# safety education (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover safety education. Page: Feed: --- ## [Riabko Takes Pole Position at San Nazzaro](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/riabko-takes-pole-position-at-san-nazzaro/) _2026-08-30 · powerboat.news · Boating New Zealand_ Edgaras Riabko will start Sunday’s Grand Prix of Italy from pole position, topping Q3 at San Nazzaro to extend his run at the front of the 2026 UIM F2 World… Read the full story at Powerboat News. The post Riabko Takes Pole Position at San Nazzaro appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Jetboating hut rescue](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/jetboating-hut-rescue/) _2026-08-30 · Tom Fraser · Boating New Zealand_ Canterbury jetboaters are spearheading efforts to preserve a unique and historic piece of New Zealand’s boating and backcountry heritage. Two small huts hidden along the banks of the rugged Waimakariri River, inside the gorge, are being brought back to life by volunteers from the Canterbury Branch of Jet Boating New Zealand (JBNZ). Built in the \[…\] The post Jetboating hut rescue appeared first on… ## [New owners for Ray Bryant Marine](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/new-owners-for-ray-bryant-marine/) _2026-08-30 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Father and son duo Dennis and James McCorkindale have purchased well-known Auckland Mercury and Mercruiser dealer and service centre Ray Bryant Marine from founder Ray Bryant. Over the last 40 years the company has built a reputation as an authorised Mercury Marine and MerCruiser dealer and service centre. It specialises in electronic diagnostics, major engine \[…\] The post New owners for Ray… ## [Surtees Fishing Competition 2027](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/surtees-fishing-competition-2027/) _2026-08-30 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Entries to the 22nd Annual Surtees Built to Fish fishing competition, to be held out of Whakatane, February 18-20, 2027, are now open. The Surtees Fishing Competition has brought together passionate anglers to enjoy fierce competition and unforgettable moments on the water for 22 consecutive years. It’s a tradition the folks at Surtees Boats are \[…\] The post Surtees Fishing Competition 2027… ## [2026 ILCA 7 World Championship, Day 4: New Zealand’s Tom Saunders charges into medal-series contention in Ireland](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/2026-ilca-7-world-championship-day-4-new-zealands-tom-saunders-charges-medal-series-contention/) _2026-08-29 · Yachting New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Tom Saunders made his move on Day 4 of the ILCA 7 World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, climbing 11 spots to sit just outside the top 10 – and still in the hunt for a place in the medal series. The post 2026 ILCA 7 World Championship, Day 4: New Zealand’s Tom Saunders charges into medal-series contention in Ireland appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Four-year pathway set for return of Round New Zealand in 2030](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/four-year-pathway-set-return-round-new-zealand-2030/) _2026-08-28 · Yachting New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ By SSANZ The post Four-year pathway set for return of Round New Zealand in 2030 appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [2026 ILCA 7 World Championship, Day 3: New Zealand trio hang tough after challenging first day of gold fleet racing in Ireland](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/2026-ilca-7-world-championship-day-3-new-zealand-trio-hang-tough-after-challenging-first-day-gold/) _2026-08-28 · Yachting New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ The New Zealand trio of sailors are hanging tough after a challenging first day of gold fleet racing at the 2026 ILCA 7 World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. The post 2026 ILCA 7 World Championship, Day 3: New Zealand trio hang tough after challenging first day of gold fleet racing in Ireland appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [One day out, Boat Fish Dive Expo takes shape](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/one-day-out-boat-fish-dive-expo-takes-shape/) _2026-08-28 · Chris Woodhams · Boating New Zealand_ Boating New Zealand arrived at Mystery Creek a day early to watch the NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo take shape ahead of tomorrow’s opening. Boats were still being nosed into their final positions and stallholders were unpacking gear, one day out from a show that’s now in its third year at the Hamilton venue. \[…\] The post One day out, Boat Fish Dive Expo takes shape appeared first on Boating New… ## [With two days to sail still, Platoon surges towards a fourth Royal Cup win in Lanzarote](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/with-two-days-to-sail-still-platoon-surges-towards-a-fourth-royal-cup-win-in-lanzarote/) _2026-08-27 