Mastercard Superyachts Day 4: Tawera wins regatta Mastercard Superyachts Day 4: Tawera wins regatta Mastercard Superyachts: Regatta closes on a glamour note on the Hauraki Gulf A glamour day of beautiful Auckland weather and scintillating superyacht sailing has brought the Mastercard Superyacht Regatta 2021 to a close at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. by Andrew Delves – RNZYS PR & Communications Manager Posted 28 Feb 02:35 NZDT America's Cup start expected to be postponed America's Cup start expected to be postponed For the America's Cup the earliest Auckland will come out of the Lockdown is Sunday, March 7 The NZ Prime Minister has announced a return to Alert Level 3 for seven days. For the America's Cup the earliest Auckland will come out of the Lockdown is Sunday, March 7. An announcement is expected from the permitted organiser America's Cup Event Ltd by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 27 Feb 21:36 NZDT Mastercard Superyachts Day 3: Tawera extends lead Mastercard Superyachts Day 3: Tawera extends lead Tawera builds lead with first and second place finishes on Doyle Sails Race Day 3 The team on Tawera have extended their Mastercard Superyacht Regatta lead after first and second place finishes in the two races sailed on Doyle Sails Race Day 3. by Andrew Delves – RNZYS PR & Communications Manager Posted 27 Feb 02:28 NZDT Silvertip take out Day 2 at the Superyacht Regatta Silvertip take out Day 2 at the Superyacht Regatta The 33 metre superyacht racing machine slips away in light winds The 33 metre superyacht racing machine Silvertip has taken its first victory of the Mastercard Superyacht Regatta, winning race three of the regatta on Boat International Race Day 2. by Andrew Delves – RNZYS PR & Communications Manager Posted 26 Feb 01:05 NZDT Missing yacht found in Bream Bay Missing yacht found in Bream Bay The yacht, Tribe, which broadcast a Mayday call Wednesday was found in Bream Bay The yacht, Tribe, which broadcast a Mayday call yesterday evening was found this afternoon in Bream Bay about 4 nautical miles (7km) south of Whangarei. by Maritime New Zealand Posted 19 Feb 13:06 NZDT Request for sightings of yacht east of Coromandel Request for sightings of yacht east of Coromandel A major search and rescue operation underway after a mayday call was received from a sinking yacht A major search and rescue operation is underway after a mayday call was received from a sinking yacht earlier this evening. A distress call was received via maritime radio at about 6.30pm tonight giving the yacht's location as near Waiheke. by Maritime New Zealand Posted 17 Feb 23:43 NZDT America's Cup: Test your knowledge against the TAB America's Cup: Test your knowledge against the TAB Fans now have the opportunity to test their America's Cup knowledge against the TAB's bookmakers Fans now have the opportunity to test their America's Cup knowledge against the bookmakers at the TAB and maybe make a return of a few lazy dollars. The TAB explains how they set the prices, and how these have changed since the America's Cup World Series. by Cody Benck TAB Posted 12 Feb 22:07 NZDT MPS - Crystal Prop available throughout NZ MPS - Crystal Prop available throughout NZ Leading Adhesive antifouling films specialists, Marine Protection Solutions, announce new product Hailed as the future of propeller anti-fouling, New Zealand's leaders in adhesive antifouling films and marine vinyl wrapping, Marine Protection Solutions, are excited to make ‘Crystal Prop' available throughout New Zealand. by MediaPA Posted 9 Feb 14:43 NZDT L&B - CS Free delivers portable battery charging L&B - CS Free delivers portable battery charging CTEK's new CS FREE portable battery charger can recharge a flat battery in just 15 minutes CTEK's new CS FREE portable battery charger can recharge a flat battery in just 15 minutes, even when nowhere near a power outlet. by Mike Rose Posted 9 Feb 14:21 NZDT Raymarine products available from L&B Raymarine products available from L&B Raymarine's latest software