ATLANTIC BY TALL SHIP
Running away to sea on a tall ship was many a young man’s dream and I was no different.
TRAPPED BY THE TIDE
Built in Auckland more than 80 years ago, the 43-foot Ratahi has enjoyed a colourful life as a ferry, fishing charter boat and freighter –…
A BUNCH OF PIRATES
“They were nothing but a bunch of pirates” Stuart Cranfield said, as he leant back against the cushions of my old boat’s settee, juggling a…
HAS TEAK PEAKED?
For generations teak has been the gold standard for boat decks. But mounting concerns about the over-harvest of old-growth forests and…
ECO BOAT BUILDING
Old tinnies, plastic bottles and now hemp. Sam Fortescue looks at tomorrow’s building materials.
IS SHE FAST ENOUGH?
Like most observers, my familiarity with hydrodynamics and aerodynamics extends to being able to spell them correctly.
THE STRENGTH OF WIND
Understanding the dynamics of wind and its impact on the sea, your boat and your yacht’s sails can boost your boating experience.
GO CLEANER, GREENER & LEANER
Fitting energy-efficient technologies brings a multitude of benefits to your electrical system and boating experience – not least boosting…
On the rails
In what is surely one of the world’s most unusual marine transportation solutions, small launches negotiating a series of canals and lakes…
The Alexandra Shackleton: BACK FROM THE ICE
In a dusty Christchurch shed lies a replica of a famous vessel linked to one of the greatest survival stories of all time – the James Caird…
Ethel–John Street again!
John Street has been personally responsible for the saving and superb restorations of many of our classic yachts, both from the Logan and…
The in-betweener
When Tucker purchased her, the Wooldridge was a sorry sight. There was an odd, swept-back windscreen with side benches and not a lot of…
