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Yanmar to supply engines and propulsion systems to IMOCA Class from 2026
Yanmar becomes the official engine and propulsion partner of the IMOCA Class from 2026, supplying technology for offshore racing including the Vendee Globe.
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Raymarine Pathfinder solid-state commercial radar now available in NZ through Lusty & Blundell
The Raymarine Pathfinder solid-state X-band radar is now available in NZ through Lusty & Blundell. IMO-compliant, low maintenance, and built for vessels up to 10,000 tonnes.
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Kawau Island hosts inaugural Race Week as Auckland Anniversary Weekend fills the Waitemata
From Kawau Island's inaugural Race Week to classic yachts and dragon boats on the Waitemata, Auckland Anniversary Weekend celebrates every way to be on the water.
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Operation Neptune patrols to fine Waikato boaties from Boxing Day through January
Operation Neptune patrols Waikato waterways from Boxing Day to 11 January. Learn the rules on life jackets, speed, and bylaws to avoid a $200 fine.
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Coastguard Mangawhai rescues three people and three dogs in 25-knot seas on debut callout
Coastguard Mangawhai's debut callout saw five volunteers rescue three people and three dogs from a disabled boat in 25-knot winds off the Mangawhai coast.
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Class40 Vixen Racing to sail Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 after Sydney Hobart campaign
Vixen Racing brings Class40 offshore racing to Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026, fresh from the Sydney Hobart. A female-led shared ownership campaign focused on developing sailors.
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NZ Jet Sprint Championship heads to Whanganui with all four classes separated by single digits
All four classes are separated by single digits as the NZ Jet Sprint Championship moves to Whanganui on 27 December. Round 2 could shake up the standings.
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Classic yachts head to Mahurangi Harbour for three-day January 2026 regatta
The NZ Classic Yachts Association Mahurangi Weekend returns 23-25 January 2026, with racing, rallying, and shoreside events at Mahurangi Harbour.
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Lloyd Stevenson builds 8.5m carbon tender for superyacht Sea Eagle II
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders is crafting an 8.5m carbon limousine tender for superyacht Sea Eagle II, with 40-knot performance and climate-controlled luxury.
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LPG gas safety checks every NZ skipper should carry out before summer boating
Essential LPG gas safety checks every NZ skipper should complete before summer. Cover storage, hoses, regulators, alarms, and compliance with NZ standards.
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NZ sailors chase medals at 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships in Portugal
New Zealand sailors compete at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships in Portugal, carrying on a proud Kiwi tradition of 55 medals at this prestigious regatta.
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Hauraki Gulf marine reserves, bar light outage and chart updates for Kiwi boaties
New Hauraki Gulf marine reserves, Whanganui bar light outage, chart updates and more. What Kiwi boaties need to know before heading out this summer.
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