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December 2023

One Family’s Boating Journey: Weather delays and water woes

A couple of weeks before the September 2023 school holidays, Kirsten planned our anticipated two-week sail. We’ve never sailed north of Kawau Island, ...

9 months ago

Boat Brief

Marina construction challenges

Marina expansions, while exciting for berth holders, often come with challenges.

9 months ago

December 2023

It’s really very hard to push-start a boat

It is a really good idea to have a spare starter & alternator, especially if you only have one engine. Make the difference between a great day, or...

9 months ago

December 2023

Downsize for more fun

The day I chose to go smaller with my soft-baits turned out to be a turning point in my fishing life.

9 months ago

December 2023

Up the WAHS!

It’s an overlooked, quiet, and quite beautiful waterway right close – surprisingly so – to Auckland. Me old shipmate Tony and I decided to go take a b...

9 months ago

Boat World

How we can protect coastal waters from caulerpa

A battle is underway at sea this summer to contain the rapid growing non-native (exotic) caulerpa seaweed.

10 months ago

December 2023

Night Rescue

We realised that rescuing someone at sea is not easy, especially at night.

10 months ago

December 2023

Captain’s Inn

Renovating the old boat became a welcome distraction and motivation for the couple to move on.

10 months ago

December 2023

Boating NZ on TV

Welcome to the December edition of Boating New Zealand magazine.

10 months ago

Boat Brief

Riviera

Cannes Boat Festival 2023

Across many exhibits, there were numerous options available that reduce environmental impact.

10 months ago

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December 2023

One Family’s Boating Journey: Weather delays and water woes

Marina construction challenges

It’s really very hard to push-start a boat

Downsize for more fun

Up the WAHS!

How we can protect coastal waters from caulerpa

Night Rescue

Captain’s Inn

Boating NZ on TV

Cannes Boat Festival 2023

BOATING WEEKLY

Hot off the press

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)

Youth America’s Cup : Italy’s Luna Rossa Triumphs in Opening Race (Race 1)

Youth America’s Cup : Bumpy Seas and Stronger Winds Will Make For An Exciting First Day

Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Lead to Beaching and Maritime Warning

December 2023

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BOATING WEEKLY

Hot off the press

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_409{margin-top:10px!important}}Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta Returns to Barcelona: A Tribute to America’s Cup History

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_418{margin-top:10px!important}}Nelson Yacht Club Launches Fundraising Campaign to Earthquake-Proof Historic Buildings

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_427{margin-top:10px!important}}Serious Jet Boat Crash on Ōreti River: One Person Hospitalised with Severe Injuries

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@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_445{margin-top:10px!important}}Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_454{margin-top:10px!important}}Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_463{margin-top:10px!important}}Youth America’s Cup : Italy’s Luna Rossa Triumphs in Opening Race (Race 1)

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_472{margin-top:10px!important}}Youth America’s Cup : Bumpy Seas and Stronger Winds Will Make For An Exciting First Day

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_481{margin-top:10px!important}}Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Lead to Beaching and Maritime Warning

Marina construction challenges

It’s really very hard to push-start a boat

Downsize for more fun

Up the WAHS!

How we can protect coastal waters from caulerpa

Night Rescue

Captain’s Inn

Boating NZ on TV

Cannes Boat Festival 2023

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)

Youth America’s Cup : Italy’s Luna Rossa Triumphs in Opening Race (Race 1)

Youth America’s Cup : Bumpy Seas and Stronger Winds Will Make For An Exciting First Day

Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Lead to Beaching and Maritime Warning