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July 2024

Balance and weight

Getting the balance of a boat right is perhaps the most critical element in improving real race performance.

2 months ago

Features

The Journey Begins

With his Learn to Sail programme, Kerikeri Cruising Club’s Derry Godbert introduces families to sailing. For many it is the first step on the voyage o...

2 months ago

Boat Brief

Navigating the secondhand boat – A mariner insurance guide; Second time around

Buying a secondhand boat should not be difficult or stressful – provided buyers follow a few simple guidelines.

2 months ago

Features

Mediterranean Mission

Seasoned cruising sailor and occasional Boating NZ contributor John Woolfe relates a memorable post-Covid cruise through the Greek Islands and along t...

2 months ago

Editors Note

Year-round boating

For many, thoughts at this time of year turn towards overseas holidays or perhaps the attractions of New Zealand’s alpine regions.

3 months ago

A Very Brief History

The Outboard

Also in 1906, a young man named Ole Evinrude was asked by his girlfriend Bess to row across a lake on a hot summer day to fetch an ice cream.

3 months ago

Features

Working with weather

To stay ahead of the curve, says Bilger, PredictWind has evolved continuously – introducing new technology that provides meteorological data in higher...

3 months ago

Boat Brief

Duralac anti-corrosive jointing compound

Since it sets hard, Duralac is not ideal for fixings that need to move or require some flexibility.

3 months ago

Features

Wave of popularity

“At the end of the day, I reckon it’s just really nice being in the outdoors and enjoying some solitude, exploring new places, cooking what you catch....

3 months ago

Features

Jackson daysailer

“I call her Rose for no reason other than I liked the name,”

3 months ago

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Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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COMING EVENTS

Catch all the action of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, happening from 22 Aug to 27 Oct 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Follow along with excitement at Boating New Zealand.

The Outdoor Expo, 14 & 15 Sep 2024 at Canterbury Agricultural Park

NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo, 31 Aug & 1 Sep 2024 at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton

NZ Millenium Cup, 1-4 Feb 2025 at Bay of Islands

Auckland Boat Show, 6-9 March 2025 at Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland

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July 2024

Balance and weight

The Journey Begins

Navigating the secondhand boat – A mariner insurance guide; Second time around

Mediterranean Mission

Year-round boating

The Outboard

Working with weather

Duralac anti-corrosive jointing compound

Wave of popularity

Jackson daysailer

BOATING WEEKLY

Hot off the press

Race 2: Italy Dominate as UK and Switzerland Battle in Gruelling Youth America’s Cup Race

Race 1: Luna Rossa Shines in Challenging Conditions on Day Two of Youth America’s Cup

Buckland’s Beach Yacht Club to Celebrate Its 75th Anniversary in True Regatta Style

Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast

Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta Returns to Barcelona: A Tribute to America’s Cup History

Nelson Yacht Club Launches Fundraising Campaign to Earthquake-Proof Historic Buildings

Serious Jet Boat Crash on Ōreti River: One Person Hospitalised with Severe Injuries

Protecting New Zealand’s Waters from Exotic Freshwater Clams

Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits

Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)

July 2024

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BOATING WEEKLY

Hot off the press

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_409{margin-top:10px!important}}Race 1: Luna Rossa Shines in Challenging Conditions on Day Two of Youth America’s Cup

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_418{margin-top:10px!important}}Buckland’s Beach Yacht Club to Celebrate Its 75th Anniversary in True Regatta Style

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@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_436{margin-top:10px!important}}Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta Returns to Barcelona: A Tribute to America’s Cup History

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_445{margin-top:10px!important}}Nelson Yacht Club Launches Fundraising Campaign to Earthquake-Proof Historic Buildings

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_454{margin-top:10px!important}}Serious Jet Boat Crash on Ōreti River: One Person Hospitalised with Severe Injuries

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_463{margin-top:10px!important}}Protecting New Zealand’s Waters from Exotic Freshwater Clams

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_472{margin-top:10px!important}}Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits

@media (max-width:767px){.tdi_481{margin-top:10px!important}}Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)

The Journey Begins

Navigating the secondhand boat – A mariner insurance guide; Second time around

Mediterranean Mission

Year-round boating

The Outboard

Working with weather

Duralac anti-corrosive jointing compound

Wave of popularity

Jackson daysailer

Race 1: Luna Rossa Shines in Challenging Conditions on Day Two of Youth America’s Cup

Buckland’s Beach Yacht Club to Celebrate Its 75th Anniversary in True Regatta Style

Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast

Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta Returns to Barcelona: A Tribute to America’s Cup History

Nelson Yacht Club Launches Fundraising Campaign to Earthquake-Proof Historic Buildings

Serious Jet Boat Crash on Ōreti River: One Person Hospitalised with Severe Injuries

Protecting New Zealand’s Waters from Exotic Freshwater Clams

Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits

Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)