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February 2022

TRAGEDY OF THE ATLANTIC

In an era when shipwrecks were regular occurrences and safety standards non-existent, a tragedy half a world away laid the foundation for new safety p...

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Boating history

ONE MAN AND HIS BOATS; HARRY JENKINS, PART 1. Strictly business

Harry Reginald Jenkins was a prominent Auckland businessman, launch owner and yachtsman for 30 years from 1916. Harry was born in Eltham, Taranaki,...

3 years ago

Features

Brightest star

Launched in 1961, the 50-foot bridgedecker Altair recently emerged from a 12-month restoration and, like her bright namesake in the northern hemispher...

3 years ago

Features

NEW LIFELINES WIRE OR ROPE?

With the vinyl-coated wire lifelines on his 13.7m schooner Britannia well past their prime, Roger Hughes considered the replacement options. New wire ...

3 years ago

February 2022

ONE FAMILY’S BIG JOURNEY – The right yacht

Where do you start a column about your first year owning and experiencing a sailing yacht? Do you start with your failed attempts to start your yacht’...

3 years ago

February 2022

Let’s stray-line!

Strayline fishing is perhaps the most effective bait fishing technique, especially for snapper. It’s essentially a simple fishing style, but taking th...

3 years ago

Boat Business

All tied up

Securing your boat to a cleat is simple, right? Well, yes, but there are right and wrong ways to do it explains Andrew Flanagan – even some controvers...

3 years ago

Features

The Legend of Whai

Fibreglass clone craft pop out of moulds all over Europe and the US on a daily basis, but there will only ever be one Whai. “ Yeah,” says skipper John...

3 years ago

Features

TRADITIONAL TREASURES

Between them, the New Zealand Maritime Museum and the Auckland War Memorial Museum have the world’s most significant collections of traditional Pacifi...

3 years ago

Boat Brief

Marine innovation at the Auckland Boat Show

Sea trials, demos and lots of new stuff at the upcoming Auckland Boat Show in March. This year’s Auckland Boat Show will bring a hive of New Zealand...

3 years ago

Features

Exploring Whakaraupo / Lyttelton Harbour – Harbour of Opportunity

Lyttelton Harbour is on Christchurch’s back doorstep, but its many and varied boating opportunities are often overlooked by locals and visitors alike....

3 years ago

Boat Brief

Petrol inboards show their power

The new generation of petrol inboards are very reliable and also very economical.

3 years ago

Boat Brief

American Magic, Alinghi challenge for Cup

Because the entry period opened only at the beginning of December, sailing enthusiasts can expect the announcement of additional challengers over the ...

3 years ago

Boat Brief

Go electric, go TEMO

Meet the TEMO 450, a brilliant French product that will completely transform the way you think about short distance travel at sea.

3 years ago

Boat Brief

Battery failures concern Coastguard

You should ensure your battery is powerful enough for all the gear you intend to run off it and if you have added something since your last outing, ma...

3 years ago

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

NEWS TIPS?
Send your photos, videos, stories, and tip-offs to ahoy@boatingnz.co.nz or call us on 022-023-7507.

February 2022

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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

ONE MAN AND HIS BOATS; HARRY JENKINS, PART 1. Strictly business

Brightest star

NEW LIFELINES WIRE OR ROPE?

ONE FAMILY’S BIG JOURNEY – The right yacht

Let’s stray-line!

All tied up

The Legend of Whai

TRADITIONAL TREASURES

Marine innovation at the Auckland Boat Show

Exploring Whakaraupo / Lyttelton Harbour – Harbour of Opportunity

Petrol inboards show their power

American Magic, Alinghi challenge for Cup

Go electric, go TEMO

Battery failures concern Coastguard