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MetService warns of 180mm rainfall and 4.5m swells as front tracks across NZ
A powerful front brings Orange Warnings, 180mm rainfall, and 4.5m swells to NZ. Boaters urged to stay ashore and monitor MetService updates through Wednesday.
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Maritimo engineer shares motor yacht maintenance tips for NZ boaties
Maritimo engineer Rossco shares expert motor yacht maintenance tips for NZ boaties, from haul-out checklists to routine checks that keep your vessel safe and reliable.
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Pyewacket to race centenary Fastnet before Disney sells famous VO70
Roy Disney's turbocharged VO70 Pyewacket will race the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race in her final campaign before being sold. Explore her remarkable offshore legacy.
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Garmin Force Current: A kayak trolling motor with a twist
Garmin’s new all-in-one kayak motor promises stealth, precision, and a simpler setup. Let's take a closer look at the Garmin Force Current.
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Riviera's Dare to Pair debut wows 50 owners with boutique Queensland wines at Sanctuary Cove
Riviera's Dare to Pair debut at Sanctuary Cove paired boutique Queensland wines with chef-crafted dishes, wowing 50 owners at the 2025 Festival of Boating.
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First IV616 Active nears completion: big brother joins the family
Innovision’s new centre console raises the stakes in New Zealand’s growing mid-size fishing fleet.
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Maritimo engineer shares practical anchoring guide for luxury motor yacht skippers
Maritimo engineer Rossco shares expert anchoring advice for luxury motor yacht skippers, covering scope, snubbers, alarms, and safe retrieval techniques.
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Alan Lucas OAM, whose guides shaped Pacific cruising for 60 years, dies at 89
Alan Lucas OAM, whose guides shaped Pacific and Australian cruising for 60 years, has died at 89. A tribute to a sailor's writer trusted by generations of NZ voyagers.
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Calm boating window closes Sunday as trough sweeps in from the Tasman
Fine conditions won't last. A Tasman trough arrives Sunday, bringing rain and strong winds. Here's where to boat safely this weekend before the change hits.
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25 brokerage boats on show at Orakei Marina open days this 25 to 27 July
Browse 25+ brokerage boats at Orakei Marina's Open Days, 25 to 27 July. Motor yachts, sailing boats and cruisers on show. No appointment needed.
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Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race set for benign conditions after two brutal editions
The 51st Rolex Fastnet Race promises calmer conditions than recent brutal editions. Get the latest forecasts, tactics and team insights ahead of Saturday's start.
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Ponsonby Cruising Club exhibition celebrates John Spencer's plywood yacht legacy
Ponsonby Cruising Club hosts Hard Chine, celebrating John Spencer's plywood yacht legacy. See original drawings, half models and more. Open 24 July to 14 August.
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