January 2024
Lieutenant Home Kidston and his toys PART 2
When he first arrived in Auckland on August 2, 1933 to join HMS Diomede the Auckland Star called Sub-Lieutenant Home (pronounced Hume by the way) Kids...
Lake Tahoe 50 years of elegance
With 49 editions under its belt so far, the most prestigious static contest in North America has now reached its 50th anniversary. And it continues to...
Gybe-O; The storms and sun rays of my days
D. Ault Salt closed his eyes, tugged his grey beard, and thought: Life is good.
She’s a cracker!
Auckland's Cracker Bay is an exciting new waterfront precinct where top-notch marina and dry stack facilities meet Winton hospitality, new event space...
The freshwater system
Last issue we covered the installation of the toilet and holding tank, also known as the black water system. The final plumbing project is to implemen...
Power On : Steering the way
Probably one of the most hotly-discussed topics within the powerboat racing community is steering types – what’s good and what should be avoided.
Frigonautica marine refrigeration solutions
Fridgetech is proud supplier of Frigonautica marine refrigerators in New Zealand, specialising in standard and custom installations for pleasure boats...
SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW; Britain’s biggest boating festival
In September 2023, Andrew Howard enjoyed his second boat show of the northern summer.
January 2024: Your summer cruising library
Alex Stone looks at tempting onboard reading options for this summer
Go small and soft! (Part 2)
A finesse approach to fishing soft baits can pay dividends, especially in heavily-fished areas with educated fish.
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A walk on the wild side
Lapsed jetboating enthusiast Stewart Hydes spent eight years working for Fi-GLASS Boats in Christchurch, so it speaks volumes he opted for a Fi-GLASS ...
Exciting summer ahead
Fans of high-octane yacht racing will have been disappointed to learn that the SailGP event scheduled for Auckland in March is no longer coming.
A Shaw thing
The newest entry in the field is the Shaw S3 Tender, a rigid 2.9m planing tender, the brainchild of Auckland-based yacht designer Rob Shaw.
A legacy of success
The marine industry in New Zealand is small, consisting of passionate and talented people with companies that punch above their weight internationally...
Boat & Bike Croatia
The route across each island is along quiet, perfectly maintained roads and winds through mountainous terrain and verdant vegetation.
Roger Hill Yacht Design Ltd
My studio is based in Auckland, New Zealand. I believe that the yachts I design should be beautiful, functional, and meet the owner’s brief.
Our office motto > A successful project is a ha...
Salt Attack
Salt Attack – the Supplier of Marine Salt Removing Solutions
It all started in the late 90s, when Shane, a marine engineer and his fishing mad family, fed up with the relentless damage sea salt was c...
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2024 Axopar 29 Cross Cabin
The Marine Brokerage have a brand new 2025 Axopar 29 XC in stock ready for immediate handover to a buyer.
2023 Sealegs 8I Alloy Cabin
Whether you’re launching from a remote beach, cruising to your favourite fishing spot, or hauling gear to a secluded bach, the 2023 Sealegs 8I Alloy Cabin is built to do it all—without a boat ramp in sight.