July 2022
BOATS OF THE FUTURE
Next-generation technology has opened the door to unprecedented advances in marine electronics and engineering, bringing boaties greater safety and co...
FIND THOSE FISH (PART 1): Current favourites
Oceanic currents, temperature breaks, structure and concentrations of baitfish are key factors when searching for pelagic gamefish.
ONE FAMILY’S BOATING JOURNEY – Jobs Weekends
It’s the first weekend in June, and I’m sitting on SV Sauvage writing this article at Gulf Harbour Marina. We had planned a return sail from the marin...
HIDE & SEEK
I’m sure every boatie who ever worked on their boat has, more than once, spent more time looking for tools and spares than it took to do the actual jo...
INAUGURAL ALAN WRIGHT DAY: 100+ BOATS, ONE DESIGNER
Forty-one years ago, one man was amazed to observe over 100 yachts of his own design gathered on the line by the Auckland Harbour Bridge for the start...
ONE MAN AND HIS BOATS: Chuck Auger
A few weeks ago I spotted a tiny, battered trophy of a gaff cutter yacht in a box of miscellaneous items on a local auction site. Its sails were crude...
A JOURNEY UP THE TE HOIERE PELORUS RIVER DELTA – CRYSTAL-CLEAR PELORUS
Lesley and I sneak up the Pelorus River delta in our wee rubber dinghy powered by a purringly-quiet Honda four-stroke 4hp outboard.
A break in the weather
It’s been slow coming, but winter seems to have finally arrived. In the South Island, ski fields opened after heavy snowfalls, and in the North Island...
Mystic Miss: Forgotten Warrior
In 1969, offshore powerboat racing was about to break away from competing in production recreational runabouts.
Sanctuary Cove 2022
One of the best parts of any show is that the people behind any product or brand are usually present and available.
Akaroa Yacht Club
Akaroa Cruising Club changed its name to Akaroa Yacht Club in 2012, the year the Wellington-Akaroa Race was last sailed in its own right.
Raising Divecat II: The big lift
When they lifted her, we discovered she was carrying nearly four tonnes of sludge, silt, marine growth and absorbed water, which explained her low pos...
Reverse docking
A cheat for when you are struggling to come alongside a dock bow-first because it’s a tight space and the wind is blowing you away.
Wet bilges
Over the years, we’ve had many incidents of water trapped in the bilge, some caused by our own stupidity, others by technical failures that might have...
Boat Haulage LTD
From your backyard or your Marina we can pick up your power boat or sailing vessel and transport it anywhere in NZ.We have a reputation for high quality work and forty years experience.We specialise ...
Ovlov Marine
We are New Zealands largest Volvo Penta Dealer. Providing servicing and on site maintenance for a large range of engines and drive systems. We specialise in Volvo Penta and Yamaha outboards. We have...
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1974 Townson 36 Custom
With a beam of 3.28m, a draft of 1.9m, and a displacement of 6,240kg, Jenanne II is a proven performer under sail, equally capable as a comfortable Gulf cruiser or a serious contender in classic yacht regattas.
1977 Firecrest Half Cabin
Well cared for and recently upgraded, Sea’s The Day is a classic 4.8m Firecrest Half Cabin—trailerable, powerful, and affordable.