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Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series: Power, speed, and New Zealand’s ultimate waterborne thrill

When the engines roar and the water erupts into towering rooster tails, you know Hydro Thunder racing has arrived. This isn’t just a sport; it’s a spectacle of high-speed drama, precision engineering, and human grit. As the 2024-2025 Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder NZ Series kicks off, New Zealand’s waterways are set to transform into stages for some of the fastest and most thrilling races on water. Whether you’re a motorsport aficionado or simply looking for an unforgettable experience, this event promises to deliver.

2024 Youth World Match Racing Championship: New Zealand sailors ready to battle in Jeddah

An interesting look inside Coastguard Hawke's Bay one of New Zealand's busiest Coastguard units

A look back at METSTRADE 2024

The Marine Equipment Trade Show (METSTRADE) is recognised as the largest and most influential event in the global marine industry calendar. Held annually in Amsterdam, METSTRADE serves as a showcase for cutting-edge technologies, sustainable innovations, and collaborations that drive the marine world forward.

YANMAR’s E-Saildrive Wins Dual DAME Design Awards for Innovation and Sustainability

YANMAR Marine International's evolutionary E-Saildrive SDe 48V series has been awarded two prestigious DAME Design Awards at the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam.

Too-Close-A-Call on the Water: Why Coastguard Membership is a Must-Have

The other week, we found ourselves in a situation every boatie dreads—our 50-foot yacht's motor failed just 20 metres from the marina entrance. What should have been a laughable mishap quickly turned serious as the strong current began pulling us away from land and into danger.

Black Foils Set to Soar: Anticipation Builds for SailGP's 2025 Season Opener in Dubai

The countdown has begun for the most exhilarating season of SailGP yet. In just four days, the global stage will light up with the 2025 season opener in Dubai—a thrilling first for the SailGP circuit.

Will an Australian Team Win the New Zealand Match Racing Championships? Day 3 Results.

Exploring New Horizons with the Dickey Boats Pacific 62

Dickey Boats, the award-winning luxury aluminium boat builder based in Napier, New Zealand, has unveiled its latest masterpiece: the Pacific 62.

Tapper Leads Amidst Challenging Conditions on Day 2 of NZ Match Racing Championship

C-Quip at METSTRADE

As a beacon of New Zealand ingenuity in the superyacht industry, C-Quip has solidified its reputation with top-tier carbon fibre boarding equipment, tender management solutions, and telescopic lightmasts that cater to luxury yachts worldwide.