Boat Brief
Elliott 12m – efficiency by design
Greg Elliott has designed some notable vessels during his career, both power and sail.
As fuel costs rise, interest has gr...
Fury unleashed
In the most exclusive segment of the yachting sector, there are two very distinct, but also complementary, trends: on the one...
Peter Brookes, master mariner, master crafts
A life less ordinary: restoring wooden boats.
On July 12, 2025 between 150 and 200 wooden boat enthusiasts flocked to Pete...
Electric trolling motor mount for Haines Hunter
Haines Hunter has recently installed a Minn Kota trolling motor on one of its 660 models.
Minn Kota has been around for a ...
Marine pest or native look-alike?
Know the difference and help protect our best boating spots.
With an army of boats out on the water this summer, it’s a g...
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Secure your haul-out now for a ‘clean summer getaway’
Marine biosecurity experts call on New Zealand boat owners to ensure they book
their haul-outs and any services they need a...
Adventure fishing: Andrew Hill’s top tips for PWC fishing
PWCs are increasingly used for recreational fishing in saltwater and freshwater.
PWC (personal watercraft) fishing has bec...
Maintenance tips for your boat
As peak boating season approaches and the weather warms up, we all look forward to leisurely days on the water. However, unex...
Amphibious freedom for any boat
The latest innovation from Tectrax is a game-changer: an autonomous, amphibious trailer system.
Galvanic corrosion
Galvanic corrosion is a flow of electric current between dissimilar metals in an electrolyte such as seawater and, to a lesse...
Floating shed causes a stir in Whangamata harbour
Locals in Whangamata woke to an unusual sight this morning – a corrugated iron shed adrift in the harbour near the mouth of t...
Alternative sailing rigs: Mastfoil ketch | Inflatable wing sail | Kites
The majority of cruising sailboats are monohulls. This represents the conventional ‘wisdom’ of the yachting establishment.
Understanding and managing power consumption
Let’s begin by looking at some principles of electrical systems.
Map marine mammals on the move
It’s that time of year again when young fur seals start turning up in all sorts of odd places, from footpaths and paddocks to...
Battery charging and voltage levels
Most people, including boaties, don’t fully understand the relationship between battery charging and voltage levels.
Women in sport: Kelsey Muir helms the 104th Lipton Cup winner
Sailing is often perceived as an elitist sport dominated by men, and while it is much more accessible here in New Zealand, th...
K Boats: Making dreams come true
Marlborough Sounds maritime legend Grant Orchard has put his fleet of ‘K Boats’ into service supporting Oceans Seven swimmers...
Tight sailing for Etchells Cup
Following on from last year’s successful one-day regatta, the Bonus Contractors
Bay of Islands Etchells Cup, now a two-day ...
NZ’s finest race for glory
The 2025 Perpetual Guardian Classic Yacht Regatta, hosted by Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, saw a fleet of 20 of New Zeala...
Waikawa Boating Club WineWorks Marlborough Wine Race
February 14 saw the 2025 running of the WineWorks Marlborough Wine Race, organised by Waikawa Boating Club and co-sponsored b...
Battery charging and maintenance for an extended battery life
This article is intended
to help boat owners better understand a vessel’s batteries and how to correctly maintain them for ...
50 years of service to the marine industry
Family Boats’ Tony Singe is marking
50 years in the marine industry.
Yamaha hydrogen power: Hydrogen-fuelled outboard
The world’s first hydrogen-powered prototype outboard will make its
New Zealand debut at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Sh...
Happy anniversary: 25th NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show
Blue skies, sparkling water, big crowds and a record number of interesting boats
of every sort made the 25th anniversary of...
Joystick demo a world’s first
Launching in May, Mercury’s joystick steering system for single outboards is a plug-and-play upgrade designed for Mercury out...
The winner of the NZ Retro Boat 2025: Tugboat
The winner of Boating New Zealand magazine’s inaugural NZ Retro Boat Trophy went to Tugboat, a Savage Electra Glass ski-boat ...
New Electric Fullers ferry: Future ferry
Fullers360, New Zealand’s largest ferry operator, has added an 8.9m, 100% electric foiling power catamaran to its fleet. Kerm...
Check for marine pests
Marine biosecurity teams are reminding boaties and all marine users to make sure they are across marine pest risks and rules ...
Classic yachts (and launches) as ‘Protected New Zealand Objects’
Formed in the mid-1990s, The Classic Yacht Association was at the forefront of protecting classic yachts from unlawful export...
Pioneering a green fleet: hydrogen fuel in the Royal New Zealand Navy’s future
Sailing towards sustainability
The RNZN has announced its intent to investigate the viability of hydrogen as a sustainable f...
Swirly World: Winners of the Andrew Fagan book
We are very excited to announce the winners of the Swirly World book competition you read about last week.
Melissa from De...
Navy trials Whangārei reserve unit
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is exploring a new avenue for community engagement and regional participation through its t...
Hull hygiene and marine pests: A guide for Kiwi boaties
Keeping your boat in shipshape condition isn't just about performance—it’s crucial for protecting New Zealand’s unique marine...
RNZYS’ Megan Thomson set to make waves on the Red Sea
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) will have its eyes fixed on Jeddah this week as Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing...
SVR-Lazartigue Hits Trouble in Jules Verne Trophy Bid
The Jules Verne Trophy, one of the most challenging pursuits in offshore sailing, has presented an early obstacle for Françoi...
RNZYS to Compete in 2025 Admiral’s Cup
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has confirmed its participation in the 2025 Royal Ocean Racing Club’s (RORC) Adm...
HMNZS Manawanui Interim court of inquiry report: lessons in leadership and safety
The HMNZS Manawanui incident marks a sobering chapter in the history of New Zealand’s Royal Navy. On 5 October 2024, the hydr...
From the ‘Its great to live in NZ’ file: boat returned before owner notices it’s s...
In an impressive display of police vigilance, Counties Manukau South Police have recovered a stolen boat and return...
Waka Ama world rocked by ‘untimely’ death of coach and paddler Kiwi Campbell
The waka ama world has been rocked by the death of one of Aotearoa's most successful paddlers, Kiwi Campbell.
A memb...