Boating News

The pleasure of living on board: A closer look at the Excess 13 catamaran

Since its debut in 2019, Excess has swiftly risen as a sought-after brand in the world of catamarans, drawing sailors with its unique blend of modern design, comfort, and performance.

The DEMEY Tender: A Perfect Companion for the DEMEY Spaceship 60

Nic De Mey Yachts, renowned for crafting exclusive superyachts, has unveiled the DEMEY tender, a sleek and functional companion for the DEMEY Spaceship 60

Extreme Boats Trial Their New Entry-Level Gem, The 560 Hard Top

Extreme Boats is set to welcome a new entry-level model into its lineup: the Extreme 560 hard top, and yesterday they took it for a trial run. So what do we know about the new upcoming simple, solid workhorse?

Exploring Marine Career Pathways with MAST Academy

The marine industry in New Zealand offers exciting and diverse career opportunities, and MAST Academy’s innovative 3D web-based career pathways tool is designed to help you explore these options.

Luke Deegan Makes History as First Non-European to Win OK Dinghy European Championship

In a historic first, New Zealand’s Luke Deegan has claimed victory at the 2024 OK Dinghy European Championship in Palma, Spain, becoming the first non-European—and the first New Zealander—to ever win the prestigious title.

Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht: Finalist for Europe’s 2024 Best of Boats Award

The Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition is a finalist for Europe's prestigious 2024 Best of Boats Award. Find out what makes this model stand out.

Interim Factual Report on the Aratere Grounding: Navigational Oversights, Technical Challenges, and Early Findings

Thrills and Precision at the Jet Boating NZ Mitre 10 National Rally 2024

The Jet Boating NZ Mitre 10 National Rally 2024 on October 27 brought energy and excitement to the chilly banks of the Clutha River near Cromwell.

NZPBA and TradeZone Partnership: Powering New Zealand’s Powerboat Racing Forward

In an exciting announcement for New Zealand’s powerboat racing community, the New Zealand Power Boat Association (NZPBA) has revealed a three-year partnership with TradeZone New Zealand, a leading nationwide distributor of high-quality tools and components.

HMNZS Manawanui Update: Containers Successfully Removed from Reef

Oxford and Cambridge Uni's Boat Race To Change With Chanel Sponsorship In Historic Collaboration