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August 2021

Images reflect ocean’s anguish

Britain’s Mandy Barker is an international award-winning photographer raising awareness about plastic pollution in the world’s oceans, highlighting it...

6 August 2021

August 2021

CALLIOPE SEA SCOUTS’ CENTENARY Scouting for the generations

Founded in June 1921 at HMS Philomel, the Devonport Naval Base, Calliope Sea Scouts Troop is the oldest surviving Sea Scout troop in New Zealand. I ac...

6 August 2021

August 2021

The largest square-rigger

At some future point when Covid allows cruise enthusiasts back on board, you might want to check out the just-launched Golden Horizon. At 525ft long (...

6 August 2021

August 2021

THE JIM LOTT STORY Lifelong voyage

Jim Lott’s had a diverse career – teaching navigation and seamanship, helping establish boating regulations, advising national bodies and countless 10...

6 August 2021

August 2021

Boost your phone

Boaties venturing offshore know how quickly a phone loses signal bars – and data apps become patchy at best. The combination of poor signal strength a...

6 August 2021

August 2021

No limits to greed

Pink maomao. Chances are many Kiwis don’t even know what pink maomao are, but if you have dived/fished the waters of northern New Zealand, you have al...

6 August 2021

August 2021

NEW E SERIES

THE E SERIES CABLE ENTRY Port allows easy access for cables through the deck for tidy electronic mounting solutions. With the E Series Cable Entry Po...

6 August 2021

August 2021

HOTSHOT RANGE

JABSCO’S NEW HOT SHOT RANGE of heavy-duty washdown pumps includes the new HD4. Replacing the old 3.5 and 4 GPH quad pumps, the new HD4 comes with a h...

6 August 2021

August 2021

EASIER TO VIEW

Lowrance Updated Software for HDS Live, HDS Carbon and Elite FS fishfinders to include a series of radar interface improvements, new features focused ...

6 August 2021

August 2021

STRUT YOUR STUFF

Designed from the ground up, this waterproof wireless charge system was created specifically for use onboard, its unique technology housed in an IPX6,...

6 August 2021

August 2021

IN BOOTS AND ALL

Stay dry and fresh in comfort with the new fishing boots from Edge. The warm, comfortable neoprene inner is encased by a waterproof rubber shell. The...

5 August 2021

August 2021

HIGH VISIBILITY

The Acr Resqflare is a high-intensity LED electronic distress flare. Sold with the included daytime distress flag, the ResQFlare and accompanying fla...

5 August 2021

August 2021

LONG LUNCH STRENGTHENED BONDS

Australia’s Rivergate Marina & Shipyard teamed up with Catalano Shipping Services to host the inaugural Auckland Captains’ Long Lunch at the Royal...

5 August 2021

2021 Coastal Classic

COASTAL CLASSIC ENTRIES OPEN

Scheduled for a Friday 22 October start, the iconic PIC Coastal Classic from Auckland to Russell is now some three months away, and organisers have pu...

5 August 2021

August 2021

CANDELA IS FASTEST

Sweden’s Candela C-7 hydrofoiling electric boat took line honours at the YCM International Speed Record Race in Monaco in July, beating 14 other elect...

5 August 2021

August 2021

FIRST AT SHOW

This year’s Auckland Boat Show (7-10 October) will feature homegrown innovation and world-leading products. Zero emissions jet propulsion, a carbon fi...

5 August 2021

August 2021

ORAMS COMPLETES FIRST STAGE

The first stage of an extensive Orams Marine development at Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter has been completed. Years in the making, the project required ...

5 August 2021

August 2021

FRIGID SPEEDSTERS

The event was convened by Don Weir – of the Timaru Yacht and Powerboat Club – who says Lake Tekapo racing will now become an annual event, falling und...

5 August 2021

August 2021

L&B tech road show

The informative road show will initially be held in Lusty & Blundell’s three branches at Albany, Whangarei and Tauranga.

4 August 2021

August 2021

Brunswick acquires Navico

With the addition of Navico, Brunswick expects its P&A businesses to have revenues on a run-rate basis exceeding US$2-billion.

4 August 2021

August 2021

ATL nabs Seaview agency

Seaview is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mounting solutions for marine electronics.

4 August 2021

August 2021

TRIPLE HAPPY

Words Alex Stone, Photos Lesley Stone. Here’s a story of a boat and a bloke that couldn’t be kept apart. Even after two trial separations. N...

29 July 2021

August 2021

CRUISING THE KAIPARA

New Zealand’s largest natural harbour, the Kaipara is guarded by a treacherous bar that’s chalked up its fair share of maritime disasters. Which under...

29 July 2021

August 2021

SQUADDIE’S GENESIS

On May 13, 1995, history was made in the waters off San Diego, when, as Pete Montgomery famously put it, America’s Cup became New Zealand’s Cup. But n...