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Three times winners of the event’s major trophy, Harm Müller-Spreer’s Platoon Aviation have now built a solid seven points lead at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup after posting… The post With two days to sail still, Platoon surges towards a fourth Royal Cup win in Lanzarote appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Fast-improving Men’s Four rocket into medal race](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/fast-improving-mens-four-rocket-into-medal-race/) _2026-08-27 · Rowing New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ A podium finish at the World Championships would be a huge achievement for a crew that's been together just six weeks. The post Fast-improving Men’s Four rocket into medal race appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pwJac4oW8lPk) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [The Ocean Race Atlantic to feature first-ever 50/50 gender-equal crews](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/the-ocean-race-atlantic-to-feature-first-ever-50-50-gender-equal-crews/) _2026-08-27 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ The Ocean Race is the toughest test of a team in sport – and sailing's greatest round-the-world challenge. Since 1973, winning the Race has been an obsession for the world's best sailors – Olympic champions, record breakers and pioneers. With teams racing through the most extreme spots on the planet – closer to the astronauts in the Space Station than anyone else on land – and calling at iconic… ## [2026 ILCA 7 World Championships, Day 2: New Zealand’s Tom Saunders, George Gautrey and Caleb Armit qualify for gold fleet in Ireland](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/2026-ilca-7-world-championships-day-2-new-zealands-tom-saunders-george-gautrey-and-caleb-armit/) _2026-08-27 · Yachting New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Three New Zealand sailors have booked their places in the gold fleet after a strong second day of qualifying at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men's World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. The post 2026 ILCA 7 World Championships, Day 2: New Zealand’s Tom Saunders, George Gautrey and Caleb Armit qualify for gold fleet in Ireland appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Victron Launches Lighter, Solar-Free Multi RS for Boats That Don’t Need the Panels](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/victron-launches-lighter-solar-free-multi-rs-for-boats-that-dont-need-the-panels/) _2026-08-27 · Chris Woodhams · Boating New Zealand_ Victron Energy has added a new option to its Multi RS inverter/charger line-up, and this one is built for boats and installations that don't need solar built in. The post Victron Launches Lighter, Solar-Free Multi RS for Boats That Don’t Need the Panels appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Kiwi Magic returns to the racecourse for Imperia Sailing Week](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/kiwi-magic-returns-to-the-racecourse-for-imperia-sailing-week/) _2026-08-27 · Chris Woodhams · Boating New Zealand_ The yacht at the centre of New Zealand’s first America’s Cup challenge returns to racing at Italy’s Imperia Sailing Week, reuniting with rivals from the 1987 Louis Vuitton Cup. The yacht at the centre of New Zealand’s first America’s Cup challenge is back on a start line. Kiwi Magic, KZ7, is entered in the 12mR \[…\] The post Kiwi Magic returns to the racecourse for Imperia Sailing Week appeared… ## [Julie Butler case referred to Coroner](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/julie-butler-case-referred-to-coroner/) _2026-08-27 · Kirsten Thomas · Boating New Zealand_ Julie Butler’s case has been referred to the Coroner, sixteen months after she and her schooner went missing from Great Barrier Island. Police have referred Julie Butler’s case to the Coroner, sixteen months after she and her 18 metre aluminium topsail schooner, Blazing Shadz, were reported missing from Kaiaraara Bay on Great Barrier Island. Butler, \[…\] The post Julie Butler case referred to… ## [Jack Lupton’s best HRL weekend closes a hard international season](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/jack-luptons-best-weekend-of-the-year-closes-a-hard-hrl-season/) _2026-08-27 · Kirsten Thomas · Boating New Zealand_ Ken and Jack Lupton arrived at the Hydroplane Racing League’s Grand Prix finale chasing a result their season had rarely delivered. They leave with one podium, one more retirement, and a championship still waiting on confirmation. The Régates de Beauharnois has never been short on occasion for the Lupton family. It was here, in 2025, \[…\] The post Jack Lupton’s best HRL weekend closes a hard… ## [Luna Rossa Aim For The Moon](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/luna-rossa-aim-for-the-moon/) _2026-08-26 · America's Cup Media · Boating New Zealand_ An eventful yet highly productive and intense training day for Luna Rossa who came back to the water after their team summer break with the first new innovation of the cycle in the form of a new rudder that the sailing team and engineers, positioned in the Guest Racer pod, were keen to evaluate. The post Luna Rossa Aim For The Moon appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Tied at the top of the Royal Cup table, Provezza and Platoon Aviation decipher tricky Lanzarote breezes](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/tied-at-the-top-of-the-royal-cup-table-provezza-and-platoon-aviation-decipher-tricky-lanzarote-breezes/) _2026-08-26 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Still racing in light, shifty offshore breezes Ergin Imre’s Provezza and Harm Müller Spreer’s Platoon now share the lead at the top of the 13 boat fleet at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES… The post Tied at the top of the Royal Cup table, Provezza and Platoon Aviation decipher tricky Lanzarote breezes appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Kiwi pair take another step in defence of world title](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/kiwi-pair-take-another-step-in-defence-of-world-title/) _2026-08-26 · Rowing New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Ben Taylor and Oli Welch set fastest time on way to gold medal race in Amsterdam. The post Kiwi pair take another step in defence of world title appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Final preparations underway for upcoming grand prix of shanghai-china](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/final-preparations-underway-for-upcoming-grand-prix-of-shanghai-china/) _2026-08-26 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ : The final preparations for the next UIM F1H2O World Championship race are underway, with the Advance Program for the upcoming Grand Prix of Shanghai-China now published. The post Final preparations underway for upcoming grand prix of shanghai-china appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MyyFg55k0otj) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Cut from a different cloth: The story behind Phoebe Willis’ sailing-inspired showstopper at New Zealand Fashion Week](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/cut-different-cloth-story-behind-phoebe-willis-sailing-inspired-showstopper-new-zealand-fashion-week/) _2026-08-26 · Yachting New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ When Phoebe Willis began a textiles project at school in April, she had no idea it would take her from the boat ramp to the fashion ramp — or that a dress made almost entirely from sailing materials would turn so many heads. The post Cut from a different cloth: The story behind Phoebe Willis’ sailing-inspired showstopper at New Zealand Fashion Week appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Steeler’s Ocean Explorer 88: small gain, big change](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/steelers-ocean-explorer-88-small-gain-big-change/) _2026-08-25 · Chris Woodhams · Boating New Zealand_ A mere 70cm of extra length hides a wider beam, a third deck and double the fuel capacity aboard Steeler’s new flagship explorer yacht. Steeler Yachts has revealed the design for its new Ocean Explorer 88, and the number that stands out isn’t the one in its name. At 26.7m, the yacht is only 70cm \[…\] The post Steeler’s Ocean Explorer 88: small gain, big change appeared first on Boating New Zealand… ## [San Nazzaro UIM F2: 19-Boat Entry List Confirmed for Round 3](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/san-nazzaro-uim-f2-19-boat-entry-list-confirmed-for-round-3/) _2026-08-25 · powerboat.news · Boating New Zealand_ Nineteen boats make up the confirmed entry list for Round 3 of the UIM F2 World Championship at San Nazzaro, 28-30 August 2026. The list adds Tullio Abbate and Oleg… Read the full story at Powerboat News. The post San Nazzaro UIM F2: 19-Boat Entry List Confirmed for Round 3 appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Vayu lead Royal Cup after Day 1 in Puerto Calero, Lanzarote](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/vayu-lead-royal-cup-after-day-1-in-puerto-calero-lanzarote/) _2026-08-25 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ After two races contested in a light, streaky offshore breeze which peaked at 12 knots, the Thai flagged Vayu of the Whitcraft family are the early leaders of the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER… The post Vayu lead Royal Cup after Day 1 in Puerto Calero, Lanzarote appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [One week to go: The Ocean Race Atlantic ushers in a new era of fully-crewed IMOCA racing](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/one-week-to-go-the-ocean-race-atlantic-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-fully-crewed-imoca-racing/) _2026-08-25 