July 2024
Chilly fishing
The planet might be warming, but we can still expect several months of cooler weather.
A date with Destiny
It wasn’t long before the boat-conscious people of Whangaparapara, on Aotea Great Barrier Island, started speculating about the exotic newcomer settle...
Curl up with a good book
Alex Stone looks at tempting reading options for wintry days aboard – or ashore.
The Tattersfield Brothers Part 4; The Tattersfield brothers go to war
The war years couldn’t dampen the Tattersfield family’s enthusiasm for boating, bringing new boats, new duties, and a family tragedy too.
Balance and weight
Getting the balance of a boat right is perhaps the most critical element in improving real race performance.
The Journey Begins
With his Learn to Sail programme, Kerikeri Cruising Club’s Derry Godbert introduces families to sailing. For many it is the first step on the voyage o...
Navigating the secondhand boat – A mariner insurance guide; Second time around
Buying a secondhand boat should not be difficult or stressful – provided buyers follow a few simple guidelines.
Mediterranean Mission
Seasoned cruising sailor and occasional Boating NZ contributor John Woolfe relates a memorable post-Covid cruise through the Greek Islands and along t...
Year-round boating
For many, thoughts at this time of year turn towards overseas holidays or perhaps the attractions of New Zealand’s alpine regions.
The Outboard
Also in 1906, a young man named Ole Evinrude was asked by his girlfriend Bess to row across a lake on a hot summer day to fetch an ice cream.
Working with weather
To stay ahead of the curve, says Bilger, PredictWind has evolved continuously – introducing new technology that provides meteorological data in higher...
Duralac anti-corrosive jointing compound
Since it sets hard, Duralac is not ideal for fixings that need to move or require some flexibility.
Wave of popularity
“At the end of the day, I reckon it’s just really nice being in the outdoors and enjoying some solitude, exploring new places, cooking what you catch....
BoatSpray
Boatspray Ltd is a full service boat painting and maintenance business located in the Half Moon Bay Marina. Experienced boaties Simon Manning and Brian Kent oversee the team of painters who...
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 happy client.
To achieve this I work meticulously, considering projects from every angle, right through to the smallest detail. I strongly believe that good relationships are the key to successful projects, and our office prides itself on building a strong sense of trust and understanding with our ...
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