March 2022
ONE MAN AND HIS BOATS; HARRY JENKINS, PART 2 – The golden years
After Shenandoah was launched in December 1929, Harry Jenkins had little time to enjoy his wonderful new launch peacefully. Two months before, the wor...
A little consideration
A boatie’s dream summer is full of swimming, sunshine, fishing, great food and adventure – as well as relaxation.
After many weeks locked away, like...
CATHERINE COVE WILDERNESS RESORT – WILDERNESS WONDERLAND
Alex & Lesley Stone discover a boatie’s paradise, the Catherine Cove Wilderness Resort on D’Urville Island, while cruising the South Island.
Ima...
Fitting a steering indicator
One of the useful, but not necessarily essential, gauges on the helm of a boat is an indicator showing which way the rudder is pointing.
This is of ...
Article
A drag-proof anchoring method – such a drag
When Roger Hughes first started sailing years ago, it didn’t take him long to realise that it was much better to anchor securely the first time, rathe...
ONE FAMILY’S BOATING JOURNEY – Ignorance is bliss
Ignorance can be a blessing or a curse – or both if you’re learning to sail.
Man overboard!
Every skipper and his/her crew should practice man overboard drills regularly, because you don’t want to be doing it for the first time when it’s for ...
WAXING MOON
AUCKLAND’S HALF MOON BAY MARINA IS CELEBRATING ITS 50TH MARKED BY THE COMPLETION OF A TWO-YEAR EXPANSION PROJECT THAT’S ADDED 94 LARGE BERTHS AND AN U...
KNOW YOUR BAITS PART 1 – You got to move it, move it!
Dead baits might not be quite as effective as live baits, but there are ways to impart an illusion of life to them that fish find hard to resist.
Th...
Your summer cruising library / March 2022
Good books – they’re an essential part of the joys of cruising.
NEW BOOKS
SAILING IN A VOLCANO BY NICK TOLERTON, WAYNE NOLAN AND MANDY NELSON. (NA...
A fearsome reputation
Sometimes when you meet someone famous you can be disappointed. They seem shorter, uglier, or not as nice as their public persona. It’s all down to re...
ALTAIR REMEMBERED
Last month’s story on the restoration of Simon Ventura’s bridgedecker Altair prompted long-time Boating NZ subscriber Bryce Strong to get in touch and...
D’URVILLE DREAMING
No matter how many photos or videos you’ve viewed, I don’t believe you can ever be prepared for your first voyage through Te Aumiti/French Pass. The r...
TRADITIONAL TREASURES PART II
When the tūpuna (ancestors) of today’s Māori people of New Zealand first arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand around 900-1,000AD, they were at the apex of ...
Also our loss
Unsurprising perhaps, but unfortunate nonetheless, this ongoing Covid-19 saga has seen the cancellation or postponement of yet more events around the ...
Legacy Marine – a new era in aluminium motor yachts
Pioneers are born through passion and desire – and this was certainly the case for the Shaw family, at the helm of Legacy Marine.
Over 25 years ago p...
Boat Fix New Zealand
Steve Pennington and the team have been repairing boats in and around Auckland for more than 20 years.
With an excellent reputation for all aspects involved in keeping your pride & joy in...
Barnacle Buster
Barnacle Buster is a highly effective marine growth remover specifically designed to tackle the buildup of barnacles and other marine organisms in your raw water cooling system.
This powerful formula ensures a thorough cleaning from intake to discharge, addressing common issues such as reduced cooling efficiency and potential damage caused by accumulated growth. Unlike harsh chemicals that can harm your equipment, Barnacle Buster is formulated with safety in mind, offering a gentle yet ...
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