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Home2021July 2021

July 2021

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HOMECOMING QUEEN

Built by Auckland’s Percy Vos in 1936, the 11.5m sloop Tangaroa has returned home after a 60-year absence and, thanks to the kindness of her former Am...
Boating history

THE SINCLAIRS OF LYTTELTON PART 3 – A fascination with lateen rigs

In February 1891 it looked as if the ‘Little Wonder Syndicate’ – which owned Mascotte – might be falling apart, or perhaps they were trying to cash in...
July 2021

THE JANET WATKINS STORY – Une femme formidable

For more than 60 years Janet Watkins has worked tirelessly as a yachting volunteer. She’s done it all – sailing, racing, race management, learn-to-sai...
July 2021

Aquaculture concerns

Aquaculture is often touted as the future of seafood, but is it really? Scrolling through Facebook the other day, I stumbled across a discussion on t...
DIY Boating

The case for AIS

Retrofitting an AIS (Automatic Identification System) to your boat is relatively inexpensive and easy, and it might make a significant difference in a...
DO NOT USE Boat Bling

ON THE LEVEL

The days of anchors entering the bow roller upside down or sideways and jamming in the fairlead are over. Burnsco has introduced a self-righting anch...
DO NOT USE Boat Bling

GRAPHIC DELIGHT

Owners of Raymarine Axiom, Axiom+, Axiom Pro and Axiom XL can now display information from Mercury Marine’s VesselView on their MFD screens. Using Me...
Boat Brief

Boat show adopts AC marinas

Marinas created for the America’s Cup will be getting a new lease of life in October when the Auckland (On Water) Boat Show moves in. The show – from...
Boat Business

Gran Turismo 45

The Gran Turismo 45 takes all the best features of its predecessor, the GT 46, and adds Beneteau’s GT evolution markers.
Boat Business

XO Boats DFNDR 9

The DFNDR 9 is the first centre-console XO boat for overnight use.
Boat Business

MERCURY V12 TOP PRODUCT AWARD

THE NEW MERCURY 7.6-LITRE V12 600hp Verado – the world’s first V12 outboard – has won another accolade, being recognised by the influential US-based B...
Boat Business

AUSSIE BOAT SHOW SAILS INTO RECORD BOOKS

THE MARINE INDUSTRY has declared the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) the best in the event’s 32-year history, with an expanded foo...
Boat Business

NEW BOATING NZ MAGAZINE EDITOR

FROM ITS SEPTEMBER ISSUE Boating NZ magazine will have a new editor – long-time Boating NZ editorial team member John Eichelsheim. Well known to Boat...
Boat Business

INTELLIGENT BATTERY HUB WINS AWARDS

BEP’S NEW ZEALAND-DESIGNED Smart Battery Hub, an intelligent battery management system for vessels running two or more outboards, sterndrives, or inbo...
Boat Business

SALES SUCCESS FOR MULTIHULL SOLUTIONS

THE 2021 SANCTUARY COVE International Boat Show (SCIBS) was an outstanding success for the Multihull Solutions team, with a record 13 contracts signed...
Features

100 and going strong

The Whangarei Cruising Club (WCC) celebrates its centenary this year, and as you’d expect from a facility of that vintage, it carries a rich and colou...
Features

Coromandel Gold

A Saturday stroll in Coromandel town is a fine Up the Creek outing. And one that’s deservedly popular.
Features

The Future is Electric

Electric boats are nothing new, but so far the overwhelming majority have been small craft focused on putting along at walking speed.
Boat Business

Powerhouse brokerage team

The move creates the region's finest collaboration of sail and power experts to assist with all new and pre-owned boating needs.
Boat Business

Longreach Cruisers

A hydrofoil package is available for the High-Performance version of the Longreach 44, offering speeds in excess 30 knots for fast commuting.
Boat Business

Grand Banks 85 interiors revealed

The GB85 aims to deliver the most fuel-efficient long-range cruiser of its size on the water. Its deck and superstructure are built using 100% carbon ...
Boat Business

Self-polishing antifoul

Available in black and blue and red, Micron 99® is compatible with fibreglass, wood, steel, iron and lead, but not aluminium/alloy substrates or zinc-...
Boat Business
Riviera

Riviera 78 MY

The 78 Motor Yacht will be available with an enclosed or open bridge deck and includes accommodation for up to 10 adults in four luxurious staterooms,...
Boat Business

Boat Show sales for Smuggler Marine

With surging sales growth, Smuggler Marine is looking to bolster production at its Henderson facility.
Boat Business

Bays Boating top Mercury dealer 2020

Mercury’s annual awards are based on a range of objective criteria including year-on-year growth across all product categories.

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

Stabicraft Fish N Chicks Tournament, 6 - 8 Feb 2025 in Tauranga. Dress up theme is “Ladies of their Time”. Raising funds to help find a cure for Breast Cancer.

Surtees Annual Fishing Competition, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

Stabicraft Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic, 25 - 27 Oct 2025 TBC in Te Anau Manapouri

REGATTAS

New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, 8 & 9 Feb 2025 in Sydney

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

Bay of Islands Sailing Week, end of Jan 2026 at Bay of Islands

NZ Millenium Cup, Feb 2025 at Waitemata Harbour

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Karapiro, 7 - 9 Feb 2025 at Karapiro

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

UIM World Jetsprint Championships, 25 Jan -2 Feb 2025 at Wanaka (25 & 26 Jan) and Wanganui (1 & 2 Feb)

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

2024 Golden Homes NZ Jet Boat Marathon, 2025 dates TBC on Southland Rivers (Oreti, Waiau and Mataura)

National Jet Boat Rally 2024, 2025 date TBC at Oliver Road, Bendigo (near Cromwell)

WATERSPORTS

Yamaha Rollo's Marine Bridge 2 Bridge, 2025 dates tbc Staged on the Waikato River between Cambridge & Taupiri, based in Hamilton, New Zealand

ANTIQUE, CLASSIC & RETRO BOATS

25th NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show , 1 & 2 Mar 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

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