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Boost Mobile and The Sting sweep Lake Macquarie Offshore Superboat Championship
Boost Mobile and The Sting dominated the 2025 Australian Offshore Superboat Championships at Lake Macquarie, sweeping their classes across six thrilling races.
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Auckland to Coromandel ferry relaunches after years of community effort
The Auckland to Coromandel ferry is back on the water, running seasonally from Labour Weekend to April. Here's what the revival means for locals and visitors.
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Maritimo, Riviera and Palm Beach Motor Yachts lead Southern push at FLIBS 2025
Maritimo, Riviera, Palm Beach Motor Yachts and New Zealand Yachts make a bold statement at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
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Two lost Tasmanian surfboards washed up thousands of kilometres apart, years later
Two surfboards lost off Tasmania washed ashore years later in New Zealand and Queensland. Ocean currents carried them thousands of kilometres across the Tasman Sea.
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Distress beacon saves sailor as yacht sinks in Cook Strait overnight
A distress beacon activated in Cook Strait triggered a five-hour rescue after a yacht began sinking. Learn how quick coordination saved the sailor's life.
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Extreme Boats changes hands as Yamaha executive leads new ownership consortium
Whakatane's Extreme Boats enters a new era as a Yamaha executive leads a new ownership consortium, with growth plans and the same Kiwi boatbuilding values.
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Community backing saves Taupo offshore powerboat round, set for 15 November
Community backing saves NZOPA Round 2 at Taupo on 15 November. After funding challenges, the offshore powerboat championship continues at Lake Taupo.
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Division 5 and 4 lead corrected-time standings at 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
Full corrected-time standings from the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic. Division 5 and 4 led all classes, with Division 5 averaging a fleet-best 19:58:15 over 119 nautical miles.
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Pittwater Sail Expo opens at RPAYC with 35-plus yachts on show this weekend
The Pittwater Sail Expo runs 24-26 October at RPAYC Newport, showcasing 35-plus yachts from top marine brands. Australia's largest sailing boat show.
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Prestige F4.3 brings French-designed cruising comfort to owner-operators
The Prestige F4.3 is a 13.07m flybridge yacht built for owner-operators. Twin Volvo 440HP engines, luxurious interiors, and French-designed comfort await.
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Spithill, Cayard and Henn inducted into America's Cup Hall of Fame
Jimmy Spithill, Paul Cayard and Susan Henn have been inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame, honouring careers that span 140 years of sailing history.
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Susan Henn's 1886 America's Cup helm inspires the women steering modern sailing
From Susan Henn's 1886 America's Cup helm to Jo Aleh and the AC75 era, discover how women have shaped sailing's most prestigious race across 140 years.
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