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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...
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...
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

Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast

After yesterday's still weather during the mid-afternoon, and the hours of delays this caused, finally reaching a crescendo in the evening with very h...
Boating News

Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Lead to Beaching and Maritime Warning

Weather Conditions in Auckland Auckland is currently experiencing strong southwest winds, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h (50 knots), making it ...
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

Day 4 Schedule

Today we will see five races, a few good match-ups and with the weather forecast looking to deliver more wind, we will get some speed and a little clo...
AC37

Light Winds Predicted for Tomorrow’s America’s Cup Racing

After Friday's disappointing cancelation of races 2-4 due to low winds, day 3 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins is set to be a test of s...
Louis Vuiton Day 1 Weather
Boating News

Weather for Day 1 – Louis Vuitton Cup

What will the weather be for Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins? Thursday in Barcelona (our Friday morning) is looking OK.
AC37

Weather Outlook for Sunday in Barcelona

This Sunday, Barcelona is set to experience a mix of summer warmth and sporadic cloud cover. The day will start off pleasantly warm, with morning tem...
Boating News

18/10/24: Weather Warnings across New Zealand today

Today, New Zealand is facing significant weather challenges, particularly along its coastal and marine areas. A polar air mass is currently moving up...

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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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