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.
Three rescued after drama...
Three men are lucky to be alive after their boat capsized on the treacherous Hokianga River bar on Sunday morning.
The origins of Bay of Isl...
The Bay of Islands Sailing Week has earned its reputation as “the best big-boat regatta in New Zealand,” a title bestowed by legendary sports commentator Peter Montgomery.
Caught on video: 362-metr...
On 11 December 2024, the 36.75-metre Nordhavn motor yacht My Aurora collided with the 362-metre Allure of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, near Nassau Harbour in the Bahamas.
Breaking
Rolex SailGP Portsmouth 2...
Portsmouth prepares to host the world’s fastest foiling fleet after a three-year absence from UK shores.
The Rolex SailGP Championship returns to British waters this month, as Portsmouth gears up to host a blockbuster weekend of high-speed racing on the Solent.
ARG Gyro Stabilisers
Motor Yacht Service Centre (MYSC) has announced its acquisition of the exclusive New Zealand distributorship for ARG Gyro Stabilisers.
Demand for hybrids on the...
Eyachts, the exclusive distributor of Greenline Yachts in Australia and New Zealand, has been named Greenline Dealer of the Year and awarded Best Marketing & Content Creation at the prestigious Düsseldorf Boat Show.
Sea spurge found at Kapow...
A new sea spurge infestation has been found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) – the first discovery of the unwanted beach weed east of Cape Reinga and at least 60 kilometres from the closest known site on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe - Ninety Mile Beach.