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Fullers electric hydrofoil ferry

Vessev, a global leader in sustainable marine technology, showcased its VS-9 electric hydrofoil, complete with cabin and interior, during the final ph...
2024

Apex predator

The FishPro Apex with its exclusive design, unique colouration and limited one year production run represents the pinnacle of Sea-Doo’s fishing lineup...
Boat Show Previews & Highlights

ULYSSIA – A Floating Vision of Luxury, Adventure, and Purpose

Let it never be said at that we don't cover every aspect of Boats here at Boating New Zealand! From the European Boat Shows this year, one of the s...
The ENVGO NV1 is set to start production in 2025. Media images: credit ENVGO
Electric & Hybrid Boatbuilders
ENVGO

ENVGO Launches All-Electric NV1 Hydrofoil Craft: A New Era in Eco-Friendly Boating

ENVGO has made waves in the boating industry with the introduction of its all-electric NV1 hydrofoil craft.
Volvo Penta Wakeboarding Joystick Technology
New Product Launches

Volvo Penta Launches Joystick-Controlled Wakeboarding: A Game-Changer for Water Sports?

Volvo Penta has unveiled its latest innovation for water sports enthusiasts: a joystick-controlled system designed to revolutionise wakeboarding.
Josee Derden, Collar Manufacturing Manager, providing quality assurance of the seam on a lower portion of a Naiad collar before continuing fabrication at KJL Sails, Picton New Zealand.
Boatbuilding Industry Mergers

Australian Veteran-Owned Whiskey Project Acquires KJL Sails, Enhancing Tactical Watercraft Manufactu...

Australian veteran-founded Whiskey Project has announced the acquisition of KJL Sails, a Picton, New Zealand-based specialist in boat design and manuf...
New Boat Models

Omikron OT-80 revealed

Paul MacDonald is back on the ground in Palma, Mallorca having just returned from a time at the Boat Show in Cannes. He is following up on th...
Diversification Strategic Planning Marketing
Job Market & Employment

Navigating Challenges in New Zealand’s Boating Industry: Rising Costs, Staffing Issues, and Economic...

In recent years, the New Zealand's boating industry has experienced significant highs and lows, with a period of buoyant growth followed by a challeng...
XVII Regata PUIG VELA CLÀSSICA BARCELONA. The 12 Metre Class yachts that competed in the America’s Cup from 1958 through to 1987. Image credit : Nico Martinez via AC37 media.
AC37

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 again drawn the world’s attention to the elegance ...
Boating News

Exclusive offer celebrates new Dufour 44

The first Dufour 44 in Asia Pacific will land in October, and The Yacht Sales Co. is celebrating with an exclusive offer giving New Zealand buyers the...
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Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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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.

COMING EVENTS

Waka Ama - 2024 Long Distance Nationals, 3 - 6 Oct 2024 at Oneroa (Midway Beach) Gisborne

Lake Brunner Classic Boats Get Together, 11 - 13 Oct 2024 at Moana

Whangārei Maritime Festival, 12 - 13 Oct 2024 at the Whangārei Town Basin

2024 Golden Homes NZ Jet Boat Marathon, 22 - 26 Oct 2024 on Southland Rivers (Oreti, Waiau and Mataura)

National Jet Boat Rally 2024, 27 Oct 2024 at Oliver Road, Bendigo (near Cromwell)

Yamaha Rollo's Marine Bridge 2 Bridge, 8 - 10 Nov 2024 Staged on the Waikato River between Cambridge & Taupiri, based in Hamilton, New Zealand

NZ Match Racing Championships, 14 - 17 Nov 2024 in Auckland

Bay of Islands Cruiser's Festival, 20 - 23 Nov 2024 at Bay of Islands Marina, Opua

Extreme Boats Fishing Tournament, 29 & 30 Nov 2024 in Whitianga

Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta, 30 Nov - 1 Dec 2024 at Torbay Sailing Club

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2024 starts in Sydney, Australia

Waka Ama - 2025 National Sprint Championships, 12 - 18 Jan 2025 at Lake Karapiro, Cambridge

The New Zealand Sailing Trust 5 Day Sail, 13 - 17 Jan 2025 starting in Auckland

New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, 18 & 19 Jan 2025 in Auckland

UIM World Jetsprint Championships, 25 Jan -2 Feb 2025 at Wanaka (25 & 26 Jan) and Wanganui (1 & 2 Feb)

NZ Millenium Cup, 1 - 4 Feb 2025 at Waitemata Harbour

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Waka Ama - 2025 Secondary School Nationals, 24 - 28 Mar 2025 at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua

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

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

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