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NEW BOATS

These boats are recent additions to the market, either in New Zealand or internationally. They may not have been reviewed by us yet.

NEW BOATS IN NEW ZEALAND

New Boats

X Yachts

X-Yachts unveils the XR-41: A cutting-edge sports performance boat

Today marked a milestone for X-Yachts as they unveiled the all-new XR-41 at Boot Düsseldorf, Europe’s premier boat and water sports show. In front of ...

4 days ago

New Boats International

Italia Yachts

Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen

Italia Yachts has announced the launch of the IY 9.98 NextGen, a groundbreaking evolution in yacht design scheduled for release this year (2025).

2 weeks ago

Boat Business

EVO 60 performance sailing catamaran

The EVO 60 has been designed with both comfort cruising and performance in mind, offering owners the option to participate in regattas, enjoy luxuriou...

2 weeks ago

Boat Business

Palm Beach GT and GT RS Motor Yachts

Leading the way in Palm Beach Motor Yachts’ next generation of offshore powerboats is the GT RS Series, which includes the new GT50 RS, GT60 RS, and n...

2 weeks ago

New Boats NZ

Jp Ribs

JP Crafts unveils the JP CODE 9.8: A bespoke high-performance RIB

New Zealand boatbuilders JP Crafts, renowned for their hand-crafted and high-performance bespoke tenders, have unveiled their latest innovation—the JP...

4 weeks ago

New Boats NZ

Surtees

Surtees 770 Game Fisher

The Surtees 770 Game Fisher, announced today (18 December), marks the latest innovation in premium fishing boats, combining advanced design with thoug...

1 month ago

NEW BOATS INTERNATIONALLY

New Boats

X Yachts

X-Yachts unveils the XR-41: A cutting-edge sports performance boat

Today marked a milestone for X-Yachts as they unveiled the all-new XR-41 at Boot Düsseldorf, Europe’s premier boat and water sports show. In front of ...

4 days ago

New Boats International

Italia Yachts

Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen

Italia Yachts has announced the launch of the IY 9.98 NextGen, a groundbreaking evolution in yacht design scheduled for release this year (2025).

2 weeks ago

Boat Business

EVO 60 performance sailing catamaran

The EVO 60 has been designed with both comfort cruising and performance in mind, offering owners the option to participate in regattas, enjoy luxuriou...

2 weeks ago

Boat Business

Palm Beach GT and GT RS Motor Yachts

Leading the way in Palm Beach Motor Yachts’ next generation of offshore powerboats is the GT RS Series, which includes the new GT50 RS, GT60 RS, and n...

2 weeks ago

New Boats International

Introducing the MUVA Explorer: Australia’s latest innovation in electric boating

Australia’s boatbuilding landscape continues to evolve, with MUVA Electric Boats taking a bold step forward in sustainable marine technology.

1 month ago

Boat Business

New Dragonfly 36

After 2.5 years of development the World Premiere of the Danish-built new DRAGONFLY 36 will be at BOOT Düsseldorf 2025.

1 month ago

NEW BOATS AT BOAT SHOWS

Boat at Shows

Luxury and Performance at Melbourne Boat Show: Bennington Pontoons and Hurricane Boats Unveiled

Get ready to experience the ultimate in luxury and performance on the water as Bennington Pontoons and Hurricane Boats take centre stage at the Melbou...

4 months ago

Boat at Shows

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...

4 months ago

Boat at Shows

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...

4 months ago

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Stay up to date with the latest developments shaping New Zealand's Boating world.

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HOT OFF THE PRESS

The PIC Harbour Classic: Auckland’s Next Big Boating Event

Get ready to sail, party, and experience Auckland like never before at the PIC Harbour Classic, part...

Boat World News

Picton Marina Achieves Prestigious Superyacht Accreditation

Setting a new standard for New Zealand marinas Picton Marina, nestled in the picturesque Marlboroug...

Boat Business News

Vendée round the globe LIVE! 24/1/25

Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.

