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

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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. ... read full story

America’s Cup to Revolutionize Live Sports Sailing Coverage

May 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

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 the sport can be. Connecting viewers to the racing in ways not previously possible, the America’s Cup will transform the way people see the sport. With breakthrough graphics, athlete’s... ... read full story

Expedition Motor Yacht Big Fish to attend Monaco Yacht Show 2011

May 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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 ... read full story

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

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine New Zealand celebrates 25 years

April 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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. ... read full story

Auckland International Boat Show

April 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

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. ... read full story

New Zealand Millenium Cup 2011 – a Super combination for Superyacht Skippers

March 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

New Zealand is delighted to announce an irresistible combination of events for superyacht owners and captains: a superyacht captains dedicated forum to coincide with the 2011 Rugby World Cup in September and the just-announced 2012 New Zealand Millennium Cup. The NZ Marine Export Group is hosting the 2011 Superyacht Captains Forum on 15-16 September 2011... ... read full story

America’s Cup 2011 – Rehearsals in Auckland

March 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

In preparation for the inaugural America’s Cup World Series this July, event organizers will stage on and off the water dress rehearsals in Auckland April 25-29 and May 2-6. ... read full story

Southern Spars to design and build new mast for Sailing yacht Salperton IV

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Southern Spars has been commissioned to design and build a new mast and EC6 rigging package for sailing yacht Salperton IV to replace the previously damaged mast and rigging. ... read full story

Great Progress on Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter for Rugby World Cup 2011

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Work is progressing rapidly on the first stage of Wynyard Quarter’s revitalisation on Auckland’s waterfront, which will be complete in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011. It includes North Wharf, Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Crossing, Gateway Plaza, the Viaduct Events Centre and Silo Park. ... read full story

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