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Kōpū Marine Precinct opens commercial wharf to public in weekend trial
Kōpū Marine Precinct is trialling weekend public access to its commercial wharf until late October. Here's what boaties and locals need to know.
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Waiheke and Orakei marinas earn top Level 3 Clean Marina certification
Waiheke Marina and Orakei Marina have earned Level 3 Clean Marina certification, joining a growing group of NZ marinas leading the way in sustainable boating.
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Waipiro Bay marina wins fast-track status but developers yet to commit
The proposed $100M Waipiro Bay marina in the Bay of Islands has gained fast-track approval status, but developers are yet to commit to pushing the project forward.
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Seawind 1160XL catamaran redesigned from the ground up for bluewater cruising
The Seawind 1160XL is a ground-up redesign built for bluewater cruising. Discover what makes this catamaran a serious offshore and liveaboard contender.
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Search for missing US sailor Hartwell Champagne after yacht found aground near Cooktown
Queensland Police are searching for American sailor Hartwell Champagne, 62, after his yacht Ocean Rambler was found aground near Cooktown on 13 September.
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ArmaPET Struct GRX foam core offers 30% shear gains and 60% less resin use
ArmaPET Struct GRX delivers 30% shear gains and 60% less resin use. Made from 100% recycled material, it replaces the GR grade in New Zealand marine composites.
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Yacht Storm Fantasy destroyed on Auckland rocks after breaking free from Herne Bay mooring
A 30-foot yacht broke free from a Herne Bay mooring during strong winds and was destroyed on rocks near Auckland's Harbour Bridge. The owner was overseas at the time.
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Second Wally wind110 debuts at Cannes with lighter interior and 1,283sqm sail plan
The second wallywind110 made its Cannes debut with a lighter interior, telescopic keel, and 1,283sqm sail plan. See what sets this 110ft sailing yacht apart.
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North Sails opens three new Auckland sites to strengthen local service
North Sails has opened three new Auckland sites across Avondale and Wairau Valley, strengthening sales, repair, and one design services for Kiwi sailors.
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How Maritimo builds motor yachts designed to need as little fixing as possible
Discover how Maritimo's engineering philosophy minimises repairs and maximises reliability, keeping your motor yacht on the water longer.
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Solar panel smashed and turbine blades lost as 100 km/h gusts lash Whangamata Harbour
A liveaboard sailor recounts surviving 100 km/h gusts in Whangamata Harbour, with a solar panel smashed and wind turbine blades lost during a fierce Coromandel storm.
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Fisherman fined $15,000 for trawling 16km through Kahurangi Marine Reserve
A commercial fisherman has been fined $15,000 after trawling 16km through the Kahurangi Marine Reserve, illegally taking 700kg of finfish in a single haul.
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