Two surfboards lost off Tasmania washed ashore years later in New Zealand and Queensland. Ocean currents carried them thousands of kilometres across the Tasman Sea.
Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Auckland Boat Show, marking 25 years of New Zealand's premier on-water event. Celebrate Kiwi boating culture on the Waitemata.
Edition 21 of NZ Notices to Mariners brings chart updates for Manukau Harbour and Milford Sound. Stay informed on the latest navigation changes for safe boating.
IBEX 2025 closed in Tampa with 7,600 attendees, 710 exhibitors, and a record 112 innovation entries. See highlights from the marine industry's leading trade event.
From a backyard shed to a 2,300sqm facility, Metan Marine's rise to marine restoration fame is built on skill, ambition, and Awlgrip premium coatings.
The Pittwater Sail Expo runs 24-26 October at RPAYC Newport, showcasing 35-plus yachts from top marine brands. Australia's largest sailing boat show.
Explore Terence Disdale's stunning superyacht design book, featuring never-before-published photographs and insights from one of yachting's most iconic designers.
Find over 50 approved haulout facilities across New Zealand in the updated 2025-26 directory. Plan ahead this summer and book early to protect our waterways.
The Auckland Boat Show celebrates 25 years at the Viaduct, 5-8 March 2026. Explore 200 boats, 500 brands, sea trials and more at New Zealand's premier marine event.
Keep your small outboard running reliably all season with our guide to flushing, greasing, anode checks, prop care, and storage tips for NZ conditions.
The Melbourne Boat Show 2025 runs 16-19 October at Docklands, featuring 100+ exhibitors and a strong New Zealand presence from builders like Surtees, Stabicraft, and Rayglass.
Eyachts brings the full Axopar and Pardo Yachts range to Sydney Boat Show 2025. Explore models from 29 to 50 feet and book a sea trial at Darling Harbour.