Renowned as "the best big-boat regatta in NZ," the Bay of Islands Sailing Week returns from January 21 to 24, 2025. First held in 2003 with 39 boats across four divisions, the event has since grown into a highlight of the New Zealand sailing calendar, attracting sailors from across the nation and abroad.
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to the design requirements of storm sails. Following a recommendation from the Special Regulations Sub-Committee, the Oceanic and Offshore Committee unanimously endorsed these changes, clarifying the primary role of storm sails as essential safety equipment for sailors.
Although the Hydrotab interceptor trim systems have been designed with simplicity in mind, they include all of the sought-after features boaties have come to expect in a trim system.
Everything about the vessel is impressive, the V16 High Performance engines were built to order by Rolls Royce - MTU for this particular project, each engine develops 2,600hp enabling a comfortable cruising speed in excess of 37 kmph (20 knots) .
By investing in these significant upgrades to its manufacturing and production HamiltonJet aims to deliver significant efficiencies for the business and uplift production capacity by up to 40%, allowing for much shorter lead times for customers.
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to the design requirements of storm sails. Following a recommendation from the Special Regulations Sub-Committee, the Oceanic and Offshore Committee unanimously endorsed these changes, clarifying the primary role of storm sails as essential safety equipment for sailors.
The annual Bridge2Bridge ski race on the Waikato River delivers pure adrenaline, with competitors racing on skis behind powerboats at speeds up to 160 kilometres per hour.