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June 2021

Environment

IT’S EASY BEING GREEN

Modern engineering makes it easy to reduce boating’s environmental impact while saving money at the same time.

4 years ago

DO NOT USE Boat Bling

SECOND SKIN

ZHIK’S 2021 edition Z-Skin Top is one of the thinnest-ever skinfitting neoprene tops. The perfect performance top for wakeboarding, paddling, body bo...

4 years ago

DO NOT USE Boat Bling

MAKE IT A MINI

The QuickX3 Mini Gyro made its New Zealand debut at the recent Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show, mounted in the belly of the new Tino Marine 770 AMPH amphibiou...

4 years ago

Features

Yesterday’s Charm

When Mason Clippers were advertised in Sea Spray magazine in the ‘60s the byline read: “The world’s finest powerboat – for those people in the positio...

4 years ago

June 2021

The beauty of junk

There are books and then there are dangerous books. Dangerous books cannot be forgotten and can change your life. Sailor/author Annie Hill wrote a dan...

4 years ago

Features

TRUMPY ICON FOR SALE

Launched in 1947, an elegant motor launch designed and built by one of America’s best-loved naval architects is on the market after a three-year, US$4...

4 years ago

DIY Boating

Caring for your anchor rode

When did you last wash your anchor warp? Not a common maintenance item, but something that may be worth considering, especially if your boat’s more th...

4 years ago

DO NOT USE Boat Bling

SAFE ANCHOR

Burnsco's soft anchor bag is especially designed for personal watercraft (PWCs). Easily stored in the front hatch, it won’t damage the gelcoat. Simpl...

4 years ago

DO NOT USE Boat Bling

SLEEP TIGHT

Kakapo Linen makes high-quality, customised bedwear for boats and RVs. Born out of the founders’ desire for bedwear to fit the odd mattress shapes an...

4 years ago

DO NOT USE Boat Bling

KEEP ACTIVE

The importance of protecting your skin from harmful UV, even in cloudy conditions, is well understood. Using a fine gauge, soft interlock weave, Zhik...

4 years ago

DO NOT USE Boat Bling

COASTAL BEAUTY

GILL’S NEW Coastal Jackets offer coastal and inshore boaties superior protection against the elements. Made from XPLORE twolayer waterproof, windproo...

4 years ago

June 2021

Bracing for winter

I always feel a little sad when the last vestiges of summer disappear and winter can no longer be denied.

4 years ago

Boat Business

Riviera

Riviera welcomes its 800th team member

More than half of the more than 100 motor yachts the company builds annually are exported around the world.

4 years ago

Boat Business

Stabicraft

Stabicraft earns second Red Dot award

The Red Dot Awards is one of the world’s largest design competitions where 20 international professionals judge thousands of submissions on innovation...

4 years 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

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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.

June 2021

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

SECOND SKIN

MAKE IT A MINI

Yesterday’s Charm

The beauty of junk

TRUMPY ICON FOR SALE

Caring for your anchor rode

SAFE ANCHOR

SLEEP TIGHT

KEEP ACTIVE

COASTAL BEAUTY

Bracing for winter

Riviera welcomes its 800th team member

Stabicraft earns second Red Dot award