Many sailors take their vessels out on day trips often but take a while to dabble in their first overnight anchorage. If you’re gearing up for your first overnight sailing trip in New Zealand – whether you’re a local or visiting us from across the pond – there are one or two things you should know.

New Zealand and boat building go hand in hand. With our long coastline, strong maritime heritage, and a natural knack for innovation, it's no surprise that Kiwis have built some of the world's finest vessels. It’s also no surprise that the international community - Americans chief among them - have recognised that longstanding expertise and begun utilising it across many different verticals.

The modern New Zealand boat builder has many years of history behind them, starting at the high-tech yachts dominating the America’s Cup and stretching all the way back to the early Māori waka. In short, our boat-building history is packed with ingenuity, craftsmanship, and a fair bit of Kiwi determination. 

But why should Americans be choosing to source their vessels from a New Zealand boat builder like ourselves? To answer that question and show the scope of how centuries of boat building have enriched our modern-day practice, we have to dive deeper into our history, starting right at the beginning

Classic yachts and their contemporary counterparts have many differences thanks to a constantly evolving landscape of technology and techniques, but they also share some similarities that make them timeless.

There are all kinds of boat lovers out there. Traditional sailors with a hunger for the rolling waves of the deep sea, pleasure cruisers who love spending their weekends on the water, technical sailors who spend their time honing their skills for sport… and each one needs the right vessel for their needs.

Depending on where you live and where you most often fish, your boat must meet some unique requirements to be considered the ‘best’ for you. This is why many people choose to customise their aluminium fishing boats, to provide that extra edge of performance or comfort while setting sail.

We’re the experts on building these good-looking, highly functional boats, but the truth is, even the best-made vessel can fall victim to the passage of time without the right maintenance.

The ultimate in Safety at Sea, effortless cruising in comfort, ideal for a couple wanting to enjoy life cruising and exploring the world many idyllic locations.

From the ways cutting-edge 3D technology is shaping marine interiors to the possibilities of the future, explore how the yachting industry as a whole – as well as the Circa Marine team – is innovating with modern technology.

It’s the age-old question for boat lovers everywhere: catamaran or monohull? Both are excellent vessel types but for distinctly different reasons. As some of the world’s top catamaran builders, the team at Circa Marine are breaking down the benefits of choosing a catamaran.

The Arataki, a pilot boat from the Port of Tauranga, departed Whangarei Harbour on Monday after its extensive refit. The vessel is now fully equipped to serve its vital role in maritime navigation.

As boat builders, we spend years honing our craft. Did you know that boat building is one of the oldest crafts in human history, stretching all the way back to the first canoe, found in the Netherlands between 8200 and 7600 BC?

Whether you’re a new boater or a seasoned blue water veteran, you’ve most likely come across two terms before: shipwright and boat builder. It’s easy to mistake these as synonyms, especially because both craftspeople do their work in the same industry, but there are some crucial differences.