Boating and marine industry news for New Zealandhttps://www.nzboating-world.com/Copyright YY Online Services Ltden-ukSat, 03 Oct 2026 03:06:29 GMTSat, 03 Oct 2026 03:06:29 GMT20https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/300079/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/300079/?source=rssRichard Gladwell, Sail-World.com NZThu, 01 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMTThe TP52 may have evolved into one of the world's most sophisticated inshore racing machines, but Final Final represents a rather different branch of the family tree. https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/300270/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/300270/?source=rssChristine MakaweoTue, 29 Sep 2026 08:57:00 GMTKaleo Designs' Takarangi Kiwi Classic shirt brings a little of that cruising feeling along for the journey. Its bright turquoise recalls clear lagoons and warm days on the water. Against a summer tan, it is hard to miss—and likely to earn a compliment.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/300262/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/300262/?source=rssMiranda Powrie, Boatseekr.comTue, 29 Sep 2026 08:19:28 GMTAround New Zealand and Australia, many sailors make the move to a powerboat. Whether it is to save the knees, handle a smaller crew, or arrive before the breeze drops, switching to power does not mean losing what you love about cruising on a sail boat.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299894/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299894/?source=rssMike LeylandWed, 16 Sep 2026 23:22:00 GMTRacing will start later this month on a new Tuesday and Thursday evening Sprint Racing series, run by three clubs, and involving five one-design keelboat classes, aimed at keeping local mid-week racing affordable, accessible, fun and vibrant.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299486/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299486/?source=rssRichard Gladwell, Sail-World.com/nzWed, 16 Sep 2026 22:15:00 GMTEncore's launch in April 2013 marked the end of New Zealand's golden era of custom yacht building. The 44-meter Dubois-designed sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Step aboard for a look at yachting's finest. https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299782/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299782/?source=rssMiranda Powrie, Boatseekr.comMon, 14 Sep 2026 05:15:00 GMTWhether you want to line up for club racing on a Wednesday or just want a boat that's fun to push hard when the breeze is up, these five listings currently on Boatseekr cover plenty of options.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299081/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299081/?source=rssChristine MakaweoThu, 03 Sep 2026 03:07:23 GMTThis Father's Day, we're celebrating the dads, grandads and father figures who got us out there in the first place. Give your Dad a Kaleo Kiwi Classic - and make him look smart on Father's Day, and every other day of the year.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299320/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299320/?source=rssAustralian SailingMon, 31 Aug 2026 12:43:00 GMTAustralian Sailing has signed a six-year global partnership with Southern Pacific Boats, with the Australasian manufacturer becoming the official Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) of Australian Sailing and the Australian Sailing Team (AST).https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299057/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/299057/?source=rssMiranda Powrie, Boatseekr.comThu, 27 Aug 2026 06:19:00 GMTThere's nothing quite like sailboat racing to make you forget life for a few hours. If you want to get back out there, or get in for the first time, there's a proper spread of race yachts on Boatseekr right now to suit almost any budget and ambition.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/298843/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/298843/?source=rssErin Ponton, ZF MarineThu, 13 Aug 2026 05:52:00 GMTWith decades of expertise in marine driveline technology, ZF Aftermarket supports vessel owners and operators throughout the entire lifecycle of their marine propulsion systems.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/298288/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/298288/?source=rssChristine MakaweoTue, 28 Jul 2026 23:49:00 GMT"When we set out to create them, our goal wasn't simply to design another men's shirt. We wanted something that reflected the relaxed way many New Zealanders travel, whether by boat, campervan or suitcase.”https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/298212/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/298212/?source=rssMiranda Powrie, boatseekr.comTue, 28 Jul 2026 06:13:00 GMTCome the first cold snap, the covers go on and the marina settles into a long wait for Labour Weekend. Have look at this new feature from BoatSeekr - giving you an insight into the market - power and sail, new and currently owned.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/298287/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/298287/?source=rssLiveOceanThu, 23 Jul 2026 23:23:08 GMTIn issuing a permit authorising a New Zealand vessel [the Tasman Viking] to bottom trawl on seamounts in the South Pacific the New Zealand government has rejected the call of New Zealanders to transition away from this destructive fishing practice. https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/297796/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/297796/?source=rssChristine MakaweoWed, 22 Jul 2026 13:24:58 GMTBay of Islands clothing brand Kaleo Designs has released Sail the Bay, a limited-edition men's shirt inspired by three classic New Zealand yachts. The design celebrates the timeless elegance of traditional sailinghttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/297837/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/297837/?source=rssErin Ponton, ZF MarineThu, 09 Jul 2026 02:56:00 GMTSafer, simpler and more enjoyable pursuit of greater control has seen one Aquila 54' luxury catamaran become the first vessel in Oceania to be fitted with ZF's advanced TotalCommand marine propulsion control system.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/297532/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/297532/?source=rssJulia FaireMon, 29 Jun 2026 14:10:00 GMTKiel Week 2026 delivered a strong statement from New Zealand's newest Mixed 470 combination, with Tessa Clinton and Will Mason showing encouraging pace in their first international regatta together.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/297022/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/297022/?source=rssBoatseekr.comTue, 16 Jun 2026 13:17:43 GMTThere's a familiar story in sailing circles: a group of old crewmates, scattered by careers and geography, start talking again. Someone suggests a regatta, someone else says, “we should do this properly”… and getting the band back together is alive again.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/296791/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/296791/?source=rssEduan Roos/Yachting New ZealandThu, 04 Jun 2026 10:31:00 GMTWhen water started pouring into his yacht in the raging Tasman Sea, Graeme Francis found himself confronting the scenario every offshore sailor hopes never arrives.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/296663/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/296663/?source=rssLaura HamptonMon, 01 Jun 2026 02:57:00 GMTThe high-tech, hydrofoiling F50 catamarans of the Rolex SailGP Championship have officially returned to Manhattan waters, bringing boundary-pushing, 60-mph racing back to one of the world's most iconic skylines for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix.https://www.nzboating-world.com/news/296624/?source=rsshttps://www.nzboating-world.com/news/296624/?source=rssArmstrong FoilsFri, 29 May 2026 23:44:00 GMTOskar Johansson and Jeremy Wilmotte headed to NSW chasing a big swell with a small window.