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In 2022, the lingering impacts of COVID-19 led to a significant rise in interest in leisure boating and sailing. As a result, sustainable and eco-friendly boating practices gained prominence, with electric and hybrid-powered boats becoming more prevalent. There were notable advancements in navigation systems, propulsion technologies, and onboard electronics.

The charter and rental market for boats and yachts also saw considerable growth.

Moreover, there were major advancements in greener shipping technologies, including the adoption of alternative fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, and innovations focused on reducing emissions.

One man and his boats: Bill Couldrey Part IV; Tiromoana, 1937 to Wairiki, 1938December 2022

One man and his boats: Bill Couldrey Part IV; Tiromoana, 1937 to Wairiki, 1938

Although Arnold (Bill) Couldrey was producing some of the iconic yachts and launches of the period by 1937,...
25 January 2023
December 2022

One Family’s Boating Journey: First principles

This column marks the second sail of our 2022 spring-summer season, which we undertook in September. It was...
25 January 2023
On final approachBoat Brief

On final approach

The John Lidgard-designed 60ft sloop Fuga Ultima (launched in 1985 as Final Approach) has come up for sale...
25 January 2023
No more bad vibesDecember 2022

No more bad vibes

One of the advantages of an aluminium boat is the rigidity of the hull. While there may be...
25 January 2023
Trans- Tasman Solo Yacht Race 2023: Race entries roll inBoat Brief

Trans- Tasman Solo Yacht Race 2023: Race entries roll in

Sailors will race single-handedly across the Tasman Sea from New Plymouth to Southport in April 2023.
25 January 2023
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1974 Vindex 32
1974 Vindex 32
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1974 | 9.75 m | 1974 Jim Young-designed Vindex 32 'Blue Lagoon' — a stunning 9.75m flybridge launch in exceptional condition. Extensively refurbished since 2023, 140hp Perkins diesel, 4 berths. Now in Kerikeri. NZD $65,000.
Radio wavesDecember 2022

Radio waves

Continuing our series on the yacht clubs of New Zealand, we thought we’d visit a couple in each...
12 January 2023
December 2022

Meet the poor knights

The Poor Knights Islands, Tawhiti Rahi, 23 kilometres east of Tutukaka, are steeped in history, rich in scenic...
11 January 2023
December 2022

Leaders in their field (Part 1)

A leader might be just a relatively short length of line, but its diverse roles make leader use...
11 January 2023
Boat Brief

Welcome back to the Cove

Some Kiwi cruisers on Pacific circuits have been coming to this event for years; for many international yachts...
11 January 2023
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