Snapper are spread thin across the inner gulf after spawning. Learn the anchoring, burley, and bait tactics that are putting fish on board right now.
Discover why Leopard Catamarans tops the list for first-time yacht buyers in 2026, offering confidence, comfort, and award-winning design on the water.
Garmin's new JL Audio AP Amplifier range offers Class D power, IP67 protection, and up to 600W RMS for boats, off-road vehicles, and power sports.
Oceanflo watermakers let Kiwi cruisers produce fresh water on solar power alone. Explore the OF70M, OF70A, and OF150A range, built in New Zealand.
Smuggler Marine brings five RIBs to the 2026 Auckland Boat Show, including three amphibious models. Compare platforms side by side from 5-8 March in Auckland.
Discover how New Zealand designers like Roger Hill and Malcolm Tennant helped shape the global multihull revolution, from Hauraki Gulf cats to 50-knot superyachts.
New Hauraki Gulf marine protections are now active, Tauranga dredging shifts navigation marks, and Whanganui leading lights are out. What NZ skippers need to know now.
The Gippsland Lakes Boat Show launches 27 Feb to 1 Mar 2026 in Paynesville, featuring NZ brands Extreme Boats, Stabicraft and Surtees plus top marine exhibitors.
Saudi Arabia launches a single digital guide covering all yacht entry and coastal tourism rules. Here's what it means for boaties and what NZ could learn from the model.
Blackstone has agreed to acquire Hamilton Island from the Oatley family, securing one of Australia's most iconic sailing and resort destinations in the Whitsundays.
Sea-Doo's 2026 accessories lineup targets Kiwi boaters with dry storage, audio upgrades, pontoon covers, coolers, and Garmin navigation. See what's new.