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Henri-Lloyd returns to the Auckland Boat Show with The Chandlery
Henri-Lloyd returns to the Auckland Boat Show with The Chandlery
20 days until the Auckland Boat Show: A show not to be missed!
NZ marine companies exhibiting at the Miami Boat Show 2025: The world’s largest boat and yacht event...
Sail like a Prince: A Superyacht of Unparalleled Luxury
Classic boats and historic culture celebrated at the 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Australian Boat Industry Association revamps Sydney’s boat show scene with two dynamic new eve...
Sunbeam 29.1 GT
H2Ocean Hydrogen power
Negative carbon footpinrt marine decking
Scout Boats unveils the 670 LXS – The world’s largest outboard-powered yacht
Our Interview with Peter Burling: “It was really nice to have the boat back at 100%”
‘Kiwis Can Fly’: The Lupton legacy dominates the 2024 Hydroplane Racing League
The 100th Anniversary year of the Masport Challenge Cup ends in chaos at Lake Karapiro
Scott Coker executes a near-perfect start and finish to win Round 3 of the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder S...
Black Foils battle through tough day in Sydney
International SailGP teams push limits in Sydney’s high-stakes racing
White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition
NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show 2025: A Celebration of Timeless Craftsmanship
Historic boat sinks in D’Entrecasteaux Channel en route to 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Flying on water: Lift Foils redefines eFoiling with the LIFT5 and LIFTX
Timber, tradition, and time-honoured craft: The 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Henri-Lloyd returns to the Auckland Boat Show with The Chandlery
20 days until the Auckland Boat Show: A show not to be missed!
NZ marine companies exhibiting at the Miami Boat Show 2025: The world’s largest boat and yacht event...
Sail like a Prince: A Superyacht of Unparalleled Luxury
Classic boats and historic culture celebrated at the 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Lofty goals and big sails: Can the PIC Harbour Classic go the distance?
Australian Boat Industry Association revamps Sydney’s boat show scene with two dynamic new eve...
KPMG SailGP Sydney Full Highlights
Slow boat to Racehorse River
Check for marine pests
Sunbeam 29.1 GT
H2Ocean Hydrogen power
Negative carbon footpinrt marine decking
Scout Boats unveils the 670 LXS – The world’s largest outboard-powered yacht
Our Interview with Peter Burling: “It was really nice to have the boat back at 100%”
‘Kiwis Can Fly’: The Lupton legacy dominates the 2024 Hydroplane Racing League
The 100th Anniversary year of the Masport Challenge Cup ends in chaos at Lake Karapiro
Scott Coker executes a near-perfect start and finish to win Round 3 of the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder S...
Emirates GBR claims dramatic victory in SailGP Sydney winner-takes-all final
The Flying Roos win final fleet race in Sydney, the Black Foils hold steady mid-pack
Black Foils bounce back with dominant second race win at Sydney SailGP
Super Sunday in Sydney: Emirates GBR dominates Race 1, New Zealand takes second
Black Foils battle through tough day in Sydney
Australia dominates opening day of Sydney SailGP
Australia dominates as New Zealand hits rock bottom in SailGP Sydney
Australia Takes Command as New Zealand Falters in Race 3
Great Britain edges Australia in SailGP Sydney showdown
Switzerland Shines in Thrilling SailGP Sydney Opener
International SailGP teams push limits in Sydney’s high-stakes racing
White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition
NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show 2025: A Celebration of Timeless Craftsmanship
Close calls, a capsize and a collision between Germany and Mubadala Brazil: Inside Sydney’s drama-fi...
New Zealand’s SailGP Challenge: Lessons from Auckland, Eyes on Sydney
Historic boat sinks in D’Entrecasteaux Channel en route to 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Flying on water: Lift Foils redefines eFoiling with the LIFT5 and LIFTX
The final frontier: Vendée Globe’s toughest endurance test
Timber, tradition, and time-honoured craft: The 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Reel real adventures exploring New Zealand’s waters
Operation Resolution: Salvage Efforts Continue on HMNZS Manawanui
The End of an Era: Royal Caribbean’s Song of America Sent to the Scrapyard
NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar
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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
JET BOAT RACING
UIM World Jetsprint Championships, 25 Jan -2 Feb 2025 at Wanaka (25 & 26 Jan) and Wanganui (1 & 2 Feb)
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
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?!
NEWS TIPS?
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