L. Francis Herreshoff’s Rozinante
The family name Herreshoff was undoubtedly the most resonant internationally in the period 1870 to 1950 as yacht designers. The Scottish…
ONE FAMILY’S BOATING JOURNEY: Ready for offshore adventure
There is something magical and freeing about adventuring beyond New Zealand’s shores, and I feel the mid-year Pacific Rally could draw me…
Seeing clearly – Part II
Last month we replaced the front windows of Divecat, using extruded aluminium window frames and the original toughened glass windowpanes…
Dream boats
Who among us hasn’t cast a loving stare at a luxury yacht and wondered what it might be like to have something like that? Boating New…
Ladder living Part 1
SV Wave Runner and her crew’s experiences of living on the hard during their sailing adventures in the Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia…
Puerto Rico to Panama
In the last issue, Tom and Harriet had made it as far as Puerto Rico – two hops out of three on their way to Panama and the Pacific Ocean.…
Leaders for kingfish –Part II
Catching a decent kingfish is a dream for many anglers – and once you feel that immense power through the rod and line you’ll understand…
A JOURNEY AROUND THE NGUNGURU ESTUARY & RIVER: Lighting the way
The lights are back on, marking the channel into Ngunguru in Northland. We were going to sail up to this creek to fetch our Ukrainian…
Eyes South
Like many readers I’m sure, I was glued to coverage of the SailGP event in Christchurch, March 18-19. What a spectacular event and didn’t…
Ron Given: 1937-2023
Given’s enthusiasm for twin hulls was infectious, and his more than 70 voyages between New Zealand and Noumea gave him an unparalleled…
A fine Filly
The 600 Cabriolet’s quiet, sweet riding, deep-vee hull easily tames choppy seas, and the freeboard is welcome in open water conditions.
Delayne Salthouse: Clean Clubs for the future
The Clean Clubs initiative came to life through the Salthouse family’s involvement with Devonport’s Wakatere Boating Club.
