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Discover Boating

Welcome to Discover Boating, where you'll learn everything you need to know about getting out on the water

  • Introduction to boating
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    • Safety
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      • Storm Preparations
    • Boat sharing
    • The Boating Map
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    • Courses Available
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Maintaining your boat

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Our latest blog

  • McKay appointed to deliver Samoa’s first low-carbon maritime transport solution

    June 23, 2025No Comments

    Whangārei-based company, McKay, has been appointed as the head supplier to deliver the E-Alia project as part of the Climate Action Pathways for

  • Tectrax™ Premieres Revolutionary Boat-Launcher™ System at Hutchwilco Boat Show

    May 22, 2025No Comments

    New Zealand marine innovators Tectrax™ have just revealed their groundbreaking new system, Boat-Launcher™, a remotely controlled, self-propelled boat

  • Quality Marine Clothing Expands to New Zealand with Auckland Office Opening

    May 7, 2025No Comments

    Leading Australian marine uniform supplier, Quality Marine Clothing (QMC), is proud to announce its expansion into New Zealand with the opening of a

  • Island Cruising announce start of the Pacific Rally 2025

    April 27, 2025No Comments

    On Sunday 27 April 2025, the first group of Australian rally participants sets off from Southport to Nouméa, New Caledonia. The passage is around 800

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