release offers more control and better safety Raymarine's new Edgartown LightHouse 3.13 operating system for Axiom, Axiom Pro and Axiom XL multifunction displays is now available and free to download using the Axiom's software update feature. Product information is available from Lusty and Blundell by Mike Rose Posted 9 Feb 14:14 NZDT Maritime NZ urges boaties to take safety seriously Maritime NZ urges boaties to take safety seriously Maritime NZ is urging boaties to take safety seriously ahead of a busy long weekend Maritime NZ is urging boaties to take safety seriously ahead of what is expected to be a busy long weekend on the water. by Maritime New Zealand Posted 5 Feb 14:28 NZDT New high pressure watermakers available from L&B New high pressure watermakers available from L&B New 'self-regulating' watermakers deliver no fuss, unlimited fresh water on board are now available New 'self-regulating' watermakers deliver no fuss, unlimited fresh water on board are now available from Lusty and Blundell. Manufactured in Italy, the High Pressure (HP) Watermakers are available various models and volumes. by Mike Rose Posted 5 Feb 13:16 NZDT Immaculate Elliott 1600 Tourer offered for sale Immaculate Elliott 1600 Tourer offered for sale This Elliott 1600 is brilliantly set up for short-handed sailing and is ready for new owners. Greg Elliott's Tourer series are some of the most sought-after boats in New Zealand and the world. For cruising – be it coastal or trans-oceanic – they are as good as yachts get. by Sail-World NZL Posted 27 Jan 14:14 NZDT Prada Cup: Maritime Officers again on boat ramps Prada Cup: Maritime Officers again on boat ramps Maritime Officers will again be out on boat ramps and marinas when the Prada Cup gets underway Maritime Officers will again be out on boat ramps and marinas when the Prada Cup gets underway on Friday, with organisers expecting as many as 3000 craft on the water on key race days. by Maritime New Zealand Posted 14 Jan 23:02 NZDT Flags signify approved commercial operators Flags signify approved commercial operators Maritime NZ has distributed more than 110 distinctive yellow and pink flags to approved commercial o Maritime NZ has distributed more than 110 distinctive yellow and pink flags to approved commercial operators providing on-the-water viewing for the Prada Cup racing starting this week. by Maritime New Zealand Posted 14 Jan 22:47 NZDT RS Aero Demo - Sunday at Northcote Birkenhead YC RS Aero Demo - Sunday at Northcote Birkenhead YC Book your spot for a demonstration sail onboard an RS Aero this Sunday with NZ Sailcraft NZ Sailcraft are running an RS Aero Demonstration this Sunday at Northcote Birkenhead Yacht club from 10.30am - 1.30pm by Sail-World NZL Posted 13 Jan 22:15 NZDT Kayaker rescued at Red Rocks Kayaker rescued at Red Rocks A person was rescued today by the Police Maritime Unit on board the Lady Elizabeth IV A person was rescued today by the Police Maritime Unit on board the Lady Elizabeth IV after being swept out to sea in a kayak by wind and a strong current. by Police Media Centre Posted 24 Dec 2020 22:34 NZDT Continuing growth sees Precey promoted at L&B Continuing growth sees Precey promoted at L&B Peter Precey steps up from Lusty and Blundells sales showroom to be an assistant product manager. A fast-growing customer base and ongoing sales growth in their leading marine products and systems has resulted in Lusty and Blundell appointing leading showroom consultant Peter Precey to a new assistant product management role. by Lusty & Blundell Posted 29 Nov 2020 18:33 NZDT Buy a Smuggler for Christmas at Big Boys Toys Buy a Smuggler for Christmas at Big Boys Toys Smuggler Marine are at Big Boys Toys this weekend. See the beautifully finished Smuggler RIBs Smuggler Marine are at Big Boys Toys this weekend. Get on down to see all the action, plus the beautifully finished Smuggler RIBs on show in Hall 6. If you are planning on purchasing a RIB for summer, these are what we have left. by Smuggler Marine Posted 14 Nov 2020 15:28 NZDT