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Wellcraft 28 offshore dayboat heading to NZ via Orakei Marine ahead of 2025 debut
The Wellcraft 28 is heading to New Zealand through Orakei Marine. This 8.56m offshore dayboat blends performance, comfort and versatility for 2025. Enquire now.
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RNZYS Women's Day Out returns 23 August with racing, speakers and Hauraki Gulf sailing
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's Women's Day Out is back on 23 August 2025 with Hauraki Gulf racing, inspiring guest speakers, and an all-women fleet.
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Schooner Oosterschelde completes 43,000-nautical-mile Darwin legacy voyage
The Dutch schooner Oosterschelde retraced HMS Beagle's route across 43,000 nautical miles, training 100+ young conservationists from 45 countries on the DARWIN200 voyage.
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Monaco wins Admiral's Cup on debut as Yacht Club de Monaco claims 2025 title at Cowes
Yacht Club de Monaco won the 2025 Admiral's Cup on their first entry, beating Hong Kong and Costa Smeralda at Cowes. Read how Jolt 3 and Jolt 6 clinched the title.
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Leon wins Rolex Fastnet IRC overall as 444-boat centenary race wraps in Cherbourg
French sloop Leon claims IRC Overall victory at the centenary Rolex Fastnet Race, beating 380 handicap rivals across 695 miles to finish in Cherbourg.
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Riviera electrical chief shares practical guide to boat power management
Riviera's Electrical Design Manager Matt Weetman shares practical tips on managing boat power, batteries, generators, and shore power for confident cruising.
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Rooftop tents turning hardtop boats into floating overnight retreats
Discover how rooftop tents are turning hardtop boats into floating overnight retreats. Find the best marine-ready designs for Kiwi boaties.
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NZ hydroplane ace Ken Lupton leads HRL standings ahead of Niagara showdown
South Taranaki dairy farmer and hydroplane champion Ken Lupton leads the 2025 HRL standings ahead of the Thunder on the Niagara showdown in August.
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NZOPA reveals 2025/26 season with Auckland's first race round in over 12 years
Offshore powerboat racing returns to Auckland after 12 years. See the full NZOPA 2025/26 season schedule across five venues, including Taupo, Napier, and Whitianga.
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NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo returns to Mystery Creek on 30-31 August 2025
The NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo returns to Mystery Creek, Hamilton on 30-31 August 2025. Discover boats, fishing gear, dive equipment and marine lifestyle brands.
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Leopard 3 leads Fastnet Race on handicap as monohull IRC battle heats up
Leopard 3 tops IRC corrected time at the 51st Rolex Fastnet Race as monohull battles heat up across IRC, Admiral's Cup, and doublehanded divisions.
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Beneteau Antares 12 Coupe brings liveaboard comfort and offshore range to NZ waters
The Beneteau Antares 12 Coupe delivers liveaboard comfort, offshore range, and room for eight. See why it suits NZ waters from the Hauraki Gulf to Bay of Islands.
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