Boating NZ February 2016

I have a rudimentary idea about which end of a rod should point at the water – by no stretch of the imagination could I be called a fishing enthusiast. So I was a little bemused by the storm of controversy generated by the Government’s recently-announced plans for creating two recreational marine parks – one in the Hauraki Gulf and the other in the Marlborough Sounds. I’m delighted for the estimated 21,000 recreational fishers that use the Gulf on a typical summer’s day, and for their hunter-gatherer colleagues in the Sounds. And I fully support any initiative designed to preserve/conserve and manage our resources more effectively. History doesn’t paint global commercial fishing in an admirable light. I also understand that commercial fishing is a tough industry with wafer-thin margins –…

We welcome your letters and feedback for publication. Address to: The Editor, Boating New Zealand, PO Box 6341, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141, or email editor@boatingnz.co.nz Captivating the Younger Readers JACK DORREEN – prior to being loaded on his father’s boat Ruby, is clearly stoked with the magazine’s latest issue. Mystery Yawl I AM IN possession of a very old framed photo of what appears to be a gaffrigged yawl of around 30 to 35ft that my father has had for many years. It was taken in what looks like Wellington Harbour. By the look of the houses in the background it appears as though it is in the early 1920 to 1930 period. It is very difficult to read the name painted on the transom, but it could be Oyster.…

And very pleased to meet you too MARINE SCIENTISTS WILL probably take us to task for suggesting that whales have humanlike characteristics, but these images certainly suggest an element of curiosity on the part of the humpback. The photos were taken by Hans Schultz – a sailor from landlocked Liechtenstein – who is halfway through a circumnavigation on his boat Noe (Noah). Hans and his wife Ursula took the opportunity to go whale-watching in Tonga – and were somewhat gobsmacked when the gentle creatures got real close and friendly. The couple is now exploring New Zealand by campervan and using the opportunity to have some work done on the boat. You can read more about Hans’ whale adventures – and his trip around New Zealand – on his blog www.circumnavigation-noe.blogspot.co.nz.…

January’s caption winner “Think I read the assembly instructions wrong way up.” Congratulations to: Richard Ansley “Remote controls are great you don’t get wet” Runner-up: Brian Kirk The Fishing Show on RadioLive THE OUTDOORS GROUP is proud to present The Fishing Show, broadcast live from 7-8pm every Friday and repeated on Saturday at 5-6am on RadioLive. Show hosts Terry Williams-King, Grant Blair, John Eichelsheim and Mal Williams catch up with recreational fishing around the country, talk the latest tackle and techniques, discuss fishing issues and speak with the country’s most knowledgeable anglers, charter skippers and fishing personalities. Fast moving, informative and entertaining, The Fishing Show will set the scene for the weekend’s fishing. The Outdoors Group also presents The Outdoors Hour on RadioLive every Saturday, 7-8pm. The Outdoors Hour features…

1. On a chart what does the capital letter M signify? 2. Which fish has the Maori name kuparu? 3. What is a treenail? 4. When comparing DC to AC inverters, what do the letters MSW and PSW mean? 5. What should you do with any yellow fire extinguishers on board your boat? 6. What would you use a sheet bend or double sheet bend for? 7. In which area is the Waikawa Bay Boating Club located? 8. Who wrote: “A coarse sailor is one who in a crisis forgets nautical language and shouts: ‘For God’s sake turn left!’” 9. Where is Lake Rotoroa in the North Island? 10. What was Frank Worsley most famous for? 11. In which ocean is the Seychelles? 12. What is a spanker? 13. What…

When you already have a pedigree setting up sport-fishing boats, a blank canvas to work with and the boat manufacturer’s invitation to “go for it”, anything’s possible. Exploring the possible is exactly what happened with Got ‘Em On, The ITM Fishing Show’s flagship trailer boat and the TV show’s biggest boat to date. The centre-cab layout, a first for Stabicraft, is the biggest departure from Matt’s previous project boats, its walk-around configuration giving anglers access to additional fishing space in the bow and the ability to follow hard-running fish around the boat. The centre-cab layout was achieved without compromising Stabicraft’s “buoyancy ring” pontoon design or the boat’s aesthetics. The hull features Stabicraft’s latest Gamechaser transom and Arrow pontoons. But the most notable thing about the boat isn’t any single feature…