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December 2023

New lives for old boats

The restoration and ownership of classic boats is booming – across New Zealand and around the globe. Tom Fraser catches up with Dave Anderson, a man d...

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Alex Stone's Reading List

December 2023: Your summer cruising library

Alex Stone looks at tempting onboard reading options for this summer

1 year ago

December 2023

Lieutenant Kidston RN of HMS Diomede and his toys

Fresh from Eton and straight from the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth, Lieutenant Home Reginald Arthur Kidston joined HMS Diomede on the New Zealand ...

1 year ago

December 2023

The back end

Any boat that is going to be used for extended trips will need a toilet of some sort.

1 year ago

December 2023

One Family’s Boating Journey: Weather delays and water woes

A couple of weeks before the September 2023 school holidays, Kirsten planned our anticipated two-week sail. We’ve never sailed north of Kawau Island, ...

1 year ago

Boat Brief

Marina construction challenges

Marina expansions, while exciting for berth holders, often come with challenges.

1 year ago

December 2023

It’s really very hard to push-start a boat

It is a really good idea to have a spare starter & alternator, especially if you only have one engine. Make the difference between a great day, or...

1 year ago

December 2023

Downsize for more fun

The day I chose to go smaller with my soft-baits turned out to be a turning point in my fishing life.

1 year ago

December 2023

Up the WAHS!

It’s an overlooked, quiet, and quite beautiful waterway right close – surprisingly so – to Auckland. Me old shipmate Tony and I decided to go take a b...

1 year ago

Boat World

How we can protect coastal waters from caulerpa

A battle is underway at sea this summer to contain the rapid growing non-native (exotic) caulerpa seaweed.

1 year ago

December 2023

Night Rescue

We realised that rescuing someone at sea is not easy, especially at night.

1 year ago

December 2023

Captain’s Inn

Renovating the old boat became a welcome distraction and motivation for the couple to move on.

1 year ago

December 2023

Boating NZ on TV

Welcome to the December edition of Boating New Zealand magazine.

1 year ago

Boat Brief

Riviera

Cannes Boat Festival 2023

Across many exhibits, there were numerous options available that reduce environmental impact.

1 year ago

Boat Brief

Honda joins V8 Club

The BF350 features a new, ultra-slim, single-line silhouette to create a stylish, muscular appearance suitable for any watercraft.

1 year ago

December 2023

Power-On: Ski-boat racers

Before going racing, taking the hull to a boatbuilder for a once-over is a smart way to ensure the transom and hull survive the punishment that offsho...

1 year ago

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.

December 2023

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

December 2023: Your summer cruising library

Lieutenant Kidston RN of HMS Diomede and his toys

The back end

One Family’s Boating Journey: Weather delays and water woes

Marina construction challenges

It’s really very hard to push-start a boat

Downsize for more fun

Up the WAHS!

How we can protect coastal waters from caulerpa

Night Rescue

Captain’s Inn

Boating NZ on TV

Cannes Boat Festival 2023

Honda joins V8 Club

Power-On: Ski-boat racers