28 July 2021

August 2021

MULTIHULL SOLUTIONS ENTERS HALL OF FAME

Multihull Solutions has been recognised as Fountaine Pajot’s leading international dealer and inducted into the shipyard’s new Hall of Fame. The awar...

28 July 2021

August 2021

36° BROKERS new faces

36° BROKERS has appointed Jono Bakker as the company’s new General Manager. Jono brings over 17 years’ combined experience in the marine industry, mo...

28 July 2021

August 2021

AQUAMATIC FOR MORE VESSELS

Volvo Penta's DPI Aquamatic sterndrive is now available as a triple installation – viable for larger boats of up to 60 feet. The DPI package features...

28 July 2021

August 2021

2022 BOAT SHOW CONFIRMED

The organisers of the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show have confirmed that the 2022 show will be held, as scheduled, at the Auckland Showgrounds in Gr...

28 July 2021

August 2021

Sealegs

SEALEGS INTERNATIONAL new faces

Sealegs International has appointed Jack Ewen as Global Sales Manager and Fares Hamed as Global Service Manager. Jack built his experience and skills...

28 July 2021

August 2021

NAVICO NZ new faces

Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad Yachting, B&G and C-MAP brands, has appointed Adrian Hogg and Ben Maule to its sales team in New Ze...

28 July 2021

August 2021

EXPERIENCED TRIO AT THE HELM

Founded in 1974 by Ken Lusty, Lusty & Blundell Ltd (L&B) is now owned by CEO Mark Milburn, qualified boatbuilder and experienced businessman C...

23 July 2021

August 2021

SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC RE-SIGNS

Advance Trident recently hosted Chris Everard, General Manager for Schumacher Asia-Pacific, who managed to escape Australia between travel restriction...

23 July 2021

August 2021

FRENCH FLAIR FOR THE HANSE 460

Hanse Yachts AG's new 460 is a French-designed yacht that retains the Hanse DNA but in every other respect is an all-new design. The 460 is a twin-wh...

23 July 2021

August 2021

MARITIMO S55 GLOBAL LAUNCH

Maritimo unveiled its second new model, the S55 Sedan Motor Yacht, at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in June. This ‘Ultimate Adventurer’ ...

23 July 2021

August 2021

MARINE PRECINCT TAKES SHAPE

Work on a new marine precinct is well underway at Tamaki Marine Park alongside the Tamaki River. When finished, the marine precinct will comprise two...

23 July 2021

August 2021

DENRAY JOINS HUTCHWILCO

The Hutchwilco Group has acquired Denray Marine Services. Denray’s operations centre around liferaft, lifeboat and lifeboat davit supply and service ...

23 July 2021

August 2021

Absolute 48 Coupé

Absolute Yachts’ new Coupé range is sporty, comfortable and highly versatile.

22 July 2021

August 2021

Perfect Model

Boats can be beautiful objects – works of art in fact. And when they are scale models, hand-built for the joy of replicating a loved vessel, they are ...

20 July 2021

August 2021

Bikes for boats

Ironically, one of the great joys of cruising is getting off the boat for a stroll on land. Especially after a long trip. But, equally ironically, the...

20 July 2021

August 2021

New Growth

The environmental footprint is kept as small as possible with solar power to the shed, the recycling of peel ply and vacuum bags.

20 July 2021

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

Have an event you'd like to list on Boating New Zealand. Contact us with the details.

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

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

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

NEWS TIPS?
Send your photos, videos, stories, and tip-offs to ahoy@boatingnz.co.nz or call us on 022-023-7507.

August 2021

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

CALLIOPE SEA SCOUTS’ CENTENARY Scouting for the generations

The largest square-rigger

THE JIM LOTT STORY Lifelong voyage

Boost your phone

No limits to greed

NEW E SERIES

HOTSHOT RANGE

EASIER TO VIEW

STRUT YOUR STUFF

IN BOOTS AND ALL

HIGH VISIBILITY

LONG LUNCH STRENGTHENED BONDS

COASTAL CLASSIC ENTRIES OPEN

CANDELA IS FASTEST

FIRST AT SHOW

ORAMS COMPLETES FIRST STAGE

FRIGID SPEEDSTERS

L&B tech road show

Brunswick acquires Navico

ATL nabs Seaview agency

TRIPLE HAPPY

CRUISING THE KAIPARA

SQUADDIE’S GENESIS

MULTIHULL SOLUTIONS ENTERS HALL OF FAME

36° BROKERS new faces

AQUAMATIC FOR MORE VESSELS

2022 BOAT SHOW CONFIRMED

SEALEGS INTERNATIONAL new faces

NAVICO NZ new faces

EXPERIENCED TRIO AT THE HELM

SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC RE-SIGNS

FRENCH FLAIR FOR THE HANSE 460

MARITIMO S55 GLOBAL LAUNCH

MARINE PRECINCT TAKES SHAPE

DENRAY JOINS HUTCHWILCO

Absolute 48 Coupé

Perfect Model

Bikes for boats

New Growth