Zhik’s New 2020 range is now in stock!

Our new 2020 items are in stock and ready to be shipped out worldwide! Check out our fully revamped Junior Wetsuit range, great new bag additions, loads of new PFD’s and our new look, waterproof Apex Jacket and Bottoms for yachting, just to name a few.

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2XU’s Jamie Hunt helps Zhik walk on water

Now, 2XU co-founder Jamie Hunt is bringing his obsession with quality, and belief in the importance of cultural alignment, to another brand pushing the boundaries of sportswear innovation.

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Your Guide to Club Race Sails

For a club racer, choosing the right sail and material comes down to your boat type, your fleet, and most important, your performance and durability expectations.

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Collinson FX: Feb 25 – NZD & AUD wary of meltdown

Collinson FX: Feb 25 – NZD & AUD wary of meltdown Markets look to be on the verge of panic as the ‘coronavirus’ spreads globally, sending panic through markets. NZD and AUD have recovered in overnight trade but remain under severe threat to any market melt down

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Evinrude’s E-Tec 150 hits 10.5 litres per nm

Evinrude’s new E-Tec 150 engine is one of the most efficient boat engines in the world, and will be powering one of the America’s Cup teams when they arrive in Auckland later this year.

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It’s About Time to race in comfort

Well pardon the pun but its true, the Cookson 50 has its own little niche in the Race Yacht market. A concept put together by legendary kiwi boat builder Mick Cookson and the Farr office, the outcome achieved was a sleek, stylish race yacht.

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BoatSecure monitoring service at Pine Harbour

Pine Harbour boat owners have been benefiting from a new service operated by local marine electrician. Ryan Castles at Pine Harbour Electrical provides the BoatSecure monitoring service for boats berthed in the Pine Harbour marina.

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North Sails’ Apparel – Sustainable Performance

The Official Clothing Partner of the 36th America’s Cup has made huge strides towards minimising its environmental impact. For North Sails, the chance to be part of sailing’s showcase event is about setting an example.

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Collinson FX: Feb 14 – Coronavirus catastrophe

The British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid resigned overnight, and UK markets rallied strongly, along with the GBP. AUD has settled around 0.6720, while the NZD withdrew back to 0.6430.

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North Sails renews 52 Super Series partnership

Following a successful partnership over the last two seasons, North Sails has today announced we will continue as an ‘Official Technical Partner’ of the 52 Super Series sponsored by Rolex.

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Emirates Team NZ fans buy gear at Official stores

As anticipation builds to the 36th America’s Cup, get behind and show your support for Emirates Team New Zealand. Buy online from New Zealand or anywhere in the World. Two stores in Auckland – at Auckland Airport and outside the ETNZ Base.

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The Watershed: Composite Radial masts and sale

Coming finally to the Laser Radial class is the ILCA 6 composite lower section, available in New Zealand from The Water Shed. Also on at The Water Shed this month is a Relocation Sale.

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The Ultimate GPS tracking device

PredictWind now offers the premier tracking device in the marine market – the YB3i. Unrivalled in its reliability and trusted by mariners the world over.

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New for 2020 – Zhik’s P3 PFD

Zhik’s new P3 PFD is a light, ‘race-cut’ buoyancy vest and is ISO 12402-5 certified. Designed with smooth lines and cut-away neck and shoulders it allows you maximum freedom of movement.

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New Year, new boat gear? Get a free Delta anchor!

Looking to upgrade your Windlass? Purchase a V700, Pro Series or Pro Fish Lewmar Windlass from Kiwi Yachting Consultants and get a 4kg or 6kg galvanized Delta anchor thrown in for free!Posted

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Race Yachts Premium Brokerage

IRC Optimised Farr 40 Enterprise wins her IRC class in the Sydney to Hobart 2019 and second in her class in the IRC Australian Championships 2020.

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Ownaship’s second sailing catamaran sets sail

Having just arrived in September 2019 Ownaship’s second sailing catamaran syndicate, again a Lucia 40 from Fountaine Pajot, is now fully sold and off on adventures.

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Doyle Sails powered yachts first to Hobart

Both Comanche and InfoTrack carry complete Doyle Sails Cableless and Structured Luff inventories and have seen considerable gains in performance after moving to this technology in recent years.

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Collinson FX: Jan 16 – US/China trade deal signed

AUD to consolidate above 0.6900, while the NZD held 0.6600. The US/China trade agreement will be a boost to these trade exposed nations and currencies.

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RS Electric Boats unveils Pulse58

Unveiled at Boot Dusseldorf, the Pulse58 is the product of two years of development and is ground-breaking as the first ever production RIB with a fully integral electric drive.

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Southern Spars: Looking forward to a great 2020

Southern Spars Founder & Sales Director, Mark Hauser together with NTG Mast Group CEO, Sam Watson discuss an energetic end to 2019, Future Fibres’ game changing hybrid carbon rigging, AEROsix and a number of upcoming projects from Southern Spars in 2020.

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2019 flew by with North Sails 3Di

In the last five years, North Sails clients have broken 40 major sailing records, all using 3Di sails—plus their own determination, tireless energy, and killer teamwork.

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Part 4 of mini-series on MM597 superyacht build

Renowned Yacht Designer, Malcolm McKeon, Owner’s Rep Gregory Monks and Southern Spars’ Head of Superyacht Sales, Paul MacDonald all come together to deliver their approach on choosing the right components to fit the colossal 60m high performance sloop.

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Slingsby dominates at Moth Worlds

When North Sails announced four new 3Di Moth sail designs six months ago, class leader Rob Greenhalgh said “I am confident Moth sailors will reap the rewards on the race course.”

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Zhik’s super lightweight Fuze deck shoes

The new Fuze sneaker-style deck shoes from Zhik are tough, sporty, ultra-lightweight and flexible. They give exceptionally secure foot support, aided by the reinforced upper panel shaping and the inner sole design.

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Weta: Videos from the recreational and racers

The Auckland Weta fleet are into recreational sailing as well as racing. Here’s three videos from the recreational/racing Weta group – a sail to Arkles Bay, racing at Torbay in 25kts, and a sail from Narrow Neck to Motuihe.

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Collinson FX: Dec 17 – China deal confirmed

Markets celebrated the good news enveloping the markets. The ‘Phase One’ US/China trade deal was confirmed Friday and this was welcomed by markets

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Part 3 of mini-series on MM597 superyacht build

Why the best choose Southern Spars. This part three of this four part mini film gives a behind the scenes look at the early stages of the MM597 project development and design process, involving pioneers in the field of superyacht design and fabrication

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The relentless pace of change

We spoke to Kenny Read about the some of the North Sails developments and looked forward, discussing the relentless pace of change in sailing, the continual development of 3Di, the impact of Helix, environmental responsibilities and innovations.

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Part 2 of mini-series on MM597 superyacht build

In the second installment, Paul MacDonald explains how Southern Spars is the only mast builder in the world that can provide a fully integrated package to projects such as the MM597 by using its proprietary software MemBrain.

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