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A Very Brief History
A very brief history of marine rope (cordage)
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11 June 2026
The Power of Sail: Part 3
The Golden Age of Sail The Golden Age of Sail (17th to the mid-19th centuries) was an era...
24 January 2026
The Power of Sail: Part 2
Welcome to ‘A very brief history of…’ researching the history of everyday marine technology, innovation and events kiwi...
7 December 2025
The Power of Sail – Part 1
Welcome to ‘A very brief history of …’ researching the history of everyday marine technology, innovation and events...
1 September 2025
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...
27 May 2025
Personal Water Craft (‘jetskis’)
Welcome to ‘A very brief history of…’ researching the history of everyday marine technology, innovation and events kiwi...
16 April 2025
Strange little flags…
Today burgees are now widely used by yacht clubs, senior club officers, sailing organisations, and boaties all around...
24 December 2024
The Anchor
Anchors might be synonymous with boating, but anchors have evolved a great deal over time, writes Tom O’Neil....
22 November 2024
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