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Prior training in same bay helps rescue three men after dinghy sinks in Wairoa Bay
Three men survived after their dinghy sank in Wairoa Bay at 3am. Prior SAR training in the same location helped rescuers find all three within hours.
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Yamaha named official partner of IHRA Pro Watercraft Racing Series for 2026
Yamaha has been named an official partner of the IHRA Pro Watercraft Racing Series for 2026, supplying WaveRunners for safety crews and backing Farthing Racing.
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Yachting New Zealand names three new board directors as trio with 17 years service departs
Yachting New Zealand welcomes Jason Shoebridge, Catherine Brown and Nigel Skeggs to its board as three directors with 17 years of combined service step down.
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Step aboard Lagoon, Excess and Beneteau at Sanctuary Cove 2026 with 36 Degrees
Step aboard Lagoon, Excess and Beneteau at Sanctuary Cove 2026 with 36 Degrees. Private walkthroughs, ownership pathways and exclusive buyer incentives on the Gold Coast.
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Kiwi sailors sought for 2026 Offshore Double Handed Worlds in Marseille
Yachting New Zealand is seeking sailors to represent NZ at the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship in Marseille. Register your interest now.
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Best pillow materials for boat cabins and how to keep them mould free
Discover the best pillow materials for boat cabins and how to keep them mould free. From dry-fast foam to Tencel covers, sleep better and stay fresh afloat.
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Chafing wire caused Skippers Canyon jet boat crash that injured passengers, TAIC finds
A chafing wire caused the 2025 Skippers Canyon jet boat crash injuring passengers. Read what TAIC found and what it means for jet boating safety in NZ.
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Why Waiheke Marina berth holders are treating their boats as a weekend retreat
Discover why Waiheke Marina berth holders are treating their boats as weekend retreats, with easy provisioning, transport links, and Hauraki Gulf access.
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Six Lidgard timber vessels for sale, from a 1947 Roy Lidgard sedan to a 1997 kaihikatea cruiser
Six Lidgard boats are for sale in NZ, from a 1947 Roy Lidgard sedan to a 1997 kaihikatea cruiser. Explore these rare native timber vessels steeped in maritime history.
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Free app-based fishing contest offers $25,000 in prizes with catch-and-release format
Enter the SnapCatch Classic for free and compete for $25,000 in prizes using catch-and-release technology. Open to all NZ anglers until 10 May 2025.
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NZ sailors Ethan Fong and Josh Hyde among favourites at wide-open 59th Governor's Cup
New Zealand's Ethan Fong and Josh Hyde headline a wide-open 59th Governor's Cup in Newport Beach, competing against top youth match racing talent from around the world.
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Wills and Handley claim RS Feva nationals title at Wakatere with steady 16-point scorecard
Lauchy Wills and Will Handley claimed the 2026 RS Feva National Championship at Wakatere Boating Club with a steady 16-point scorecard across eight races.
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