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Choosing the right anchor and chain setup for a full day ashore
Learn how to match your anchor and chain setup to the seabed so you can leave your boat for a full day ashore with confidence. Practical advice for NZ cruisers.
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McD Yachts and Yacht Syndicates NZ team up to offer fractional shares in European powerboats
McD Yachts and Yacht Syndicates NZ offer fractional shares in premium European powerboats. Enjoy walk-on, walk-off boating without the full cost of ownership.
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Wellcraft 28 offshore dayboat heading to NZ via Orakei Marine ahead of 2025 debut
The Wellcraft 28 is heading to New Zealand through Orakei Marine. This 8.56m offshore dayboat blends performance, comfort and versatility for 2025. Enquire now.
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Prestige M7 catamaran motor yacht to debut at Cannes 2025
The Prestige M7 catamaran motor yacht makes its world premiere at Cannes 2025. Nearly 18m long with 112sqm of living space, twin 550hp Volvos and 17-knot cruise.
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Italian defence shipyard MED Group debuts TYKUN superyacht chase boats at Monaco
Italian defence shipyard MED Group unveils TYKUN, a new range of high-performance aluminium chase boats hitting 55+ knots, designed with Tommaso Spadolini.
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Outremer 45 catamaran proves its worth as a capable ocean cruiser a decade on
The Outremer 45 balances offshore performance with easy shorthanded sailing. Discover why this proven ocean cruiser continues to win over long-distance sailors.
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Riviera seeks NZ apprentices for 30 to 50 Gold Coast roles in 2026
Riviera is offering 30 to 50 apprenticeships on the Gold Coast in 2026, with applications open to New Zealanders keen to build a career in luxury yacht manufacturing.
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How Sailing Yacht Zero is redefining lightning protection for electric yachts
Discover how Sailing Yacht Zero is pioneering lightning protection for electric yachts using Faraday cages and innovative mast engineering.
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RNZS Te Kaha trials Maritime Air Delivery airdrop resupply during Talisman Sabre 2025
HMNZS Te Kaha trialled Maritime Air Delivery airdrop resupply during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, exploring new ways to keep NZ naval vessels sustained at sea.
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NZ tsunami advisory cancelled after 8.8 quake; currents a risk until Monday
NZ's tsunami advisory from the 8.8 Kamchatka quake was cancelled Friday 1 August 2025. Strong currents remain a risk until Monday for boaties near coasts and estuaries.
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Below decks on Livia: inside Bluebridge's most advanced Cook Strait ferry
Go below decks on Livia, Bluebridge's newest Cook Strait ferry. Explore the engines, ballast systems, stabilisers, and tech that power this 26,000 GT vessel.
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Beneteau Antares 12 Coupe brings liveaboard comfort and offshore range to NZ waters
The Beneteau Antares 12 Coupe delivers liveaboard comfort, offshore range, and room for eight. See why it suits NZ waters from the Hauraki Gulf to Bay of Islands.
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