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Jetboating hut rescue

Canterbury jetboaters are spearheading efforts to preserve a unique and historic piece of New Zealand’s boating and backcountry...
30 August 2026

A safe pair of eyes

Satellite navigation, accurate weather forecasts and seaworthy vessels are a given in modern shipping. But a few centuries...
21 August 2026

10 cyclone seasons in the South Pacific

Each year in May/June once the cyclone season is coming to an end, a fleet of Kiwi boats...
18 August 2026

Kiwi yachting master, the Richard Macalister story

In 1980, a relatively unknown Wellington sailor, Richard Macalister, then aged 21, was chosen to be part of...
13 August 2026

Which size boat is best for fishing?

People fish from all sorts of boats both large and small. Many anglers prefer small boats, others larger...
13 August 2026

Blow wind, blow!

Wind is an angler’s bane. Windy conditions can make fishing unpleasant and often difficult, but there are workarounds....
10 August 2026

A very brief history of marine charts (part 1 of 2)

Welcome to ‘A Very Brief History Of…’ researching the history of everyday marine technology, innovation and events Kiwi...
10 August 2026

Beverley Coles, New Zealand’s first female international yachting representative (part 2)

In 1966 Beverley Coles was the first woman to represent New Zealand in yachting overseas. It was on...
8 August 2026

Considering a catamaran

Two hulls? You betcha! More speed, more stability, more possibilities, more room, room, room. But what about you?...
4 August 2026
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