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September 2024

Spirit of New Zealand under full sail
News Bites

One Man’s Vision: 50 years of Youth Development Under Sail

Some 60 years ago an Auckland sailor Lou Fisher noticed something special. Teenagers who came sailing on his family yacht developed a gleam in their e...
Sometimes it’s better to just hang on and wait for a gaffed fish to stop struggling! The gaff hook here is of the diamond design. PHOTO: NZ FISHING NEWS
September 2024

Just gaff it!

Last issue we looked at using landing nets, which requires less skill – even complete novices can be coached through the netting process by an experie...
15ft Magnum featuring more flare and a narrower plank
Features

Hull design and balance, Part II

There are many different hull designs and shapes, derived and refined largely as a result of trial and error in modifications and testing. Today, tech...
Guest speakers from left: Nikki Kaye, Keryn McMaster, Megan Thomson, Kelly Hartzell, Kate Montgomery
Features

Ocean Women

Events such as the Evolution Sails Women’s Regatta, sailed out of the Waikawa Boating Club in the Marlborough Sounds, have become hugely popular for ...
A Very Brief History

Antifoul – The Boatie’s Friend

While today’s antifoul coatings come in a wide range of brands, types and colours, the evolution of how we got here is quite surprising. Way back… Th...
Boat Business

Doyle Sails joins NTG

Doyle and Quantum will continue to operate independently, retaining their unique brand identities and competing for market share, while continuing to ...
Boat Business

Carbon Fisher

From the design board of Warwick Yacht Design, the vessel is custom-built to make long range international passages on her own bottom. With this in mi...
Boat Business
Stabicraft

2350 Supercab

The new 2350 is the latest to join the Stabicraft Supercab line-up with a brand new, proven offshore performance hull. It boasts 40% more useable cabi...
AC37

Smart Buoys

Innovation is obvious in our international racing fleets – monohulls, flying on foils, pedal power, new composites, and all the magic that sees us com...
Boat Business
Sealegs

Sealegs Service For Waiheke

Employed by Sealegs since 2018, James Henshaw began his journey assembling Sealegs craft at the Auckland head office where he soon transitioned to the...
Boat Business

Members Informed And Inspired

A strong line-up of speakers included international guests Darren Vaux, Australian-based President of the International Council of Marine Industry Ass...
Boat World

Barbara Kendall an Olympian for Life

Three-time Olympic medallist Barbara Kendall has been made an Olympian for Life by the World Olympians Association, an honour bestowed on just five Ol...
Boat World

PredictWind for Fathers’ Day

From accurate 24/7 forecasting to anywhere on the planet to state-of-the-art tech and a user-friendly interface, PredictWind will provide Dad with acc...
Boat World

Waiheke Marina Welcomes Visitors

Waiheke Marina is a new gateway for boaties to Auckland’s paradise island. How can we help you? That is the mantra of Waiheke Marina’s new managemen...
Boat World

Most successful Olympic sailor ever

By winning gold in the Women’s Dinghy Race, Dutch sailor Marit Bouwmeester became the most successful female Olympic sailor ever, overtaking Great Bri...
Boat World

The new Catalyst GT

Responding to a client’s request, Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders has created an entirely new Catalyst – the GT. More of a gentlemen’s fast commuter, it ...
Boat World

Custom skiff takes Silver

In early 2022 Kevin Dibley Yacht Design (DYD) was approached by SL Racing’s Director Simon Lack, who wanted help to re-design their range of rowing sk...
Boat World

Sponsors sought for BOI Sailing Week

Called “the best big-boat regatta in NZ” by Peter Montgomery, Bay of Islands Sailing Week has grown to reflect the country’s renowned status as a sail...
Editors Note

Success on the water

But didn’t our athletes do us proud? Across the board, but especially on the water. Yachting, rowing, and paddling – both flat and whitewater – were e...
Boat Business

Kōpū facility raises the bar

While the site’s existing boat yard already offered repair and engineering services, primarily to the aquaculture industry maintaining and repairing m...
Boat World
Haines Hunter

Seakeeper Gyro Stabiliser: Steady as she goes

Seakeeper has developed gyroscopic stabiliser systems that are compact and lightweight enough to install in smaller craft, including trailer boats, gr...
Boat Brief

Fi-Glass Upgrades Benefit Boaties

While the Viscount will be unveiled in upcoming months, already consumers are seeing new features developed during that design and construction proces...

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

White Pointer Boats 30th Anniversary Fishing Comp, 5 - 8 Feb 2025 in Waihau Bay

Makaira Trailer Boat Competition, 25 & 26 Jan 2025 in Whangaroa

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

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

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

Bay of Islands Sailing Week, 21 - 24 Jan 2025 at Bay of Islands

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

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

NZ Match Racing Championships, 2025 dates tbc in Auckland

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Mangakino, 18 & 19 Jan 2025 at Mangakino

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

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R2, 1 Dec 2024 at Featherston

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R3, 27 Dec 2024 at Wanganui

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

NON-MOTORISED SPORT

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

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

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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