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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show - Interview with Domenic Genua by William Burton, Gold Coast , 4:37 AM Sat GMT
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show - Marketing and Events Manager for the Sydney International Boat Show Dominic Genua talks about what to expect for the upcoming boat show in Sydney from the first till the fourth of August. ... [more]  

The Yamaha Motor Company has celebrated the production of the company’s 10 millionth Yamaha outboard. Celebrations to mark achievement were held at Fukuroi South Factory, Yamaha’s state-of-the-art outboard manufacturing facility, in May. ... [more]  

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2013 day 1 + Images by William Burton, Gold Coast , 4:44 AM Fri GMT
Boaters are expected to flock in droves this weekend to the 25th International Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. Despite the odd 10 second Queensland shower, weather here has been perfect. ... [more]  

Yes. You do need to see this to believe it. FLIR Systems has recently launched their new maritime products and heading up the show, is the truly spectacular MU Series, which with its buns on the side of its head and shiny, white plastic cover, certainly does look like something from Star Wars. ... [more]  

Only weeks after securing a dominant season of offshore IRC racing and receiving the prestigious Siska trophy for their efforts, the ‘General Lee’ team have dominated the 1440nm Fremantle to Bali Race. The 11m Bakewell-White design stunned the fleet by leading around the first two rounding marks but eventually had to concede line honours to the 29m canting keel maxi 'Super Sled' ... [more]  

Well over 35,000 keen Kiwis flocked to the 2013 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in Auckland in mid-May, proving that boating is still a key attraction and pastime for many Kiwis. Attendance at the 2013 show was within just a few hundred of last year’s record-breaking crowd, despite a nasty weather bomb knocking back the numbers on one of the show’s four days (the Friday). ... [more]  

Tahiti Pearl Regatta - Record fleet assembles in Uteroa by Morgan Rogers, Raiatea , 5:27 PM Mon GMT
A record fleet of 54 yachts will assemble in Uteroa, Raiatea, Tahiti for the tenth edition of the famous Tahiti Pearl Regatta and prepare for exciting racing this year with 20 plus knots predicted on the first race promising to raise the normally peaceful heart rate above maximum for this part of the world. ... [more]  

Sail-World is at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boatshow in the Sailing Hall. We've a big screen running showing all the best we can find of sailing - from Youtube to Video and some material we have shot ourselves. On Saturday we took our camera for a quick run around the Show, this is the second gallery mainly from the other halls ... [more]  

Sail-World is at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boatshow in the Sailing Hall. We've a big screen running showing all the best we can find of sailing - from Youtube to Video and some material we have shot ourselves On Saturday we took our camera for a quick run around the Show ... [more]  

Sail-World is at the Hutchwilco Auckland Boatshow in the Sailing Hall which features all racing boats from Optimists and P-Class to the Olympic Gold Medal winning 470, and the Silver Medal winning 49er. Centrepiece of the Sailing Hall is the Hoist a Kite 'competition' where anyone can try out their ability to hoist a spinnaker and drop it back into the bag. ... [more]  

Sail-World is at the Hutchwilco Auckland Boatshow in the Sailing Hall. We've a big screen running showing all the best we can find of sailing - from Youtube to Video and some material we have shot ourselves. Interestingly the 18ft skiffs seem to pull the most crowd attention, but we'll be putting them up against Volvo Ocean Race and more America's Cup sailing in the AC72's and 45's. ... [more]  

Grant Dalton’s thoughts on the A2B Ocean Race by Sail-World, 7:56 PM Thu GMT
Speaking about the 2014 A2B Ocean Race, Dalton said – 'over recent years there has been quite a decline in the off-shore racing circuit in NZ. It really needed a shot in the arm to get people ocean racing again, and to blood the next group of round the world sailors. The A2B Race starting on February the ninth next year could do that'. ... [more]  

Join Mark Orams on Race 1 of the Paper Tiger Nationals, held off Maraetai Beach Auckland earlier this year, as viewed from bow and boom mounted AEE Sportscam cameras. ... [more]  

Auckland On Water Boat Show looking ship-shape by NZ Marine, , 6:29 AM Tue GMT
The 26 to 29 September running of the 2013 Auckland On Water Boat Show is looking like being another beauty with a large percentage of the exhibitors already confirmed by show organisers NZ Marine Industry Association. ... [more]  

Coastguards pay tribute to yacht crew after copybook rescue by RNLI/Sail-World Cruising, 8:36 PM Sun GMT
British Coastguards have paid tribute to the preparedness of a yacht crew in an MOB(COB) situation, which possibly saved the life of the overboard crew member who was wearing a life jacket and tethered to the yacht. While the crew could not retrieve her, they pressed the registered DSC radio distress button and the crew member was speedily airlifted to hospital ... [more]  

Local Manufacturing industries in Australia should blossom after radio communication company GME invested millions. True business success isn’t simply about growth, excellence and market prominence. It’s about all of these and something more: an investment in the people and the country who built its success. GME, one of Australia’s oldest radio communications companies, understands this. ... [more]  

Southport Yacht Club 'Best Marina Restaurant 2013/2014' by Southport Yacht Club, , 2:08 PM Tue GMT
Southport Yacht Club, Gold Coast was awarded the winner of the Marina Industries Association award for 'Best Restaurant on a Marina in Australia 2013/2014' at the inaugural Marine13 event in Sydney on Monday night. ... [more]  

After a superb day’s sailing yesterday, it seems today's racing at Sail Port Stephens Commodores Cup will provide challenges for both race officials and sailors alike, with some light weather expected. But regatta organizers will be doing their best to deliver good racing. ... [more]  

The 2013 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show has been designed to cater for everyone, from those seriously looking to buy a new boat, motor or accessory to those simply curious about boating, fishing or diving. ... [more]  

