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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...

8 September 2024

Sometimes it’s better to just hang on and wait for a gaffed fish to stop struggling! The gaff hook here is of the diamond design. PHOTO: NZ FISHING NEWS

September 2024

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...

8 September 2024

15ft Magnum featuring more flare and a narrower plank

Features

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...

7 September 2024

Guest speakers from left: Nikki Kaye, Keryn McMaster, Megan Thomson, Kelly Hartzell, Kate Montgomery

Features

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 ...

6 September 2024

A Very Brief History

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...

3 September 2024

Boat Business

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 ...

2 September 2024

Boat Business

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...

2 September 2024

Boat Business

Stabicraft

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...

2 September 2024

AC37

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...

2 September 2024

Boat Business

Sealegs

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...

1 September 2024

Boat Business

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...

31 August 2024

Boat World

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...

30 August 2024

Boat World

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...

30 August 2024

Boat World

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...

30 August 2024

Boat World

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...

30 August 2024

Boat World

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 ...

30 August 2024

Boat World

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...

30 August 2024

Boat World

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...

30 August 2024

Editors Note

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...

30 August 2024

Boat Business

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...

29 August 2024

Boat World

Haines Hunter

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...

29 August 2024

Boat Brief

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...

29 August 2024

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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

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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.

September 2024

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

Just gaff it!

Hull design and balance, Part II

Ocean Women

Antifoul – The Boatie’s Friend

Doyle Sails joins NTG

Carbon Fisher

2350 Supercab

Smart Buoys

Sealegs Service For Waiheke

Members Informed And Inspired

Barbara Kendall an Olympian for Life

PredictWind for Fathers’ Day

Waiheke Marina Welcomes Visitors

Most successful Olympic sailor ever

The new Catalyst GT

Custom skiff takes Silver

Sponsors sought for BOI Sailing Week

Success on the water

Kōpū facility raises the bar

Seakeeper Gyro Stabiliser: Steady as she goes

Fi-Glass Upgrades Benefit Boaties