Auckland Anniversary Regatta to proceed as planned Auckland Anniversary Regatta to proceed as planned The Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has announced the regatta will still be going ahead The Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has announced the regatta will still be going ahead next week on Auckland Anniversary Day, Monday 31 January, 2022. by Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta Posted 25 Jan 11:53 NZDT Sailing events expected to continue under Code Red Sailing events expected to continue under Code Red Sailing events should be able to continue with minor changes, to facilitate a busy sailing season Sailing events can continue with only minor changes, to allow a busy summer of sailing to continue under newly declared Code Red status declared On January 21, to slow the spread-speed of the Omicron COVID virus. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 23 Jan 17:21 NZDT 10 days left to win back $1,000, of Antifoul cost 10 days left to win back $1,000, of Antifoul cost There is still time to participate in the draw for up to $1,000 off your purchase of Altex anti-foul The opportunity to win back up to (NZD)$1,000 of the cost of your Altex Coatings Boat Paint or Pettit Vivid or Pettit Hydrocoat branded Antifouling finishes on 31st January. However, there is still time to send your proof of purchase to be in the draw. by Abbie Clark Posted 21 Jan 16:59 NZDT Westhaven Marina goes with Spinlock lifejackets Westhaven Marina goes with Spinlock lifejackets NZ's premier marina, Westhaven Marina, chooses Spinlock inflatable lifejackets for their staff. New Zealand's premier marina, Westhaven Marina, has selected the internationally-renowned, high quality range of Spinlock inflatable lifejackets for their staff. by Mike Rose Posted 11 Jan 23:12 NZDT Giesen New Year Regatta ends in fireworks Giesen New Year Regatta ends in fireworks Waikawa Boating Club's annual Giesen New Year Regatta finished with an explosive breeze on Sunday. Waikawa Boating Club's annual New Year Regatta enjoyed a wide range of breezes which gave every boat ample opportunity to put themselves forward as a contender for the regatta win. by David Hancock Posted 11 Jan 02:26 NZDT Altex Coatings: Anti-Fouling and Repainting tips Altex Coatings: Anti-Fouling and Repainting tips Altex provide world-class marine coatings backed by world-class technology Altex Coatings Ltd specialises in the formulation, manufacture, and specification of high performance marine protective coatings throughout Australasia and the South Pacific - providing world-class products backed by world-class technology. by Abbie Clark Posted 27 Dec 2021 20:46 NZDT The RS Sailing Advent Calendar – Day 5 The RS Sailing Advent Calendar – Day 5 The first of the RS range to arrive in Auckland are with their new owners, and will be sailing for C The first of the RS range to arrive in Auckland are with their new owners, and will be sailing for Christmas. To see all the available RS range in New Zealand, contact Hayden Whitburn - and check out their great deals for boats in this shipment. by NZ Sailcraft Media Posted 27 Dec 2021 19:44 NZDT Get $300 off Techno-Stabi TS-X1440 Binoculars Get $300 off Techno-Stabi TS-X1440 Binoculars For a limited time, get $300 off Techno-Stabi TS-X1440 Binoculars Typically, it is very difficult to handhold binoculars steady for most maritime activities beyond 7x power magnification. But this is not because of the binoculars, it's the swell, the engine vibration, the boat speed – but most of all, it's you. by Charlotte Hopkirk Posted 27 Dec 2021 17:43 NZDT Pacific COVID update Pacific COVID update The NZ border is still closed unless you are a NZ Registered vessel, with NZ crew or exempt The NZ border is still closed unless you are a NZ Registered vessel, with NZ crew or have an exemption. Fiji, New Caledonia and French Polynesia are planning on re-opening their borders to vaccinated sailors. by Island Cruising NZ Posted 21 Dec 2021 15:16 NZDT The RS Sailing Advent Calendar – Day 4! The RS Sailing Advent Calendar – Day 4! Thinking about a boat for your bach? Want it in time for the Christmas break? Try this solution The RS Quest is possibly the perfect family or bach Christmas present – for small boat cruises, teaching