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REEL IN THE SURTEES/YAMAHA GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE!

AOTEAROA OCEAN RACING’ SETS SAIL FOR GLOBAL STAGE

AUCKLAND MISSES OUT ON AMERICA’S CUP

SEA-DOO RALLY

BIGGER, BOLDER, BETTER

“GREAT TO BE BACK!”

CATS THE STARS

BURLING LEAVES ETNZ

AUCKLAND CAPTAINS’ LONG LUNCH

RIVIERA 4300 SPORTS EXPRESS WORLD PREMIERE

WARREN TAIT • 1953 — 2025

GAC PARTNERS THE OCEAN RACE

Ticking all the boxes • Fast, modern cruising catamarans tick every possible sailboat box. Here’s an exemplar from New Zealand’s own boat designing- and building expertise.

TIME OUT IN TENNYSON • If you enjoy a long, steep, narrow and winding road trip, then Tennyson Inlet could be the perfect trailer boating destination for you. Located in the western arm of Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere in the Marlborough Sounds, it offers almost endless boating opportunities in spectacular and diverse surroundings.

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NOT SO FAST • Should we replace our petrol outboards with electrics? New research says no, and that over their full cradle-to-grave lifespan it is internal combustion engines burning sustainable fuels which offer the greenest path of all.

TAKING FLIGHT • Swedish company Candela leads the world in the development and distribution of electric foiling vessels, initially for recreational use and now also for commercial applications.

THE PERFECT ENGINE FOR A PELIN CHALLENGER

BOAT BUSINESS

36° AT SCIBS

REGAL IS COMING TO TOWN

MARITIMO ACQUIRES CARIBBEAN

AMPHIBIOUS DISPLAY BREAKS RECORD

OUTDOOR GEAR HIRE

FPT SUPPORTS NAVY TRAINING SCHOOL

MERCURY MARINE TRAINING CENTRE

BRP SHEDS BOAT BRANDS

SEALEGS IN SEATTLE, ALLOY MAX

OKARA MARINA BERTH CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

SKIPPERI GETS NZ OWNER

50 years of service • Family Boats’ Tony Singe is marking 50 years in the marine industry.

TONY’S TOP PICKS

Turning dinghy stowage upside-down • An innovative dinghy stowage solution to appeals to boaters and RV owners alike.

AMONG THE ELITE • Tauranga’s Marra Marine recently launched Kaeā – a 13.8m Bill Upfold Sedan design. She’s the company’s first Upfold build and, as such, brings Marra into the Elite ‘fold’ – an extensive group of local and offshore boatbuilders that have completed Upfold projects.

LIGHTER, STRONGER HUNTERS • Auckland’s Haines Hunter has expanded its vacuum-infusion manufacturing production line, adding the popular 725 model’s hardtop to the process.

Let’s put this with that… • Pairing different soft-baits with specific jig-heads can significantly increase your chances of a successful fishing day.

A NEW ZEALAND SUCCESS STORY • Designed by Bill Upfold and brought to life by Allan Tongs Boatbuilders, the Elite AT43 motor launch is more than just a beautifully crafted vessel—it’s a boat that truly understands how Kiwis like to get out on the water, effortlessly blending practicality with luxury.

12-volt anchor windlass installation • Installing an electric anchor windlass is not a difficult job but it does need care and a strong base if it is to operate safely. The V700 windlass from Lewmar that we are installing is very compact but packs a powerful punch, requiring a modicum of respect when in use.

Hydrogen-fuelled outboard • The world’s first hydrogen-powered prototype outboard will make its New Zealand debut at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in May.

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