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How did we get here? Kiwis’ Atlantic crossing
Kiwi sailors can be found all over the globe, cruising the world’s oceans and enjoying adventures in exotic locations. Cruising sailor Theresa Nichols...
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Hard or soft for snapper
It’s a common dilemma for many of us:
when should I use a softbait and when is it better to use a metal jig lure of some sort?
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No ramp? No problem!
Many of New Zealand’s best boating and fishing locations are miles away from sheltered launching ramps. That doesn’t put them out of reach for trailer...
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Kerikeri inlet: Flocking to history
Our Up the Creek adventure took us into history, to a place most photographed though not always as well known.
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Kokoru: A Phoenix from the ashes
Some boats are just born lucky.
Kokoru is one of those boats.
Designed and built in 1960 by legendary Picton boatbuilder Jack Morgan, she spent mo...
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A very brief history of: Marine foils
It’s tempting to think hydrofoils (like the ones in the America’s Cup and Sail GP competitions) are a relatively new phenomenon. However, the concept ...
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The Robert Brooke story
Role model
From the ashes of a cut-off boatbuilding career, Robert Brooke reinvented himself as an educator and, over a 40-year career, has positivel...
The Yates family of the Far North and their Bailey & Lowe launches Part II: Tui Silver Bell
Joseph William (Joe) Conrad, who bought the bigger Tui (now Silver Bell) from Gus Yates in 1914, often used his Māori names,
Hohepa Kanara or Hohepa...
The Catch: Let’s put this with that…
Pairing different soft-baits with specific jig-heads can significantly increase your chances of a successful fishing day.
Trailer boat adventures: Time out in Tennyson
If you enjoy a long, steep, narrow
and winding road trip, then
Tennyson Inlet could be the perfect trailer boating destination for you. Located in...
Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2025: Wooden show time
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival is held every two years in Hobart and is often described as the biggest celebration of wooden boats in the Souther...
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Electric vs Petrol outboards: Not so fast
Should we replace our petrol outboards with electrics? New research
says no, and that over their full cradle-to-grave lifespan it is internal combus...
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The Yates family of the far north and their Bailey & Lowe launches
The Yates family had extensive holdings in the Far North around the turn of the 20th century. Samuel Yates was born in London in 1826. His father was ...
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Personal Water Craft (‘jetskis’)
Welcome to ‘A very brief history of…’ researching the history of everyday marine technology, innovation and events kiwi boaties love (or loathe).
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Dynamic duo: The John and Linda Parrish story
Race management is one of those critical jobs that has to be done just right and where accuracy is everything. With more than 43 years of experience, ...
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Gone to the dark side: Our journey from sail to power – part 2
Ted Dixon and his partner Jenny Johnson spent eight years cruising the Caribbean and North America, as well as the South Pacific, most recently five m...
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excel-lent refurbishment
It’s glorious powerboat weather and ideal for an impromptu speed test
of the Upfold 40 launch, Excel. The launch’s owner/driver has a grin from ear ...
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Adventure jet-boating: Alpine charge!
New Zealand has a rich jet-boating heritage and, since their invention, jet boats have evolved in construction type, hull shape and power. Over recent...
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Moth restoration: The Moth At 71
On a beautifully sunny spring day
with a steady 10-knot wind, I was at
the Takapuna Beach boat ramp, chatting with a young sailor launching his I...
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Fishing gear that multi-tasks
So many different fishing techniques are used on such a wide variety of fish species these days, that many of them require specialist rods and reels f...
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Kitset boats: Rekindling a culture
Want a simple, inexpensive pathway to becoming a boatie?
Consider building a kitset vessel. It’s an easy solo project but will bring greater rewards...
Historic rivalry rekindled at 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
But what occurred back in the 1930s? Who won the race between Ngataki and Te Rapunga?
When the inaugural trans-Tasman race commenced from Auckland on...
Entries open for the 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Registrations are now open for the 80th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race held on Boxing Day 2025
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The New Zealand Raters – Export
In December 1898 a major yachting event was held in Auckland, the first with any true international content. The North Shore Native Regatta and Carniv...
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BYO ‘super bungy lure rig’!
A home-made bungy trolling line is a great addition to any fisher's arsenal, whether chasing fresh bait or a feed.
Evolution Sails NZ Women on Water Weekend: A celebration of women’s sailing at Gulf Harbour
A weekend of racing, learning, and camaraderie saw women from across New Zealand take to the water for the Evolution Sails NZ Women on Water Weekend (...
Sailing towards consistency: Mike Buckley’s vision for US SailGP team
From dramatic capsizes to podium finishes, U.S. SailGP Team CEO Mike Buckley lays bare the journey towards building a consistent championship contende...
This week Barcelona’s economic analysis of their America’s Cup was released; where shoul...
With a €1.034 billion positive economic impact, 1.8+ million visitors across 59 days, 12,872 in jobs, and €208.5 million in tax revenue, would NZ be c...
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Waka Kai delivers
Most supermarkets in New Zealand offer home delivery, but Whitianga’s New World faces challenges most others don’t, especially when summer holidaymake...
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Ragtime – the ‘Black Box’ returns
One of the most famous New Zealand keelers is Ragtime, designed and built by the late John Spencer and launched in 1965 as Infidel. A long-time reside...
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Riding along with Coastguard
A sunny Saturday riding along with Auckland Coastguard aboard
Trillian Trust Rescue turned into a real life call out and tow.
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Destination marina: Kennedy Bay, Waiheke Island marina
Waiheke Island is one of Auckland’s favourite recreational boating destinations. Now the new facilities at Waiheke Island Marina, at Kennedy Bay in th...
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Gone to the dark side: Our journey from sail to power boats
Ted Dixon and his wife Jenny spent eight years living aboard their long-range Nordhavn 47 cruising powerboat Southern Star, exploring the Caribbean an...
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BYO Elliot 1150 Tourer: The perfect yacht
Every so often
I hit the self-destruct button and decide to build a boat, well aware of the commitment in time and money. That’s because
the boats...
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Its time for the Auckland Boat Show!
More than 1.3 kilometres of boats on the water, and 200 more vessels on land mean this year’s Auckland Boat Show is lining up to be the biggest New Ze...
The 1895 8-raters
In an international context, perhaps the most extraordinary feature of the Auckland-built raters I have described so far in this series, and those to ...
Black Foils open SailGP internship opportunities
The Black Foils, New Zealand’s SailGP team led by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, are offering exciting internship opportunities for Kiwi (and beyond Ne...
Lagoon Bay Raid
Raid (/red/): Within boating, Raid is described as a sail and oar adventure, a leisure pursuit combining sailing and rowing.
The waters that bind us
On March 1 boats of every description will descend on Lake Rotiti for the Antiques and Classics Boat Show. American Steven Lapkin shares his personal ...
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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
JET BOAT RACING
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
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