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Thames-Coromandel boat ramps go fully digital with plate-based permits from 1 July
Thames-Coromandel boat ramps go fully digital from 1 July with plate-based permits. No more paper passes. Buy online and launch with ease across 10 ramps.
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Superyacht Australia and APSA join forces to lure yachts away from Mediterranean milk run
Superyacht Australia and APSA are joining forces to lure superyachts away from the Mediterranean milk run and position Asia-Pacific as a year-round cruising alternative.
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LINZ issues Notices to Mariners Edition 13 with chart and navigation updates for NZ waters
LINZ Notices to Mariners Edition 13 delivers chart corrections, navigation aid updates, and ENC revisions for New Zealand waters. Check your charts before you head out.
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Sea of Cortez shakedown turns into a 200-mile detour for NZ offshore sailor
NZ sailor Steve Raea's Sea of Cortez shakedown turned into a 200-mile detour before his Pacific crossing. A gripping offshore cruising tale from 2013.
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Ex-Air NZ pilot sails 22,000nm route inspired by North Atlantic flights he once commanded
Former Air New Zealand pilot Mark Rammell is sailing 22,000nm aboard Awanui NZ, a route inspired by the remote coastlines he once flew over on North Atlantic flights.
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Pacific Rally fleet sets off for another season cruising the South Pacific
The Pacific Rally, organised by Island Cruising, sends a growing fleet of yachts across the South Pacific with flexible routes, expert support, and a strong cruising community.
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From 3D printing to hydrogen power: five superyacht concepts redefining design
From hydrogen power to 3D printing and submersibles, these five superyacht concepts are pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the water.
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Whangamumu: the hidden Northland anchorage with a whaling station on its shore
Discover Whangamumu, a sheltered Northland anchorage south of Cape Brett with historic whaling station ruins, great fishing, diving, and easy overnight anchoring.
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Why Lombok is a standout cruising destination for luxury yacht owners
Discover why Lombok is a standout destination for luxury yacht cruising, from pristine anchorages and the Gili Islands to bold local cuisine and Maritimo's long-range capability.
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Whangaroa Cruising Race and Rally heads north from Bay of Islands on ANZAC Day
The Whangaroa Cruising Race and Rally departs the Bay of Islands on ANZAC Day, heading north to one of Northland's most stunning harbours. Race or rally, all are welcome.
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C-MAP updates charts for Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Foveaux Strait and more NZ regions
C-MAP has updated charts for Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Foveaux Strait and more NZ regions. Better bathymetry and shaded relief for safer boating.
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Hauraki Gulf marine protections enforceable but not yet on charts, skippers warned
New marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf are enforceable but not yet on charts or plotters. NZ skippers warned of a critical information gap to navigate safely.
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