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Kiwi yachting master, the Richard Macalister story

In 1980, a relatively unknown Wellington sailor, Richard Macalister, then aged 21, was chosen to be part of...
13 August 2026

Which size boat is best for fishing?

People fish from all sorts of boats both large and small. Many anglers prefer small boats, others larger...
13 August 2026

Marine scientists build snapshot view of Gulf’s ecosystems

Monitoring is underway across reefs and seafloor in the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana during the first year of new...
10 August 2026

A very brief history of… marine depth sounding

Welcome to “A Very Brief History Of…” researching the history of everyday marine technology, innovation and events Kiwi...
31 July 2026

Wayfinder Yachts open for business

Wayfinder Yachts, the authorised New Zealand dealer for leading European yacht brands Hanse, Moody, Dehler, Sealine and Fjord,...
30 July 2026

Whitehaven Marine appointed Aquila dealer

Following the launch of its first sailing catamaran, the Aquila 50 Sail, Aquila Catamarans has appointed Whitehaven Marine...
30 July 2026

RV expert joins Lusty & Blundell’s Bay of Plenty team

Lusty & Blundell has added experienced marine and RV expert Rhys Hunter to their Bay of Plenty sales...
29 July 2026

Protector boats expands European footprint

PB Europe, Protector Boats’ European distributor, has expanded its network by appointing Quay. JE in Jersey and Netherlands-based...
29 July 2026

Mercury Marine digital and control innovations

Mercury Marine has launched a new generation of digital and control innovations designed to enhance performance, simplify operation...
29 July 2026
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Kirsten Thomas
Kirsten Thomas
Kirsten enjoys sailing and is a passionate writer based in coastal New Zealand. Combining her two passions, she crafts vivid narratives and insightful articles about sailing adventures, sharing her experiences and knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.

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