Chris Woodhams

Salvage teams remove over 320,000 litres of fuel from stricken navy vessel off Samoa

Plenty of hard work and a touch of Olympic inspiration has propelled one of New Zealand's most promising double-handed crews to success at the country's premier domestic sailing event.

On March 2, 2000, New Zealand made sailing history, successfully defending the America’s Cup on home waters. The dominant 5-0 victory over Luna Rossa (Italy’s Prada Challenge) cemented New Zealand’s reputation as a powerhouse in world sailing and marked a defining moment in the nation's sporting legacy.

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For numerous boat owners, overseeing a tender can be among the most significant tests one faces while on the water. The process of tooling about can demand a good deal of both time and energy to get it done right. Not so with the Sea Turner. This deceptively simple device allows you to go from handling the dinghy to handling the boat in no time. It's also cost-effective, and with no moving parts, it should require little maintenance. Its very simplicity should recommend it as a good alternative. If there is an easily installed, easily used way to handle a dinghy, the Sea Turner is it.