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International SailGP teams push limits in Sydney’s high-stakes racing

The international teams at the Sydney SailGP event brought the heat, navigating tight courses, high winds, and intense competition. With dramatic caps...
Anniversaries & Milestone
White Pointer

White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition

To honour its impressive 30th Anniversary milestone, White Pointer Boats hosted a fishing competition over the past few days at the stunning Waihau Ba...
News

NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show 2025: A Celebration of Timeless Craftsmanship

The stunning alpine backdrop, the beauty of vintage boats, and a uniquely charming atmosphere have made Nelson's Antique & Classic Boat Show a sta...
Run-up to Sydney

Close calls, a capsize and a collision between Germany and Mubadala Brazil: Inside Sydney’s drama-fi...

Tension rises as Sydney’s practice races set the stage for intense competition in SailGP's 2025 season
Run-up to Sydney

New Zealand’s SailGP Challenge: Lessons from Auckland, Eyes on Sydney

The Black Foils faced a tough outing in Auckland, struggling to find their usual dominance. Now, with the Sydney event approaching, Peter Burling and ...
Australian Wooden Boats Festival

Historic boat sinks in D’Entrecasteaux Channel en route to 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival

A rare and historic vessel has been lost in Tasmania’s D’Entrecasteaux Channel while on its way to the 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival.
New Boat Models

Flying on water: Lift Foils redefines eFoiling with the LIFT5 and LIFTX

Lift Foils has taken the eFoil experience to a whole new level with their new LIFT5 and the LIFTX.
Race Day Reports

The final frontier: Vendée Globe’s toughest endurance test

As the leading skippers cross the finish line, the real test of endurance continues at the back of the fleet. For those still racing, the Vendée Globe...
Australian Wooden Boats Festival

Timber, tradition, and time-honoured craft: The 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival

The Australian Wooden Boat Festival is one of the largest maritime celebrations in the Southern Hemisphere, held biennially in Hobart, Tasmania.
News

Reel real adventures exploring New Zealand’s waters

A story of passion, innovation, and adventure on New Zealand’s untamed coastlines.
Incidents at Sea

Operation Resolution: Salvage Efforts Continue on HMNZS Manawanui

After 17 days of intensive work, salvors have reached a critical milestone in the removal of diesel fuel and other pollutants from HMNZS Manawanui. Wi...
Boating history

The End of an Era: Royal Caribbean’s Song of America Sent to the Scrapyard

A beloved icon of the cruising world, Song of America has met its final chapter. Once a jewel in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, this classic cruise ship has...
Coastguard News

Missing jetskier in Cook Strait: Rough seas and a widespread search

A jetski without its driver was discovered at Cook Rock, off the top of New Zealand’s South Island, in a case that has drawn a widespread search effor...
Events & Gatherings

Empowering waves: Women set sail at Women on Water Weekend (WOWW)

Evolution Sails NZ Women on Water Weekend – WOWW is set to make waves once again as it returns from March 7 to 9 at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club. This ...
News

Off-shore Powerboat Action: Doric NZ is the 26ft Shifty CAT taking on the big guns

A powerhouse on the water, Doric NZ has defied expectations in New Zealand’s powerboat racing scene. With a father-and-son duo at the helm, this 26ft ...
Events & Gatherings

Millennium Cup 2025: Kawil races to glory in the Hauraki Gulf

Since 2000, the New Zealand Millennium Cup has been a must-watch event on the international superyacht racing calendar.
Boating Festivals & Events

Sharlou and Hikurere win Line Honours on the last day of the 2025 Millennium Cup

The final day of the New Zealand Millennium Cup 2025 delivered a spectacular conclusion to four days of intense racing, with shifting conditions and t...
Race Day Reports

Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman to complete round the world TODAY!

