Boating Lifestyle
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Feadship Halcyon departs Kaag after 14-month refit that became a near full rebuild
What began as a refit for the 46.90m Feadship Halcyon became a near full rebuild at Kaag over 14 months, touching every major system aboard.
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Thetford CEO Stephane Cordeille dies, leaving mark on marine sanitation worldwide
Thetford CEO Stephane Cordeille has passed away, leaving a lasting impact on marine sanitation worldwide and on boaties across New Zealand and beyond.
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Two Northland marine reserve anglers fined $1,000 each after night patrol stings
Two recreational fishers fined $1,000 each after breaking no-take rules in Northland marine reserves, one caught during a deliberate night surveillance patrol.
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2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge: New Zealand veteran Sharon Ferris-Choat makes history as early leaders set pace in gruelling crossing
Kiwi sailor Sharon Ferris-Choat becomes first woman since 2014 to finish Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge, claiming historic victory in brutal conditions.
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Sea of Cortez shakedown turns into a 200-mile detour for NZ offshore sailor
NZ sailor Steve Raea's Sea of Cortez shakedown turned into a 200-mile detour before his Pacific crossing. A gripping offshore cruising tale from 2013.
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Galeon 700 Skydeck ninth hull gets Mediterranean interior overhaul from InSitu Design
Galeon's 700 Skydeck ninth hull debuts a Mediterranean interior redesign by InSitu Design. Available in NZ through Alexander Marine. See full specs here.
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Pigeon Bay Boating Club's future safeguarded by Christchurch City Council accommodation decision
Pigeon Bay Boating Club celebrates a major win as Christchurch City Council recommends preserving camping sites critical to the remote yacht club's future.
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Auckland designer adds four feet and 1700 hours to give Pelin Empress 24 new life
Auckland designer Richard Edlin spent 1700 hours transforming a Pelin Empress 24, extending the hull by four feet and rebuilding the interior. Read the full story.
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Nancy Clothier, one of NZ's first Wrens and holder of service number 11, dies at 106
The Royal New Zealand Navy mourns Nancy Clothier, one of NZ's first Wrens with service number 11, who passed away at 106 after a remarkable wartime naval career.
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Three steps to netting fish correctly and ending heartbreak at the boat
Stop losing fish at the boat. Learn the three simple steps to using a landing net correctly and avoid the most common mistakes anglers make at the critical moment.
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Inside Maritimo's eight-year apprenticeship programme building luxury boatbuilders from within
Maritimo has spent eight years building luxury boatbuilders from within. Discover how their apprenticeship programme is shaping the next generation of leaders.
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Maritimo S50 sedan targets Pacific debut with twin launches before year end
Maritimo's new S50 sedan motor yacht will debut on both sides of the Pacific before year end, with twin launches planned for Australia and Fort Lauderdale.
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