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Another Duchess wins Anniversary Regatta as attrition and close margins define the day
Another Duchess claimed victory at the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta by just 44 seconds, as attrition and tight handicap margins defined a demanding day on the water.
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Sparky wins Auckland tugboat race by one second over Capricorn Alpha
Sparky beat Capricorn Alpha by just one second at the 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta Tugboat Harbour Race on a blustery Waitemata Harbour.
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Race Around Australia 2028 confirmed as 7000-mile double-handed offshore revival
The Race Around Australia 2028 is confirmed, a 7000-nautical-mile double-handed offshore yacht race departing Sydney in August 2028. Register your interest from March 2026.
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Gippsland Lakes Boat Show to debut in February 2026 with NZ brands on show
The Gippsland Lakes Boat Show launches 27 Feb to 1 Mar 2026 in Paynesville, featuring NZ brands Extreme Boats, Stabicraft and Surtees plus top marine exhibitors.
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Saudi Red Sea Authority launches single digital guide covering all yacht entry and coastal tourism rules
Saudi Arabia launches a single digital guide covering all yacht entry and coastal tourism rules. Here's what it means for boaties and what NZ could learn from the model.
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Lalabe, Feadship's Breakthrough among winners at BOAT Design and Innovation Awards 2026
Lalabe, Feadship's Breakthrough and more claimed top honours at the BOAT Design and Innovation Awards 2026. See all the superyacht winners from the Kitzbuhel ceremony.
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Riva Cento open yacht limited to just 12 hulls worldwide
The Riva Cento is a strictly limited open yacht, just 12 hulls worldwide. Discover its mahogany detailing, 40-knot performance, and collector-grade craftsmanship.
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VanDutch 75 arrives as a 22-metre open yacht built for social cruising
The VanDutch 75 is a 22-metre open yacht designed for outdoor living, with a full-beam owner's cabin, cockpit bar, and triple Volvo Penta IPS power up to 3,000 hp.
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NZ hybrid electric Earthling E40 completes solo Genoa to Barcelona passage
NZ engineer John McGettigan completes a solo 1000km Genoa to Barcelona passage aboard the hybrid electric Earthling E40, proving long-range electric boating works.
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Olympian Micah Wilkinson returns to E1 Grand Prix in electric hydrofoil for 2026 season
Kiwi Olympian Micah Wilkinson is back in the electric hydrofoil RaceBird for the 2026 E1 Grand Prix, racing for Team Drogba while targeting LA 2028.
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How YYachts built a 22m sailing research vessel capable of 3000m deep-water sampling
Discover how YYachts built the Eugen Seibold, a 22m sailing research vessel for the Max Planck Society capable of 3000m deep-water sampling across ocean basins.
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 completes despite historic opening day cancellation
Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 overcame a historic opening day cancellation to deliver four days of competitive offshore racing at Opua. Read the full recap.
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