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Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman

Palm Beach GT50 RS pairs quad Mercury 500R outboards with 2000hp and luxury finish

The Palm Beach GT50 RS pairs quad Mercury Racing 500R outboards with 2000hp and 50-knot speed, wrapped in luxury. See why this 56ft cruiser is redefining premium boating.

SailGP franchise values near $100m as New Zealand ownership window narrows

SailGP franchise values are approaching $100m. With no New Zealand team, is the window for Kiwi ownership closing for good? Russell Coutts weighs in.

Terry Dunn swaps three months of prep for last-minute Beneteau in Solo Trans-Tasman

Terry Dunn swapped three months of prep on his classic S&S 34 for a last-minute Beneteau First 36 to tackle the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge.

At 79, Malcolm Dickson readies Sarau for a fourth Solo Trans-Tasman title defence

At 79, Malcolm Dickson strips back his 16m yacht Sarau and readies for a fourth Solo Trans-Tasman title defence. Meet the oldest winner in the race's history.

Bill Kidman readies Pretty Boy Floyd for solo 2026 Trans-Tasman crossing from Opua

Bill Kidman is readying his Murray Ross 12, Pretty Boy Floyd, for the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge, departing Opua for Southport, Queensland.

At 73, Peter Bourke to race 56-year-old kauri Half Tonner solo across the Tasman

At 73, Peter Bourke will race restored 1970 kauri Half Tonner Diablo solo across the Tasman in the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Read his remarkable story.

Maritimo S50 debut and Caribbean revival draw record 1400 bookings at SCIBS

The Maritimo S50 made its global debut at SCIBS 2026, while the revived Caribbean brand drew record 1,400 booked inspections across a $38 million fleet.

Whitehaven Harbour Classic 52 puts residential living at the heart of a 52ft cruiser

The Whitehaven Harbour Classic 52 redefines life afloat with residential interiors, a beach club cockpit, and bespoke craftsmanship across every deck.

Dirty Money Racing leads tight Super Cat title race after wild Cocoa Beach round

Dirty Money Racing tops the Super Cat standings after a wild Round 3 at Cocoa Beach. Get full results, championship points and paddock reaction from the IHRA Offshore Series.

Tauranga sailor, 62, sets off solo across the Tasman for the first time on family boat Fair Seasons

Doug Esterman has 12,000 offshore miles but none sailed alone. Now the Tauranga sailor is crossing the Tasman solo for the first time aboard his family boat Fair Seasons.