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Anniversaries & Milestone
White Pointer

White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition

To honour its impressive 30th Anniversary milestone, White Pointer Boats hosted a fishing competition over the past few days at the stunning Waihau Ba...
Incidents at Sea

Operation Resolution: Salvage Efforts Continue on HMNZS Manawanui

After 17 days of intensive work, salvors have reached a critical milestone in the removal of diesel fuel and other pollutants from HMNZS Manawanui. Wi...
Coastguard News

Missing jetskier in Cook Strait: Rough seas and a widespread search

A jetski without its driver was discovered at Cook Rock, off the top of New Zealand’s South Island, in a case that has drawn a widespread search effor...
Events & Gatherings

Empowering waves: Women set sail at Women on Water Weekend (WOWW)

Evolution Sails NZ Women on Water Weekend – WOWW is set to make waves once again as it returns from March 7 to 9 at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club. This ...
Events & Gatherings

Millennium Cup 2025: Kawil races to glory in the Hauraki Gulf

Since 2000, the New Zealand Millennium Cup has been a must-watch event on the international superyacht racing calendar.
Marine Industry News
Elan

Charlie Bravo Boat Co. has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Elan Yachts in New Zealan...

Elan Yachts, a renowned Slovenian boatbuilder, has announced a new partnership to strengthen its presence in New Zealand's vibrant sailing community. ...
Boat World

Dick Marquand 1948-2025

The fishing community has just lost a giant of a legend in Dick Marquand. He was at various times a professional sportfishing guide, fishing writer, f...
Boat World

Terrance (Terry) Cookson 1932 – 2024

Born in 1932 in Merseyside, England, Terrance (Terry) Cookson completed a shipwright apprenticeship in nearby Liverpool. After finishing his apprentic...
February 2025

Chris Robertson 1927-2024

Many in the marine industry were saddened to hear of boatbuilder Chris Robertson’s passing on December 9, 2024. A long-time, highly respected boatbuil...
Events & Gatherings

National Haines Hunter Day 2025: A celebration of Kiwi boating excellence

The National Haines Hunter Day 2025 is shaping up to be an event not to be missed for boating enthusiasts and Haines Hunter owners across New Zealand....
Events & Gatherings

NZ Millennium Cup 2025: Racing, innovation, and Kiwi spirit

The New Zealand Millennium Cup is set to return from February 1st to 4th, 2025, promising another spectacular showcase of superyacht racing and Kiwi h...
Events & Gatherings

Auckland Anniversary Regatta’s keelboat passage races overshadowed by DNSs and DNFs

The Keelboat passages from Mahurangi and Rakino Island featured a high percentage of Did Not Starts and Did Not Finishes, leaving those that did finis...
Events & Gatherings

Flojo one of the oldest boats has fastest time in the Keelboat Harbour Race

The Keelboat Harbour Race, one of the standout events of the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, began at noon, showcasing a fleet that spanned generat...
Events & Gatherings

The Mayflower again wins line honours in the Tugboat Race at the 2025 Auckland Anniversary Regatta

Auckland’s Anniversary Day Regatta always brings a sense of energy and history to the Waitematā Harbour, and nothing embodies that spirit better than ...
Bay of Islands Sailing Week - Racing Results

Sally Garret: at the helm of changing tides and winner of the SheSails Helm award

The second Yachting New Zealand & SheSails NZ Top Female Helm Trophy, this one for Open Racing, at the Bay of Islands Sailing Week went to the acc...
Bay of Islands Sailing Week - Racing Results

Lieutenant Emma Barry: A role model at the helm of Mako II and winner of the SheSails Helm award

Lieutenant Emma Barry of the British Royal Navy has captured the sailing world’s attention by earning the Yachting New Zealand & SheSails NZ Top F...
Anniversaries & Milestone

Bumper Tugboat Fleet Race set to thrill at 185th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta launch

Auckland’s 185th birthday celebrations on Monday, 27 January, will feature a spectacular tugboat race as part of the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta....
Auckland Boat Show

Discover the Auckland Boat Show 2025

The New Zealand boaties equivalent of the Big Day Out! Held annually at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour in the heart of Auckland, the A...
Boating Clubs & Associations

