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NZ jet boat river racing drops marathon in 2026 to prepare for back-to-back World Championships
No marathon in 2026 as NZ Jet Boat River Racing focuses on the National Championship and prepares to host back-to-back UIM World Championships in 2027 and 2028.
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Junior angler Lockey Hawtree lands IGFA broadbill world record off Whakatane
Lockey Hawtree lands a 108.80 kg broadbill swordfish off Whakatane, earning an IGFA Junior Male 60 kg world record in a milestone for NZ game fishing.
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Voodoo XF450 beach club reveal puts 36m superyacht cat firmly in focus
Voodoo Yachts reveals the XF450 Beach Club, offering the clearest look yet at its 36m foil-assisted superyacht catamaran designed in New Zealand.
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Iain Jensen returns home as Australia targets SailGP title after 2025 runner-up finish
Iain Jensen returns to the Flying Roos as Australia targets the 2026 SailGP title after finishing runner-up in 2025. Meet the recharged crew heading to Perth.
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Kaizen wins Percy Jones Memorial by 54 seconds as Gold Cup finale looms
Kaizen takes the Percy Jones Memorial by 54 seconds on corrected time as the Doyle Sails Gold Cup Series heads into its decisive overnight finale.
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Jack Lupton sweeps Round 2 at Mangakino with hot lap, three heats and final victory
Jack Lupton swept Round 2 of the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Series at Lake Maraetai, winning the hot lap, three heats and the Grand Final in dominant fashion.
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Newdick edges Hoeksema in Featherston to open 2025-26 NZ Jetsprint season
Sam Newdick edged Reuben Hoeksema in a thrilling final to win the 2025-26 NZ Jetsprint Championship opener at Featherston. Full results from all four classes.
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Astrid Thirkettle leads 300-strong fleet at Sir Peter Blake Regatta in Hauraki Gulf
Over 300 young sailors competed at the 2025 Sir Peter Blake Regatta on the Hauraki Gulf. See full results, standout performers, and fleet highlights.
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Maritimo revives Caribbean brand with new hulls and craft-first philosophy
Bill Barry-Cotter brings Caribbean back with reimagined hulls, new variants, and the craft-first philosophy that defines Maritimo. Discover what the revival means for Australian boating.
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Four Kiwi debuts in the 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart: Callisto, V5, Rum Bucket and Vixen Racing
Callisto, V5, Rum Bucket and Vixen Racing represent New Zealand in the 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart. Meet the boats, owners and stories behind each debut.
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New Zealand Yachts returns to superyacht market with wave-piercing hull range
New Zealand Yachts is back with a 30 to 50 metre wave-piercing superyacht range, blending monohull looks with multihull efficiency at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
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Percy Jones Memorial looms as Gold Cup title decider with Alegre and Equilibrium level
Alegre and Equilibrium are level in the Doyle Sails Gold Cup Series as the Percy Jones Memorial race looms as a championship decider on the Hauraki Gulf.
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