THE BIVY STICK MESH represents a transformative leap forward in remote communication technology, offering unparalleled dual-mode connectivity. The ideal device for outdoor enthusiasts in challenging environments, it seamlessly transitions between glo

The Buccaneer Five Seven Five Hard Top is based on the recently released Six-Fifteen Hard Top model (Boating NZ, June 2024). This smaller sibling on its single-axle trailer is lighter to tow and easier to handle, both on the road and in the yard at h

WITH THE INTRODUCTION of the new Grand Banks 62, Grand Banks Yachts continues to solidify its near 70-year history of designing and building pioneering long-distance cruising yachts that combine both speed and range. Depending upon the engine selecti

Mason’s aim has been to develop world-leading technology in all facets of the hull and foil system design, to include complete foil integration into the hull, the ability to adjust the trim angle, and a fully retractable foil. He hopes to incorporate

Emirates Team New Zealand are back sailing in Barcelona. Since Taihoro’s arrival at the base in late June, after a 28-day shipping journey from New Zealand, the Emirates Team New Zealand shore crew has worked tirelessly to get the boat ready for its

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ADVANCE TRIDENT has recently been appointed a New Zealand supplier for Sionyx Marine Night Vision Cameras. The Sionyx Nightwave is an ultra-lowlight marine navigational camera. It allows boaters to easily spot obstacles and debris at night without wh

Hidden corrosion poses a significant challenge for boats exposed to extreme saltwater conditions, which has understandably been a primary concern for me. Small voids and gaps between welded components may continue to corrode until it manifests as a m

A COLLABORATION between electric motor manufacturer ePropulsion and marine electronics specialists Raymarine means boaties will be able to display the engine data from their ePropulsion motors directly onto Raymarine’s Axiom MFD displays, without the

THE COURIER IS Allbirds’ nod to a vintage sneaker made with natural materials for a better future. The retro silhouette elevated with intricate details pairs with anything you have planned. Come for the throwback style, and stay for the cushy allday-

An opportunity missed”, is how Mike Lee, Auckland councillor for Waitemata & Gulf and Chair of the Friends of the Hauraki Gulf (FOHG) described a recommendation not to include any new marine reserves in the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection

WITH THE LEASE ending at its Hewletts Road site in Tauranga, Surtees has decided to relocate its sales yard back to its headquarters in Whakatane, which aligns with Surtees’ goal of finding a more suitable location able to provide a comprehensive Sur

Coastal cruising is ideal territory for flybridge powercats. Hugging the coast and even beaching the vessel is in the remit of the new Cora 48 Catamaran, and one of the main reasons the buyer of this vessel– a Queensland farming family – chose it: “W

Representing nearly three decades of innovative Palm Beach Motor Yachts design and construction, the Palm Beach 85 is set to become the new flagship of the renowned global yacht brand. Entering the Superyacht realm is a natural progression for Palm B

NORTH CANTERBURY BOAT MANUFACTURER Rae Line Boats has exported its first boat to the United Kingdom, made possible by the New Zealand and United Kingdom Free-Trade Agreement implemented in June 2023. Rae Line has been building boats in Swannanoa sinc

WORKS HAVE BEGUN on a new production facility for HamiltonJet. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on site in Lunns Road, Christchurch on June 27 and marks an exciting new chapter for the organisation. HamiltonJet is a market leader in waterjets and

THE NEW MATCHA & HONEY OMBRE colourway consists of a Colour Lask powdercoat that is durable, sweat-free and colourful. The release consists of three product sizes: 32-oz and 40-oz Travel Tumbler and 24-oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap. The Travel Tu

AVAILABLE NOW At Palm Beach Motor Yachts, our commitment to you goes beyond craftsmanship - it’s a passion for delivering extraordinary service and yachting experiences. Now, every eligible* pre-owned Palm Beach, listed and sold by Palm Beach Motor Y

It’s said in New Zealand that if you haven’t worked on, refined and perfected your own signature manu, then by rights your residency should be revoked. Hearing this again recently, I felt a twinge of guilt. I hadn’t done an extravagant dive bomb from

LUSTY & BLUNDELL LTD is now distributing the popular Hydrotab range of innovative, cost-effective trim systems. “Employing a simple compressed air system, using a pneumatic bladder, Hydrotab has just three moving mechanical parts,” says L&B product m

Sailing at speeds up to 50 knots across the wildest parts of the world’s oceans while managing thousands of square foot of sail area – and doing this all on foils – is what six elite multihull sailors attempted after departing Brest in France on Janu

SHE IS A SOLID BUILD, coming in at over 13 tonnes, giving her the ability to comfortably get home when the weather takes a sudden turn for the worse. Des enjoys boating out to Great Barrier and surrounding areas, so engine reliability is also an impo

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Saturday June 29 saw powerboat racers thundering across Lake Tekapo in an annual fixture for New Zealand Boat Marathon Commission (NZMBC), an overseeing body that coordinates and promotes responsible boating, allowing boating clubs to organise and ru

The wireless systems used on trolling motors, such as Minn Kota’s i-Pilot, help to deliver speed, steering, Spot-Lock, and give you the ability to record and retrace your track on the water. i-Pilot now comes with Bluetooth connectivity to provide a

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Just 17 weeks after war was declared, the Auckland Star reported, on 27th November 1914; “Shortly after the commencement of the War the New Zealand Power Boat Association offered the services of motor boats and men to the Defence Authorities at Auckl

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If the fish is quite modest in size and well hooked, it should be possible to lift it into the boat by holding the lure or trace. However, bigger fish will require a net or possibly even a gaff. This article deals with boating fish with your hands or

A community, volunteer-run event, New Zealand’s biggest multi-day sailing regatta – Bay of Islands Sailing Week – has always been proud to call itself a regatta by sailors, for sailors. The event returns next summer with well-known New Zealand race o