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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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