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Orca Expands into Oceania

Norwegian marine tech innovator Orca has announced its expansion into the waters around Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific Islands.
Boat Business

Akzo Nobel applicator training facility

AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings business has opened its first Yacht Paint Application Centre (YPAC) in the Asia-Pacific region to offer world-class product...
Sustainability in Boat Manufacturing

Candela secures $14M in Series C Funding, reaches $40M in 2024

Candela, a leader in zero-emission waterborne transport, has raised an additional $14 million in its Series C round, bringing its total funding in 202...
Innovations in Boat Design

ePropulsion expands 96V product line and strengthens OEM partnerships

Out of Georgia in the United States, ePropulsion, a global leader in marine electric propulsion systems, has announced the expansion of its 96V produc...
Boat Tech

Innovative Norwegian marine tech company, Orca, expands to New Zealand, Australia & the Pacific...

Orca, the innovative Norwegian marine tech company, has officially launched its advanced navigation system across New Zealand, Australia, and the Paci...
Boat Business

Additec’s 3D Printing Technology Sets Sail Onboard US Navy Ship: Is This The Future of Mainten...

In a transformative leap for maritime technology, the U.S. Navy has successfully employed Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) 3D printing aboard the USS San Di...
Social Tech

New Product: “Sea People” – A New View Of Social For People Who Love or Live Boats

In a bold move that’s set to revolutionise the boating community, a new social media platform, Sea People, has hit the waves, promising to c...
WASSP Multibeam Drives Furuno's Record Revenue - Cover
Technology

WASSP Multibeam Drives Furuno’s Record Revenue

In a remarkable achievement, Furuno, a leader in marine electronics, has recorded its largest revenue year ever, reaching 114 billion Japanese Yen, eq...
A Very Brief History

GPS – How did we get here?

The Global Positioning System we know today, which powers all of our marine navigation systems (including charts, tracking apps and fish finders), was...
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.

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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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