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Starlink Standby Mode lets seasonal boaters cut costs to NZD 10 a month
Starlink Standby Mode lets seasonal boaters pause their plan for NZD 10 a month, keeping low-speed data and emergency comms running until they're ready to cruise.
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Leopard 46 vs Leopard 45: how the new generation catamaran steps up for bluewater cruising
Discover how the Leopard 46 steps up from the Leopard 45 with a taller rig, electric drive option, upgraded interiors, and smarter layouts for bluewater cruising.
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Buy a new Surtees boat and win a fishing adventure with Holy Ship and Heavy Metal
Buy a new Surtees boat between August and November 2025 and enter to win an epic NZ fishing adventure with Holy Ship, Heavy Metal, and a factory tour.
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Dave Larsen named CEO of Sealegs to drive international expansion
Sealegs International appoints Dave Larsen as CEO to lead international expansion and advance its amphibious craft technology on the world stage.
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Family Boats to bring Swedish IRON 707 and 907 Open models to NZ next month
Family Boats is bringing the Swedish IRON 707 Open and 907 Open to New Zealand next month. Discover bold styling and serious on-water performance.
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Bluebridge and Interislander cancel Cook Strait sailings as severe southerly hits
Bluebridge and Interislander cancel Cook Strait sailings as a severe southerly brings heavy swells and strong winds. Disruptions may continue through Thursday.
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Yamaha CrossWave aims to create a new adventure PWC category
The Yamaha CrossWave redefines personal watercraft with a walkaround deck, 310L storage, dual chartplotters, and a 1.9L engine built for fishing and adventure.
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Aratere completes 53,000 Cook Strait crossings after 26 years of service
After 26 years and 53,000 crossings, the Interislander ferry Aratere has carried five million passengers across Cook Strait. Explore her remarkable story.
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Australia's boating sector targets $20 billion by 2030 as skills crisis bites
Australia's boating industry is forecasting $20 billion in annual spend by 2030, but a skills crisis threatens to hold it back. Here's what the data reveals.
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Kiwi-built Protector 380 Targa heads to Mediterranean as superyacht chase boat
A Rayglass Protector 380 Targa has been purpose-built as a superyacht chase boat for the Mediterranean, the result of a 14-month collaboration with Ancasta Group.
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Free official NZ boating charts from LINZ: how to download and keep them current
Download free official NZ nautical charts from LINZ. Learn the difference between RNC and ENC formats, the best software to use, and how to keep charts current.
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OGHAM Yachts launches aluminium cruising range from 45ft liveaboard to 78ft polar expedition yacht
OGHAM Yachts debuts two production models and a custom-build service, from the liveaboard Ismeria 45 to the ice-capable LifeSong 78 polar expedition yacht.
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