1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (636+ words) The Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race is one of the tougher offshore races on the New Zealand calendar. A start at Waitemat, north past Cape Reinga, out to the Three Kings, then straight back again. The 2026 race starts on 16 April,…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (992+ words) The Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race is now just over a week away, starting on 16 April. Early signs point to a fair start, but the long range outlook suggests a more unpredictable race as the fleet heads north past North…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (339+ words) ILIAD Catamarans has unveiled imagery of the first ILIAD 53 F Off Grid Hybrid, featuring a striking bespoke interior design by BAZ Yacht Design. The inaugural hull of this groundbreaking model was commissioned by a private client and showcases a fully…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (872+ words) Auckland teenager Zofia Wells has etched her name into New Zealand sailing history, becoming the first female sailor to win the overall title at the prestigious New Zealand Optimist National Championships. The 14-year-old from Glendowie Boating Club delivered a commanding…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (209+ words) Victron's exciting new Lithium Super Pack NG is a super-easy-to-install, drop-in replacement for old lead-acid batteries. Ideal for both new builds and retrofits, the Lithium Super Pack NG comes with its own built-in BMS (Battery Management System), integrated heating for…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (1186+ words) Two decades have passed since Australia's Riviera announced the World Premiere of their innovative 3600 Sport Yacht. Back in 2005, Riviera's Sport Yacht concept was ahead of its time and the 3600 won many awards. As Riviera's Sport Yacht design grew in popularity,…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (306+ words) So said an Australian boat reviewer in the seventies and it is hard to argue with him. Perception was the first Pacific 38 designed and built by Allen Smith at Smith's Boatyard on the Whangarei River. It was, says Smith, design…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (414+ words) The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service said a tropical cyclone warning is now current for the country. It said at 11pm local time, Tropical Cyclone Maila was located 228 kilometres southwest of Ranogga Island, Western Province. The cyclone is moving west at 7 kilometres…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (463+ words) A life less ordinary: restoring wooden boats. On July 12, 2025 between 150 and 200 wooden boat enthusiasts flocked to Peter Brookes" boatyard in Waimauku to see for themselves Peter"s work in progress on restorations and rebuilds. "Seek and ye shall find," as…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (996+ words) How did Jan Saull come to run one of New Zealand's oldest boatbuilding companies, a thriving business with a team of 20 highly experienced boatbuilders working from Auckland's Gulf Harbour? It's a long story " and an inspiring one. Like so many…...