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August 2024

Spirit of Adventure: 50 Years of Youth Development Under Sail

The Spirit of Adventure Trust has hosted 85,000 youth trainees over its 50-year history. Long-time supporter and sometime Spirit of New Zealand skippe...

30 August 2024

August 2024

Get The Net!

If the fish is quite modest in size and well hooked, it should be possible to lift it into the boat by holding the lure or trace. However, bigger fish...

1 August 2024

August 2024

Power On : Gear ratio

Outboard manufacturers make engine/gearbox configurations for the ‘most common’ applications, but these seldom give racing craft optimum performance. ...

1 August 2024

A Very Brief History

The inflatable boat

The modern inflatable dinghy has a rather interesting history, with its origins going back to ancient animal skins filled with air being used as one-...

31 July 2024

August 2024

Winning the Ultimate Race

Sailing at speeds up to 50 knots across the wildest parts of the world’s oceans while managing thousands of square foot of sail area – and doing this ...

31 July 2024

August 2024

ELECTRIC TROLLING MOTORS GUIDE: A Stealthy Approach

Over the last few years many new electric trolling motors have become available on the local market and most New Zealand trailer boatbuilders are now ...

31 July 2024

August 2024

Products I have found useful: ACF-50 corrosion inhibitor

Hidden corrosion poses a significant challenge for boats exposed to extreme saltwater conditions, which has understandably been a primary concern for ...

31 July 2024

August 2024

The Alastair Shanks Story – Fun-loving sailor

Alastair Shanks was born in Scotland in April 1940, towards the end of the so-called phoney war. Then aged 60, Alastair’s father Charles Shanks was to...

31 July 2024

August 2024

HamiltonJet expansion

Works have begun on a new production facility for HamiltonJet. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on site in Lunns Road, Christchurch on June 27 and...

30 July 2024

August 2024

NZ-built Rae Line for UK

North Canterbury boat manufacturer Rae Line Boats has exported its first boat to the United Kingdom, made possible by the New Zealand and United Kingd...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Audacity repower

She is a solid build, coming in at over 13 tonnes, giving her the ability to comfortably get home when the weather takes a sudden turn for the worse. ...

30 July 2024

August 2024

L&B to distribute Hydrotab

Lusty & Blundell Ltd is now distributing the popular Hydrotab range of innovative, cost-effective trim systems. “Employing a simple compressed ai...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Kōpū Marine Precinct opening

Kōpū Marine Servicing and Business Precinct was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Winston Peters, and Hon Shane Jones, Minister...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Grand Banks 62

With the introduction of the new Grand Banks 62, Grand Banks Yachts continues to solidify its near 70-year history of designing and building pioneerin...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Marine protection bill “missed opportunity”

An opportunity missed”, is how Mike Lee, Auckland councillor for Waitemata & Gulf and Chair of the Friends of the Hauraki Gulf (FOHG) described a ...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Obituary: Daniel Gabriel Cottrell

The boating world has lost another legend, an incredibly well-respected boatbuilder. Dan was the foreman and co-owner of John Lidgard Yachts & Co....

30 July 2024

2024 PIC Coastal Classic

Get ready for PIC Coastal Classic

The New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club (NZMYC) has announced that entries are now open for the 41st PIC Coastal Classic Yacht Race. With just under f...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Spain claims Sail GP Grand Final

Spain’s Los Gallos defeated league heavyweights Australia and New Zealand who finished second and third respectively in winner-takes-all Grand Final r...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Letter To The Editor: Memories of Tamatea

Dear Editor, I love the boating stories in Boating NZ, both current and historic. In reading Harold Kidd’s delightful article on the Tattersfield br...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Letter To The Editor: Low on diesel

Dear Editor Amusing to read Chris Woodhams’ article, ‘Racing to Whangamatā’ . What made him think scrimping on a few litres of diesel would make any ...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Letter To The Editor: Fisheries in decline

Dear Editor Having been a long-time subscriber, ‘Editor’s Note’ is always of interest. Your September issue on more marine protection areas as are ...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Woman Can TOO! Wild Chix

The couple bought an old Sea Nymph trailer boat in 2014 to take them fishing and diving, selling it when Isabell took up a marketing position in Taura...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Youth Sailing: A Manly Effort

Most of us realise that Russell Coutts, founder of the Youth Sailing Foundation, contributed financially and personally to Manly’s vigorous training a...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Fancy Seeing You Here!

Seeing a copy of Boating New Zealand somewhere unexpected is a bit like running into an old friend – it always brings a smile to my face and gives me ...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Marlborough Sounds Marinas are now ‘Clean Marinas’

Marlborough Sounds Marinas is delighted to successfully achieve the International Clean Marina certification through the Marina Industries Association...

30 July 2024

August 2024

America’s Cup: Taihoro arrives in Barcelona

Emirates Team New Zealand are back sailing in Barcelona. Since Taihoro’s arrival at the base in late June, after a 28-day shipping journey from New ...

30 July 2024

August 2024

H28 Commemoration

The H28 Yacht Owners’ Association of New Zealand is proud to announce the publication of a special commemorative book celebrating 50 years of yachting...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025

A community, volunteer-run event, New Zealand’s biggest multi-day sailing regatta – Bay of Islands Sailing Week – has always been proud to call itself...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Tekapo Thunder

Saturday June 29 saw powerboat racers thundering across Lake Tekapo in an annual fixture for New Zealand Boat Marathon Commission (NZMBC), an overseei...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Mid-winter Manu: Boating Kennedy Bay and Harataunga Stream

Words by Alex Stone , Photography by Tony Hards and Alex Stone It’s said in New Zealand that if you haven’t worked on, refined and perfected your own...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Fancy foilers

Mathew Mason, the multiple America’s Cup- and Sydney Hobart-winning yachtsman, has formed a partnership with boat designer Scott Robson to develop foi...

30 July 2024

August 2024

Boats At War: Motor Launch Patrols 1914-1918

The tactics of Waterloo no longer stood up to infantry fire from modern high-velocity repeating rifles being shot with smokeless powder from concealme...

30 July 2024

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

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Send your photos, videos, stories, and tip-offs to ahoy@boatingnz.co.nz or call us on 022-023-7507.

August 2024

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

Get The Net!

Power On : Gear ratio

The inflatable boat

Winning the Ultimate Race

ELECTRIC TROLLING MOTORS GUIDE: A Stealthy Approach

Products I have found useful: ACF-50 corrosion inhibitor

The Alastair Shanks Story – Fun-loving sailor

HamiltonJet expansion

NZ-built Rae Line for UK

Audacity repower

L&B to distribute Hydrotab

Kōpū Marine Precinct opening

Grand Banks 62

Marine protection bill “missed opportunity”

Obituary: Daniel Gabriel Cottrell

Get ready for PIC Coastal Classic

Spain claims Sail GP Grand Final

Letter To The Editor: Memories of Tamatea

Letter To The Editor: Low on diesel

Letter To The Editor: Fisheries in decline

Woman Can TOO! Wild Chix

Youth Sailing: A Manly Effort

Fancy Seeing You Here!

Marlborough Sounds Marinas are now ‘Clean Marinas’

America’s Cup: Taihoro arrives in Barcelona

H28 Commemoration

Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2025

Tekapo Thunder

Mid-winter Manu: Boating Kennedy Bay and Harataunga Stream

Fancy foilers

Boats At War: Motor Launch Patrols 1914-1918