New developments in next-generation technology have opened the door to unprecedented power and automation onboard, offering real-world benefits to boaties everywhere.
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KING COUNTRY CLASSICS
Deep in the central North Island, Piopio could hardly be called a boating mecca. But boats built in the tiny landlocked Waitomo township are being used for work and fun all over the country – and elsewhere in the world.
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WHATS’ UP WITH THE WEATHER ?
Whether to put to sea is often dependant on the weather and for more than 100 years the voice of reason on the UK airwaves has been the Shipping Forecast.
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THE CAPE WITH CLOUT
Widely-regarded at the planet’s most notorious promontory, Cape Horn is often called the ‘sailor’s Everest,’ or ‘the Killer Cape’. Poems have been written about it and members of the venerable International Cape Horner’s Society regularly gather to share their memories.
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BOAT as ART
Sam Fortescue meets a boat that redefines the art of the possible in sustainable design.
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THE MUD HOUSE REGATTA – LADIES RULE!
There are a few important factors you need to run a successful women’s regatta: a great location, superb sailing conditions – and plenty of high-quality wine.
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Pimp my ride
Recently-refurbished with plenty of extras, Bad Uncle is a 20-year-old Lazercraft 620 that flaunts her makeover with a large dollop of attitude. The project included a new 200hp Mercury V8 ProXS, a paint job to match it and a sound system that can be heard in the Kermadecs.
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MARITIME STORIES IN STAMPS
Modern boaties may struggle to remember when they last licked a stamp but, as philatelists will attest, New Zealand’s postal legacy is intertwined with boats and the sea. Centuries of nautical history is richly reflected in the humble stamp.
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Melges 40 Grand Prix racer
Most of us got a bit bored during lockdown and bought a few things online that we really didn’t need . . . but a grand prix race boat? That’s pretty hard to hide in the back of the wardrobe.
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Kate sails again
After seven years of painstaking, restorative labour, the 1898 cutter Kate is back sailing on the Hauraki Gulf.