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Mercury, Simrad, Rayglass: Brunswick posts 13% revenue rise in strong first quarter
Brunswick Corporation reports a strong Q1 2026 with US$1.4B in sales. Here's what it means for Kiwi boaters using Mercury, Simrad, Rayglass and more.
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Prior training in same bay helps rescue three men after dinghy sinks in Wairoa Bay
Three men survived after their dinghy sank in Wairoa Bay at 3am. Prior SAR training in the same location helped rescuers find all three within hours.
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Yachting New Zealand names three new board directors as trio with 17 years service departs
Yachting New Zealand welcomes Jason Shoebridge, Catherine Brown and Nigel Skeggs to its board as three directors with 17 years of combined service step down.
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Chafing wire caused Skippers Canyon jet boat crash that injured passengers, TAIC finds
A chafing wire caused the 2025 Skippers Canyon jet boat crash injuring passengers. Read what TAIC found and what it means for jet boating safety in NZ.
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Six Lidgard timber vessels for sale, from a 1947 Roy Lidgard sedan to a 1997 kaihikatea cruiser
Six Lidgard boats are for sale in NZ, from a 1947 Roy Lidgard sedan to a 1997 kaihikatea cruiser. Explore these rare native timber vessels steeped in maritime history.
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Prestige M7 and Leopard 52 each win at two major 2026 multihull awards
The Prestige M7 and Leopard 52 each claimed top honours at two major 2026 multihull awards. See which brands and boats dominated the early season results.
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Aquila Catamarans wins two international awards in one week for 46 Yacht and 50 Sail
Aquila Catamarans wins back-to-back Yacht Style Awards with the 46 Yacht and takes the Multihull of the Year Premiere award with the 50 Sail.
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Singapore Yacht Style Awards 2026 hands out trophies across 35 categories
The 2026 Yacht Style Awards celebrated winners across 35 categories at ONE15 Marina Sentosa Cove, covering motoryachts, superyachts, catamarans and industry honours.
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Lagoon 38 edges FP44 by half a point in tight Multihull of the Year 2026 results
The Lagoon 38 edges the FP44 by half a point in Multihull of the Year 2026. See all six category winners across sail and power from Multihulls World.
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Ten Mother's Day gifts for the woman happiest out on the water
Find the perfect Mother's Day gift for the woman happiest on the water. Ten thoughtful ideas built around life at sea, from binoculars to foul weather jackets.
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Bluebridge crew pull person from Cook Strait after ferry overboard incident
A person who fell overboard from a Bluebridge ferry in Cook Strait was rescued safely after crew aboard Livia deployed a rapid emergency vessel on Monday.
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Free NZ boat Sale and Purchase Agreement template: what to include and why it matters
Download a free NZ boat Sale and Purchase Agreement template. Learn what to include, why it matters, and how to protect yourself in a private boat sale.
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