New research: Boaties behaving more safely! New research: Boaties behaving more safely!New research released today shows recreational boaties are behaving more safely but Maritime NZ is wNew research released today shows recreational boaties are behaving more safely but Maritime NZ is warning them not to slip up on their good work this summer.by Maritime NZ Posted 15 Oct 07:19 NZDT Make sure your crew is kitted out with Zhik Make sure your crew is kitted out with ZhikGet Zhiked for the PIC Coastal Classic - enter the draw to win up to $1000 of Zhik gearGet Zhiked for the PIC Coastal Classic - enter the draw to win up to $1000 of Zhik gear.by Steffi Bourke/Zhik NZ Posted 4 Oct 11:56 NZDT Master opts to head south in holed ship Master opts to head south in holed shipLife-threatening incident in the remote New Zealand Sub-Antarctic islandsA French cruise company and ship's Master have been fined $70,000 and $30,000 respectively for endangering human life and entering a prohibited zone following an incident in the remote New Zealand Sub-Antarctic islands. by Maritime NZ Posted 4 Oct 00:12 NZDT Images from Day 4 of the Auckland OWBS Images from Day 4 of the Auckland OWBSThe Auckland On the Water Boat Show concluded on Sunday, on a fine, sunny Spring dayThe Auckland On the Water Boat Show concluded on Sunday, on a fine, sunny Spring day, with good crowds fitting in a trip to the Show around the All Black Test Match against Argentina.by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz NZ Posted 2 Oct 16:40 NZDT More images from Day 4 of the Auckland OWBS More images from Day 4 of the Auckland OWBSThere was good interest in the Auckland On the Water Boat Show as the America's Cup loomed largeThere was plenty of interest in the Auckland On the Water Boat Show as the crowds seemed to get their first taste of America's Cup fever, after the announcement of the Environment Court Decision giving the America's Cup bases the go-ahead during the week.by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz NZ Posted 2 Oct 16:37 NZDT AOWBS say numbers up on 2017 Show AOWBS say numbers up on 2017 ShowAuckland On Water Boat Show is more than halfway through and reporting over a ten per cent increaseThe twentieth Auckland On Water Boat Show is more than halfway through and reporting over a ten per cent increase on visitor numbers compared to 2017. “We suspected we'd see strong visitor numbers this year,” says organiser Stacey Cook.by Isla McKechnie Posted 29 Sep 23:26 NZST Images from Day 3 of the Auckland OWBS Images from Day 3 of the Auckland OWBSImages from Day 3 of the Auckland On the Water Boat ShowImages from Day 3 of the Auckland On the Water Boatshow, as the sun broke though mid-afternoon on the marina. There were big crowds through on Day 3, the penultimate day of the show.by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nz NZ Posted 29 Sep 17:49 NZST Boaties levied for land-based transport dreams Boaties levied for land-based transport dreamsBoaties paying more for their recreation on the water in order to fund our roadsThe twentieth edition of the Auckland On Water Boat Show kicked off today, and with show-goers lining up to enter as the gates opened at 10, the NZ Marine industry highlights the importance of not letting the regional fuel tax dampen the NZ marine industrby Isla McKechnie Posted 29 Sep 11:20 NZST Latest news and updates from Sealegs Latest news and updates from SealegsSealegs, the world leaders in amphibious craft, continues the amphibious boating revolutionSealegs, the world leaders in amphibious craft, continues the amphibious boating revolution it started in 2001 with the unveiling of Sealegs Electric E4. The Sealegs Electric E4 is a better, faster and more powerful amphibious craftby Sealegs Intl Media Posted 29 Sep 01:42 NZST Bumper crop of new release NZ-built boats at AOWBS Bumper crop of new release NZ-built boats at AOWBSA bumper crop of new release New Zealand-built boats revealed at Auckland On the Water Boat ShowThe Auckland On Water Boat Show's twentieth edition runs from 27-30 September and this year has a bumper crop of new release New Zealand-built boats which span the market; from RIBS and trailer boats, to luxury launches. by Isla McKechnie Posted 28 Sep 22:17 NZST New outboards and commercial engines at