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.
Jet-Set for Thrills: 2024...
Get ready for some high-speed action as the 2024 Golden Homes New Zealand Jet Boat Marathon roars into action from October 22nd to October 26th!
Kiwi Boat Builders Set to...
This year's Melbourne Boat Show event promises to be a major showcase for New Zealand boat builders, with top Kiwi brands like Extreme Boats, Surtees Boats, Stabicraft, White Pointer Boats, and Makaira Boats bringing their latest innovations to Australian waters.
La Niña’s Impact on the P...
As we approach the summer of 2024, climatologists are closely monitoring La Niña’s potential impact on Pacific Islands and New Zealand. Though early predictions have been downgraded, La Niña is still expected to influence weather across the region.
Coastguard New Zealand Wa...
Yesterday's rescue by Rotorua Lakes Coastguard marks the third rescue involving non-motorised watercraft in recent days, highlighting a growing concern about water safety.
Rotorua Lakes Coastguard ...
Yesterday (15 Oct 2024) Rotorua Lakes Coastguard volunteers responded swiftly to rescue two waka ama paddlers stranded near Mokoia Island.
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Small boat. Huge impact. ...
The all-new Senator 550 Hardtop, launched at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show.
World premiere Riviera’s ...
Riviera celebrates two world premieres at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. The new generation 72 Sports Motor Yacht - Series II joins the exciting new 4300 Sports Express as part of Riviera’s spectacular 12 yacht showcase at this year’s event.