Norman Holtzhausen
LOCKDOWN DÉJÀ VU
When Norman Holtzhausen found himself stuck at home again during Auckland’s short, sharp lockdowns l...
Many ways of steering
Every watercraft built since the dawn of time had to be steered in some way.
In ancient times steer...
Knowing your ropes and rode
Let’s get the first question out of the way: When it is ‘rope’ and when is it ‘rode’?
When you go t...
The case for AIS
Retrofitting an AIS (Automatic Identification System) to your boat is relatively inexpensive and eas...
Caring for your anchor rode
When did you last wash your anchor warp? Not a common maintenance item, but something that may be wo...
Spot the hazards – Norman Holtzhausen
It is your responsibility to make sure your boat complies with the maritime rules regarding navigati...












