February 2022
TRAGEDY OF THE ATLANTIC
In an era when shipwrecks were regular occurrences and safety standards non-existent, a tragedy half a world away laid the foundation for new safety p...
ONE MAN AND HIS BOATS; HARRY JENKINS, PART 1. Strictly business
Harry Reginald Jenkins was a prominent Auckland businessman, launch owner and yachtsman for 30 years from 1916.
Harry was born in Eltham, Taranaki,...
Brightest star
Launched in 1961, the 50-foot bridgedecker Altair recently emerged from a 12-month restoration and, like her bright namesake in the northern hemispher...
NEW LIFELINES WIRE OR ROPE?
With the vinyl-coated wire lifelines on his 13.7m schooner Britannia well past their prime, Roger Hughes considered the replacement options. New wire ...
ONE FAMILY’S BIG JOURNEY – The right yacht
Where do you start a column about your first year owning and experiencing a sailing yacht? Do you start with your failed attempts to start your yacht’...
Let’s stray-line!
Strayline fishing is perhaps the most effective bait fishing technique, especially for snapper. It’s essentially a simple fishing style, but taking th...
All tied up
Securing your boat to a cleat is simple, right? Well, yes, but there are right and wrong ways to do it explains Andrew Flanagan – even some controvers...
The Legend of Whai
Fibreglass clone craft pop out of moulds all over Europe and the US on a daily basis, but there will only ever be one Whai.
“ Yeah,” says skipper John...
TRADITIONAL TREASURES
Between them, the New Zealand Maritime Museum and the Auckland War Memorial Museum have the world’s most significant collections of traditional Pacifi...
Marine innovation at the Auckland Boat Show
Sea trials, demos and lots of new stuff at the upcoming Auckland Boat Show in March.
This year’s Auckland Boat Show will bring a hive of New Zealand...
Exploring Whakaraupo / Lyttelton Harbour – Harbour of Opportunity
Lyttelton Harbour is on Christchurch’s back doorstep, but its many and varied boating opportunities are often overlooked by locals and visitors alike....
Petrol inboards show their power
The new generation of petrol inboards are very reliable and also very economical.
American Magic, Alinghi challenge for Cup
Because the entry period opened only at the beginning of December, sailing enthusiasts can expect the announcement of additional challengers over the ...
Go electric, go TEMO
Meet the TEMO 450, a brilliant French product that will completely transform the way you think about short distance travel at sea.
Battery failures concern Coastguard
You should ensure your battery is powerful enough for all the gear you intend to run off it and if you have added something since your last outing, ma...
Sail Makers
Dave Giddens Sailmakers has been operating in central Auckland for over forty years. We operate out of our factory in Mt Eden/Morningside – just down the road from Eden Park.
We are a small team o...
Sail Brokers
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We measure and evaluate each and every sail as it comes in and store and list them for sale on the owner's behalf. Looking through our database is quick and easy - first choose what type ...
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2012 Alloy Cat NZ Kingfisher 900
Alloy Cats designed a great fishing catamaran in their Kingfisher 9m. Good layout with plenty of storage and sleeping for four.
1972 Adams 45
The 1972 Adams 45 Hornpipe is a proven bluewater cruiser built for serious offshore and coastal adventures.