February 2022
ONE FAMILY’S BIG JOURNEY – The right yacht
Where do you start a column about your first year owning and experiencing a sailing yacht? Do you start with your failed attempts to start your yacht’...
Let’s stray-line!
Strayline fishing is perhaps the most effective bait fishing technique, especially for snapper. It’s essentially a simple fishing style, but taking th...
All tied up
Securing your boat to a cleat is simple, right? Well, yes, but there are right and wrong ways to do it explains Andrew Flanagan – even some controvers...
The Legend of Whai
Fibreglass clone craft pop out of moulds all over Europe and the US on a daily basis, but there will only ever be one Whai.
“ Yeah,” says skipper John...
TRADITIONAL TREASURES
Between them, the New Zealand Maritime Museum and the Auckland War Memorial Museum have the world’s most significant collections of traditional Pacifi...
Marine innovation at the Auckland Boat Show
Sea trials, demos and lots of new stuff at the upcoming Auckland Boat Show in March.
This year’s Auckland Boat Show will bring a hive of New Zealand...
Exploring Whakaraupo / Lyttelton Harbour – Harbour of Opportunity
Lyttelton Harbour is on Christchurch’s back doorstep, but its many and varied boating opportunities are often overlooked by locals and visitors alike....
Petrol inboards show their power
The new generation of petrol inboards are very reliable and also very economical.
American Magic, Alinghi challenge for Cup
Because the entry period opened only at the beginning of December, sailing enthusiasts can expect the announcement of additional challengers over the ...
Go electric, go TEMO
Meet the TEMO 450, a brilliant French product that will completely transform the way you think about short distance travel at sea.
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