August 2023
The Sanderson Brothers; Yachting in St. George’s Bay in the 1880s
Two brothers, Frank (Francis Joseph) and Fred (Frederick William) Sanderson, played a big part in yachting in St. George’s Bay and Judges’ Bay during ...
Australian Wooden Boat Festival; Wooden Gems
The seagulls in Hobart are more raucous and the air looks much clearer, concluded Boating NZ’s Australian correspondent Kevin Green, on deck amongst t...
125 years of model yachting
The Christchurch Model Yacht Club celebrated sailing on Lake Victoria in the central city’s Hagley Park for 125 years with an Open Day and regatta on ...
One Family’s Boating Journey; A picnic too far
As the wave broke over my mother, I knew we had to turn back and that I’d probably never hear the end of our latest adventure. Here’s how we got to th...
Fitting a diesel heater; Warming welcome
Fitting a safe, efficient diesel heater to your vessel makes winter boating much more enjoyable – and doing so is not beyond the DIY installer.
A lucky escape
Christian and I have a new birthday: February 11, 2023. On that day we nearly drowned, only surviving thanks to tons of luck.
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Marquesas – the real, real world
Tom and Harriet Linskey break their trans-Pacific journey at the isolated Marquesas Islands, halfway between Panama and New Zealand.
A century of action
Association seeks funds to continue its advocacy work on behalf of Auckland boaters.
Seize every moment!
Occasional contributor George Empson’s photo somewhere on this page reminded me that boating takes many forms – and that Kiwis enjoy it all year round...
Playing foul?
Good haul-outs and boatyards capture and treat all byproducts of the maintenance process to prevent toxins and chemicals from entering waterways.
Remote beauty
A popular way to get onto the water to fish is to utilise one of the island’s charter boats.
Ovlov turns 45, opens a new branch
This year also marks further expansion for the Ovlov Marine team with a third Ovlov branch – Ovlov Marine Gulf Harbour Ltd (OMGH) – commencing operati...
13m Marine Berth FOR SALE
For sale or rent: a premium 13-metre berth at Hobsonville Marina, Space E23.
This sought-after spot boasts a full-length finger, providing ample space and convenience, making it larger than most ...
Great Escape
Sailing in the Bay of Islands is sensational. Whether you’re a newbie looking to find your sea legs or an old hand who already knows the ropes Great Escape has a sailing holiday for you. We have a fleet of affordable kiwi yachts and a crew of very experienced sailing instructors.
Explore our secluded bays and sheltered waters as you sail yourself through the world renown cruising grounds of the Bay of Islands.
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1974 Alan Mummery Ibis
The 1974 Alan Mummery Ibis is a 9.8m (32.15ft) timber yacht built on Waiheke Island by renowned New Zealand designer Alan Mummery.
1972 Adams 45
The 1972 Adams 45 Hornpipe is a proven bluewater cruiser built for serious offshore and coastal adventures.