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The End of an Era: Royal Caribbean’s Song of America Sent to the Scrapyard

Royal Caribbean’s classic cruise ship Song of America has been scrapped, marking the end of an era. Discover the ship’s storied history and why it was retired.

Missing jetskier in Cook Strait: Rough seas and a widespread search

Off-shore Powerboat Action: Doric NZ is the 26ft Shifty CAT taking on the big guns

Doric NZ, a 26ft Shifty Cat, is making waves in New Zealand’s offshore racing scene. With Scott and Charlie Lewis at the helm, this powerhouse catamaran is proving that size isn’t everything in the 600HP class. Can they challenge for the title at Taupō?

Crazy Kiwi Conrad Colman to complete round the world TODAY!

A bit over 80 days at sea - Conrad is nearly back to port, having compelted his round-the-world trip

Smooth sailing for Environment Canterbury's Harbourmaster and Navy partnership

At Environment Canterbury the Harbourmaster’s Office and Royal NZ Navy have teamed up for a year-long safety trial, patrolling key waterways to ensure boaties follow safety rules. Read more about this initiative.

2nd Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit returns to Hong Kong in 2025

The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2025 will return to Hong Kong in May, bringing industry leaders together to discuss Japan’s rise as a yachting destination, Vietnam’s government-backed push for yachting, the refit market, and more. Read on to discover what’s in store for the region’s superyacht sector.

Flexiteek 3: A New Era of High-Performance Sustainable Decking

Flexiteek 3 introduces a new era of high-performance, sustainable marine decking. Made with bio-attributed PVC, it reduces greenhouse gases by up to 80% and is 100% recyclable. Discover its lightweight design, improved cooling, and easy installation

Vendée round the globe LIVE! 3/2/25

Catch up with all the Vendée Globe action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report

The final stretch: Vendée Globe skippers battle to the finish

Tactics and triumph: A thrilling start to the 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup

The 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup opened with a day of thrilling competition, as some of the world’s most elegant superyachts took to the waters of Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf.

Russell leads the way in wharf recycling: A community effort to keep the Bay clean

Over the Christmas and New Year period, Russell had a noticeable addition to its wharf – a pop-up recycling station set up by Resilient Russell, a local group focused on sustainability.