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.
Mercury’s V10 power play:...
Mercury Racing’s new V10 Verado 350 and 400 combine smooth refinement, powerful performance, and advanced control for offshore boating adventures.
Iron Boats: Swedish-built...
Family Boats brings IRON’s rugged yet refined open boats to New Zealand shores.
Australian Offshore Super...
Australia’s premier offshore powerboat series returns with four action-packed rounds, building on more than a century of racing tradition.
After 26 years on Cook St...
After 26 years on Cook Strait, Interislander ferry Aratere retires. Built in Spain, lengthened in Singapore, she carried millions across the strait.
The Ocean Race Europe 202...
From Portsmouth to Cartagena, seven IMOCAs launched into the Atlantic for the longest and most demanding stage of the race — with Holcim-PRB and Allagrande Mapei Racing back in the game after their Kiel collision.
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Biotherm claim Leg 3 vict...
Paul Meilhat’s crew extend their perfect record with another leg win, while Holcim-PRB and Allagrande Mapei complete the podium after a bruising Mediterranean sprint.
Frames, fibre, and art th...
From frames to fibre, here's how to display art onboard safely, stylishly, and without breaking the bank or your bulkheads.
Biotherm break free as fl...
After a sleepless night of light winds along Mallorca, Biotherm stretch an 11-mile lead over Holcim-PRB as fresher conditions carry the fleet north — but a course change and storm forecast keep the outcome wide open.