2021
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Ferrari goes foiling: The Prancing Horse takes to the sea
Ferrari—the name’s synonymous with speed, precision, and Italian flair. But now, in a move that's turning heads beyond the race track, the iconic carm...
Great white shark makes cameo appearance
A team reviewing underwater footage in Fiordland were amazed to find a great white shark eyeballing their camera recently.
DOC staff and researcher...
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James Bond Would Have Been Very Pleased with the NZ Retro Boats Gathering 2024 at Lake Tarawera
This past weekend, the shimmering waters of Lake Tarawera just outside of Rotorua were alive with nostalgia, as the NZ Retro Boats Lake Tarawera Gathe...
Superyacht Attraction Initiatives Deliver $212 Million Economic Boost to New Zealand
New Zealand’s growing reputation as a superyacht destination is making waves, with a new report revealing that the sector injected a staggering $212 m...
Jeff’s gift for the future
Jeff’s grandad taught him to sail in the North Sea. He knows what it means to brave rough weather to help others - he’s been a volunteer Coastguard cr...
Gloss Boats at Marine Park
GLOSS BOATS IS SETTING UP SHOP BESIDE THE TAMAKI RIVER
Gloss Boats Marine Spraying Specialists LTD (GBMS) is opening a new facility at Tamaki Marine ...
NAVY YACHTS BENEFIT FROM VOLVO UPGRADE
THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY’S FLEET OF CHICO 40 YACHTS HAS BEEN REPOWERED AND IS READY TO GET BACK TO WORK AS SOON AS COVID RESTRICTIONS ALLOW.
Ovlov ...
Your summer cruising library
After another year of Covid lockdowns, the escape to fresh-air therapy in the form of the summer cruise aboard your own or a friend’s boat is certainl...
Cyclone storms in
Cyclone, Raymarine’s latest solid-state open-array radar, delivers rugged performance and unmatched situational awareness in an innovative and stylish...
A trailer boat launch and recovery checklist
A new regular column with Andrew Flanagan from Powerboat Training NZ, this issue looks at the basics to cover off before setting out in your trailer b...
GEORGE DIBBERN; THE 1934 TRANSTASMAN RACE / Symbol of freedom
The moment they arrived in March 1934 George Dibbern and Te Rapunga were good news in Auckland. George seemed to be a new face of Germany; not the com...
Deadly dropper rigs
Novice anglers who read last month’s Boating NZ may now be the proud owners of a new spinning outfit and destined (hopefully) for ‘bait-fishing greatn...
The way of a waka
TAKING A PADDLE IN THE WORLD OF WAKA AMA
Paddling waka ama is boating at its most basic. But maybe the most physically beneficial, satisfying and fun ...
Aotearoa to starboard Part 2 – Down the east coast to Stewart island
One of the advantages of a clockwise circumnavigation of New Zealand is that, for the most part, the trip down the east coast of both islands can be c...
Art-appreciating dolphins
Here’s the dolphin’s eye-view of our boat. As you and the dolphins can see, we adorned it with an enlarged line, taken from a painting of mine. We hop...
GEORGE DIBBERN AND TE RAPUNGA – PART 1 / Exotic sails
“I WILL NOT HAVE THAT MAN IN MY HOUSE”, said my mother, with quite out-of-character emphasis. She was talking about George Dibbern, the exotic foreign...
Working with plastic
Historically boats were built of wood, although various forms of metal (iron, steel then aluminium) became more common during the industrial revolutio...
Cruising with the General
Recalling an inland delivery trip long ago in a land far away.
The muddy brown creek marked the Florida–Georgia state line.
The green, stygian fores...
Use your boat
New Zealand’s marine biosecurity system is designed to prevent marine pests arriving – and managing the impact of those already here. A bit like Covid...
Waiheke Wonders
Alex Stone takes us on a kayak or dinghy trip to the heart of Waiheke Island, the arms of Pūtiki Bay.
If you tie your long hair back, and bundle it o...
Repower Back to Life
The busy boat-sales market and the ongoing border closures are leading more Kiwi boat owners to upgrade and up-spec their existing craft — something m...
Let’s get started!
Fishing success – or lack of it – is greatly influenced by an angler’s skill level and choice of fishing gear. Taking time to learn the basics can mak...
In Cook’s Wake – Aotearoa to starboard Part 1
Part one of a three-part adventure describing Dave and Sue Mackay’s epic journey of discovery around New Zealand.
One by one the fur seal pups edged ...
Perfect recipe for a great day on the water
Following this simple recipe will ensure a safe and enjoyable day’s boating for everyone on board.
METHOD
Before adding to an ocean of water, check yo...
JUST DO IT and positivity
The following commentary is re-published with permission. It was first posted on September 20 by yachtsman Jim Farmer as a Legal Commentary column on ...
Europa’s unexpected voyage
For most of the voyage they had encountered very little shipping: a handful of vessels had appeared on the AIS in the South Atlantic on passage from t...
Talking towing
Boat owners can be forgiven for being confused – our existing regulations contain quite a few misalignments.
50 Years of Recreational Marine Solutions
During the last quarter of 2021, Power Equipment and YANMAR will celebrate 50 years of providing recreational marine solutions to the world.
The spec...
Island Cruising at home
The old tourism slogan ‘don’t leave town till you’ve seen the country’ has been given new life since the Covid pandemic has closed New Zealand’s borde...
Choosing the right dinghy
For cruising sailors like us, our dinghies are what cars are to landlubbers. Sometimes we take them out for a pleasure ride, but usually they’re a mea...
Multiple choice
Multihulls are perhaps the fastest growing family of recreational vessels in the world.
MARU AND AUCKLAND’S 24FT MULLET BOATS / Match-racing the Mulletties
John Dallimore of Whitianga has recently gifted the 24ft mullet boat Maru to Jason Prew, classicyachtsman- about-town, on the condition that Jason res...
Blinded by Tech
No one is immune to misfortunes that result from an accumulation or cascade of factors, or simple bad luck, but good preparation and responsible seama...
Mastering the Mind
Sara Winther, who represented New Zealand in the Laser Radial class in London in 2012, has recently returned from the 2020 Olympics where she coached ...
LOCKDOWN DÉJÀ VU
When Norman Holtzhausen found himself stuck at home again during Auckland’s short, sharp lockdowns last summer, he decided he needed a project.
I hav...
Many ways of steering
Every watercraft built since the dawn of time had to be steered in some way.
In ancient times steering gear was usually some version of an oar that w...
Ready for a change
There’s more than one way to rig a sailing cat. The two-mast biplane rig is a seldom-used alternative that offers many advantages over standard catama...
Better put a bib on!
Trolling bibbed minnows is arguably the easiest way to catch kingfish – if you know the basics!
These essential elements include: using suitable tack...
A regatta ‘on the rocks’
It started well but danced around the engine compartment in a most alarming manner, so we sailed between the big breakwaters into Dun Laoghaire harbou...
Haines Hunter celebrates 75 years
The Auckland suburb of Ellerslie can celebrate 75 years of boatbuilding this year, with the company behind Haines Hunter Boats in New Zealand marking ...
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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar
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FISHING
Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane
The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga
ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa
NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide
REGATTAS
Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland
PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour
PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell
Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia
HYDRO THUNDER
JET BOAT RACING
2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch
WATERSPORTS
IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland
MEET UPS
Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP
SHOWS
Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa
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