A bit over 80 days at sea - Conrad is nearly back to port, having compelted his round-the-world trip!
News

Smooth sailing for Environment Canterbury’s Harbourmaster and Navy partnership

A collaborative approach to safer boating Boating safety remains a top priority for New Zealand’s maritime authorities, and a new collaboration bet...
Boating News

2nd Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit returns to Hong Kong in 2025

A gathering of industry leaders to shape the future of yachting in the region
Eco-Friendly Boat Materials

Flexiteek 3: A New Era of High-Performance Sustainable Decking

The evolution of synthetic teak decking Flexiteek International has once again raised the bar in synthetic decking with the introduction of Flexite...
NZ Millennium Cup

Day 2 of the New Zealand Millennium Cup: Tight battles and tactical racing in the Hauraki Gulf

The second day of the 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup delivered thrilling competition, with shifting conditions playing a crucial role in the outcomes...
Vendée round the globe LIVE!
Vendee Globe - Round The World Yacht Race

Vendée round the globe LIVE! 3/2/25

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

The final stretch: Vendée Globe skippers battle to the finish

A race of endurance, strategy, and resilience As the 2024 Vendée Globe approaches its conclusion, the final days at sea continue to test the endura...
NZ Millennium Cup

Tactics and triumph: A thrilling start to the 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup

The 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup opened with a day of thrilling competition, as some of the world’s most elegant superyachts took to the waters of ...
RORC Transatlantic

A historic finish in a historic year: The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race wraps up

The 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race has come to an exciting conclusion, with the final boats crossing the line in Grenada.
Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Russell leads the way in wharf recycling: A community effort to keep the Bay clean

Over the Christmas and New Year period, Russell had a noticeable addition to its wharf – a pop-up recycling station set up by Resilient Russell, a loc...
AC38

Britain’s America’s Cup split: Ainslie vs. Ratcliffe and the battle for the Challenger of Record

The British America’s Cup campaign has entered a dramatic and uncertain phase with the rift between Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Britannia, led by Sir Ji...
New Boats
Pearl Yachts

Pearl 63, the latest model from UK-based Pearl Yachts, made its debut at boot Düsseldorf 2025

The UK-based Pearl Yachts has made a name for itself by blending style, luxury, and practicality into its motor yachts, and its latest launch, the Pea...
Partnerships & Collaborations

Finnmaster Boats has announced a renewed partnership with Mercury Marine

Finnmaster Boats, a well-established Scandinavian boat builder with a presence in New Zealand, has announced a renewed partnership with Mercury Marine...
Electric & Hybrid Boats

Vision Marine Technologies files a new patent application for their cutting-edge Independent Fault D...

Vision Marine Technologies has filed a new patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, reinforcing its commitment to advanc...
Marine Industry News
Elan

Charlie Bravo Boat Co. has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Elan Yachts in New Zealan...

Elan Yachts, a renowned Slovenian boatbuilder, has announced a new partnership to strengthen its presence in New Zealand's vibrant sailing community. ...
Boat Business

FatCats for Auckland Harbourmaster

The Auckland Harbourmaster has just launched two yellow FatCat 4500 Centre Console Boats.
Boat World

Dick Marquand 1948-2025

The fishing community has just lost a giant of a legend in Dick Marquand. He was at various times a professional sportfishing guide, fishing writer, f...
Boat World

Terrance (Terry) Cookson 1932 – 2024

Born in 1932 in Merseyside, England, Terrance (Terry) Cookson completed a shipwright apprenticeship in nearby Liverpool. After finishing his apprentic...
Boat Business

Raymarine honours L&B at METS: ‘50 years of great service’

Raymarine, the global leader in high performance marine electronics, has honoured Lusty & Blundell Ltd for its long history of successfully repres...
February 2025

Chris Robertson 1927-2024

Many in the marine industry were saddened to hear of boatbuilder Chris Robertson’s passing on December 9, 2024. A long-time, highly respected boatbuil...
Boat World

Coutts World Moth Champion

Mathias Coutts, son of legendary Kiwi Olympic and America’s Cup sailor Russell Coutts has won the Predictwind 2024 World Moth Champion title, with a c...
News

When instincts take over: Vendée Globe skippers push to the limit

The fine line between control and chaos
Race Day Reports

Clarisse Crémer’s triumphant return to Les Sables d’Olonne

A hero's welcome for a sailor who won the hearts of the Vendée Globe public

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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

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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