A Whitianga local has been fined $1000 in addition to court costs of $132, and all of his dive gear forfeited, after being caught at sea with over three times the recreational daily limit for scallops. Of the 175 scallops seized, 41 were undersized. ... [more]  

ISAF Sailing World Cup Palma 2013 - Last hurdle towards title by Neus Jordi, Palma de Mallorca, Spain , 10:21 PM Fri GMT
ISAF Sailing World Cup Palma 2013 has entered the medal race stage. Tomorrow, the top sailors in all classes will be sailing a new Medal Race format that could potentially be used at the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition. ... [more]  

Boaters alerted to exclusive use ski races on Richmond River by Roads and Maritime Services, Richmond River , 5:25 AM Thu GMT
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of ski races on Richmond River this weekend. ... [more]  

Volvo Ocean Race: Southern Spars ready to deliver first VO65 rigs *Feature by Volvo Ocean Race, 11:28 AM Tue GMT
Two rigs done, five more underway: Southern Spars is on schedule to deliver the first Volvo Ocean 65 rigs next month. The New Zealand rig specialist will supply all the masts, booms and rigging for the 2014-15 and 2017-18 races. ... [more]  

Greenpeace yacht restored and relaunched in Auckland by Alistair Deaves, 7:48 PM Thu GMT
The former Greenpeace vessel Vega has been relaunched at Westpark Marina after an extensive 10 month refit. Initially just out for a repaint by Jason Hamilton and Global Yacht Finishers, it was soon apparent that more work was needed. The whole cabin top was replaced along with all 36 cabin side bolts. The interior was also extensively modified while the deck hatches, skylight and companionway ... [more]  

The 2013 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is now less than 8 weeks away! The show, which will feature even more prizes and attractions than usual, will take place at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane Auckland on May 16-19. Mark these dates in your diary (or on your phone/tablet/computer) because you will not want to miss the chance to win some of our great prizes…. ... [more]  

Major Site upgrade in progress by Admin, 2:01 AM Tue GMT
Major upgrade in progress - We have been experiencing rapid growth over the last three months and we are currently adding another two servers to speed up the sites. Some elements of the site may show errors as our team is still working to bring everything on line. Please bear with us. ... [more]  

New Manson Boss proves to be a shackle bender on test *Feature by Richard Gladwell, 11:22 PM Sat GMT
Manson Anchors completed seabed testing on their new Boss model with a 15.7kg (35lb) anchor bending two sets of shackles, and causing the test to be stopped at almost ten tonnes of load being exerted on the anchor by the powerful tug being used for live seabed testing. ... [more]  

Check out the latest news from Kaenon sunglasses - it's all about your style. Inspired looks from Kaenon's Women's Collection. Buy online, or from your local Kaenon stockist - find one close to you with the store locator ... [more]  

Bacardi Miami Sailing Week - Stars shine on Biscayne Bay + Video by Icarus Sailing Media, , 6:05 PM Sat GMT
Organizers of Bacardi Miami Sailing Week made the most of conditions on the penultimate day of competition as the Star class completed two races on Biscayne Bay where a northeast breeze of 8-11 knots was accompanied by a light chop. The first win of the day went to defending champions Xavier Rohart and Serge Pulfer, while the second race was won by 2012 Olympians Mark Mendelblatt and Brian Fatih. ... [more]  

One of the oldest known boats built by Percy Vos, renowned wooden boat builder of days gone by, has been gifted to the city to become part of the heritage experience that is to being developed in the Wynyard Quarter by Waterfront Auckland. The beautifully preserved 16ft 'utility skiff' was built by the iconic Hamer Street yard of P. Vos Ltd in 1925, for Napier surveyor Guy Rochfort. ... [more]  

he NZMYC Boat Show is free admission to the public and is run on a volunteer basis, a gold coin donation is always welcome. Just by turning up members of the public could be in to win $150 worth of resin. ... [more]  

The 2013 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, at ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane, Auckland on May 16-19 will be a fun day out for the whole family. In addition to all of the latest new boats, engines, electronics and accessories, the show will also feature lots of free helpful advice, some stunning bargains and hours’ worth of entertainment for kids of all ages. ... [more]  

The 2013 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, at ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane, Auckland May 16-19 will be a fun day out for the whole family. ... [more]  

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OceansWatch helps out after Solomon Islands Tsunami
Yamaha provides 25 years of reliable power for Emirates Team NZ *Feature
NSW Water Police reveal new Naiads for their Marine Command
Wow! That was the TP52 Southern Cross Cup *Feature
How we survived ex-Cyclone Oswald on our Manson Supreme.
Lancer Industries Ltd has delivered the first Transom Marina System
Shackleton Epic 2013 - Alexandra Shackleton nears historic feat
Shackleton Epic 2013 - Alexandra Shackleton nears historic feat
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Images of Mahurangi Regatta - Gallery 3   
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America's Cup: Horsepower from Yamaha backs up AC72 on the water   
Boaters welcome reopening of three new piers at Picton Marina   
French sailor rescued from Southern Ocean   
Auckland Anniversary Regatta welcomes the return of Dragon Boats   
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Our family volunteer with OceansWatch in the SW Pacific   
Online Brokerage: See Busfield Marine's latest quality cruising yachts   
Murrays Bay Sailing Club launches new online presence   
Michael Finlay takes chequered flag in Yamaha's Marine Technician GP   
Events Clothing monster sale on until Monday at Royal Akarana YC   
Events Clothing monster sale this Saturday - Monday, Royal Akarana YC   
Shackleton re-enactment scheduled for January   
Kiwi Spirit: Oldest solo non-stop circumnavigation - tour the boat   
Incidents on the water and ashore highlight need to carry EPIRB's   
Heroes and Legends: Olympic Medallists on show at Westhaven   


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