Honouring a Sailor’s Legacy: Remembering Mark Gibbs

The sailing community is mourning the loss of Mark Gibbs, a past Commodore and inspirational sailor who passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at ...
Coastguard News

Body of Missing Jetskier Recovered from Lake Taupō

The Police Dive Squad has recovered the body of the jetskier reported missing on Lake Taupō near Nukuhau / Acacia Bay. The recovery marks the conclusi...
Incidents at Sea

Operation Resolution: First Phase of Fuel Removal from HMNZS Manawanui Completed

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has announced a significant milestone in Operation Resolution, with the completion of the first cycle of fuel and...
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 ...
Antiques & Classics

Farr reaching success: The Farr 1020 story

One of the most successful one-design keelers in New Zealand has been the Farr 1020. Designed by Bruce Farr and his team in 1981 and built by Sea Nymp...
Boat World

Marinas and boatyards boost NZ economy

Forty New Zealand marinas took part in the first-ever Health of the New Zealand Marina Industry Survey, conducted in 2023 for the New Zealand Marina O...
Antiques & Classics

Classic yachts (and launches) as ‘Protected New Zealand Objects’

Formed in the mid-1990s, The Classic Yacht Association was at the forefront of protecting classic yachts from unlawful export from New Zealand. New Z...
Boat Business

New team at Maritimo

A talented new team has joined Maritimo to take on Australasian sales and business development management.
Coastguard News

Coastguard volunteers in action over the festive season

The holiday season is one of the busiest times for Coastguard New Zealand, and the period from 23 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 was no exception.
GJ Gardnery Whangamata Coastguard Rescue Boat. Photo credit: Coastguard Whangamata
Coastguard News

Coastguard Stresses Safety after a busy day on the water

The festive season is in full swing, and Hawke's Bay Coastguard has already had a busy start, rescuing two vessels in need of assistance yesterday. T...
Coastguard News

Coastguard heroes: A December to remember

While many Kiwis celebrated Christmas and the lead-up to it with festive cheer, Coastguard volunteers across New Zealand were busy ensuring the safety...
Antiques & Classics

Brest Maritime Festival 2024: World classics extravaganza

Every four years since the 1990s, Brittany’s largest port, Brest, has played host to a gathering of traditional craft from around the world. Over time...
Incidents at Sea

Swedish Police finally board Yi Peng 3 after cable cutting incident earlier in November

In a maritime incident that has heightened international scrutiny, the Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 is under investigation for allegedly damaging un...
Boating Safety Campaigns

Jet boating in New Zealand: Safety first with Jet Smart Part 2

See the first video in this series, Jet Smart #1: There's more to jet boating that buying a boat. Jet Smart #2: What Rivers Can I Boat? The second...
Boating Safety Campaigns

Jet boating in New Zealand: Safety first with Jet Smart Part 1

See the second video in this series, Jet Smart #2: What rivers can I boat? Jet boating is a quintessential part of New Zealand’s outdoor culture. Wit...
Coastguard News

Three rescued after dramatic capsize on Hokianga Bar

Three men are lucky to be alive after their boat capsized on the treacherous Hokianga River bar on Sunday morning.
Incidents at Sea

Caught on video: 362-metre cruise ship and 36.75-metre motor yacht collision in Nassau Harbour

On 11 December 2024, the 36.75-metre Nordhavn motor yacht My Aurora collided with the 362-metre Allure of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, nea...
Boat Business

Experienced systems engineer joins L&B

Warren Evans, a vastly experienced systems engineer with a background in building and integrating electrical and electronic systems, has joined Lusty ...
Boat Business

FPT Workshop and Showroom

Onshore Marine Engineering has opened a new workshop in Rosedale on Auckland’s North Shore.
Boat Business

A journey in marine engineering

Joe Castell embarked on his marine engineering career in 2004 at Dale Sailing, a respected boatyard in West Wales, UK, completing his City & Guild...
Incidents at Sea

Weathering the storm: How the Valday avoided disaster in the treacherous North Sea

Watch the rescue of the Valday which found itself floundering without rudder or anchors in the treacherous conditions of the North Sea.
Events & Gatherings

Riviera boaties set a festive record with stunning Swan River celebration

For Riviera motor yacht owners, the festive season is about celebrating life on the water. Last week, R Marine Perth, Riviera’s Western Australian dea...

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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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