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Garmin Signal VHF 400 and VHF 220 bring AIS and touchscreen to compact helm radios
Garmin's Signal VHF 400 and VHF 220 bring touchscreen, AIS, GPS, and DSC to compact marine radios. See NZ pricing and key features for boaties.
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Angola Westbrook Racing wins back-to-back in Dubrovnik to lead E1 title race by 12 points
Angola Westbrook Racing wins back-to-back at the E1 Dubrovnik GP 2026. Full results and updated championship standings after Round 3 on the Adriatic.
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1981 Lidgard 30 timber yacht with Yanmar diesel listed for $15,000 at Vining Marine
A well-maintained 1981 Lidgard 30 timber yacht with Yanmar diesel is listed for $15,000 at Vining Marine. Classic NZ design built for local conditions.
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Smokin' Aces takes maiden Class 1 win at storm-shortened Poole Bay 100
James and Chris Dodge claim their first ever class win at a storm-shortened Poole Bay 100, in a race full of drama, damaged props and one-engine podium finishes.
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PIC Coastal Classic concierge service opens door for first-time offshore racers
The Coastal Classic Concierge Service helps first-time and returning offshore racers enter the PIC Coastal Classic with expert guidance from start to finish.
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Entries open for 2026 PIC Coastal Classic, 23 October Devonport to Russell
Entries are open for the 2026 PIC Coastal Classic on 23 October, Devonport to Russell. New Zealand's largest coastal race welcomes all sailors, from cruisers to grand prix fleets.
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Cannes Yachting Festival Innovation Route Awards open for entries ahead of 2026 show
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 Innovation Route Awards are open for entries. Discover how this initiative highlights the best in boating innovation across four categories.
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Solo Trans-Tasman prize-giving celebrates 11 finishers and the sailor who turned back to help
Southport Yacht Club hosted the Solo Trans-Tasman prize-giving, honouring 11 finishers and the sailor who turned back in dangerous conditions to help a stricken competitor.
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Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 Alpine makes in-water debut at Venice boat show
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 Alpine Edition made its in-water world debut at the 2026 Salone Nautico Venezia. Discover what sets this flagship model apart.
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Fife-built yachts return to the Clyde for sixth Richard Mille Fife Regatta
22 historic Fife-built yachts returned to the Clyde for the sixth Richard Mille Fife Regatta, racing from Largs to Loch Fyne in a week of ceremony and competition.
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Vendee Globe champion Charlie Dalin dies of cancer aged 42
Charlie Dalin, who secretly fought cancer while winning the 2024/25 Vendee Globe, has died aged 42. The sailing world mourns an extraordinary champion.
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Doug Esterman finishes Solo Trans-Tasman after turning back to aid stricken sailor
Doug Esterman turned back mid-race to aid a stricken sailor, then completed the Solo Trans-Tasman on Fair Seasons. Read his remarkable story of seamanship and grit.
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