John Eichelsheim
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Happy anniversary: 25th N...
Blue skies, sparkling water, big crowds and a record number of interesting boats
of every sort made the 25th anniversary of this event extra-special.
Joystick demo a world’s f...
Launching in May, Mercury’s joystick steering system for single outboards is a plug-and-play upgrade designed for Mercury outboards with electric steering.
Flying high
As I write, just before the magazine goes to the printer, another edition of SailGP has just concluded, held in Los Angeles, USA on a very tight racecourse.
The winner of the NZ Retr...
The winner of Boating New Zealand magazine’s inaugural NZ Retro Boat Trophy went to Tugboat, a Savage Electra Glass ski-boat designed in Australia but manufactured in Christchurch in the 1970s.
Riding along with Coastgu...
A sunny Saturday riding along with Auckland Coastguard aboard
Trillian Trust Rescue turned into a real life call out and tow.
Breaking
September 2025 issue: boa...
The September 2025 Boating New Zealand issue blends boat reviews, heritage, and hands-on projects — grab your copy from September 1.
Southland Twin Rivers 202...
Southland Twin Rivers 2025 showcased fierce jet boat racing, with Preston, Wilton, and Flett taking class wins on Mataura and Oreti.
New Zealand makes its mar...
The 2025 IWWF World Waterski Racing Championships have kicked off in Hasselt, Belgium, and New Zealand’s three-skier team has wasted no time making an impression.
Motor Yacht Service Centr...
Motor Yacht Service Centre becomes Authorised Sales Consultant for Maritimo New Zealand, adding sales to service and building a new Hobsonville Marine Precinct.