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Superyacht Cygnus Montanus glides out of Auckland destined for Sweden
Cygnus Montanus is the first new build by Yachting Developments in four years. After starting her design life as a cafe racer, for a Swedish owner, she became orientated more towards ocean passages. She is a step up in size from the owners’ previous yacht, of the same name, a Swan 77. Built in West Auckland, the hull, spars and sails all came from companies just a few kilometres apart.
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North Sails showcase new loft on Shore but retain Westhaven presence
North Sails NZ have opened a new loft in Archers Road on Auckland’s North Shore. The move is the fifth for the near 40year iconic sailmaker, and the design and layout of the new loft represents a marked break with sailmaking traditions and practices.
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America’s Cup – Southern Spars to build AC50 for Emirates Team NZ
One of the world’s leading composite engineering companies, Southern Spars has been appointed to build Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC50 wingsailed foiling catamaran for the 35th America’s Cup campaign. The move marks a shift away from Cookson Boats who have been Team New Zealand’s boatbuilder since 2000. No reasons have been given for the decision to change the builder.
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Company founders help North Sails celebrate opening of new loft
North Sails NZ celebrated the opening of their new loft on Auckland’s North Shore on Friday evening. The move is the fourth for one of New Zealand’s top sailmakers, who opened their doors in Parnell’s Bradford and Earl Streets in 1978, before moving to Grey Lynn, and then Packenham Street adjacent to Auckland’s Viaduct harbour.
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North Sails holding loft-warming on Friday July 15 – all welcome
Those who frequent the Downtown and Auckland waterfront will have noticed that North Sails have moved from their handy position to the Viaduct Harbour. They have moved to a new purpose built loft on Auckland’s North Shore. They have not deserted the waterfront entirely and have opened a Sales Office in Westhaven Drive
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Collinson FX Market Commentary – July 6 – Canary in mine shaft again?
The AUD traded strongly in local trade, despite the political flux, holding 0.7500. The flight to safety of the Dollar impacted in overnight trade pushing the AUD back below 0.7450, while the KIWI slipped back to 0.7130. Global conditions remain weak and the Avalanche of data this week will confirm the state of play.
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Free $US3,000 Carbon Vang with SouthernFurl boom orders in July
Southern Spars is giving away a free carbon vang – valued at US$3,000 – with all of their SouthernFurl in-boom furlers ordered in July. Carbon gas vangs make a great addition to the furling boom package, though if you’d prefer to keep your existing one, Southern Spars will offer you a 5% discount on the price of your boom instead.
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Rio 2016 – Southern Spars makes move into sports composite engineering
Cycling New Zealand has partnered with a world-leading composite design and construction specialist, Southern Spars. Southern Spars is better known for designing and manufacturing masts and rigging for the world’s fastest race yachts and most luxurious superyachts. The North Technology company will be providing wheels to the 2016 New Zealand track cyclists at the Rio Olympics in August.
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PredictWind – Stunning new forecast maps
When developing the Offshore App, we had to rethink maps for offshore sailors. The mapping technology was rebuilt to be faster, have smaller downloads and be able to smoothly animate PredictWind’s advanced forecasts. Following the success of the Offshore App, we’re releasing this unique display technology across all other platforms, including the forecast website, Android and iOS Apps
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Last day for North Sails Autumn savings offer – Order now!
The time buy a new North sail is now – right now!. Backed by factory incentives, your North Sails representative is offering Autumn savings on all North Paneled Cloth (NPC), North Paneled Laminates (NPL), 3DL® and 3DiTM. Get in touch with your local North Sails loft now to order and sail into next season with North Sails performance and quality. Offer ends today, June 20, 2016.
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M32 Gothenburg – GAC Pindar comes from behind to win series on Day 3
Ian Williams, Brad Farrand, Mark Bulkeley and Garth Ellingham have won the M32 series in Gothenburg, Sweden. Williams says: “Great day on the water for GAC Pindar where we started just ahead of third, but a long way from first, soon it became clear that we had a chance to win the event. We kept pushing and secured podium finishes, which we are very pleased with”
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Collinson FX Market Commentary – June 18 – Bookies tip Brits to stay
The aftermath of the murder of the Yorkshire MP has left an unnatural silence hanging of the suspended Brexit debate. The intermission is likely to end in a subtle finger pointing from the ‘stay’ campaign, as desperation rises, to combat polls. The bookies still have the remain mob winning, which is probably likely, as change is more difficult.
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One week left to run in North Sails Autumn savings offer – Order now!
The time buy a new North sail is now. Backed by factory incentives, your North Sails representative is offering Autumn savings on all North Paneled Cloth (NPC), North Paneled Laminates (NPL), 3DL® and 3DiTM. Get in touch with your local North Sails loft now to order and sail into next season with North Sails performance and quality.
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North Sails offer Autumn Savings for sails ordered before June 20
The time buy a new North sail is now. Backed by factory incentives, your North Sails representative is offering Autumn savings on all North Paneled Cloth (NPC), North Paneled Laminates (NPL), 3DL® and 3DiTM. Get in touch with your local North Sails loft now to order and sail into next season with North Sails performance and quality.
