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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...

3 December 2021

Boating history

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...

28 November 2021

DIY Boating

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...

27 November 2021

Cruising

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...

27 November 2021

Features

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...

27 November 2021

Features

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...

27 November 2021

November 2021

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...

27 November 2021

November 2021

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...

23 November 2021

Features

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 ...

21 November 2021

November 2021

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...

21 November 2021

November 2021

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 ...

21 November 2021

Features

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...

20 October 2021

Features

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...

20 October 2021

Features

Multiple choice

Multihulls are perhaps the fastest growing family of recreational vessels in the world.

20 October 2021

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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.

November 2021

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GEORGE DIBBERN AND TE RAPUNGA – PART 1 / Exotic sails

Working with plastic

Cruising with the General

Use your boat

Waiheke Wonders

Repower Back to Life

Let’s get started!

In Cook’s Wake – Aotearoa to starboard Part 1

Perfect recipe for a great day on the water

JUST DO IT and positivity

Island Cruising at home

Choosing the right dinghy

Multiple choice