AOWBS New outboards and commercial engines at AOWBSLarge and innovative engines are a highlight of this year's Auckland On Water Boat ShowLarge and innovative engines will be a highlight of this year's Auckland On Water Boat Show, which runs from 27-30 September and is in its twentieth year.by Isla McKechnie Posted 28 Sep 20:09 NZST Viper Xtreme Outriggers – Gamefishing made easier Viper Xtreme Outriggers – Gamefishing made easierViper's Xtreme game fishing package are extremely durable, still easy to fit and affordableA series of improvements to Viper's Xtreme game fishing package render them extremely durable and still easy to fit, at an affordable price point. The Xtreme Outrigger makes rigging up for game fishing an easy processby Kathleen Griffiths Posted 24 Sep 22:39 NZST Golden Globe Race Director updates on mishap Golden Globe Race Director updates on mishapRace organisers were routing the boats to head north, but they were caught in the stormRadio New Zealand's Gyles Beckford spoke to Golden Globe Race director Don McIntyre who is in Les Sables d'Olonne - the race's start point in France. He says that surface vessels will be on the scene from first light tomorrow. by Radio NZ/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 24 Sep 14:34 NZST Surviving your next insurance claim Surviving your next insurance claimDisaster often strikes when least expected. And it is only then that we check our insurance policy..Your boat has been holed by an errant fellow yachtie on autopilot. You're anchored off a tropical island and you're planning a blue water voyage home in a month's time. What do you do?by Neil Bailey, Bailey's Insurance Posted 19 Sep 22:35 NZST Offshore Regs now require personal AIS Offshore Regs now require personal AISWorld Sailing Offshore Special Regulations requiring every crew member to carry a personal AISAs sailors prepare for the 2019 season, awareness is being raised about a rule within the 2018-19 World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations requiring every crew member to carry a personal AIS device when taking part in Category 2 yacht races of extendedby Saltwater Stone Posted 17 Sep 20:50 NZST Honda Marine's great offer at the Auckland Show Honda Marine's great offer at the Auckland ShowHonda Marine will again be offering FREE Rigging Kits on all BF80 – BF250 outboardsDue to the overwhelming success of the Honda Marine Free Rigging Kit promotion run during last years On the Water Boat Show, Honda Marine will again be offering FREE Rigging Kits on all BF80 – BF250 outboards sold during the show and the following weeks.by Honda Marine NZ Posted 17 Sep 13:39 NZST Clearance sale at Foster's Ship Chandlery Clearance sale at Foster's Ship ChandleryOn November 3 from 8am-1pm, Fosters will be clearing out old and discontinued stockTime for some teak? Seriously in need of shackles? Want a bargain on brass, bronze and more besides? You're in luck - Foster's Ship Chandlery is having a huge warehouse-clearing sale in November.by Kate Montgomery Posted 15 Sep 00:28 NZST A 95metre mooring extension is now in process A 95metre mooring extension is now in processNew plans have been unveiled for a 90-metre mooring extension off Auckland's Queens WharfNew plans have been unveiled for a 90-metre mooring extension off Auckland's Queens Wharf to handle cruise ships currently too large for the city. The mooring will have a public gangway for part of its lengthby Todd Niall/Stuff Posted 14 Sep 21:16 NZST Aroshell wet weather gear from Zhik Aroshell wet weather gear from ZhikLatest from Zhik - Product of the week... Womens Match Racing...Wellington outlet for ZhikLatest from Zhik - Aroshell is the featured product of the week... Womens Match Racing update ...Announcing new Wellington outlet for Zhikby Steffi Bourke/Zhik NZ Posted 13 Sep 15:48 NZST Your chance to win an Icom M25-EURO VHF Radio Your chance to win an Icom M25-EURO VHF RadioWhy you should not rely solely on a cellphone when boating - enter and win Icom M25-EURO VHF RadioMy flatmate recently co-purchased a trailer sailer with her friend, a confident, self-taught sailor. She explained to me that her friend would actively operate the vessel and teach her sailing skills when they took the boat out. I was impressed – butby Tasman Salter Posted 4 Sep 10:56 NZST