Boating News

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

Coastguard Taranaki Earns Four Nominations in 2024 Coastguard New Zealand Volunteer Awards

Coastguard Taranaki has secured four nominations in the 2024 Coastguard New Zealand Volunteer Awards, recognising the unit's outstanding commitment to maritime safety.

Vision Marine Launches E-Motion™ 180e Inboard: A Game-Changer in Electric Boating

Canada-based Vision Marine Technologies has launched the E-Motion™ 180e Inboard, an electric motor system that is being hailed as the most efficient and powerful inboard electric propulsion on the market.

Innovision Boats New Amphib IV7000 Hard Top Demo Days (2024)

Innovision Boat's first Amphibious build is nearly complete and with so much interest through the build they are pleased to announce three Demo Days in October 2024.

WASSP Multibeam Drives Furuno's Record Revenue

In a remarkable achievement, Furuno, a leader in marine electronics, has recorded its largest revenue year ever, reaching 114 billion Japanese Yen, equivalent to $1.26 billion NZD.