Obituary
Thetford CEO passes away
If you have spent any time aboard a New Zealand boat, you have almost certainly used a Thetford...
9 June 2026
Nancy ‘Pat’ Clothier, one of New Zealand’s first Wrens, dies at 106
The Royal New Zealand Navy sadly acknowledges the passing of Nancy ‘Pat’ Clothier at the age of 106....
31 May 2026
Remembering Brian Edward Collings
A craftsman, innovator, and proud New Zealand boatbuilder.
7 November 2025
Peter Lester: sailor, coach, commentator – a true voice of New Zealand sailing
Sailing has lost one of its finest. Peter Lester – world-class sailor, Olympic coach, and one of the...
10 August 2025
Eileen “Red” Bond: America’s Cup matriarch and spirited social icon farewelled in Fremantle
Eileen “Red” Bond, supporter behind Australia II’s America’s Cup success and ex-wife of Alan Bond, dies aged 87—celebrated...
14 July 2025
Farewell to a legend: Bill Goodwin’s incredible legacy in surf lifesaving
Bill Goodwin, until recently New Zealand’s oldest active surf lifeguard, has passed away at the age of 96....
27 February 2025
Dick Marquand 1948-2025
The fishing community has just lost a giant of a legend in Dick Marquand. He was at various...
2 February 2025
Terrance (Terry) Cookson 1932 – 2024
Born in 1932 in Merseyside, England, Terrance (Terry) Cookson completed a shipwright apprenticeship in nearby Liverpool. After finishing...
2 February 2025
Chris Robertson 1927-2024
Many in the marine industry were saddened to hear of boatbuilder Chris Robertson’s passing on December 9, 2024....
2 February 2025
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