April 2023
L. Francis Herreshoff’s Rozinante
The family name Herreshoff was undoubtedly the most resonant internationally in the period 1870 to 1950 as yacht designers. The Scottish Fifes were cl...
ONE FAMILY’S BOATING JOURNEY: Ready for offshore adventure
There is something magical and freeing about adventuring beyond New Zealand’s shores, and I feel the mid-year Pacific Rally could draw me closer to th...
Seeing clearly – Part II
Last month we replaced the front windows of Divecat, using extruded aluminium window frames and the original toughened glass windowpanes held in by nu...
Dream boats
Who among us hasn’t cast a loving stare at a luxury yacht and wondered what it might be like to have something like that? Boating New Zealand takes th...
Ladder living Part 1
SV Wave Runner and her crew’s experiences of living on the hard during their sailing adventures in the Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia and the Med....
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Puerto Rico to Panama
In the last issue, Tom and Harriet had made it as far as Puerto Rico – two hops out of three on their way to Panama and the Pacific Ocean. This issue ...
Leaders for kingfish –Part II
Catching a decent kingfish is a dream for many anglers – and once you feel that immense power through the rod and line you’ll understand why!
A JOURNEY AROUND THE NGUNGURU ESTUARY & RIVER: Lighting the way
The lights are back on, marking the channel into Ngunguru in Northland. We were going to sail up to this creek to fetch our Ukrainian shipmates Sergei...
Reach for the stars
Starlink (an Elon Musk company) provides high-speed, low-latency broadbandcapable internet, especially useful when you find yourself travelling. Given...
Eyes South
Like many readers I’m sure, I was glued to coverage of the SailGP event in Christchurch, March 18-19. What a spectacular event and didn’t Lyttelton Wh...
Ron Given: 1937-2023
Given’s enthusiasm for twin hulls was infectious, and his more than 70 voyages between New Zealand and Noumea gave him an unparalleled real-world expe...
A fine Filly
The 600 Cabriolet’s quiet, sweet riding, deep-vee hull easily tames choppy seas, and the freeboard is welcome in open water conditions.
Delayne Salthouse: Clean Clubs for the future
The Clean Clubs initiative came to life through the Salthouse family’s involvement with Devonport’s Wakatere Boating Club.
Antiques & Classic Boat Show 2023
If you’ve never been to the Antique & Classic Boat Show, I’d urge you to add it to your 2024 diary.
FridgeTech
Fridgetech Marine offers a wide range of quality refrigeration and gas products from trusted worldwide brands. At Fridgetech Marine we pride ourselves on customer service, have over 20 years of exper...
Waikato Bedding Ltd
Waikato Bedding established in 1987 is a locally owned and operated business specialising in the manufacture of quality mattresses, bases and custom furniture. We manufacture beds of all shapes and s...
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1977 Pelin Empress
Respite is a 7.2m Pelin Empress in top shape—refitted, low-hour engine, freshwater use only, and sold on trailer.
2023 Challenger 595SE
The 2023 Challenger 595SE delivers a complete, ready-to-go boating solution for Kiwi boaties wanting reliable performance, comfort, and value.