Bill Couldrey Part 5: The big year, 1939

1939 was a big year for New Zealand yachting. Mr. Depression was well on the run.

ONE FAMILY’S BOATING JOURNEY: Happy anniversary!

Happy one-year anniversary to this column! This is our 12th edition in Boating New Zealand, writing of our family’s adventures on sailing…

Sail City

One of New Zealand’s most significant sail lofts has come to Matakana. Actually, two of them. They’re to become the centre of a Marine Hub…

Sticking it to aluminium

Epoxy and aluminium are not usually good bedfellows. Enter Belzona with its range of specialist products. Even stripped threads can be…

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Incomparable and iconic, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has inspired sailors since 1945. It is a contest with a global reputation that…

Summer reading essentials

A selection of interesting and unusual books for boat or bach.

Jetsprint battles fierce in Hastings

After Covid cancelled the series last year, drivers had plenty of pent-up adrenaline to unleash.

Ultimate Charters takes biosecurity seriously

Ultimate Charters is entering its fourth year of operating under the Department of Conservation and Auckland Council’s Pest-Free Warrant…

Festive family fishing essentials

Mark takes a break from his ‘Leaders in their fields’ series to suggest fishing items and techniques that will help Christmas holiday…

The New Zealand Boat Show – 1956 to present

The New Zealand Boat Show has been held – under a variety of names – every year since 1956, when it was first held at Auckland Showgrounds…

A Sailing Journey along Australia’s East Coast Pt 3: To the Islands

Both the journey and the destination have attractions for the cruising sailor, especially on Australia’s historic Moreton Bay, writes KEVIN…

Blue Smoke Heaven

British Seagull outboard motors and the Te Hoiere Fleet outings are big in Havelock.