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ The Ocean Race is the toughest test of a team in sport – and sailing's greatest round-the-world challenge. Since 1973, winning the Race has been an obsession for the world's best sailors – Olympic champions, record breakers and pioneers. With teams racing through the most extreme spots on the planet – closer to the astronauts in the Space Station than anyone else on land – and calling at iconic… ## [Returning Olympians right back into their stride](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/returning-olympians-right-back-into-their-stride/) _2026-08-25 · Rowing New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Men's Four kick on to semifinals in Amsterdam The post Returning Olympians right back into their stride appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Naples, Coffee And The Art Of Welcoming](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/naples-coffee-and-the-art-of-welcoming/) _2026-08-25 · America's Cup Media · Boating New Zealand_ As Naples prepares to welcome the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta, perhaps there is no better way to begin discovering the city than over a cup of coffee. Here, coffee has long set the rhythm of daily life, but its meaning goes far beyond what is served in the cup. It is a daily ritual, an opportunity to connect, a habit so deeply embedded in the city’s culture that it has… ## [Puerto Calero promises great Royal Cup racing conditions in Lanzarote](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/puerto-calero-promises-great-royal-cup-racing-conditions-in-lanzarote/) _2026-08-24 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Conditions for this week’s Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup look set to be much more manageable than last month’s high winds, edge of control, regatta which was contested about 20kms… The post Puerto Calero promises great Royal Cup racing conditions in Lanzarote appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Headwinds turn opening day into a game of survival](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/headwinds-turn-opening-day-into-a-game-of-survival/) _2026-08-24 · Rowing New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Lane draws crucial as Bosbaan carves up at World Champs The post Headwinds turn opening day into a game of survival appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [14-year-old Honor Fyfe selected for Dakar Youth Olympic Games](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/14-year-old-honor-fyfe-selected-dakar-youth-olympic-games/) _2026-08-24 · Yachting New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ New Zealand windsurfing has added another name to its growing list of talent to watch on the world stage, with Honor Fyfe earning selection for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The post 14-year-old Honor Fyfe selected for Dakar Youth Olympic Games appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/20ZLnVG7WeSD) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Welcome to the Bosbaan, world rowing’s Autobahn](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/welcome-to-the-bosbaan-world-rowings-autobahn/) _2026-08-24 · Rowing New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ The venue for this year's World Rowing Championships has a reputation for producing fast times. The post Welcome to the Bosbaan, world rowing’s Autobahn appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [St Katharine Docks readies its 17th Classic Boat Festival](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/st-katharine-docks-readies-its-17th-classic-boat-festival/) _2026-08-23 · Kirsten Thomas · Boating New Zealand_ St Katharine Docks has confirmed its Classic Boat Festival for Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, the 17th year the London marina has opened its basins to a fleet of preserved boats, several with a direct line back to Dunkirk in 1940. Over 73 vessels are expected across the central and west basins. What’s \[…\] The post St Katharine Docks readies its 17th Classic Boat Festival appeared first… ## [Peter Morin Ends China CTIC Association After Nine Seasons](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/peter-morin-ends-china-ctic-association-after-nine-seasons/) _2026-08-22 · powerboat.news · Boating New Zealand_ Peter Morin announced the end of his time with China CTIC Team on Facebook on Saturday, August 22, 2026, describing more than twenty years associated with the team, including nine… Read the full story at Powerboat News. The post Peter Morin Ends China CTIC Association After Nine Seasons appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Peter morin and china ctic team part ways](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/peter-morin-and-china-ctic-team-part-ways/) _2026-08-22 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ : Peter Morin and China CTIC Team have announced that the two parties have parted ways, and Morin will no longer feature as the team’s driver. Morin started in the first race of this season in Cagliar The post Peter morin and china ctic team part ways appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Black Foils NZ book their spot in Sassnitz’s Super Sunday final as SailGP’s fastest-ever run steals the day](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/black-foils-nz-book-their-spot-in-sassnitzs-super-sunday-final-as-sailgps-fastest-ever-run-steals-the-day/) _2026-08-22 · Chris Woodhams · Boating New Zealand_ A new fastest boat in the world DS Team France hit 107.63km/h rounding the first mark of Group A’s third and final race, breaking the 103.93km/h mark Rockwool Denmark had held since setting it at this same venue in 2025. Nicolai Sehested, Denmark’s driver, had said before racing this weekend that beating his own record \[…\] The post Black Foils NZ book their spot in Sassnitz’s Super Sunday final as… ## [Emirates Team New Zealand Wraps Up High-Octane Mid-Winter Ac75 Auckland Testing Block](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/emirates-team-new-zealand-wraps-up-high-octane-mid-winter-ac75-auckland-testing-block/) _2026-08-22 · Emirates Team New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Emirates Team New Zealand has officially concluded another intensive mid-winter sailing block aboard its AC75, Taihoro, on the home waters of the Hauraki Gulf. The post Emirates Team New Zealand Wraps Up High-Octane Mid-Winter Ac75 Auckland Testing Block appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [NZ marine tech company Vessev raises $32 million in funding for US expansion](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/nz-marine-tech-company-vessev-raises-32-million-in-funding-for-us-expansion/) _2026-08-21 · RNZ · Boating New Zealand_ A New Zealand marine tech company that makes electric hydrofoiling passenger boats has raised more than $30 million in investor funding and is expanding into the US. Vessev co-founder and CEO Eric Laakmann said its first US customer, FlyTahoe in California, has purchased a number of boats that will be part of a zero-emission public \[…\] The post NZ marine tech company Vessev raises $32 million in… ## [A safe pair of eyes](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/a-safe-pair-of-eyes/) _2026-08-21 · Lawrence Schäffler · Boating New Zealand_ Satellite navigation, accurate weather forecasts and seaworthy vessels are a given in modern shipping. But a few centuries ago, when voyaging was mired in lore and superstition, sailors put their faith in a vessel’s figurehead – often a woman – for safety and to help ‘see’ the way. Female figureheads? The irony is staggering. In \[…\] The post A safe pair of eyes appeared first on Boating New… ## [Kiwis embrace the international umpiring pathway](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/kiwis-embrace-the-international-umpiring-pathway/) _2026-08-21 · Rowing New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Becoming an rowing official and engaging in international regattas is a very real pathway open to those willing to give it a try. We speak to a quartet of Kiwi umpires who all thoroughly enjoy contrib The post Kiwis embrace the international umpiring pathway appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [The America’s Cup At 175 – A Fine Legacy And A Bright Future](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/the-americas-cup-at-175-a-fine-legacy-and-a-bright-future/) _2026-08-21 · America's Cup Media · Boating New Zealand_ When John Cox Stevens caught his steamship home across the Atlantic and back to the New World in 1851, he had in his possession a trophy, an unremarkable (for the time) Victorian ewer from the Crown Jeweller, R&S Garrard of Panton Street, London that would define competitive sailing for the next 175 years. The post The America’s Cup At 175 – A Fine Legacy And A Bright Future appeared first on… ## [Is the fuel crisis changing boating faster than you think?](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/is-the-fuel-crisis-changing-boating-faster-than-you-think/) _2026-08-21 · Supplied · Boating New Zealand_ There’s a quiet shift happening in Australasia. The kind that builds over seasons, conversations, and lately, fuel receipts. With global instability continuing to push fuel prices into uncomfortable territory, boating, long associated with freedom, is being forced into a new conversation. Efficiency matters more. Range matters more. And increasingly, how we power our time on \[…\] The post Is the… ## [The Ocean Race Atlantic to recognise ocean action](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/the-ocean-race-atlantic-to-recognise-ocean-action/) _2026-08-20 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ An expanded Racing for the Ocean Teams Challenge features new awards for ocean impact The post The Ocean Race