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Great Barrier Island: a cruiser’s first rite of passage
Weather windows, hidden anchorages, and the tranquil rhythm of cruising New Zealand’s rugged coastlines. Stargazing on a remote,...
7 July 2026
In the blood: A jetboating family legacy renewed
I’ve often joked that jetboating must be in my blood. My grandparents, Derry and Shona Mulligan, were exploring...
7 July 2026
Have houseboat, will travel
It started as a creative quest to find affordable housing in Auckland. It developed into an extraordinary boating...
7 July 2026
Solid Silver
No doubt, yacht broker Steve Raea has a keen eye for a vessel’s potential, and nothing excites him...
29 June 2026
Good old berley!
What? Twenty bucks for a three-kilo bag of minced rotten fish! And I need two or three of...
22 June 2026
1989 Ocean Alexander 51 — a proven bluewater cruiser at 16m with 2 cabins. Berthed in Wellington, NZ. Substantial, seaworthy and ready to explore. Asking NZD $275,000. A rare opportunity to own an iconic American motoryacht, price $275,000
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Classic boats, perfect weather
Awarded for the 27th time since the show began in 1989, the Jens Hansen Cup for best vessel...
22 June 2026
The Greg Fenwick story
Architectural moves Fenwick’s father, John, was the CEO of John Fenwick & Co in Napier, a third-generation master...
21 June 2026
Boat tender buyer’s guide: up to 5 metres
Your guide to boat tenders up to 5 metres. With the summer boating a season away, thoughts now...
17 June 2026
John Chapple Part 3: Interdominion 12-foot champion and centreboard designer
I tried to book an appointment with my old friend John Chapple to discuss his life for these...
17 June 2026
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