Kirsten Thomas
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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.
The rise of the floating ...
Boat rooftop tents offer adventurous Kiwis a new way to sleep under the stars—right from their hardtop.
EXCLUSIVE: Flying the fla...
Exclusive interview: Ken Lupton talks to Boating New Zealand about chasing the HRL title and juggling racing with dairy farming.
New Zealand Offshore Powe...
NZOPA’s 2025/26 season brings offshore powerboat racing back to Auckland, adds new classes, and promises tighter competition with races across both sides of summer.
Monohulls battle for IRC ...
Monohulls dominate the spotlight as IRC contenders battle tactically toward Cherbourg in a tightly contested Rolex Fastnet Race finish.
Breaking
Lakeland Queen Rotorua re...
From her 1987 debut to her 2025 resurrection, Rotorua’s sternwheeler has carried generations of stories across Lake Rotorua.
Kiwi success at 2025 IWWF...
Ellie Hollands crowned Junior Girls World Champion as New Zealand delivers its most successful world campaign with multiple podiums in Belgium.
Port Underwood: Marlborou...
Discover Port Underwood, a tucked-away Marlborough Sounds harbour with anchorages, fishing, diving, camping, and rugged coastal scenery for adventurous boaties.
A damn good fry-up!
As a keen fisherman and cook, I am always looking for interesting and exciting ways to cook my catch. Yet, to be honest, the oldest and simplest, tried-and-true recipes seem to get just as much praise – maybe more…