A Cape Palliser capsize shows why safety gear must actually work. Learn how to inspect flares, EPIRBs, and fire extinguishers before heading out on the water.
Tectrax's remote-controlled Boat Launcher lets you launch and retrieve your boat solo from the helm, no wet feet, no bogged trailers, no ramp stress.
From folding bikes to electric motorbikes, discover the best compact transport options for cruisers exploring New Zealand's ports, anchorages, and coastal towns.
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.
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.
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.
Italian defence shipyard MED Group unveils TYKUN, a new range of high-performance aluminium chase boats hitting 55+ knots, designed with Tommaso Spadolini.
The Outremer 45 balances offshore performance with easy shorthanded sailing. Discover why this proven ocean cruiser continues to win over long-distance sailors.
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.
Discover how Sailing Yacht Zero is pioneering lightning protection for electric yachts using Faraday cages and innovative mast engineering.
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.
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.