Kiwi crafted
The May issue of Boating New Zealand is something of a celebration of New Zealand-built boats.
Eyes South
Like many readers I’m sure, I was glued to coverage of the SailGP event in Christchurch, March 18-19. What a spectacular event and didn’t…
Praying for an Indian Summer
What a few weeks we’ve had! As I write, Cyclone Gabrielle is finally relinquishing its grip on northern parts of the country, but this…
Grand Prix yacht racing comes to town
I spent a couple of exciting and enjoyable hours catching up with the SailGP event in Singapore on YouTube last Sunday, streaming both…
Clean bottoms?
A few years ago Boating New Zealand’s Westhaven office looked out over Pier 21’s bustling haul-out facility.
We’re not bullet-proof
I am penning this ‘guest’ editorial because – as I write – your regular editor John Eichelsheim is winging his way across the world to…
Plenty to look forward to
Megan and I went along to the opening day of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Auckland City. She’s not a rugby fan, and despite being born…
Boating industry on a roll
Boating was invited to the New Zealand launch of the Boston Whaler range of American-built powerboats at the Auckland headquarters of…
Here’s to normal
It felt rather strange to step aboard an international flight a couple of weeks ago – it’s been over three years since my last… The…
Winter Wonderland
Last week I had the privilege of spending two days in the snowy Southern Lakes district. I was there to go boating, which isn’t always at…
A break in the weather
It’s been slow coming, but winter seems to have finally arrived. In the South Island, ski fields opened after heavy snowfalls, and in the…
Showtime!
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show came to a successful conclusion last Sunday, and as I write, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show,…
