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Auckland Wooden Boat Festival 2026: 200 vessels draw crowds to the waterfront
Over 200 wooden boats filled Auckland's waterfront for three days in March 2026. See highlights, photos, and coverage from the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival.
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Nirvana takes Doyle Sails Gold Cup PHRF title as Oceans Tribute sweeps multihull honours
Nirvana wins the Doyle Sails Gold Cup PHRF title while Oceans Tribute sweeps multihull honours at the Auckland inter-club offshore series.
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Ragnar wins Round North Island overall title on corrected time after four-leg points tie
Ragnar, sailed by Brett Elliott and James Glidden, claims the 2026 Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race overall title after a dramatic points tiebreaker.
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Mercury Verado V10 400hp adopted across Kirby Marine Naiad 7.5m to 10m range
Mercury Verado V10 400hp outboards now power Kirby Marine's Naiad 7.5m to 10m lineup, delivering top performance, smooth handling and joystick piloting for WA waters.
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McMillan faces months out after surgery on torn shoulder tendons from Auckland SailGP crash
Leigh McMillan confirms surgery on torn shoulder tendons after the Auckland SailGP collision, facing months of rehabilitation before returning to competition.
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Live: 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race
Follow the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race live report for updates on this exciting sailing event.
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Lagoon 47 catamaran to debut at Cannes 2026 with hemp fibres and bio-sourced build
The new Lagoon 47 catamaran blends bluewater performance with hemp fibres and bio-sourced construction. See what to expect at its Cannes 2026 debut.
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Mercury Marine launches keyless start, Boost software and updated joystick at Miami Boat Show
Mercury Marine debuts four new technologies at Miami Boat Show: Keyless System, Boost software, updated Premier Joystick, and DTS Performance Pedal.
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Century Batteries extends Coastguard partnership after volunteers rescued 6,792 people in 2025
Century Batteries continues as Official Battery Partner of Coastguard NZ after volunteers rescued 6,792 people in 2025 across 2,785 incidents nationwide.
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Yachting NZ opens expressions of interest for membership and affiliation fee review
Yachting New Zealand is reviewing its membership model and club affiliation fees. Expressions of interest for the advisory group close 25 March 2026.
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Goodfellow and Turner win Round North Island race with clean sweep of all four legs
William Goodfellow and Jesse Turner sailed Explore Racing to a clean sweep of all four legs in the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race.
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Taihoro completes race simulations and pre-starts in five-hour Waitemata debut
Emirates Team New Zealand's Taihoro completed a five-hour Waitemata session covering system checks, race simulations, and pre-start practice in its AC75 debut.
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