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Maritimo revives Caribbean brand with new hulls and craft-first philosophy
Bill Barry-Cotter brings Caribbean back with reimagined hulls, new variants, and the craft-first philosophy that defines Maritimo. Discover what the revival means for Australian boating.
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Navy simulator specialist Mark Taylor wins NZDF Civilian of the Year award
Mark Taylor, a former RNZN sailor turned civilian simulator specialist, wins the NZDF Civilian of the Year award after boosting frigate training availability by 30%.
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AMF Boats co-director Brian Collings remembered as craftsman who shaped NZ marine industry
Brian Collings, co-director of AMF Boats and founder of Rivercity Marine, has passed away. Read his story and the legacy he left on New Zealand's marine industry.
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Retro Boats NZ founder Brendon Cornes builds 6000-member community around classic fibreglass
Brendon Cornes built a 6000-member Facebook community around vintage fibreglass boats. Discover swap meets, retro boat days, and why classic boats still make sense in NZ.
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Rotorua swap meet on 19 October to celebrate classic Kiwi boats and caravans
Celebrate classic Kiwi boating and caravanning at the Retro Boat & Caravan Sale Swap Meet in Rotorua on 19 October, 10am to 2pm. Stalls from just $20.
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Ponsonby Cruising Club marks 125 years with Westhaven celebration on October 4
Ponsonby Cruising Club celebrates 125 years on October 4 at Westhaven with live music, the Lipton Cup legacy, and a look back at Auckland sailing history.
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Chris-Craft president Stephen Heese inducted into NMMA Hall of Fame
Stephen Heese, President of Chris-Craft, has been inducted into the 2025 NMMA Hall of Fame for his lasting contributions to the marine industry.
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25 classic fibreglass boats take to Lake Taupō for Chillin' winter cruise
25 classic fibreglass boats cruised Lake Taupō at the Chillin' in Taupō event, celebrating New Zealand's retro boating heritage with stunning winter conditions.
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Peter Montgomery: the broadcasting voice who brought sailing to New Zealand
Peter Montgomery shaped how New Zealanders experienced sailing. Discover the broadcasting legacy of the iconic voice behind America's Cup and Olympic coverage.
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Schooner Oosterschelde completes 43,000-nautical-mile Darwin legacy voyage
The Dutch schooner Oosterschelde retraced HMS Beagle's route across 43,000 nautical miles, training 100+ young conservationists from 45 countries on the DARWIN200 voyage.
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Alan Lucas OAM, whose guides shaped Pacific cruising for 60 years, dies at 89
Alan Lucas OAM, whose guides shaped Pacific and Australian cruising for 60 years, has died at 89. A tribute to a sailor's writer trusted by generations of NZ voyagers.
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Classic fibreglass boats to cruise Lake Taupo for NZ Retro Boats mid-winter meet
Classic fibreglass powerboats take to Lake Taupo on 23 August for the NZ Retro Boats Chillin in Taupe cruise, visiting Mine Bay carvings and Acacia Bay.
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