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March 2024

Tropical hopping

Of the large fleet of Kiwi-boats that set out each year for Fiji, quite a few sail directly to Tonga, some to the Cook Islands, but hardly any make it...

28 March 2024

DIY Boating

New antifouling

The marine environment generally contains a profusion of life. Nothing can be left immersed in salt water without it quickly becoming covered in marin...

28 March 2024

Boat Brief

Topcoat maintenance tips from Akzonobel

A summer topcoat maintenance programme will ensure that your boat remains pristine all the way through the season and beyond.

28 March 2024

March 2024

CYO mackerel

Skyrocketing bait prices could make justifying regular fishing trips more challenging for budget-conscious anglers. Perhaps it’s time to catch your ow...

27 March 2024

Features

P Class Centenary Celebrations

Love them or hate them the unpretentious and pugnacious P Class has been around for 100 years.

27 March 2024

Boat Brief

Salt spray: a visual language

Nelson-based Sean Garwood is a prominent and accomplished marine artist, who has literally lived his expression – on paper, canvas and in three dimens...

27 March 2024

March 2024

The Tattersfield Bothers; The 24ft Linear Raters Part 1

In the February issue I left Lt. Home Kidson arriving back in England in late 1935 to marry the lovely Lady Georgianna Curzon.

20 March 2024

Gybe O

I’m OK. You’re OK? We’re OK!

Avoiding falls and trips – Mr Salt offers sage advice to a canny youngster.

20 March 2024

Editors Note

March meets marine

Welcome to the March issue of Boating New Zealand!

5 March 2024

Boat Business

Boat sales with integrity

Both Ron and Tracye love boats and their enthusiasm and passion carry over to their work.

1 March 2024

March 2024

Power On : Keep trim

Forget about reaching for your remote control/hand throttle.

28 February 2024

March 2024

Waikawa expansion welcomes boaties to Sounds

This place is very significant to local iwi and it was important to acknowledge that and to open the marina together with them.

23 February 2024

Boat Brief

What Cat 1 inspectors want

We have a Cat 1 Safety Certificate requirement for New Zealand-flagged vessels departing on an international voyage.

23 February 2024

Weekly Newsletter

Stay up to date with the latest developments shaping New Zealand's Boating world.

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

Have an event you'd like to list on Boating New Zealand. Contact us with the details.

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

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

March 2024

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

New antifouling

Topcoat maintenance tips from Akzonobel

CYO mackerel

P Class Centenary Celebrations

Salt spray: a visual language

The Tattersfield Bothers; The 24ft Linear Raters Part 1

I’m OK. You’re OK? We’re OK!

March meets marine

Boat sales with integrity

Power On : Keep trim

Waikawa expansion welcomes boaties to Sounds

What Cat 1 inspectors want