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Cyclone Vaianu, Evening Briefing, Sunday 12 April
Vaianu moves on, leaving significant damage in its wake
Cyclone Vaianu has tracked across the north...

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After a slow SailGP Rio opener, the Aussie leads while GBR scramble to recover
SailGP finally made it to South America. On Saturday, Guanabara Bay lived up to pre-race expectation...

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Cyclone Vaianu: we all got through the night
Cyclone Vaianu has tracked down the upper North Island overnight, bringing strong winds, heavy rain ...

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SailGP hits South America: Artemis draws first blood in Rio
Finally, Rio
Rio de Janeiro was always going to bring drama in some way, and Race One under Sugarlo...

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Cyclone Vaianu: coastal communities brace as red warnings spread across the North Island
State of Emergency declared
A State of Emergency has been declared across the Waikato Civil Defence...

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Sanctuary Cove International Boat show unveils world-class exhibitor line-up
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest marine event, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will ...

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Personal locator beacons: the one device that removes the search from rescue
You’ll notice over the next few days that our offshore coverage ramps up. We’re following the eight ...

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Live Ocean names new chief executive
Live Ocean Foundation has appointed Rosalie Nelson as its new chief executive, bringing in a leader ...

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Marine Weather Report, New Zealand
Issued Friday 10 April 2026. Based on MetService forecasts and warnings current as of midday Friday....

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Electric boating awards highlight real progress
The 2025–2026 Association Français pour Le Bateau Électrique (AFBE, French Association for Electric ...

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Shellfish closure renewal proposed for Marsden and Mair Banks
Boaties fishing the Marsden Point area near Whangārei should be aware that a further two-year tempor...

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Coming home to a brand new boat: The story of Kōtare’s restoration
Recently a Rayglass client called Tim Tsoumas, head of our Premium Restoration Department, say...

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Victron’s Lithium SuperPack NG, the super-easy upgrade for lead-acid batteries
Victron’s exciting new Lithium SuperPack NG is a super-easy-to-install, drop-in replacement for old ...

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Two Asia-Pacific premieres from the Hanse group
Get ready for two exciting Asia-Pacific premieres from the Hanse group at the 2026 Sanctuary Cove In...

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Cyclone Vaianu bearing down on New Zealand — stay off the water this weekend
A wet and windy week is already underway across the North Island, but the bigger story is what's com...

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International Multihull Show 2026 expands with record fleet
The International Multihull Show returns from April 22–26, 2026, with its most ambitious edition to ...

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World Premiere – Riviera announces the exceptional new 6200 Sport Yacht
Two decades have passed since Australia’s Riviera announced the World Premiere of their innovative 3...

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Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 boasts faster speeds, better performance, more responsiveness
Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 range delivers faster speeds, better performance and more responsiveness.
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Airmar’s New DST820 Brings Cybersecurity to Your NMEA 2000 Network
Airmar has announced the DST820 Smart Multisensor, a direct replacement for the widely used DST810 t...

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Weather: Heavy rain warnings and watches for upper North Island
MetService says a tropical cyclone could potentially head towards New Zealand within the next week.
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Tropical Cyclone forms in the Solomon sea
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service said a tropical cyclone warning is now current for the ...

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Interislander expects hours-long delays over by the weekend
KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interisland...

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Hinckley unveils Picnic Boat 45 as new flagship of iconic range
The latest evolution of one of boating’s most recognisable designs has arrived, with Hinckley Yachts...

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Bali Catamarans unveils Bali 7.0 flagship
Bali Catamarans is unveiling its new flagship: A prestige catamaran that brings the style of private...

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Fountaine Pajot secures triple nomination at 2026 Boat of the Year Awards
Fountaine Pajot has achieved a significant milestone, with three of its latest sailing catamarans sh...

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Neel Trimarans secures new ownership under La Rochelle trio
Neel Trimarans has entered a new phase following a court-approved takeover by three La Rochelle-base...

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Douglas Elliman launches Elliman Yachts
Douglas Elliman is one of the United States’ largest residential real estate firms, focused on high ...

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Sue Currie’s Wahine story: An astonishing journey to the 1968 Zephyr Nationals
The Platinum Anniversary of the Zephyr class at Howick in 2026 will host a guest with a pedigree lik...

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Peter Brookes, master mariner, master crafts
A life less ordinary: restoring wooden boats.
On July 12, 2025 between 150 and 200 wooden boat en...

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Building a legacy: The Jan Saull story
How did Jan Saull come to run one of New Zealand’s oldest boatbuilding companies, a thriving busines...

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Singapore Yachting Festival 2026 expands beyond boats with lifestyle focus
The Singapore Yachting Festival returns to ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from 23 to 26 April 2026, buil...

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Maritime NZ detains Bluebridge’s Connemara ferry in Wellington after inspection
Maritime NZ has detained Bluebridge's Connemara at its Wellington berth after more than a week of ca...

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Threats won’t stop Jono Ridler’s Swim4TheOcean
Since January 5, Jono Ridler has been in the water. Starting at Waikuku Beach at North Cape, he has ...

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Ferry cancellations: Students left stranded after rowing regatta
Finding replacement flights for a group of students whose ferry sailing was cancelled after they com...

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World Superyacht Awards 2026: The industry’s ‘Oscars’ return to Venice
The 21st edition of the World Superyacht Awards returns to Venice this May. The goal? To recognise t...

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Aquila launches largest model in its sport range
Aquila Catamarans launches the 45 Sport at Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026.
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New integration of Seakeeper and Seakeeper Ride improves combined performance on average by ~20%
The unified intelligent full-vessel stabilization solution is now available with a free software upd...

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Over 30 sailboats to headline Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show
The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show returns April 24-26 to City Dock, featuring over 30 sailboats in ...

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More power. More choice. More capability: Anura expands amphibious system portfolio
Anura™ has announced a significant expansion of its amphibious system portfolio, launching three new...

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Excess introduces “3000 MILES”, a documentary about Transatlantic preparations
Excess, a leading brand in the world of catamarans, announces the launch of 3000 MILES, a new docume...












