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DOC investigates two incidents of boats crowding orca in Raglan Harbour
DOC is investigating two incidents of boats crowding orca in Raglan Harbour. Learn the legal rules for boating near orca in New Zealand waters.
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Yamaha brings YAM inflatables, Torqeedo electrics and F450 V8 to NZ Boat Show
Yamaha brings YAM inflatables, Torqeedo electric outboards and the 450hp F450 XTO V8 to the NZ Boat Show. See the full lineup on display.
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Cyclone Vaianu: storm warnings and 8m swells threaten NZ coastal waters
Cyclone Vaianu threatens NZ with 8m swells, 130km/h gusts, and storm warnings across coastal waters. Boaters urged to act now and secure or haul vessels immediately.
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Fabio Buzzi's 25-year-old Code X powerboat returns at 2026 Venice Boat Show
Fabio Buzzi's radical Code X powerboat, built 25 years ago, returns at the 2026 Venice Boat Show. Discover why this angular design looks more relevant than ever.
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Why every crew in the Three Kings race needs a PLB on their person
From the Three Kings race to solo ocean rows, a PLB is the one piece of gear that turns a search into a rescue. Here is why it must always be on you.
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BlueNav virtual anchor system takes top prize at French electric boating awards
BlueNav's virtual anchor system wins top prize at the 2025-2026 AFBE Awards, recognised for protecting seabeds and enabling precise station-keeping without dropping anchor.
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ILIAD 53F OffGrid Hybrid interior unveiled with award-winning BAZ Yacht Design fit-out
ILIAD Catamarans reveals the bespoke interior of its 53F OffGrid Hybrid, designed by award-winning BAZ Yacht Design. Debuting at Cannes 2026.
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Victron Lithium SuperPack NG targets easy lead-acid upgrades for NZ boaties
The Victron Lithium SuperPack NG makes upgrading from lead-acid to lithium simple for NZ boaties. Available now through Lusty and Blundell dealers nationwide.
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Two Asia-Pacific premieres from the Hanse group
The Asia-Pacific Hanse group premieres at the 2026 Sanctuary Cove show with the all-new Hanse 410 and more remarkable yachts.
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Ancient leadline technique that still works for finding the right anchoring spot
Learn how the ancient leadline technique still helps boaters find the best anchoring spots today. Discover how to build one and why it remains a practical tool.
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Fountaine Pajot scores triple Cruising World Boat of the Year nominations for 2026
The FP41, FP44, and FP55 are all shortlisted for the 2026 Cruising World Boat of the Year Awards. See what makes these sailing catamarans stand out.
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Team Bermuda tops all 11 classes as Monster Energy wins Pro Class 1 at IHRA St. Pete opener
Monster Energy wins Pro Class 1 and Team Bermuda tops all 11 classes at the first IHRA-managed offshore powerboat race at St. Pete. Full results inside.
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