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Eileen “Red” Bond: America’s Cup matriarch and spirited social icon farewelled in Fremantle
Eileen “Red” Bond, supporter behind Australia II’s America’s Cup success and ex-wife of Alan Bond, dies aged 87—celebrated for her vibrant “work hard,...
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Starling chief measurer retires
Starling chief measurer Brian Peet’s family is synonymous with the Starling class.
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Sean Herbert: wind foiling’s fast-rising force from Manly to the world stage
In a sport where seconds separate the elite from the rest, Sean Herbert is creating daylight. At just 23, the former O’pen BIC world champion and thr...
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A steady hand at the helm: David Abercrombie retires from Yachting New Zealand
After nearly 15 years steering the course of sailing in Aotearoa, David Abercrombie will officially step down as Chief Executive of Yachting New Zeal...
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Alan Mummery: The quiet genius of Kiwi yacht design
From a modest Waiheke Island workshop to bluewater classics around the world, Alan Mummery's boats are as understated as the man himself – but no less...
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Kim McDell: From skiff champion to the man behind Oyster’s Kiwi connection
Few figures in New Zealand’s marine industry have been as quietly influential—or as enduringly effective—as Kim McDell. Over five decades, he shaped n...
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King’s Birthday Honours 2025 – A sparse year for boating recognition
The 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List has been published, and as far as boating-related accolades go, it’s slim pickings this year. While the list inc...
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The Robert Brooke story
Role model
From the ashes of a cut-off boatbuilding career, Robert Brooke reinvented himself as an educator and, over a 40-year career, has positivel...
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50 years of service to the marine industry
Family Boats’ Tony Singe is marking
50 years in the marine industry.
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2025 Hutchwilco Boat Show Hall of Fame gets two inductees tonight
At tonight’s Hall of Fame ceremony, held as part of the annual Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, two of the industry’s most respected names—Gerry Gerr...
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Tribute evening for Kiwi yacht designer Paul Whiting
A public tribute evening honouring one of New Zealand’s most influential yacht designers, Paul Whiting, will be held at the Ponsonby Cruising Club on ...
Farewell to a legend: Bill Goodwin’s incredible legacy in surf lifesaving
Bill Goodwin, until recently New Zealand’s oldest active surf lifeguard, has passed away at the age of 96. His dedication to surf lifesaving spanned n...
Dick Marquand 1948-2025
The fishing community has just lost a giant of a legend in Dick Marquand. He was at various times a professional sportfishing guide, fishing writer, f...
Terrance (Terry) Cookson 1932 – 2024
Born in 1932 in Merseyside, England, Terrance (Terry) Cookson completed a shipwright apprenticeship in nearby Liverpool. After finishing his apprentic...
Chris Robertson 1927-2024
Many in the marine industry were saddened to hear of boatbuilder Chris Robertson’s passing on December 9, 2024. A long-time, highly respected boatbuil...
Honouring a Sailor’s Legacy: Remembering Mark Gibbs
The sailing community is mourning the loss of Mark Gibbs, a past Commodore and inspirational sailor who passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at ...
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Sir Peter Blake: A legacy of sailing and conservation
On this day, 5 December 2001, New Zealand lost one of its greatest maritime legends, Sir Peter Blake, to an act of piracy on the Amazon Rive...
Sailing Away: The Brett Bakewell-White Story
Bakewell-White’s boating story begins with his grandfather, the late Richard (Dick) Bakewell.
A lifelong sailor, in 1961 he bought the 11m keeler Jea...
Gemma Jones: The Nacra 17 Specialist with Olympic Pedigree
Gemma Jones is a remarkable talent on the New Zealand Women's America's Cup team, bringing an impressive resume of competitive sailing experience.
Liv Mackay: The Rising Star of New Zealand Women’s Sailing
Liv Mackay is a dynamic force on the New Zealand Women's America's Cup team, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
Erica Dawson: Pioneering Sailor of the New Zealand Women’s America’s Cup Team
Erica Dawson is a dedicated and highly skilled sailor representing New Zealand in the inaugural Women’s America’s Cup.
Molly Meech: Rising Star of the New Zealand Women’s America’s Cup Team
Molly Meech is a standout member of the New Zealand Women's America's Cup team, known for her exceptional sailing skills and competitive spirit.
Jo Aleh: Veteran Sailor and Trailblazer for the New Zealand Women’s America’s Cup Team
Jo Aleh is a distinguished member of the New Zealand Women’s America's Cup team, renowned for her remarkable sailing career and pioneering spirit.
“Mr America’s Cup”, Veteran Sailor Jimmy Spithill, Announces Retirement Following ...
Australian sailing legend Jimmy Spithill has announced his retirement from competitive sailing after Luna Rossa’s defeat in the Louis Vuitton Cup duri...
Obituary: Daniel Gabriel Cottrell
The boating world has lost another legend, an incredibly well-respected boatbuilder. Dan was the foreman and co-owner of John Lidgard Yachts & Co....
Ron Given: 1937-2023
Given’s enthusiasm for twin hulls was infectious, and his more than 70 voyages between New Zealand and Noumea gave him an unparalleled real-world expe...
One man and his boats: Harold George; Victory and the Norfolk Island adventure
By December 1928 the brothers Harold and Geoff George had the reputation of being game sailors, with a good sea-boat in Victory. They sailed her hard,...
HAROLD GEORGE: Celox and Victory
With connections to the Couldrey family and growing up in Northcote on Auckland’s North Shore, Harold George could hardly escape becoming a fine seama...
Marine industry growth means new offices at Cracker Bay: Work, play, and look out over the Waitematā...
Tucked right on the edge of Auckland’s Westhaven Marina, a newly refurbished and reimagined office building is now ready to welcome a select few more tenants.
BoatSpray
Boatspray Ltd is a full service boat painting and maintenance business located in the Half Moon Bay Marina. Experienced boaties Simon Manning and Brian Kent oversee the team of painters who...
Ovlov Marine
We are New Zealands largest Volvo Penta Dealer. Providing servicing and on site maintenance for a large range of engines and drive systems. We specialise in Volvo Penta and Yamaha outboards. We have...
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