Reflections
Dedicated boaties: The Ron and Michelle Copeland story
A skilled engineer, boat restorer and sailor, Ron Copeland is a dedicated advocate for our marine heritage. Alongside...
2 June 2026
True voyagers: the Eric and Cathy Gray story
While world circumnavigations are seemingly routine these days, the challenge of obtaining a suitable yacht and funding a...
5 May 2026
The OK Dinghy: The New Zealand dominance
For nearly 70 years, the OK Dinghy has been one of this country’s most popular international classes. New...
28 March 2026
A true Kiwi navigator: The John Mansell story
John Mansell has lived his life intimately connected to the sea. John Macfarlane spoke with this celebrated solo...
26 January 2026
Industry trailblazer: the Russ Bowler story (Part 2)
For many of those involved in the 1987 New Zealand Challenge, not least Michael Fay (later Sir Michael),...
16 December 2025
The Russ Bowler story pt1: By Design
Russ Bowler was Bruce Farr’s partner for over 40 years. A skilled designer/sailor in his own right Bowler...
30 November 2025
The Peter Lester Story
Peter Lester 1954 – 2025 The worldwide sailing community was shocked to hear of the unexpected death of...
1 September 2025
Attitude is everything: The John Morrison story
Sailor and entrepreneur John Morrison’s story is a real rags-to-riches one. Growing up in Lyttelton in the 1960s,...
16 August 2025
A free-spirited talent: The Graeme Woodroffe story
The late Graeme Woodroffe was one of New Zealand’s best-performing helmsmen/skippers, competing in OK dinghies, IOR ton keelers,...
2 July 2025
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