New Zealand

Emirates Team New Zealand testing rather than racing

Emirates Team New Zealand has decided on the South Island in the winter rather than tropical Fiji  for the next phase of testing sails, systems and […]

Mike Sanderson joins forces with Doyle Sails New Zealand

Doyle Sails NZ is pleased to announce the appointment of renowned world class sailing professional Mike Sanderson. Mike will be joining the team at the beginning […]

Auckland International Boat Show meets 2011 New Zealand Rugby World Cup

The New Zealand Auckland International Boat Show, from 15 to 18 September 2011, will be the country’s biggest ever on-water boat show as it reaps the […]

Yacht captains head for Auckland for the Superyacht Captains Forum New Zealand

In September 2011, superyacht captains and project managers from around the world will meet at the Auckland International Boat Show, New Zealand to attend a two-day […]

Yacht sales & attendance figures boom at Auckland New Zealand Boat Show

Smuggler Marine co-owner Pauline Pringle echoed the thoughts of many when she declared, three-quarters of the way through this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in […]

The 30 metre Superyacht Antares III yacht launched by Yachting Developments in New Zealand

Yachting Developments New Zealand have now launched their sailing yacht Antares III superyacht in Auckland. The 100 foot / 30 m sloop superyacht Antares III – […]

Bellingham Marine awarded contract for upgrade of Westhaven Marina Auckland, New Zealand

Renovation work is underway at Westhaven Marina located in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. The marina is replacing 106 of its berths with modern concrete floating pontoons. Bellingham Marine New Zealand was awarded the design/build contract for the project in December 2010. According to the company, crews arrived on site on March 13th, and the project is expected to be completed in July.

America’s Cup to Revolutionize Live Sports Sailing Coverage

Not widely considered an extreme sport, sailing is about to gain a new whole audience as the new America’s Cup reveals just how heart-pounding and dangerous […]

Expedition Motor Yacht Big Fish to attend Monaco Yacht Show 2011

Luxury expedition yacht Big Fish has logged more than 28,000nm since her launch last July, including visits to Tahiti, the Galapagos, the Antarctic and Amazon. Her next stops include Sweden, Baltic, London, St. Petersburg, the Arctic Circle. The superyacht BIG FISH will also visit the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show this September cancelling her plans to navigate the Northeast Passage

2011 America’s Cup World Series: Dress rehearsals in Auckland, New Zealand

In preparation for the 2011 America’s Cup World Series, which kicks off this August in Cascais, Portugal and features stops in Plymouth, UK and San Diego, event organizers will stage on and off the water dress rehearsals in Auckland April 26-29 and May 2-6.

Bellingham Marine New Zealand celebrates 25 years

What began as a small operation through a licensee in 1985 to bring world class boating facilities to New Zealand has culminated today into what is one of the leading marina construction companies in New Zealand and the South Pacific. Bellingham Marine New Zealand and its employees are celebrating 25 years of operation this year during its silver anniversary, and reflecting on its past while looking to its future.

Auckland International Boat Show

The Auckland International Boat Show will again be held in the heart of Auckland City in the magnificent Viaduct Harbour. This venue was developed to serve as the base for the 2000 and 2003 America’s Cups and now provides an ideal sheltered haven for the boat show. It is surrounded by seaside restaurants, bars, bistros and world class hotels.