Boating News

Maritimo acquires Caribbean Boats Australia

Leading boat subscription service sells. Skipperi now 100% NZ owned.

Skipperi NZ has been sold to Kiwi owners Windscreamer Investments after its Finnish parent company underwent acquisition, making the boat subscription service fully NZ owned.

When the wing folds; how a known risk brought down two F50s

Two catastrophic F50 wingsail failures in SailGP have raised serious questions about team training, safety protocols, and whether a known design flaw is being overlooked.

Maritimo unveils the M50 Flybridge, a luxurious blend of comfort, performance, and adventure

Propspeed® partners with Luka Marine Murter to drive growth in Croatia and Slovenia

Propspeed has signed a partnership with Luka Marine Murter to distribute its biocide-free foul-release coatings across Croatia and Slovenia, expanding its global reach.

FPT supporting NZ Navy Training School

AB Equipment Marine and Onshore Marine Ltd have supplied FPT marine engines to the NZ Navy Trades Training School in Devonport, supporting the next generation of marine technicians.

Mercury opens regions first Mercury Marine Training Centre

Mercury Marine has opened its first Asia-Pacific Mercury Marine Training Centre in Dandenong South, Victoria, designed to upskill marine technicians across the region.

Adventure with the new Sealegs 8.6m Alloy MAX

What do US tariffs mean for the NZ Boating Industry?

SP80: Breaking barriers in wind-powered sailing

The SP80 project is pushing the limits of wind-powered sailing, combining clean energy, radical design and sheer determination to redefine what is possible on water.

Breaking news: Winston Peters, Minister for Rail announces Rail ferries and infrastructure solution