IGFA honors 2025 annual awards recipients IGFA honors 2025 annual awards recipients Highlighting leaders in conservation, sportsmanship, and angling excellence The International Game Fish Association (IGFA), a global nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices today announced the 2025 recipients of its prestigious Annual Awards. by IGFA Posted 12 Mar 21:15 UTC Auckland Boat Show: Positivity in the industry Auckland Boat Show: Positivity in the industry The Auckland Boat Show has come to a close for 2025, and exhibitors report a positive show The Auckland Boat Show has come to a close for 2025, and exhibitors report a positive show with strong enquiries. by Isla McKechnie Posted 9 Mar 04:41 UTC Auckland Boat Show: Collaboration the key Auckland Boat Show: Collaboration the key In a challenging market, NZ marine companies are pulling together to further boating excellence In a challenging market, New Zealand marine companies are pulling together to further boating excellence. The Auckland Boat Show has just wrapped up its third day of four, and the 2025 show is emerging as one of innovation and collaboration. by Isla McKechnie Posted 8 Mar 07:18 UTC Auckland Boat Show - 1.3kms of boats/marinas Auckland Boat Show - 1.3kms of boats/marinas The 24th edition of the Auckland Boat Show got underway with a harbour filled with exhibits The 24th edition of the Auckland Boat Show got underway Thursday, and central Auckland is filled with large luxury yachts and plenty of marine innovation. by Isla McKechnie Posted 7 Mar 01:24 UTC Live now! PENN Films - Episode 3 Live now! PENN Films - Episode 3 I am the Ocean, the Ocean Is me From a land rich in culture and out-of-this-world landscapes, a place where towering cliffs and long sandy beaches meet raw and powerful seas. by Penn Fishing Posted 6 Mar 08:09 UTC New zero-emission hydrogen-powered chase boat New zero-emission hydrogen-powered chase boat Introducing a world leading project from King Watercraft and Fabrum We have exciting news!! It is no secret that the past couple of years have been tough in business. by King Watercraft Posted 6 Mar 04:04 UTC DAIWA: New Deep Jigging Reel DAIWA: New Deep Jigging Reel Finessing the Fathoms The cartoon bubble for deep saltwater jigging often includes an exhausted angler pumping a broomstick rod and big clunky reel. by DAIWA Posted 6 Mar 03:03 UTC Palm Beach GT60 set for the Auckland Boat Show Palm Beach GT60 set for the Auckland Boat Show Exuding style and sports appeal like no other Held at Jellicoe Harbour in the heart of the city's waterfront, the 2025 Auckland Boat Show will welcome thousands of boating enthusiasts to experience a wide range of vessels and products over the four days. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 1 Mar 22:46 UTC Point of difference - Pacifica 44 Point of difference - Pacifica 44 Take me away. Far, far away. OK. Here's the Pacifica 44, which is perfect for the job. 3000nm. Boom. There's your unique selling proposition, right there. Real range. Reliable passage making times/distances at 10 knots as your base marker and unbelievable autonomy means the Pacifica 44 harnesses the absolute best a sailing vessel can offer. by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 27 Feb 21:00 UTC Operating your Grady-White livewell Operating your Grady-White livewell Designed with special features to keep your bait lively all day Grady-White livewells are designed with special features to keep your bait lively all day, and they're easy to use. by Grady-White Posted 26 Feb 19:09 UTC New Invincible 36' Catamaran New Invincible 36' Catamaran The advanced hull design delivers an exceptionally smooth and stable ride when offshore The refined cockpit design provides significantly expanded fishing space, while the advanced hull design delivers an exceptionally smooth and stable ride in challenging offshore conditions. by Invincible International Posted 24 Feb 21:14 UTC Shellfish biotoxin alert removed for Bay of Plenty Shellfish biotoxin alert removed for Bay of Plenty Paralytic shellfish toxins are now at safe levels New Zealand Food Safety today removed the public health warning against collecting shellfish in the Bay of Plenty between the Southern end of Pauanui Beach down to the entrance of Tauranga Harbour, by Mount Maunganui. by MPI NZ Posted 20 Feb 07:08 UTC IGFA announces 2025 Fishing Hall of Fame Inductees IGFA announces 2025 Fishing Hall of Fame Inductees Angling exemplaries honored by historic organization's pinnacle award The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is thrilled to announce the distinguished inductees for the 2025 class of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame, honoring those who have made extraordinary contributions to the world of recreational angling. by IGFA Posted 19 Feb 21:26 UTC Auckland Boat Show - the biggest yet Auckland Boat Show - the biggest yet New Zealanders' love of boats goes supersize as large yachts debut at Auckland Boat Show More than 1.3 kilometres of boats on the water, and 200 more vessels on land mean this year's Auckland Boat Show is lining up to be the biggest New Zealand's ever seen. by Isla McKechnie Posted 19 Feb 08:26 UTC 2025 is here! 2025 is here! And so are the next big Italian marine innovations As we step into 2025, the team at Gineico Marine would like to extend a warm welcome to all our clients, partners, and friends. We hope you had a fantastic time over the break, filled with moments of relaxation, adventure out on the water. by Pierluigi Gambacorti Posted 10 Feb 23:00 UTC IGFA surpasses $1m goal for billfish conservation IGFA surpasses $1m goal for billfish conservation IGFA Billfish Research and Conservation Endowment ensures protection for world's billfish – forever In a landmark achievement for billfish conservation, the IGFA proudly announces surpassing its ambitious $1 million initial fundraising goal, including both cash gifts and pledge commitments, for the IGFA Billfish Research and Conservation Endowment. by IGFA Posted 6 Feb 20:14 UTC PBMY - 30 years to become an overnight success PBMY - 30 years to become an overnight success Palm Beach Motor Yachts turns 30 in 2025 Palm Beach Motor Yachts turns 30 in 2025. Commencing operations in Palm Beach, Australia with the Palm Beach 38, it wasn't long before more space was required. They then moved to Mona Vale, just a bit further down Sydney's Northern Beaches peninsula... by John Curnow, Global Editor, Powerboat.World Posted 28 Jan 18:00 UTC Boating Boot Camp Boating Boot Camp What an incredible day with Wild Chix last week at the OBC! What an incredible day with Wild Chix last week at the OBC! They presented a Boating Boot Camp for Women, teaching a fantastic group of ladies essential skills such as backing up trailers, tying knots, and docking boats like professionals. by Haines Hunter Posted 28 Jan 08:44 UTC Look out for a starfish invasion. Look out for a starfish invasion. It is one of five species focused on by the National Marine High Risk Site Surveillance Asterias amurensis, or the Northern Pacific seastar is a huge starfish (up to 50cm in diameter) that is described by the Ministry for Primary Industries as an eating machine and its favourite food includes mussels, clams, scallops and other shellfish. by Marinepests.nz Posted 17 Jan 22:37 UTC