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KIWI SAILOR TAKING ON THE FRENCHE

BLUSTERY 2026 ZEPHYR 70TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONALS

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LA ROCHE POSAY RACING TEAM IS BORN

NEW SOUTHERN AMPHIBIOUS RANGE

ALL NEW TRISTRAM 771 OFFSHORE

WAIHEKE MARINA BECOMES FIRST MARINA PARTNER FOR SEAKEEPERS SOUTH PACIFIC

MARITIMO SPONSORS ‘RAFT UP 4 LIFE’ CHARITY EVENT

ASHBY JOINS THE FRENCH

AMERICA RETURNS TO CHALLENGE FOR THE LOUIS VUITTON 38TH AMERICA’S CUP

BALI 7.0 LUXURY CATAMARAN

RIVIERA 6200 SPORT YACHT PREMIERE

AUCKLAND TEENAGER’S OPTIMIST NATIONALS TRIUMPH

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THE Wright STUFF • Father and son team Kelvin and Amos Kay have built six Wright 15m powercats, originally designed by Alan Wright as a photography platform for the America’s Cup. Stable and fast enough to comfortably run rings around the non-foiling AC boats of the day, the type has proven its versatility in both recreational and commercial applications.

R MARINE FLAGSHIP CELEBRATING WOMEN ON WATER

RIVIERA TO PREMIERE EXCEPTIONAL NEW SPORT YACHTS AT SANCTUARY COVE • Riviera will proudly host the world premiere of its exceptional Riviera 6200 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, alongside the Australian boat show premiere of the Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

WORLD-CLASS RIVIERA FLEET ON DISPLAY • The Sanctuary Cove showcase presents a rare opportunity to experience the finest Riviera collection in the company’s 46-year history.

RIVIERA FAMILY FESTIVAL OF BOATING AT SANCTUARY COVE • Riviera’s annual Festival of Boating, held during the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, is a calendar highlight for hundreds of Riviera owners and their families.

SHARED BOAT OWNERSHIP YOUR 5 STAR RESORT ON THE WATER

A LIFETIME OF RIVIERA • For most Riviera owners, the journey begins with a dream. For John Wainhouse, it began with something far simpler, chance.

BLUE WATER DESALINATION MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY • Blue Water Desalination is proud to introduce advanced monitoring and control capabilities for modern water maker systems, now available to the New Zealand market through our exclusive partnership with R Marine Flagship.

BUYING OR SELLING A RIVIERA?

R MARINE FLAGSHIP GALLEY GOURMET • FROM TANGAROA TO TABLE - FROM SIMPLICITY TO GOURMET

RIVIERA UNVEILS INTEGRATED SOLAR BREAKTHROUGH • A new era of silent, diminished generator cruising for luxury motor yacht owners.

YOUR FUN IS OUR BUSINESS • FROM ONE FAMILY TO ANOTHER

R MARINE FLAGSHIP SERVICE & OWNER SUPPORT

A CRUISER’S FIRST RITE OF PASSAGE • Weather windows, hidden anchorages, and the tranquil rhythm of cruising New Zealand’s rugged coastlines.

A GREEN WAVE • With the confronting reality of climate change and the climbing cost of fuel, electric vehicles are finally gaining traction on our roads. But progress on electric-powered boats has been much slower, despite the obvious savings to be made for both the environment and our wallets.

BOAT BUSINESS

HANSE 410 – ASIAPACIFIC PREMIERE

NEW RIVIERA SPORT YACHTS AT SANCTUARY COVE IN MAY

MARITIMO MUSTER, AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW, AND KIWIS HEADING TO SCIBS

MC-ZERO 450 DEBUT

MERCURY MARINE DIGITAL AND CONTROL INNOVATIONS

PROTECTOR BOATS EXPANDS EUROPEAN FOOTPRINT

RV EXPERT JOINS L&B’S BAY OF PLENTY TEAM

SOUTHERN SPARS APPOINTS ULI SOMMERLATT AS HEAD OF R&D

ANURA AT AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW

MERCURY MARINE APPOINTS ENRIQUE BOLANOS AS GM FOR...