TRUMPY ICON FOR SALE
Launched in 1947, an elegant motor launch designed and built by one of America’s best-loved naval architects is on the market after a…
Born for speed
W1’s air force life came an end in 1945 and the War Asset Realization Board eventually sold her to a Norman Allright in July 1951 – for the…
Coromandel Gold
A Saturday stroll in Coromandel town is a fine Up the Creek outing. And one that’s deservedly popular.
The Future is Electric
Electric boats are nothing new, but so far the overwhelming majority have been small craft focused on putting along at walking speed.
The BOAT CATCHER – Marina Manager
She worked stints aboard several boats of around 50m in size in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
SHADY SAILS
This time round, Brigadoon’s trip south left a trail of smiling faces in her wake – her previous illicit passages have been outlived by her…
THE ‘LAZARUS’ CUP
Ever since it was first staged in 1851, the battle for the Auld Mug has delivered scarcely believable storylines. Auckland’s 2021 edition…
THOSE WERE THE DAYS
In the high-stakes world of model powerboat racing there’s no substitute for cunning and skulduggery – but sometimes a little honour…
PUFF ’N’ BILLY
Estral is an 81-year-old launch powered by a steam engine designed in 1906. A remarkable survivor, she’s testament to her owner’s enviable…
