February 2024
125 years of saving lives at sea; Rescue mission
One of New Zealand’s oldest search and rescue institutions, Sumner Lifeboat/ Coastguard Sumner is ce...
Flooring decisions and application; Covering the sole
One of the last major interior decorating decisions I have made is choosing the most appropriate flo...
True Justice
Six years ago Simon Justice sat in his classic timber launch, wondering whether she was worth the tr...
Engine height
Engine height is critical for getting the most from any given boat setup – social, pleasure or race....
Remembering Vectis
The horizon was a magnet as long as I can remember but like the gold at rainbow’s end, it was always...
Lieutenant Home Kidston and his toys Part 3
I left Sub Lt R. H. (Home) A. Kidston aboard H.M.S. Diomede at Suva in June 1934 with the newspapers...
Deploy the drogue
Dragging a reliable, suitably-sized drogue slows the boat’s drift, making lure presentation easier a...
Our boating legacy
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death of boating legend John Street, MNZM, who pass...
Auckland Wooden Boat Festival
The full programme will be published closer to the event – Follow our website, Instagram and Faceboo...
Time to burn
If you’re looking at a practical, great performance sailing solution, have a close look at Raymarine...














