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December 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, he was by no means a wealthy man. Times we...

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 not without its challenges!

25 January 2023

Boat Brief

On final approach

The John Lidgard-designed 60ft sloop Fuga Ultima (launched in 1985 as Final Approach) has come up for sale in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

25 January 2023

December 2022

No more bad vibes

One of the advantages of an aluminium boat is the rigidity of the hull. While there may be a small amount of flex, depending on the design, for the mo...

25 January 2023

Boat 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

December 2022

Radio waves

Continuing our series on the yacht clubs of New Zealand, we thought we’d visit a couple in each island with the easiest access to an introduction to s...

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 beauty, and make an idyllic anchorage i...

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 essential to most forms of fishing.

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 on a circumnavigation, it’s a welcome d...

11 January 2023

December 2022

We’re not bullet-proof

I am penning this ‘guest’ editorial because – as I write – your regular editor John Eichelsheim is winging his way across the world to cover the launc...

26 November 2022

December 2022

Whatever spins your crank

The big difference between petrol and diesel power is the means of igniting the compressed air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber.

24 November 2022

Boat Brief

Boat Show returns – with new owner

The New Zealand Boat Show has been held, under a variety of names every year since 1956, when it was first held at Auckland Showgrounds as part of the...

24 November 2022

December 2022

Powering into the future

Penny, now 73, and her sailing school have become an intrinsic part of Auckland’s maritime landscape.

24 November 2022

December 2022

Inspired by Andrew Hill

The Sea-Doo FishPro really is the only PWC that’s ready to fish straight off the showroom floor, whichever model you choose.

24 November 2022

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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

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.

December 2022

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

One Family’s Boating Journey: First principles

On final approach

No more bad vibes

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

Radio waves

Meet the poor knights

Leaders in their field (Part 1)

Welcome back to the Cove

We’re not bullet-proof

Whatever spins your crank

Boat Show returns – with new owner

Powering into the future

Inspired by Andrew Hill