Gear ratio

When seeking performance gains, many competitors are simply advised to try a different propeller (shape, size or pitch), but if performance…

Winning the ultimate race

Racing monster 105-foot (32m) foiling trimarans around the world is a truly incredible feat that a bunch of brave solo French sailors have…

Kennedy Bay and Harataunga Stream; Mid-winter manu

The lovely Kennedy Bay and its attendant creek – complete with perfect jumping-off bridge – beckoned for our Matariki Up the Creek…

Curl up with a good book

Alex Stone looks at tempting reading options for wintry days aboard – or ashore.

The Tattersfield Brothers Part 4; The Tattersfield brothers go to war

The war years couldn’t dampen the Tattersfield family’s enthusiasm for boating, bringing new boats, new duties, and a family tragedy too.……

A date with Destiny

It wasn’t long before the boat-conscious people of Whangaparapara, on Aotea Great Barrier Island, started speculating about the exotic…

Chilly fishing

The planet might be warming, but we can still expect several months of cooler weather.

Balance and weight

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

Wild Chix

Women need empowerment to fully appreciate outdoor pursuits, Isabell decided.

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…

Fancy seeing you here!

Seeing a copy of Boating New Zealand somewhere unexpected is a bit like running into an old friend – it always brings a smile to my face…

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.

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