September 2024
One Man’s Vision: 50 years of Youth Development Under Sail
Some 60 years ago an Auckland sailor Lou Fisher noticed something special. Teenagers who came sailing on his family yacht developed a gleam in their e...
Just gaff it!
Last issue we looked at using landing nets, which requires less skill – even complete novices can be coached through the netting process by an experie...
Hull design and balance, Part II
There are many different hull designs and shapes, derived and refined largely as a result of trial and error in modifications and testing. Today, tech...
Ocean Women
Events such as the Evolution Sails Women’s Regatta, sailed out of the Waikawa Boating Club in the Marlborough Sounds, have become hugely popular for ...
Antifoul – The Boatie’s Friend
While today’s antifoul coatings come in a wide range of brands, types and colours, the evolution of how we got here
is quite surprising.
Way back…
Th...
Doyle Sails joins NTG
Doyle and Quantum will continue to operate independently, retaining their unique brand identities and competing for market share, while continuing to ...
Carbon Fisher
From the design board of Warwick Yacht Design, the vessel is custom-built to make long range international passages on her own bottom. With this in mi...
2350 Supercab
The new 2350 is the latest to join the Stabicraft Supercab line-up with a brand new, proven offshore performance hull. It boasts 40% more useable cabi...
Smart Buoys
Innovation is obvious in our international racing fleets – monohulls, flying on foils, pedal power, new composites, and all the magic that sees us com...
Sealegs Service For Waiheke
Employed by Sealegs since 2018, James Henshaw began his journey assembling Sealegs craft at the Auckland head office where he soon transitioned to the...
Members Informed And Inspired
A strong line-up of speakers included international guests Darren Vaux, Australian-based President of the International Council of Marine Industry Ass...
Barbara Kendall an Olympian for Life
Three-time Olympic medallist Barbara Kendall has been made an Olympian for Life by the World Olympians Association, an honour bestowed on just five Ol...
PredictWind for Fathers’ Day
From accurate 24/7 forecasting to anywhere on the planet to state-of-the-art tech and a user-friendly interface, PredictWind will provide Dad with acc...
Waiheke Marina Welcomes Visitors
Waiheke Marina is a new gateway for boaties to Auckland’s paradise island.
How can we help you? That is the mantra of Waiheke Marina’s new managemen...
Most successful Olympic sailor ever
By winning gold in the Women’s Dinghy Race, Dutch sailor Marit Bouwmeester became the most successful female Olympic sailor ever, overtaking Great Bri...
The new Catalyst GT
Responding to a client’s request, Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders has created an entirely new Catalyst – the GT. More of a gentlemen’s fast commuter, it ...
Custom skiff takes Silver
In early 2022 Kevin Dibley Yacht Design (DYD) was approached by SL Racing’s Director Simon Lack, who wanted help to re-design their range of rowing sk...
Sponsors sought for BOI Sailing Week
Called “the best big-boat regatta in NZ” by Peter Montgomery, Bay of Islands Sailing Week has grown to reflect the country’s renowned status as a sail...
Success on the water
But didn’t our athletes do us proud? Across the board, but especially on the water. Yachting, rowing, and paddling – both flat and whitewater – were e...
Kōpū facility raises the bar
While the site’s existing boat yard already offered repair and engineering services, primarily to the aquaculture industry maintaining and repairing m...
Seakeeper Gyro Stabiliser: Steady as she goes
Seakeeper has developed gyroscopic stabiliser systems that are compact and lightweight enough to install in smaller craft, including trailer boats, gr...
Fi-Glass Upgrades Benefit Boaties
While the Viscount will be unveiled in upcoming months, already consumers are seeing new features developed during that design and construction proces...
FridgeTech
Fridgetech Marine offers a wide range of quality refrigeration and gas products from trusted worldwide brands. At Fridgetech Marine we pride ourselves on customer service, have over 20 years of exper...
Catamarans International
Catamarans International produces the majority of its components from female moulds. This allows for a hard wearing Gel Coat finish without the added expense and time involved with fairing and painting. In addition by using our moulded component system a boat builder can save months in build time opposed to “one off” construction. All our components are engineered using a composite sandwich construction producing a stiff lightweight finished product.
Pleasure Boat Range
Our typical range...
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2005 Palm Beach Motor Yachts PB 32 Sport Sea Eagle
One of only two of its kind ever made, Sea Eagle stands out from the crowd, presenting a unique opportunity for the discerning buyer.
Astender AST 400 Centre Console
Introducing the AST 400, the pinnacle of dinghy tenders. Meticulously designed and crafted, this all-new model, unveiled in 2024, offers unparalleled performance and versatility for the modern boater.