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Wild Thing 100 retires from Sydney Hobart with rigging damage near Batemans Bay
Grant Wharington's Wild Thing 100 becomes the first supermaxi to retire from the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race after sustaining rigging damage near Batemans Bay.
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Ken Lupton declares early intent to claim elusive EC Griffith Cup in 2026
Ken Lupton has declared his intent to win the 2026 EC Griffith Cup. The decorated hydroplane champion returns to claim the one title that has eluded him.
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Comanche leads but LawConnect closing as top three bunch near St Helens Point
Comanche holds a slim lead near St Helens Point with LawConnect closing fast. The top three are separated by less than a mile in a tense Tasmanian run.
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Global boating trends and where New Zealand charts its own course in 2025
Discover how global boating trends compare to New Zealand's market in 2025, from outboard growth and marine tech to sustainability and shifting buyer demographics.
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Pedal Beast trimaran trials in NZ ahead of human powered world circumnavigation bid
Paul Spencer is testing the Pedal Beast trimaran in NZ waters ahead of a solo human powered world circumnavigation combining ocean pedalling and overland cycling.
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Workboat Whekenui begins service at NZ's first open ocean salmon farm
Meet Whekenui, the 23.9m steel workboat powering Blue Endeavour, New Zealand King Salmon's first open ocean salmon farm off Marlborough's Cape Lambert.
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La Tortue 147 aluminium catamaran built for living at anchor, not chasing speed
The La Tortue 147 is a 14.7m aluminium catamaran built for life at anchor. Hybrid diesel-electric power, 5.5kW solar, and spacious liveaboard layout reviewed.
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Rayglass 4000 restoration beats new 3500 on cost and delivers a gentleman's launch
Two mates skipped buying new and restored a Rayglass 4000 into a gentleman's launch. See how the project delivered more boat for less money.
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Maritimo 100 takes a reliability-first approach to the Sydney to Hobart
Maritimo 100 takes a reliability-first approach to the Sydney to Hobart, with engineering, comfort, and offshore performance feeding back into Maritimo's production boats.
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Auckland Anniversary Weekend sailing: five events across a full summer circuit
From Bay of Islands Sailing Week to the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, discover five events that make up NZ's ultimate summer sailing circuit in late January.
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117m superyacht Infinity anchors in Coromandel after crossing the Hauraki Gulf
Superyacht Infinity, a 117m Oceanco build owned by Eric Smidt, has crossed the Hauraki Gulf and anchored in Coromandel Harbour on a New Zealand visit.
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New Zealand wins three medals at 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships
New Zealand claimed a silver and two bronze medals at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura, its best result since 2018.
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