Eight young New Zealanders aged 18-30 will sail to Antarctica on historic tall ship Bark EUROPA, crossing the Drake Passage as part of the Antarctic Heritage Trust expedition.
Maritimo's redesigned 2025 Muster series swapped long passages for relaxed local weekends in Moreton Bay, Hamilton Island, and Pittwater, with big rewards for owners.
Lexus unveiled its Catamaran Concept at Japan Mobility Show 2025, blending autonomous navigation, solar power and luxury sanctuary design for the future of boating.
The LXNAV E360 round chartplotter took top prize at the 2025 DAME Design Awards, beating 146 entries with its compact touchscreen design and full navigation features.
Storm-force winds up to 60 knots and 5-metre swells make Fiordland waters extremely dangerous this week. See the full NZ marine weather breakdown before you head out.
The DAME Design Awards 2025 received a record 146 entries at Metstrade, showcasing innovation across navigation, propulsion, deck gear and more. See what made the shortlist.
A severe G4 geomagnetic storm triggered a NZ grid emergency and aurora australis display. Learn what it means for GPS, Starlink, and marine communications.
PredictWind launches PWAi, AIFS and ICON models, giving New Zealand boaters sharper short-range forecasts, 15-day outlooks and smarter passage planning tools.
A severe thunderstorm watch covers Northland, Auckland and nearby regions from 3pm to 9pm. Flash flooding and hazardous conditions expected. Stay safe on and off the water.
Raymarine showcases the Axiom 2 XL chartplotter and FLIR thermal cameras at the 2025 Sydney International Boat Show. A must-see for NZ boaties heading across the Tasman.
Snowmelt keeps Canterbury rivers above safe levels this weekend. Discover which alpine lakes are open, what to expect, and how to plan your trip safely.
Zipwake PRO interceptors respond in 0.3 seconds, five times faster than before. Discover smarter trim control for NZ boaties with Active Pitch, Roll, and Turn modes.