Vendee Globe - Round The World Yacht Race Vendée round the globe LIVE!

Vendée Globe: The North Atlantic’s Final Challenge

Skippers endure brutal conditions as the race nears its conclusion

Race Day Reports Vendee Globe - Round The World Yacht Race

Day 2 Results for 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Day 2 of the Bay of Islands Sailing Week dawned with clear skies and high spirits as competitors gat...

Bay of Islands Sailing Week - Racing Results

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

White Pointer Boats 30th Anniversary Fishing Comp, 5 - 8 Feb 2025 in Waihau Bay

Makaira Trailer Boat Competition, 25 & 26 Jan 2025 in Whangaroa

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

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

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

Bay of Islands Sailing Week, 21 - 24 Jan 2025 at Bay of Islands

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

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

NZ Match Racing Championships, 2025 dates tbc in Auckland

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Mangakino, 18 & 19 Jan 2025 at Mangakino

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

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R2, 1 Dec 2024 at Featherston

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R3, 27 Dec 2024 at Wanganui

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

NON-MOTORISED SPORT

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

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

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

ADVENTURES AT SEA

The Norwoods World Tour

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NEW BOATS

NEW BOATS IN NEW ZEALAND

X-Yachts unveils the XR-41: A cutting-edge sports performance boat

Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen

EVO 60 performance sailing catamaran

Palm Beach GT and GT RS Motor Yachts

JP Crafts unveils the JP CODE 9.8: A bespoke high-performance RIB

Surtees 770 Game Fisher

NEW BOATS INTERNATIONALLY

X-Yachts unveils the XR-41: A cutting-edge sports performance boat

Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen

EVO 60 performance sailing catamaran

Palm Beach GT and GT RS Motor Yachts

Introducing the MUVA Explorer: Australia’s latest innovation in electric boating

New Dragonfly 36

NEW BOATS AT BOAT SHOWS

Luxury and Performance at Melbourne Boat Show: Bennington Pontoons and Hurricane Boats Unveiled

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

Omikron OT-80 revealed

Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

HOT OFF THE PRESS

The PIC Harbour Classic: Auckland’s Next Big Boating Event

Picton Marina Achieves Prestigious Superyacht Accreditation

Vendée round the globe LIVE! 24/1/25

Vendée Globe: The North Atlantic’s Final Challenge

Day 2 Results for 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week

ADVENTURES AT SEA

Mayotte to Richards Bay, Part 3: – Officials and Machine Guns

Mayotte to Richard’s Bay, part 2: Breakages

Mayotte to Richard’s Bay, Part 1: A Fishing Story

The Mozambique Channel – Hopefully not living up to its reputation

Mayotte – where is everyone?!

BOATS FOR SALE

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NEW BOATS

NEW BOATS IN NEW ZEALAND

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NEW BOATS INTERNATIONALLY

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NEW BOATS AT BOAT SHOWS

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Weekly Newsletter

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HOT OFF THE PRESS

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ADVENTURES AT SEA

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BOATS FOR SALE

Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen

EVO 60 performance sailing catamaran

Palm Beach GT and GT RS Motor Yachts

JP Crafts unveils the JP CODE 9.8: A bespoke high-performance RIB

Surtees 770 Game Fisher

X-Yachts unveils the XR-41: A cutting-edge sports performance boat

Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen

EVO 60 performance sailing catamaran

Palm Beach GT and GT RS Motor Yachts

Introducing the MUVA Explorer: Australia’s latest innovation in electric boating

New Dragonfly 36

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

Omikron OT-80 revealed

Picton Marina Achieves Prestigious Superyacht Accreditation

Vendée round the globe LIVE! 24/1/25

Vendée Globe: The North Atlantic’s Final Challenge

Day 2 Results for 2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Mayotte to Richard’s Bay, part 2: Breakages

Mayotte to Richard’s Bay, Part 1: A Fishing Story

The Mozambique Channel – Hopefully not living up to its reputation

Mayotte – where is everyone?!