Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - Wellington beckons Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - Wellington beckons Jono Ridler is entering the final and most difficult stretch of his extraordinary Swim4TheOcean After more than ten weeks in the water, ultra-distance swimmer Jono Ridler is entering the final and most difficult stretch of his extraordinary Swim4TheOcean world record attempt - pushing south through colder water, jellyfish stings and mounting fatigue by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 18 Mar 13:39 NZDT Auckland Wooden Boat Festival: Starts Friday Auckland Wooden Boat Festival: Starts Friday Auckland Wooden Boat Festival starts on late Friday afternoon - here's what you need to know. Auckland Wooden Boat Festival starts on late Friday afternoon - here's what you need to maximise your time visiting the show. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 12 Mar 22:37 NZDT Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - passes 1,000km mark Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - passes 1,000km mark Jono Ridler is on track to set a world-record 1,400km no-wetsuit, staged swim Jono Ridler has now swum 1,000km of New Zealand's east coast in his Swim4TheOcean - a staggering milestone in what is tracking to be a world-record 1,400km no-wetsuit, staged swim from North Cape to Wellington. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 12 Mar 14:59 NZDT Win the ultimate smart sailing and data technology Win the ultimate smart sailing and data technology Your last chance to win an elite weather forecasting and data gathering/handling system Your last chance to win the ultimate prize: a 12-month PredictWind Professional subscription and DataHub®, the ultimate GPS tracker and smart device. Closes Sunday March 8, NZT. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 7 Mar 21:35 NZDT Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 3 Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 3 How to understand how to prevent boat damage, seasickness and crew fatigue In Part 3 of the five part PredictWind series, James Evenson (Sailing Zingaro) tells you how to understand how to prevent boat damage, seasickness and crew fatigue, this is the foundation of all weather routing. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 7 Mar 20:52 NZDT Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - nears 1,000km mark Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - nears 1,000km mark Jono Ridler is closing in on the 1,000km mark in his unassisted staged swim world-record attempt. Jono Ridler is closing in on the 1,000km mark in his unassisted staged swim world-record attempt. The major milestone is expected to fall in the coming days. Ridler has now swum more than 925km. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 7 Mar 13:47 NZDT Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 2 Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 2 Where weather data originates, what the different models mean, and how routing is generated In Part 2 of the five part PredictWind series, James Evenson (Sailing Zingaro) breaks down where the weather data comes from, what the different models mean, and how the software generates routes based on your specific boat. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 5 Mar 13:16 NZDT NZ Marine industry stalwart Ron Brown passes away NZ Marine industry stalwart Ron Brown passes away Ron Brown, a well known figure at many NZ Boatshows passed away in early February. Ron Brown, a long-time servant of the NZ Marine Industry passed away in early February. He was well known figure at the New Zealand Boat Show for many years on the Altex Coatings' stand. by Grant Hartley and Sail-World Posted 4 Mar 10:16 NZDT Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 1 Sailing Zingaro explains use of PredictWind - 1 First of a four part series in which James Everson explains his practical use of PredictWind Sailing Zingaro's James Everson gives a clear, practical introduction using PredictWind to show what modern weather tools can do for sailors, mixing technology with practical seamanship and planning, to help you have a safe and enjoyable passage. by Richard Gladwell Sail-World.com Posted 3 Mar 22:04 NZDT Auckland Boat Show: NZ Boatbuilding to the fore Auckland Boat Show: NZ Boatbuilding to the fore New Zealand boatbuilding innovation will headline a strong line-up of new boats and technology New Zealand boatbuilding innovation will headline a strong line-up of new launches, technology releases and international premieres at the Auckland Boat Show, 5–8 March 2026 by Zoe Hawkins Posted 26 Feb 00:05 NZDT Auckland Wooden Boat Festival: Free sessions Auckland Wooden Boat Festival: Free sessions Expert talks and film screenings will be offered at the New Zealand Maritime Museum As part of the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival, expert talks and film screenings will be offered at the New Zealand Maritime Museum will offer free sessions on boat design and restoration, voyaging traditions, maritime archaeology and ocean adventure. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 25 Feb 23:47 NZDT Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - passes 800km mark Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - passes 800km mark Jono Ridler has pushed past 800 kilometres in his Swim4TheOcean mission Jono Ridler has pushed past 800 kilometres in his Swim4TheOcean mission from Cape to Capital, with less than 600 kilometres projected remaining before he reaches Wellington. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 25 Feb 23:07 NZDT Moana Auckland: Free Shoreline Social weekend Moana Auckland: Free Shoreline Social weekend Moana Auckland, New Zealand's Ocean Festival returns at the end of February Moana Auckland, New Zealand's Ocean Festival returns at the end of February opening with Moana Auckland Shoreline Social, a free, relaxed waterfront weekend bringing fresh seafood, live music and hands-on experiences. by Tataki Auckland Unlimited/aucklandnz.com Posted 23 Feb 15:17 NZDT Auckland Boat Show: Women in marine event Auckland Boat Show: Women in marine event New initiative aimed at strengthening diversity and connection across the marine sector The 25th Auckland Boat Show will open with a new initiative aimed at strengthening diversity and connection across the marine sector — the inaugural Women in Marine event. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 23 Feb 14:53 NZDT Conrad Colman at Auckland Boat Show Conrad Colman at Auckland Boat Show World-renowned offshore sailor Conrad Colman at Auckland Boat Show One year out from the 2027 Auckland stopover of the Ocean Race, the 25th Auckland Boat Show will welcome world-renowned offshore sailor Conrad Colman and the Aotearoa Ocean Racing team to the event. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 23 Feb 11:56 NZDT Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - At the halfway point Live Ocean: Jono Ridler - At the halfway point Open water marathon swimmer Jono Ridler has hit the halfway mark of Swim4TheOcean Open water marathon swimmer Jono Ridler has hit the halfway mark of Swim4TheOcean - his world-record swim attempt from North Cape to Wellington with a call to end bottom trawling. New Video. by Jodie Bakewell-White - Live Ocean Racing Posted 20 Feb 15:55 NZDT Proposed temporary fisheries closure Proposed temporary fisheries closure The closure prohibits the harvesting of all seaweed species and invertebrate species Minister for Oceans and Fisheries has announced a 2-year closure of the fisheries waters in the following areas of the Hauraki Gulf: Omaha Bay, Kawau Bay and Whangaparaoa Peninsula. by MPI Posted 15 Feb 16:58 NZDT Paleblue: Adventures From Kyrgyzstan Paleblue: Adventures From Kyrgyzstan Jack Nugent Big Wall Climber, Novelist, Camp Chef reports on his adventures from Kyrgyzstan Jack Nugent Big Wall Climber, Novelist, Camp Chef reports on his adventures from Kyrgyzstan by Jack Nugent for Pale Blue Posted 14 Feb 11:07 NZDT Auckland Wooden Boat Festival: Legends aplenty Auckland Wooden Boat Festival: Legends aplenty The line-up of boats, activities and exhibitors in next month's Auckland Wooden Boat Festival has be The line-up of boats, activities and exhibitors in next month's Auckland Wooden Boat Festival has been revealed. They include Majestic A-class yachts with B-Class and K-Class beauties. Classic launches, old-school work boats, and a restored scow. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 12 Feb 15:59 NZDT Marine careers on display at Auckland Boat Show Marine careers on display at Auckland Boat Show From hands-on work experience for high school students to pre-trade training to leadership Careers in the marine industry range from boat building and industrial composites, to sailmaking, yacht rigging, engine systems and working in marinas or boatyards. by Zoe Hawkins Posted 9 Feb 09:58 NZDT