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The John Faire story: Humble legend

For nearly seven decades, John Faire has been involved in every aspect of yacht racing. Besides winning many...
24 September 2026

The Russell Pauling story

Fortunate fellow During the 1970s and 80s, Epiglass was the leading force in the marine coating industry. Russell...
14 September 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

The Greg Fenwick story

Architectural moves Fenwick’s father, John, was the CEO of John Fenwick & Co in Napier, a third-generation master...
21 June 2026

Dedicated boaties: The Ron and Michelle Copeland story

A skilled engineer, boat restorer and sailor, Ron Copeland is a dedicated advocate for our marine heritage. Alongside...
2 June 2026

True voyagers: the Eric and Cathy Gray story

While world circumnavigations are seemingly routine these days, the challenge of obtaining a suitable yacht and funding a...
5 May 2026

The OK Dinghy: The New Zealand dominance

For nearly 70 years, the OK Dinghy has been one of this country’s most popular international classes. New...
28 March 2026

A true Kiwi navigator: The John Mansell story

John Mansell has lived his life intimately connected to the sea. John Macfarlane spoke with this celebrated solo...
26 January 2026

Industry trailblazer: the Russ Bowler story (Part 2)

For many of those involved in the 1987 New Zealand Challenge, not least Michael Fay (later Sir Michael),...
16 December 2025
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