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 dev...
Just gaff it!
Last issue we looked at using landing nets, which requires less skill – even complete novices can be coached through the nett...
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...
Ocean Women
Events such as the Evolution Sails Women’s Regatta, sailed out of the Waikawa Boating Club in the Marlborough Sounds, have b...
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 ...
Doyle Sails joins NTG
Doyle and Quantum will continue to operate independently, retaining their unique brand identities and competing for market sh...
Carbon Fisher
From the design board of Warwick Yacht Design, the vessel is custom-built to make long range international passages on her ow...
2350 Supercab
The new 2350 is the latest to join the Stabicraft Supercab line-up with a brand new, proven offshore performance hull. It boa...
Smart Buoys
Innovation is obvious in our international racing fleets – monohulls, flying on foils, pedal power, new composites, and all t...
Sealegs Service For Waiheke
Employed by Sealegs since 2018, James Henshaw began his journey assembling Sealegs craft at the Auckland head office where he...
Members Informed And Inspired
A strong line-up of speakers included international guests Darren Vaux, Australian-based President of the International Counc...
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...
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 ...
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 Waihe...
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 e...
The new Catalyst GT
Responding to a client’s request, Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders has created an entirely new Catalyst – the GT. More of a gentl...
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...
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 ...
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 fla...
Kōpū facility raises the bar
While the site’s existing boat yard already offered repair and engineering services, primarily to the aquaculture industry ma...
Seakeeper Gyro Stabiliser: Steady as she goes
Seakeeper has developed gyroscopic stabiliser systems that are compact and lightweight enough to install in smaller craft, in...
Fi-Glass Upgrades Benefit Boaties
While the Viscount will be unveiled in upcoming months, already consumers are seeing new features developed during that desig...