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May 2023

Features

Ladder living Part 2

The second part of SV Wave Runner and her crew’s experiences of living on the hard during their sailing adventures in the Pacific, Australia, Southeas...
May 2023

Leaders in their field Part 3: Rigging baits for Kingfish

Kingfish are an enigma. One day they smash anything remotely edible, baits and lures alike, the next they seem to have their mouths sewn shut. Unfortu...
Far Horizons

The short-cut between the seas

Me, go around Cape Horn? Seriously? Do I want to brave roaring high-latitude gales just to earn an earring in my left ear? Um, no!
Features

More than a life saver!

The best sea-anchors in the world are made in New Zealand. By Coppins, a family company that’s been in the same site in the main street of Motueka for...
Editors Note

Kiwi crafted

The May issue of Boating New Zealand is something of a celebration of New Zealand-built boats.
Features

Praise for the Trailer-Sailer

Club racing? Visiting other lakes? Why not? It’s a versatile bit of kit, and you’ll stand out from the crowd wherever you go – just get that mast-step...
May 2023

Quick stability

Quick gyros also react automatically to changing sea states.
Features

Luxury lounging: Bennington pontoon boats

Did I mention the luxury? Outstanding, with coolers/refrigeration options galore, heaps of storage, privacy enclosure, twin tables and seats and loung...
10 Years of Innovision Boats and Still Going Strong
Anniversaries & Milestone
Innovision

10 years of Innovision and going strong

It took 10 years to build the first 50 Innovision Boats, but I suspect it won’t take very long at all for the next 50.
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COMING EVENTS

Waka Ama - 2024 Long Distance Nationals, 3 - 6 Oct 2024 at Oneroa (Midway Beach) Gisborne

Lake Brunner Classic Boats Get Together, 11 - 13 Oct 2024 at Moana

Whangārei Maritime Festival, 12 - 13 Oct 2024 at the Whangārei Town Basin

2024 Golden Homes NZ Jet Boat Marathon, 22 - 26 Oct 2024 on Southland Rivers (Oreti, Waiau and Mataura)

National Jet Boat Rally 2024, 27 Oct 2024 at Oliver Road, Bendigo (near Cromwell)

Yamaha Rollo's Marine Bridge 2 Bridge, 8 - 10 Nov 2024 Staged on the Waikato River between Cambridge & Taupiri, based in Hamilton, New Zealand

NZ Match Racing Championships, 14 - 17 Nov 2024 in Auckland

Bay of Islands Cruiser's Festival, 20 - 23 Nov 2024 at Bay of Islands Marina, Opua

Extreme Boats Fishing Tournament, 29 & 30 Nov 2024 in Whitianga

Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta, 30 Nov - 1 Dec 2024 at Torbay Sailing Club

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2024 starts in Sydney, Australia

Waka Ama - 2025 National Sprint Championships, 12 - 18 Jan 2025 at Lake Karapiro, Cambridge

The New Zealand Sailing Trust 5 Day Sail, 13 - 17 Jan 2025 starting in Auckland

New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, 18 & 19 Jan 2025 in Auckland

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

NZ Millenium Cup, 1 - 4 Feb 2025 at Waitemata Harbour

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

Waka Ama - 2025 Secondary School Nationals, 24 - 28 Mar 2025 at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua

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

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

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