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Grant Harrison crowned inaugural Lucas Oil Australia Hydroplane NDC Champion
Grant Harrison takes the first Lucas Oil Australia Hydroplane NDC title at Glenmaggie after a weekend of tight racing, sunshine, and world-class hydroplanes.
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Jack Lupton wins Hydro Thunder opener at Mangakino as season title race tightens
Jack Lupton claimed victory at the Hydro Thunder season opener on Lake Maraetai, with Ken second and Scott Coker third as the NZ title race heats up.
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Race World Offshore World Championship title fights reach Key West finale
The Race World Offshore World Championship reaches its Key West finale. Three-way title fights, 80+ boats and 10 classes make this offshore powerboating's biggest week.
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Lucas Oil Australia Hydroplane NDC makes debut at Glenmaggie with Harrison taking GP honours
The inaugural Lucas Oil Australia Hydroplane National Drivers Championship made its debut at Glenmaggie, with Grant Harrison claiming Grand Prix honours in historic racing action.
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Jack Lupton takes pole and splits heats with Ken at Mangakino season opener
Jack Lupton claimed pole and split heats with Ken at the 2025/26 Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series opener on Lake Maraetai at Mangakino. Full race report inside.
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The Beachcomber 6.5 turns 50 and still stands tall on New Zealand's tidal shores
Half a century on, the Beachcomber 6.5 still stands tall on New Zealand's tidal shores. Discover the story behind this iconic Kiwi bilge-keel cruiser.
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Snowmelt keeps Canterbury rivers above 80 cumecs as alpine lakes open for season
Snowmelt keeps Canterbury rivers above safe levels this weekend. Discover which alpine lakes are open, what to expect, and how to plan your trip safely.
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Lucas Oil Australia Hydroplane NDC makes competition debut at Lake Glenmaggie
Australian hydroplane racing enters a new era at Lake Glenmaggie. The Lucas Oil NDC makes its competition debut with GP hydros topping 250 kph this weekend.
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NZ Hydro Thunder Series opens at Mangakino with Lupton, Alexander and Coker in title hunt
The 2025/26 Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series kicks off at Mangakino on 1-2 November. Lupton, Alexander and Coker lead a star-studded GP hydroplane field.
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Nirvana leads Gold Cup after two races as Coastal Classic tests fleet form
Nirvana tops the Doyle Sails Gold Cup after two races as Auckland's keelboat fleet heads into the PIC Coastal Classic. See results and what's next.
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Kiwis win on borrowed boat as Mullan family dominates Penrite V8 Superboats opener
Kiwi crew PSP Racing won Group A at Round 2 on a borrowed boat, while the Mullan family dominated across all classes. Get the full Penrite V8 Superboats recap.
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Princess Yachts unveils triple-outboard C48 targeting 50-knot performance
Princess Yachts reveals the C48 at Cannes 2025, a triple Mercury V12 outboard with 50-knot potential. Here's what it means for NZ boaters.
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