November 2021
Art-appreciating dolphins
Here’s the dolphin’s eye-view of our boat. As you and the dolphins can see, we adorned it with an enlarged line, taken from a painting of mine. We hop...
GEORGE DIBBERN AND TE RAPUNGA – PART 1 / Exotic sails
“I WILL NOT HAVE THAT MAN IN MY HOUSE”, said my mother, with quite out-of-character emphasis. She was talking about George Dibbern, the exotic foreign...
Working with plastic
Historically boats were built of wood, although various forms of metal (iron, steel then aluminium) became more common during the industrial revolutio...
Cruising with the General
Recalling an inland delivery trip long ago in a land far away.
The muddy brown creek marked the Florida–Georgia state line.
The green, stygian fores...
Use your boat
New Zealand’s marine biosecurity system is designed to prevent marine pests arriving – and managing the impact of those already here. A bit like Covid...
Waiheke Wonders
Alex Stone takes us on a kayak or dinghy trip to the heart of Waiheke Island, the arms of Pūtiki Bay.
If you tie your long hair back, and bundle it o...
Repower Back to Life
The busy boat-sales market and the ongoing border closures are leading more Kiwi boat owners to upgrade and up-spec their existing craft — something m...
Let’s get started!
Fishing success – or lack of it – is greatly influenced by an angler’s skill level and choice of fishing gear. Taking time to learn the basics can mak...
In Cook’s Wake – Aotearoa to starboard Part 1
Part one of a three-part adventure describing Dave and Sue Mackay’s epic journey of discovery around New Zealand.
One by one the fur seal pups edged ...
Perfect recipe for a great day on the water
Following this simple recipe will ensure a safe and enjoyable day’s boating for everyone on board.
METHOD
Before adding to an ocean of water, check yo...
JUST DO IT and positivity
The following commentary is re-published with permission. It was first posted on September 20 by yachtsman Jim Farmer as a Legal Commentary column on ...
Island Cruising at home
The old tourism slogan ‘don’t leave town till you’ve seen the country’ has been given new life since the Covid pandemic has closed New Zealand’s borde...
Choosing the right dinghy
For cruising sailors like us, our dinghies are what cars are to landlubbers. Sometimes we take them out for a pleasure ride, but usually they’re a mea...
Multiple choice
Multihulls are perhaps the fastest growing family of recreational vessels in the world.
Marine industry growth means new offices at Cracker Bay: Work, play, and look out over the Waitematā...
Tucked right on the edge of Auckland’s Westhaven Marina, a newly refurbished and reimagined office building is now ready to welcome a select few more tenants.
Bauer Compressors
When it comes to reliable, high-quality dive compressors, Bauer is a name synonymous with performance and durability. Known for their engineering expertise and rigorous standards, Bauer, a German man...
Barnett Offshore Design
Barnett Offshore Design Ltd based in New Zealand has a reputation for quality and innovation in the global Marine Industry.
Specializing in the Design of commercial and pleasure boats up to ...
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1972 Adams 45
The 1972 Adams 45 Hornpipe is a proven bluewater cruiser built for serious offshore and coastal adventures.
2018 Supreme 420 Tinny Dinghy
This brand new 2018 Supreme 420 Tinny is a tough, no-nonsense aluminium dinghy built for serious anglers and boaties who want reliability and durability in a compact package.
Win a Yamaha Re-power with the new #ImRePoweringWithYamaha Competition
After a successful inaugural competition in 2022, Yamaha are doing it again, with the #ImRePoweringWithYamaha competition for 2025.
In 2022, Yamaha ran a social media-based competition, to give one...