the next generation, sailing together as a family and just for the joy of being on the water. by NZ Sailcraft Posted 19 Dec 2021 23:34 NZDT Pacific Rallies 2022 Pacific Rallies 2022 New Zealand options for next year Registrations will shortly open for our rallies to the Pacific for 2022. We are just waiting on a couple of final prices, dates & details to come through. Drop me a line if you'd like to be the first to know. by Island Cruising NZ Posted 19 Dec 2021 21:14 NZDT LSB builds chase boat for AC37challenger team LSB builds chase boat for AC37challenger team The custom Catalyst chase boat for the next America's Cup will begin construction in early 2022 The custom Catalyst 45 chase boat due to start construction in the first part of 2022 will be Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilder's 69th custom boat. by Luke Hill/Lloyd Stevenson. Boatbuilders Posted 17 Dec 2021 17:08 NZDT L&B becomes authorised Victron Repair Centre L&B becomes authorised Victron Repair Centre Lusty and Blundell become the exclusive Service Partner for Victron Energy in New Zealand. Lusty & Blundell Ltd, New Zealand largest supplier of leading brand marine and industrial products and systems, has become the exclusive Service Partner for Victron Energy in New Zealand. by Lusty & Blundell Posted 17 Dec 2021 16:19 NZDT Yachting NZ: Briefings - Dec 15 - Latest news Yachting NZ: Briefings - Dec 15 - Latest news Latest Yachting NZ: Briefings for December 15 - Big P class fleets expected.. Keelboats are back.. Latest Yachting NZ: Briefings for December 15 - Big P class fleets expected for Tanner and Tauranga Cups; Keelboats back in action in Auckland after 100days of lockdown; NZSailGP's Erica Dawson podcast and more by Michael Brown / Yachting NZ Posted 17 Dec 2021 11:33 NZDT The RS Sailing Advent Calendar – Day 3 The RS Sailing Advent Calendar – Day 3 We bring the RS CAT14, recently arrived in New Zealand and ready to get noticed! Last but not least in the RS Sailing Advent Calendar, we bring the RS CAT14, recently arrived in New Zealand and ready to get noticed. Two available now! by NZ Sailcraft Posted 16 Dec 2021 22:44 NZDT New $650,000 investment offered for invasive pests New $650,000 investment offered for invasive pests Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is offering a $650,000 research investment into marine pests The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is offering a $650,000 investment in research to advance treatment options for invasive marine pests and support growth of New Zealand's aquaculture industry. by Clean Below? Good to Go Posted 15 Dec 2021 15:58 NZDT NZ SailGP celebrates Spanish/NZ Govt agreement NZ SailGP celebrates Spanish/NZ Govt agreement An historic agreement has been signed between the New Zealand and Spanish Governments over seabirds The New Zealand SailGP Team has celebrated the signing of an historic agreement between the Governments of New Zealand and Spain to address the conservation emergency facing seabirds including albatrosses and petrels. by James Rigby/NZSailGP Posted 15 Dec 2021 14:52 NZDT The RS Sailing Advent Calendar – Day 2! The RS Sailing Advent Calendar – Day 2! Click the link to open up more info about RS Fevas, in stock and ready to deliver at NZ Sailcraft! An RS Feva is the perfect family Christmas present – for parents and children or siblings sailing together or getting into exciting one design fleet racing. by NZ Sailcraft Posted 12 Dec 2021 23:47 NZDT NZ industry steps up to face biofouling challenges NZ industry steps up to face biofouling challenges Three NZ companies come up with solutions to combat the biofouling challenge we face The biofouling industry is innovating all the time, here in New Zealand and around the world. Here are three examples of New Zealand companies coming up with solutions to combat the challenge we face. by Clean Below? Good to Go Posted 12 Dec 2021 22:55 NZDT The RS Sailing Advent Calendar – Day 1! The RS Sailing Advent Calendar – Day 1! On this day of the holiday season we have eight brand new Aeros in a container ready for delivery On this day of the holiday season we have eight brand new Aeros in a container, right now, and just days from clearing the port and being ready for delivery. by NZ Sailcraft Posted 10 Dec 2021 17:17 NZDT