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August 2023

Fitting a diesel heater; Warming welcome

Fitting a safe, efficient diesel heater to your vessel makes winter boating much more enjoyable – and doing so is not beyond the DIY installer.

1 year ago

August 2023

A lucky escape

Christian and I have a new birthday: February 11, 2023. On that day we nearly drowned, only surviving thanks to tons of luck.

1 year ago

August 2023

Marquesas – the real, real world

Tom and Harriet Linskey break their trans-Pacific journey at the isolated Marquesas Islands, halfway between Panama and New Zealand.

1 year ago

August 2023

A century of action

Association seeks funds to continue its advocacy work on behalf of Auckland boaters.

1 year ago

August 2023

Seize every moment!

Occasional contributor George Empson’s photo somewhere on this page reminded me that boating takes many forms – and that Kiwis enjoy it all year round...

1 year ago

August 2023

Playing foul?

Good haul-outs and boatyards capture and treat all byproducts of the maintenance process to prevent toxins and chemicals from entering waterways.

1 year ago

August 2023

Remote beauty

A popular way to get onto the water to fish is to utilise one of the island’s charter boats.

1 year ago

August 2023

Restoring a Bertram 23

This was very much the ultimate collaboration between client and builder.

1 year ago

August 2023

Ovlov turns 45, opens a new branch

This year also marks further expansion for the Ovlov Marine team with a third Ovlov branch – Ovlov Marine Gulf Harbour Ltd (OMGH) – commencing operati...

1 year ago

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Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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COMING EVENTS

Catch all the action of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, happening from 22 Aug to 27 Oct 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Follow along with excitement at Boating New Zealand.

The Outdoor Expo, 14 & 15 Sep 2024 at Canterbury Agricultural Park

NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo, 31 Aug & 1 Sep 2024 at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton

NZ Millenium Cup, 1-4 Feb 2025 at Bay of Islands

Auckland Boat Show, 6-9 March 2025 at Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland

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August 2023

Fitting a diesel heater; Warming welcome

A lucky escape

Marquesas – the real, real world

A century of action

Seize every moment!

Playing foul?

Remote beauty

Restoring a Bertram 23

Ovlov turns 45, opens a new branch

BOATING WEEKLY

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Buckland’s Beach Yacht Club to Celebrate Its 75th Anniversary in True Regatta Style

Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast

Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta Returns to Barcelona: A Tribute to America’s Cup History

Nelson Yacht Club Launches Fundraising Campaign to Earthquake-Proof Historic Buildings

Serious Jet Boat Crash on Ōreti River: One Person Hospitalised with Severe Injuries

Protecting New Zealand’s Waters from Exotic Freshwater Clams

Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits

Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)

August 2023

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.tdi_199{margin-top:10px!important;padding-left:0px!important}@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_199{margin-top:5px!important}}A century of action

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@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_436{margin-top:10px!important}}Serious Jet Boat Crash on Ōreti River: One Person Hospitalised with Severe Injuries

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_445{margin-top:10px!important}}Protecting New Zealand’s Waters from Exotic Freshwater Clams

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_454{margin-top:10px!important}}Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_463{margin-top:10px!important}}Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)

A lucky escape

Marquesas – the real, real world

A century of action

Seize every moment!

Playing foul?

Remote beauty

Restoring a Bertram 23

Ovlov turns 45, opens a new branch

Race 1: Luna Rossa Shines in Challenging Conditions on Day Two of Youth America’s Cup

Buckland’s Beach Yacht Club to Celebrate Its 75th Anniversary in True Regatta Style

Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast

Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta Returns to Barcelona: A Tribute to America’s Cup History

Nelson Yacht Club Launches Fundraising Campaign to Earthquake-Proof Historic Buildings

Serious Jet Boat Crash on Ōreti River: One Person Hospitalised with Severe Injuries

Protecting New Zealand’s Waters from Exotic Freshwater Clams

Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits

Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)