John Eichelsheim

Occasional contributor George Empson’s photo somewhere on this page reminded me that boating takes many forms – and that Kiwis enjoy it all year round. George took the photo after a recent powerboat racing event on Lake Tekapo in a spectacular setting surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Southern Alps. It shows racegoers enjoying some welcome, I’m sure, post-race sunshine and socialising outside Lake Tekapo Boat Club.

The M75 is the largest motor yacht ever built in the history of Bill Barry-Cotter’s Maritimo.

After what feels like months (because it has been months!) of grey skies, rain and wind, the sun has shown itself.

A colleague drew my attention to a story in the Guardian. The subject was marine heatwaves in New Zealand. (The QR code on this page provides access to the article.)

The May issue of Boating New Zealand is something of a celebration of New Zealand-built boats.