March 2023
Bill Couldrey Part 7: The bright, new, post-war years
The outbreak of peace in 1945 brought fresh opportunities for New Zealanders as, bit by bit, life – and yachting – gradually returned to normal.
One Family’s Boating Journey: Simplifying our lives
Fifty metres across the water from where I sit in the sun on Sauvage’s deck lie the red cliffs of Oneura Bay. Yet again, I am struck by the beauty and...
Seeing clearly
The design of recreational boat windows has evolved over the years, as have the materials used.
Reach for the stars
Starlink (an Elon Musk company) provides high-speed, low-latency broadbandcapable internet, especially useful when you find yourself travelling. Given...
Mind the reef
Cruising the tropical South Pacific holds huge appeal for many Kiwi boaters, but safely navigating around its myriad islands and negotiating narrow re...
Going strong 30 years on
Throughout Boating New Zealand’s evolution over the decades, one stalwart has witnessed much of the change – our graphics guru Mike Embleton who this ...
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New Bedford to Puerto Rico
Charts exert a powerful pull for New Zealand sailors. Ever since we’d cruised the trade wind ‘Milk Run’ from Acapulco, Mexico, to Bay of Islands, New ...
Treats for kingfish
My intentions were good: to continue with my ‘Leaders in their field’ series, this time for catching kingfish. Then I realised I hadn’t yet covered th...
Remembering ‘The Barrier‘
After more than 50 years away, Peter Macky sails back to Aotea Great Barrier Island. The journey triggers a cascade of memories.
Praying for an Indian Summer
What a few weeks we’ve had! As I write, Cyclone Gabrielle is finally relinquishing its grip on northern parts of the country, but this massive storm i...
Boating is back with a roar
Sea trials will come to central Auckland during the show, with plenty to experience on the water for those in the market for a new vessel.
New Yamaha outboards
Yamaha’s new inline four-cylinder high horsepower outboards are based around the existing 2.7L (F150 mechanical) and 2.8L (F150, F175 and F200) platfo...
Chatfield Marine
Located in the heart of Auckland, Chatfield Marine is a name synonymous with quality and innovation in marine driveline systems. Established in 1948 by Mr. Roly Chatfield, this pioneering company init...
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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.
2005 Haines Signature 600RF
Well-kept, garage-stored family boat with low hours, new carpets, and full gear. Soft-riding foam-filled hull, ideal for fishing or cruising. Regretful sale—owner upgrading. Located in Pauanui with minimal trailer use. Ready for its next adventure—don’t miss out!