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TUBBY MAKES A SPLASH

HISTORIC AMERICA’S CUP ALLIANCE • FOUNDING TEAMS INTRODUCE A PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURE AND STABLE SPORTING CALENDAR TO THE 174-YEAR-OLD COMPETITION.

STEP ABOARD WITH 36° BROKERS

PROJECT THUNDERBALL: SHAPING FULLY BESPOKE YACHT DESIGN

NATIONAL LIFEJACKET RULE

COASTGUARD MANGAWHAI FIRST RESCUE

STAY SAFE ON SOUTHERN LAKES THIS SUMMER

RACE AROUND AUSTRALIA RETURNS 40 YEARS ON FROM BICENTENNIAL

KIWI SUCCESS AT YOUTH SAILING WORLDS

RIVA CENTO IS BORN

LEISURE MARINE AND ANTI-POLLUTION LAWS

SLX 360 OUTBOARD

STARBOARD MARITIME INTELLIGENCE’S NEW HEADQUARTERS

WHAT’S HOT ON BOATING NZ ’S WEBSITE • THIS MONTH THE SYDNEY TO HOBART DELIVERED STEADY, HARD-FOUGHT RACING AND A LANDMARK RESULT; JETSPRINTS CONTINUED TO GROW AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL; AND A WIDE RANGE OF BOATS REFLECTED HOW DIVERSE OUR WATERS HAVE BECOME.

Runaway Repower • Runaway is an extended Formula 33 owned by fastidious engineer and businessman Mike Smith of Auckland.

STARS ON 45 • I was most impressed with the Sargo 36 when I reviewed it for Boating NZ, praising its performance, build quality, and amazing packaging. We also liked the Sargo 33. Although modest in length overall, they were like much larger boats on the inside.

RIVIERA 4300 SPORTS EXPRESS • At R Marine Flagship, we’ve worked alongside Riviera owners for many years as they’ve cruised New Zealand’s coastline, from short coastal runs to extended summer adventures. That long-term involvement gives us a clear understanding of what Kiwi boaties value most: confidence, protection from the elements, practical layouts, and a boat that makes it easy to spend more time on the water with family and friends.

INNOVATION FOR THE WIN • Boating NZ travels to the Netherlands for a peek inside the world’s largest marine equipment trade show, and a preview of the newest gear now coming to market.

EMPIRE’S END • Despite its modest size, between the 15th and 17th centuries Portugal was one of Europe’s richest nations. The wealth stemmed from its overwhelming maritime dominance which led to the discovery of new, very lucrative, global trade routes. But on a fateful day in 1755 everything collapsed – literally.

BOAT BUSINESS

ANURA AMPHIBIOUS TECH FOR AUSSIE RESCUE BOAT

RIVIERA AUSTRALASIAN DEALER AWARDS FOR 2025

SALTSTATE MARINE SERVICES

CHARLIE BRAVO TO DISTRIBUTE EM-TRAK

SARGO 45 FLY

NEXT-GEN ELECTRIC HYBRID FERRY

LOCALLY REPRESENTED MARITIMO MOTOR YACHTS RETURN TO ABS

VIKNES 10

TECTRAX ELECTRIC BOAT-LAUNCHER GOES INTERNATIONAL

TOYOTA ON TOP!

NEW XO EXPLR 44 WINS BOB AWARD

FPT MARINE NETWORK EXPANDING

VESSEV VS–9 SKYE ELECTRIC HYDROFOILING DAY BOAT

RIVIERA PREMIERES NEW 5600 SPORT YACHT

AIR-BORNE • On any summer’s day, trailer boats towing water toys loaded with laughing, screaming children are a familiar sight. They’re part of the boating landscape, and most families enjoy towing the kids around on sea biscuits, water skis, or other water toys at least occasionally. It’s a popular pastime.

REFLECTIONS ON 25 YEARS OF THE AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW • The first Auckland Boat Show run by NZ Marine was held in 1999. Today it has evolved as an event that not only celebrates New Zealand innovation and success, it also hosts a diverse mix of exhibitors across a wide range of themes, including marine careers, sustainability and fishing.

1.3KM OF BOATS AT 25TH AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW

BOAT BLING

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