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Look out Fiji! The Doyle Pacific Rally fleet has arrived
After briefings, drinks and last minute provisioning trips, the fleet headed out of Opua in calm conditions for what was a dream run, if a little light on wind, to Fiji. The engine sure got a workout on this passage, although there was enough wind to sail on a number of days.
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Zhik New Zealand officially open Auckland store – join the team!
Zhik officially opened their New Zealand store and showroom at a function at Auckland’s historic Victoria Park Market on Wednesday evening. The elegantly styled showroom is the only place in New Zealand where the full range of Zhik clothing can be viewed.
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Hella Marine announces waterproof low profile Surface Strip lamps
The new Surface Mount Strip lamps from Hella Marine feature an innovative waterproof switch for easy operation. Completely sealed, UV and corrosion resistant with an ultra-low profile design make these lamps easy to install and ideal for interior and exterior applications.
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Zhik open new store in Victoria Park, Auckland
The brand trusted by several top Olympic Teams has a new home in Auckland, New Zealand. The store is themed around the successful NZL Sailing Team The flagship store is located in historic Victoria Park Market in central Auckland a few hundred metres from the Auckland Waterfront, and Viaduct Harbour.
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SouthernFurl In-Boom furling systems withstand Sydney Hobart test
Have you ever scared your family when you got stuck with too much sail up when you should be reefed? Southern Spars’ range of SouthernFurl booms are the answer – letting you reduce sail quickly and easily without leaving the safety of the cockpit.
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Collinson FX Market Commentary – May 22 – Markets close steady
Markets closed the week steady with the Dollar holding higher levels after telegraphed Fed rate rises in the coming month.Commodity currencies have been more impacted by the reserve, with the AUD trading just above 0.7200, while the NZD hit 0.6760.
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2018 Doyle French Polynesia Rally – Registration now open!
Sail the Austral’s, Tuamotu’s and the Society Islands in company in the 2018 Doyle French Polynesia Rally. With the promise of beautiful white sand beaches and swaying palm trees, a full bodied French red, a crisp Baguette, wonderful paté and a host of other French delicacies, this trip of a lifetime offers participants a rare opportunity and a number of choices.
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The Water Shed extends Boat Show Sale for another week
The Water Shed didn’t exhibit at the Hutchwilco Boat show this year but has have some Show specials for the Show week, which has now been extended for a further week. These are on all the Hobie Kayaks, SUPS and Cats.
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World Sailing signs with Zhik – New Zhik store opens in Victoria Park
World Sailing has announced that Zhik, the global leader in marine apparel, will be its ‘Official Technical Clothing Partner’ Founded in 2004, Zhik bring an innovative approach to the sailing market and continue to develop and evolve their range for on the water and around the dock, combining performance with style.
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Volvo Ocean Race Champion steps aboard at Hall Spars & Rigging NZ
Volvo Ocean Race winner, Brad Marsh has joined the team at Hall Spars & Rigging NZ. He was a bowman aboard 2011-12 Volvo Ocean race winner, Groupama (FRA). Marsh is also a professional rigger by trade.
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Zhik – The brand born of a notion, not its history
There is probably every reason that ocean rhymes with notion. Zhik’s tagline has been officially marketed as Made For Water, and this is precisely what the company has done for the last eight years before the succinct and apt strapline came from out of R&D and into mainstream visibility.
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Sea Blade delivers 23 foot Patrol Boats to Hawaiian US State Dept
A joint build between Lancer Industries Ltd (NZ), Orca Engineering (NZ) and Navatek Ltd (USA) has seen the successful supply of the two Sea Blade 23 Law Enforcement Vessels for the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii. The Sea Blade® was chosen during the tender process due to its ability to operate more capably than other tenderers vessels in open sea conditions.
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Zhik opens flagship store in Victoria Park, downtown Auckland
The brand trusted by New Zealand sailors heading to the Rio Olympics now has a new home in Auckland, New Zealand. Zhik has marked the launch of its New Zealand agency by opening a flagship store in Victoria Park Market in central Auckland.
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Shape of next Volvo Ocean Race revealed at Southern Spars – Part 2
In mid-April, Race Director, Jack Lloyd and Stopover Manager Richard Mason outlined the changes expected for the 40,000nm Race during a tour of Southern Spars 10,000sq metre specialist spar construction facility. Continuing the update on Volvo Ocean Race from a media conference at Southern Spars
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Shape of next Volvo Ocean Race revealed at Southern Spars – Part 1
In mid-April, Race Director, Jack Lloyd and Stopover Manager Richard Mason outlined the changes expected for the 40,000nm Race during a tour of Southern Spars 10,000sq metre specialist spar construction facility. A total of up to seven boats is expected to enter, but time is running out for the construction of any new boats.
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Winner of 2016 RNZYS YTP Doyle Scholarship announced
Doyle Sails New Zealand is pleased to announce that the recipient of its 2016/2017 Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) Youth Training Programme (YTP) Doyle Scholarship is James Wilson of Murrays Bay Sailing Club. Congratulations James!
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