Atlantic to recognise ocean action appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Daiwa unveils 2026/27 tackle range ahead of AFTA show](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/daiwa-unveils-2026-27-tackle-range-ahead-of-afta-show/) _2026-08-20 · Kirsten Thomas · Boating New Zealand_ Daiwa Australia’s new-season lineup includes electric reels and lever-drag gear with clear crossover for boat-based saltwater fishing. Daiwa Australia has released its 2026/27 Product Showcase ahead of the AFTA Tackle Show, the industry’s largest annual event, which moves to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for the first time this year. Trade days run from \[…\] The post Daiwa unveils… ## [GOfuel adds 24/7 diesel stop at Hobsonville Marina](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/gofuel-adds-24-7-diesel-stop-at-hobsonville-marina/) _2026-08-19 · Kirsten Thomas · Boating New Zealand_ GOfuel has opened a new 24-hour diesel refuelling facility at Hobsonville Marina, extending its marine fuel network into Auckland’s upper Waitematā Harbour. The Hobsonville site supplies Mobil Diesel Efficient and operates around the clock, giving boaties and commercial vessel operators the flexibility to refuel outside standard business hours, whether heading out early for a fishing \[…\] The post… ## [Black Cat grounding: TAIC reveals what happened aboard](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/black-cat-grounding-taic-reveals-what-happened-aboard/) _2026-08-19 · Kirsten Thomas · Boating New Zealand_ TAIC’s interim factual report details what happened aboard the passenger catamaran after it struck a submerged object near Akaroa. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its interim factual report into the grounding of the Akaroa tourist catamaran Black Cat, setting out for the first time the detailed sequence of events aboard the vessel on \[…\] The post Black Cat grounding:… ## [52 SUPER SERIES fleet is ready for a Royal Cup rumble at Puerto Calero, Lanzarote.](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/52-super-series-fleet-is-ready-for-a-royal-cup-rumble-at-puerto-calero-lanzarote/) _2026-08-19 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ Next week’s Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup is the fourth regatta of the five events which form the 2026 season and the second back-to-back regatta in breezy Lanzarote after last… The post 52 SUPER SERIES fleet is ready for a Royal Cup rumble at Puerto Calero, Lanzarote. appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [175 Years Of Technology In The America’s Cup](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/175-years-of-technology-in-the-americas-cup/) _2026-08-19 · America's Cup Media · Boating New Zealand_ “If she is right, why, we must all be wrong” was the famous quote, made by the Marquis of Anglesey, about the yacht ‘America’ as it came to Cowes ahead of the race around the Isle of Wight on the 22nd August 1851. The post 175 Years Of Technology In The America’s Cup appeared first on Boating New Zealand . ## [Kiwis spread across grid for Germany SailGP return](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/kiwis-spread-across-grid-for-germany-sailgp-return/) _2026-08-18 · Chris Woodhams · Boating New Zealand_ New Zealand sailors will front several different teams when the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix gets underway in Sassnitz this weekend, the eighth stop of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship. Peter Burling drives the Black Foils again, with Blair Tuke on wing trim, Leo Takahashi as flight controller and Liv Mackay calling strategy. Kate Stewart \[…\] The post Kiwis spread across grid for Germany… ## [Bay of Islands Sailing Week shifts HQ, seeks sanctuary permit for 2027](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/bay-of-islands-sailing-week-shifts-hq-seeks-sanctuary-permit-for-2027/) _2026-08-18 · Chris Woodhams · Boating New Zealand_ The Notice of Race for the 24th Bay of Islands Sailing Week has landed, and the regatta is moving house. Shore-side operations shift to the Bay of Islands Swordfish Club in Opua and the lawn next door, away from the Opua Cruising Club base the event has used in past years. Dates are set for \[…\] The post Bay of Islands Sailing Week shifts HQ, seeks sanctuary permit for 2027 appeared first on… ## [World match racing Tour Finals Set for Historic Double-header at Amaala Yacht Club](https://www.boatingnz.co.nz/2026/08/world-match-racing-tour-finals-set-for-historic-double-header-at-amaala-yacht-club/) _2026-08-18 · Boating New Zealand · Boating New Zealand_ – World Match Racing Tour and Women’s World Match Racing Tour Finals to be staged at AMAALA Yacht Club in Saudi Arabia for the first time – The world’s leading match racers will compete on the Red Sea The post World match racing Tour Finals Set for Historic Double-header at Amaala Yacht Club appeared first on Boating New Zealand .