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...
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...
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.
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...
P Class Centenary Celebrations
Love them or hate them the unpretentious and pugnacious P Class has been around for 100 years.
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...
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.
I’m OK. You’re OK? We’re OK!
Avoiding falls and trips – Mr Salt offers sage advice to a canny youngster.
Boat sales with integrity
Both Ron and Tracye love boats and their enthusiasm and passion carry over to their work.
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.
What Cat 1 inspectors want
We have a Cat 1 Safety Certificate requirement for New Zealand-flagged vessels departing on an international voyage.
Waikato Bedding Ltd
Waikato Bedding established in 1987 is a locally owned and operated business specialising in the manufacture of quality mattresses, bases and custom furniture. We manufacture beds of all shapes and s...
Dixon Stainless
A Breakthrough in Custom Stanchions
At the forefront of Dixon Stainless’ offerings is their ability to produce custom stanchions, a significant milestone for New Zealand’s marine industry. These stanchions—essential vertical supports on boats that hold life-lines in place around the hull—are vital for safety in marine and yachting applications. In river rafting, similar metal bars securely hold the yokes for oars, making them a crucial element for both safety and functionality.
Dixon Stainle...
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