In 2023, leisure and sport boating saw a surge in popularity driven by a heightened focus on sustainability and innovation. Electric and hybrid-powered boats became increasingly common, reflecting a broader shift towards eco-friendly practices. Advances in navigation systems, propulsion technologies, and onboard electronics enhanced the boating experience, while the charter and rental market expanded significantly. Greener shipping technologies, including the use of alternative fuels like hydrogen and ammonia, further underscored the industry’s commitment to reducing emissions and embracing a more sustainable future.
2023
New lives for old boats
The restoration and ownership of classic boats is booming – across New Zealand and around the globe. Tom...
26 December 2023
December 2023: Your summer cruising library
Alex Stone looks at tempting onboard reading options for this summer
13 December 2023
Lieutenant Kidston RN of HMS Diomede and his toys
Fresh from Eton and straight from the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth, Lieutenant Home Reginald Arthur Kidston joined...
13 December 2023
The back end
Any boat that is going to be used for extended trips will need a toilet of some sort.
13 December 2023
One Family’s Boating Journey: Weather delays and water woes
A couple of weeks before the September 2023 school holidays, Kirsten planned our anticipated two-week sail. We’ve never...
13 December 2023
Marina construction challenges
Marina expansions, while exciting for berth holders, often come with challenges.
13 December 2023
It’s really very hard to push-start a boat
It is a really good idea to have a spare starter & alternator, especially if you only have...
13 December 2023
Downsize for more fun
The day I chose to go smaller with my soft-baits turned out to be a turning point in...
13 December 2023
Up the WAHS!
It’s an overlooked, quiet, and quite beautiful waterway right close – surprisingly so – to Auckland. Me old...
13 December 2023
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