Earlier in the day, meteorologists had predicted inclement weather, including rain and lightning. Unfortunately, their forecasts proved accurate. A m...
AC37

Opinion: After The First 4 Days Of Round Robin, Looking At The Coverage

As a nation, we might feel a tinge of disappointment that the America’s Cup isn’t being raced in our waters, but the Spanish have truly put on an imp...
AC37

Day 4 In Review: The Top Of The Table Is Clear

In the overall standings, which include the Defender, three teams concluded the opening Round Robin stage with four points each: Emirates Team New Zea...
AC37

Race 3: Luna Rossa Continues Their Winning Way Against Alinghi

From the outset, both teams displayed remarkable speed, with boats averaging 43 knots. The Swiss team took an early lead, but this advantage was shor...
AC37

Race 2: INEOS Britannia Wins Over A Very Competitive Orient Express Racing Team

Thrilling Contest at the America's Cup: UK Triumphs Over France In a high-octane display of sailing skill, the UK team has clinched a thrilling vi...
Day 4 Weather
AC37

Better Winds In Barcelona For Day 4

After several challenging days on the water, Day 4 in Barcelona will bring much-needed relief for sailors and spectators alike. The forecast for Sunda...
AC37

Tough Day on the Waters at the Louis Vuitton Cup in Barcelona

The day’s races were a mixed bag for the competitors, with each team grappling with the tricky conditions in their own way. While Luna Rossa Prada Pir...
Boat Business

Groceries By Land And Sea

This Smuggler 1100 amphibious craft, Waka Kai, destined for grocery delivery duties on behalf of Whitianga New World, is due for completion later in t...
AC37

Race 5 : Luna Rossa (Italy) Wins Against INEOS (UK), Securing Third Win of the Day

Both teams looked strong at the start, but neither crossed the line cleanly, forcing a re-loop. The UK team initially took the lead, but it was a clo...
AC37

Race 4 : American Magic Crushes Orient Express

Both teams struggled at the start, initially failing to get across the start line cleanly and having to loop around. On their second crossing, th...
AC37

Race 3 : Alinghi falls of their foils before the race starts, leading to a significant loss

The Swiss fell off their foils 45 seconds before the race started, giving the UK a huge advantage. Two minutes in, the Swiss were still off their foi...
AC37

Race 2 : Emirates Team New Zealand Secures Victory as Orient Express Withdraws

In a dramatic twist during the latest race of the America's Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) secured victory after the French team, Orient E...
AC37

Race 1 : Luna Rossa Triumphs Over American Magic: Key Moments from the High-Stakes Race

Luna Rossa (Italy) faced off against NYYC American Magic (US) in this much-anticipated race. The US team immediately requested a 5-minute delay (rumo...
AC37

Day 3 Racing Schedule – MASSIVE Day Of Racing

After two lost races yesterday due to the lower wind-limit of 6.5 knots not being achieved, Race Director Iain Murray has mandated for races seven and...
Boat Business

Members Informed And Inspired

A strong line-up of speakers included international guests Darren Vaux, Australian-based President of the International Council of Marine Industry Ass...
Boat Business

South Pacific Boat Sales welcomes Mike Mottl

18 months ago, passionate Kiwi boaties Ron and Tracye Mossman, recognising a market niche for a brokerage that prioritised high-quality service with i...
AC37

Race 2 And The Rest Of The Day IS ABANDONED – Insufficient Wind

The Race Committee has just called off all further racing for the day. INEOS Britannia sat on the start line, waiting to cross the line to be awarded...
Not a lot of foiling in this race! Photo Credit: AC37 media
AC37

American Magic Triumphs in Challenging Light-Wind Showdown

The second day of the Challenger Series saw another day of light winds and delays, with the breeze fluctuating between 4-9 knots, an improvement from...
AC37

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...
Boat Business

Best Marinas

The New Zealand Marina Operators Association (NZMOA) is delighted to announce finalists in the four categories of the NZMOA Marina of the Year Awards....
AC37

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...
AC37

Race 2: Win by Emirates Team New Zealand in a Pointless Race

A great first race for Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa. The Italian team led into the race but at about half way the Kiwis took control and p...
AC37

Race 1: A Convincing Win by the Orient Express Racing Team (FR)

In the first race of the America's Cup Challenger series, France faced off against Switzerland in what became a thrilling encounter, despite initiall...

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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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