Innehållsförteckning för April 2022 från Boating NZ

Fuel prices are much in the news lately. As markets around the world react to the appalling actions of Russia in Ukraine, oil prices are rising fast and fuel supply is becoming constrained. For New Zealanders, that translates to pain at the fuel pump and marina bowser, something the Government has tried to address in the short term by reducing the excise tax on fuel. This will certainly provide some relief, but with war in Ukraine raging and international sanctions on Russia tightening, oil prices look set to keep rising. Any benefits of the lower tax may soon be swallowed by higher international fuel prices. Higher fuel prices are not good news for boaties, or anyone else for that matter. The economic knock-on effects will be felt by every sector,…

Emirates Team New Zealand’s core sailing team consists of six key sailors. Skipper Peter Burling is joined by Blair Tuke, Andy Maloney, Nathan Outteridge, Glenn Ashby and Josh Junior, whose focus will be on the performance and development of the boat, along with strategical decision making during the 37th America’s Cup. The complete sailing team will be further bolstered when the powerhouse grinders or cyclors begin full-time training to provide the power for the third generation of AC75s. Emirates Team New Zealand COO Kevin Shoebridge has been a key proponent in putting together one of the strongest line-ups in the team’s history. “Clearly we are very happy to have the depth of talent that we have in the sailing team right now. The strength of our core sailing team is…

The UK’s first high-speed hybrid passenger ferries will join Uber Boat by Thames Clippers’ fleet in autumn 2022. 2022. The two 40m-long vessels will be built by Wight Shipyard Co on the Isle of Wight and Danfoss’ Editron division has been commissioned to power the vessels. The two new hybrid ferries, each capable of transporting up to 230 passengers, will help London achieve its ambitious target of becoming a zero-carbon city by 2030. As well as reducing environmental impact, the ferries will also provide enhanced comfort for passengers due to the lower noise and vibration levels. When operating in central London, the hybrid ferries will run on zero-emission electric propulsion, switching to biofuel power once outside the central zone.…

Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo, has announced mtu as the official high horsepower engine option for its new flagship vessels, with select future models to follow. The agreement sees world-renowned German engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ mtu brand of engine the sole engine option for all engines from 1200mhp to 1625mhp for Maritimo. Represented locally by Penske Australia and New Zealand, various mtu engine options, with ZF gearboxes, mtu control systems, mtu joystick, and position hold options will become available in M75 Flybridge, S75 Sedan, and M600 & S600 Offshore models. Maritimo General Manager, Phil Candler acknowledged how very excited Maritimo are for the future, and how the Australian Motor Yacht builder was extremely proud to form the new relationship with mtu and Penske Australia and New Zealand.…

THE YACHT IS CERTAINLY EYECATCHING, WITH A PRONOUNCED HARD CHINE RUNNING THE LENGTH OF THE HULL…. When Elan first unveiled the GT6 prototype, at Boot Düsseldorf in Germany in early 2020, they did it alongside an ultra-rare 1973 Porsche 911 RS from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart — an iconic sports car designed and styled by Studio FA Porsche. As well as having a style pedigree, the GT6 comes with naval architecture smarts as well, from the drawing board of Humphreys Yacht Design and the father-and-son team of Rob and Tom Humphreys. The first GT6 to be launched in New Zealand waters is the proud possession of Kaipara farmer and life-long surfer Ian Russell, who has turned his passion for collecting farms and cars to yachts. Russell bought an Elan…

The 1960s, the turbulent decade of revolution that challenged the status quo, was just about to end, but its legacy lived on. Growing up on Auckland’s North Shore and turning 14 in December 1969, I was perfectly positioned to soak up the kaleidoscopic shift in hot-rod, car and boat racing culture. Loud, brash and dressed in metallic/dayglo colours, it was ‘in ‘yer face’ and we loved it! My mates and I were into slot cars, pushbike racing and model power boat racing. One of our tribe suggested we ride our bikes from Mairangi Bay to Devonport Wharf in to take in the 1970 Atlantic six-hour power boat race marathon in the inner harbour. Duffel bags were crammed full of sandwiches, plus warm jerseys and oilskins, since our prime spectating location…

