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COASTAL PERSONAL SAFETY RACE CLINIC • …this session is really talking about coming together as a team in advance of the race.

NEW ZEALAND’S FESTIVAL ON THE WATER BACK FOR 2025

LSB LAUNCHES TE WHARA V

BENETEAU OWNERS RALLY

BRAZIL TO HOST SAILGP

BERLIN GETS FLYING ELECTRIC FERRY

BEST MARINAS

BOATING NZ PURCHASES TRADE-A-BOAT NZ WEBSITE

BAR AWARENESS SEMINAR ROADSHOW

LUXURY AWAITS • Something in the order of 250,000 man-hours and two-and-a-half years went into creating the first hull for each variant of Maritimo’s M75 and S75 flagships. It was not only a mammoth undertaking, but also a hefty investment, but Maritimo’s clientele had asked, and the company had listened.

GPS – How did we get here? • These days we take GPS for granted – in our boats, our cars, on our phones and even our smart watches. It’s become indispensible, but it hasn’t always been around…

REGATTA A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME • The last preliminary regatta of the 37th America’s Cup is behind us and racing for the Louis Vuitton Cup will likely be over by the time you read this. So, what did the final preliminary regatta tell us about what we can expect from the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup?

Maintenance is key • As with all boats, racing craft are great time and money pits.

HYBRID BOOST • The Toyota Hilux Hybrid is a new model for Toyota New Zealand. It’s a double-cab utility with on-demand (part-time) 4WD and a mild hybrid system.

MRX still match fit • The MRX fleet has been a well-known sight on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour since the boats made their debut more than 30 years ago for the 1990 World Match Racing Championship. Today they’re still highly competitive, and a cost-effective way to get into some top-level racing.

HERE COMES THE SUN • Buying a boat is a bit like starting a new relationship: the excitement at first laying eyes on what could turn out to be “the one”, getting to know each other and going on adventures together, finding a few quirks and working through them, then (hopefully) settling into a long period of being happy together.

BOAT BUSINESS

SEAWIND PRODUCTION IN TURKIYE

SCANIA DI13 MARINE ENGINE

APEX PREDATOR

FULLERS ELECTRIC HYDROFOIL FERRY

AC75 MASTS AND RIGGING

EXCLUSIVE OFFER CELEBRATES NEW DUFOUR 44

XO BOATS FOR NZ

CARBON YACHTS WELCOMES ASTENDERS

TAURANGA BOAT SALES

Wash it off • Boaters who regularly anchor in rivers and estuaries will have experienced the horrible situation where their chain/rope and anchor come up caked in stinking mud and sludge.

EMPOWERED TO FISH • One of the perks of being a boat reviewer is that many owners use their boats in the more beautiful parts of the country. So, when I heard that the latest Caribbean 27 Flybridge Sports Fisher was ready for review in Whitianga, there was no hesitation in accepting the challenge.

BOATBLING

Cover up, buddy! • No doubt about it, after a lifetime of fishing and exposure to the sun, my body has become a playground for various skin conditions.

WHAT A RUSH! • The boating world is constantly evolving, driven by design, engineering, and technological innovations. At the forefront is the new Catalyst GT, a vessel that promises to set new standards in high-performance boating. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, a speed enthusiast, or simply someone who loves cutting-edge marine engineering, the Catalyst GT will deliver you an unparalleled experience on the water.

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