Boating News

From Victory to Vision: What’s Next for the America’s Cup and Emirates Team New Zealand

Emirates Team New Zealand has secured a third consecutive America's Cup win. We look at what comes next for the team and the future of the Cup.

X Shore Receives Largest Order In Company History

Swedish electric boat maker X Shore has signed its biggest order in company history, delivering 32 boats to the DACH region through a deal with M Yachts.

La Niña’s Impact on the Pacific Ocean and Pacific Islands: What New Zealand Can Expect This Summer

As we approach the summer of 2024, climatologists are closely monitoring La Niña’s potential impact on Pacific Islands and New Zealand. Though early predictions have been downgraded, La Niña is still expected to influence weather across the region.

On The Topic of Foils

In high-performance sailing, especially in events like the America’s Cup and SailGP, hydrofoil technology plays a pivotal role in determining speed, maneuverability, and stability.

The New T-Foils Set to Revolutionise SailGP's F50 Racing Catamarans

As the next season of SailGP approaches, a game-changing new development is set to revolutionise the F50 sailing catamaran competition even further: the introduction of new T-Foils fleet-wide.

Hurtigruten’s Sea Zero: Pioneering the World’s Most Energy-Efficient Cruise Ship

Cruise travel has long been under scrutiny for its environmental impact, with traditional vessels contributing significantly to carbon emissions and pollution.

Defender and Challenger Helmsmen Speak On Eve Of The Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup

Peter Burling, Nathan Outteridge, Sir Ben Ainslie and Dylan Fletcher addressed media on the eve of the Louis Vuitton 37th Americas Cup in a joint press conference.

Valder Sprint 20S Launch: Another Knock Out High-Performance Luxury Yacht from New Zealand

New Zealand continues to make waves in the world of luxury yachting with the launch of the newest Valder motor yacht, a Valder Sprint 20S.

Third Incident In A Month For Bluebridge Ferry Connemara

50-Something Couple Set To Sail Offshore Double Handed World Championship in France

Andrew Hall and Sandra Bees, who met on a yacht, are representing New Zealand at the Offshore Double Handed World Championship in France.

Bluebridge Ferry Incident: Strong Winds Cause Damage at Picton Wharf