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Coastguard New Zealand Warn Non-Motorised Watercraft Users To Be Careful After Seven People Rescued in Past Few Days

Yesterday's rescue by Rotorua Lakes Coastguard marks the third rescue involving non-motorised watercraft in recent days, highlighting a growing concern about water safety.

Rotorua Lakes Coastguard Provide Key Safety Tips After Rescuing Two Waka Ama Paddlers Near Mokoia Island

Yesterday (15 Oct 2024) Rotorua Lakes Coastguard volunteers responded swiftly to rescue two waka ama paddlers stranded near Mokoia Island.

Peter Burling Becomes The Helmsman With the Most America's Cup Wins

Peter Burling has just etched his name into the record books of the America’s Cup, becoming the helmsman with the most race wins in the history of this prestigious sailing event.

On The Topic of Foils

In high-performance sailing, especially in events like the America’s Cup and SailGP, hydrofoil technology plays a pivotal role in determining speed, maneuverability, and stability.

The New T-Foils Set to Revolutionise SailGP's F50 Racing Catamarans

As the next season of SailGP approaches, a game-changing new development is set to revolutionise the F50 sailing catamaran competition even further: the introduction of new T-Foils fleet-wide.

Boatshed 6054, Riverside Drive, Whangarei - A Piece of Whangarei's Maritime History is For Sale

The Pan Viva In Trouble In Hurricane Conditions Off the Coast of Unalaska

The bulk cargo ship Pan Viva, carrying 300K gallons of fuel (equivalent to 1.1 million litres) and 21 crew members, is anchored near Unalaska, battling extreme weather conditions.

Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Powering the Future of Marine Vessels

Hydrogen fuel cell technology has emerged as a pivotal innovation in the pursuit of zero-emission solutions for various industries. While its early applications focused primarily on automotive use, Toyota has steadily advanced this technology to address more complex environments.

New Marine Protections in the Hauraki Gulf: Balancing Conservation and Commercial Interests

The Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana is one of New Zealand’s most important marine environments, rich in biodiversity and significant to both recreational users and Māori culture.

From Training to Action – A Day of Rescue Off the Coromandel Coast

A significant Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) was planned for yesterday (Sat 12 Oct 2024) near Hot Water Beach in the Coromandel region of New Zealand, but before they even started a real-life rescue occurred.

The Top Three Group A Teams are Decided in the Early Final Group A Race

Just after 3am NZT, when it seemed like another day of racing might be abandoned, the America's Cup organisers made a sudden decision to cut the second block of racing for the Puig Women's America's Cup down to two races.