Boating Lifestyle
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How to keep your small outboard motor running reliably all season
Keep your small outboard running reliably all season with our guide to flushing, greasing, anode checks, prop care, and storage tips for NZ conditions.
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How to boat camp well: anchoring, packing, cooking and where to go in NZ
Learn how to boat camp in New Zealand with tips on anchoring, packing, cooking and the best spots to explore by water. Your guide to camping afloat.
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Maritimo cruising guide: Queensland and NSW coastline highlights for motor yacht owners
Explore Queensland's Great Barrier Reef and NSW's iconic harbours with this Maritimo motor yacht cruising guide covering top anchorages and coastal destinations.
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Retro Boats NZ founder Brendon Cornes builds 6000-member community around classic fibreglass
Brendon Cornes built a 6000-member Facebook community around vintage fibreglass boats. Discover swap meets, retro boat days, and why classic boats still make sense in NZ.
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Island Cruising marks 40 years with RNZYS reunion as rally fleet tops 240 boats
Island Cruising celebrates 40 years of Pacific rallying as fleet numbers top 240 boats. Discover how the iconic NZ sailing organisation has grown and evolved.
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Milford Beach light withdrawn and Whangarei charts updated in October notices
Milford Beach navigation light withdrawn, NZ 5214 and NZ 5215 charts updated, and ECDIS display warnings issued in New Zealand's latest Notices to Mariners.
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Pacific Puddle Jump rally enters new chapter with Sail Tahiti taking over in 2026
The Pacific Puddle Jump rally enters a new era in 2026 as Sail Tahiti takes the helm. Discover what's changing and what stays the same on this iconic ocean crossing.
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Fat healthy trout and open water mark a promising start to the 2025-26 season
Fat, healthy trout are showing up across New Zealand as the 2025-26 freshwater season kicks off. Get tips for boating anglers on trolling, river mouths, and access.
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When to cruise Asia: the best seasons for Thailand, Japan and beyond
Discover the best times to cruise Asia, from Thailand's calm winter waters to Japan's autumn anchorages. Plan your perfect voyage with Maritimo yachts.
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How clinker boatbuilding shaped New Zealand's maritime heritage
Discover how clinker boatbuilding shaped New Zealand's maritime history, from Viking origins to local builders using kauri and pohutukawa timber.
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How to flush and test your boat's freshwater system before the season starts
Learn how to clean, flush, and test your boat's freshwater system before the season starts. Keep your crew safe with these practical tank and pump checks.
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Rotorua swap meet on 19 October to celebrate classic Kiwi boats and caravans
Celebrate classic Kiwi boating and caravanning at the Retro Boat & Caravan Sale Swap Meet in Rotorua on 19 October, 10am to 2pm. Stalls from just $20.
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