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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 ...
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).
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, ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Southern summer roadie: Part 2
In the second part of his story recounting a southern summer road trip, Tom Fraser picks up the journey at Lake Ohau, about 30 minutes from Twizel.
Top youth match racers set to battle for the 2025 Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup
Auckland, New Zealand – The world’s top youth match racers are gearing up for the highly anticipated 2025 Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup,...
Rounding out the entries to the record-breaking 2025 PIC Harbour Classic Regatta
The 2025 PIC Harbour Classic hits a record 76+ entries, with near-perfect weather setting the stage for an incredible competition.
RYS names Ainslie’s Athena Racing as official AC38 Challenger of Record
In a quiet update, the RYC have named Sir Ben Ainslie and Athena Pathway as the official Challenger of Record for the 38th America's Cup. Bring it on!...
Slow boat to Racehorse River
Our summer cruise was postponed by those gales. Then there was the truckload of mulch for the garden. And floor to ceiling bookshelves in the lounge. ...
The End of an Era: Royal Caribbean’s Song of America Sent to the Scrapyard
A beloved icon of the cruising world, Song of America has met its final chapter. Once a jewel in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, this classic cruise ship has...
Article
A brief history of: Distress calls
The standard maritime distress signals we use today are universally applied and understood, but that wasn’t always the case.
Hopefully most of us in ...
Feature
Caribbean switch
There comes a time in an aging yachtie’s life when billowing sails, stiff breezes and flying spray aren’t quite as alluring as before. Blame it on cre...
An impressive 60 years on. What does NZ Offshore Powerboating look like today?
Boating New Zealand will be following this weekend's racing offshore at Napier. Join us throughout the weekend for developing results, and the latest ...
Farr reaching success: The Farr 1020 story
One of the most successful one-design keelers in New Zealand has been the Farr 1020. Designed by Bruce Farr and his team in 1981 and built by Sea Nymp...
BOI Sailing Week 2025: Divisions Filling Fast
Entries for every division are filling fast and regatta organisers are urging early registration.
Article
An Indigenous Ocean
The best time and place to curl up with a good book is during your summer cruise or boating day trips, in the saloon, cockpit, foredeck beanbag or und...
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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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