Boating News

Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen

Italia Yachts has announced the launch of the IY 9.98 NextGen, a groundbreaking evolution in yacht design scheduled for release this year (2025).

Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300: A modern racing yacht with a proven track record

The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300 builds on the popular 3200's legacy with key design improvements for shorthanded racing and IRC events. Find out what's changed.

Severe weather halts Cook Strait ferry services

Strong winds and large swells across the Cook Strait have forced both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services to pause operations, creating significant disruption for travellers over the coming days.

Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells and rough weather

Heavy Rain Warning for Wairoa District: Prepare for Wet and Challenging Conditions

MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the Wairoa District, with significant rainfall forecast over a 16-hour period. Stay prepared.

Rain eases for East Coast as New Zealand looks forward to a sunny weekend

Heavy rain soaking the North Island's east coast is set to ease today, with sunny and settled conditions expected across New Zealand this weekend.

JP Crafts unveils the JP CODE 9.8: A bespoke high-performance RIB

Sydney to Hobart 2024: Final Weather Briefing Promises Thrilling Conditions

Titanic builders Harland and Wolff: The storied past and evolving future of a shipbuilding icon

Founded in 1861 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, iconic shipbuilders Harland and Wolff holds an unparalleled legacy, symbolising industrial innovation and maritime engineering excellence.

Blue-green Algae bloom results in warning for Waingaehe/Holdens Bay

UK's International Boatbuilding Training College closes: a loss to maritime heritage

The International Boatbuilding Training College in Oulton Broad, Suffolk has closed its doors, marking a significant loss for traditional maritime craftsmanship.

Aussie waters, Kiwi pride: The 2025 Warren Jones International Youth Regatta

Few events in youth sailing capture the imagination quite like the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta.