Early West Coast Yachting: Alert
By the early years of the 20th century the coal ports, Westport and Greymouth, had developed an active yachting scene which grew out of…
Marine Refrigeration: Chill out
Almost every type of boat-use story has some requirement for keeping stuff cool.
New Plymouth Yacht Club: Time capsule & future vision
For a club focussed on dinghies, cat and trailer-yachts, it’s remarkable that New Plymouth is also the custodian of an epic ocean-racing…
One Family’s Boating Journey: Tiritiri Matangi and a new tender – maybe
We were so excited – after cyclones and high winds we finally found ourselves with the opportunity for a day excursion on the water.
Ladder living Part 2
The second part of SV Wave Runner and her crew’s experiences of living on the hard during their sailing adventures in the Pacific,…
Leaders in their field Part 3: Rigging baits for Kingfish
Kingfish are an enigma. One day they smash anything remotely edible, baits and lures alike, the next they seem to have their mouths sewn…
The short-cut between the seas
Me, go around Cape Horn? Seriously? Do I want to brave roaring high-latitude gales just to earn an earring in my left ear? Um, no!
More than a life saver!
The best sea-anchors in the world are made in New Zealand. By Coppins, a family company that’s been in the same site in the main street of…
Kiwi crafted
The May issue of Boating New Zealand is something of a celebration of New Zealand-built boats.