Coming from one of the world’s largest marine production facilities, near the west coast of France, Prestige is part of the well-known Jeanneau family. In New Zealand, we know this group as designers and builders of sailing yachts, but they were also one of the pioneers of fibreglass powerboats. Prestige has now celebrated 30 years of designing and building luxury motor yachts, and these two Prestige 520s certainly created an impression, one which had us asking whether this could be the ultimate luxury cruiser able to fit into a 16m berth. With hull dimensions of 16.11m (52’10”) LOA and a beam of 4.49m (14’8”), the Prestige 520 models hide their true volume, achieved through their height. Maximising height dimensions with full stand-up room in every part of the vessel creates…

INVERCARGILL-BASED STABICRAFT MARINE has been exporting its full line of welded aluminium boats to customers in North America for years. But with interest in its products growing, the company has recently leased a production space near Seattle as a step toward establishing a full production plant in the US. The expansion into the Seattle suburb of Port Angeles is the result of steadily growing demand. In December it signed the lease on a new, 1,500m2 facility at the Port of Port Angeles Airport Industrial Park that will be used to perform final assembly of boats shipped from New Zealand in kit form. Stabicraft hopes to have everything up and running in April. Stabicraft sold more than 200 boats in the US and Canada last year and is anticipating sales growth…

AUSTRALIAN MOTOR YACHT builder Maritimo’s emphasis on the large motor yacht sector is revealed with the S75 Sedan motor yacht, scheduled for launch in late 2022. The S75 Sedan is the new flagship within Maritimo’s S-Series line, joining the S51, S55 and S60 Sedans. Maritimo Design Director, Tom Barry-Cotter said, “the S75 sedan motor yacht draws from a wealth of feedback from our owners all over the world, spanning more than two years of concept development and planning.” The S75’s purpose is being a unique single-level offshore cruising motor yacht with longrange adventuring capability. An elongated hardtop overhang with black styling accents covers the alfresco deck spaces. The S75 hull measures 23.07m (75’ 8”) by 6m (19’ 8”) and is all about providing seaworthiness, ride comfort, inherent stability, and long-range…

The entire Elite AT43 syndicate consists of shareholders moving up from Ownaship’s Rayglass 3500 syndicates. OWNASHIP WELCOMES two new vessels to its fleet – an Elite AT43 from Allan Tongs, and an Isla 40 from Fountaine Pajot. Both are long-awaited and long since sold, with six shareholders in each. The entire Elite AT43 syndicate consists of shareholders moving up from Ownaship’s Rayglass 3500 syndicates. The Elite AT43 has already proven to be a highly sought-after addition to the fleet, with three hulls set to join Ownaship over the next 18 months, two of which are already fully sold. The Isla 40 will be the company’s third sailing catamaran, joining the two Lucia 40s already in syndication. Later in 2022, Ownaship will gear up for the arrival of another two Rayglass…

Thanks to Volvo’s IPS system it proves a doddle. Skipper Chris Smith turns the Absolute into the wind, crabs her sideways along the fairway, holds station whilst we adjust the fenders, then glides the 23-ton boat astern to nestle against pontoon as easily as buttering hot toast. I’m seriously impressed. SPACE & LIGHT Our brand-new, as-yet unnamed test boat is the Absolute 47 Flybridge (see sidebar). While dockside she’s a big, high-sided boat, once onboard the overwhelming impression is of space and light. The space is a result of both hull volume and height, which provides three distinct levels. The light comes from the humongous cabin and hull windows. And while large cabin windows aren’t new, the reason for the hull windows is obvious when going below – without them…

The Gillard family has a long association with the Auckland boating scene. Neil’s father Harry was a keen sailor and had the 12.2m keeler Ngatiawa built by Collings & Bell in 1947. Harry sold Ngatiawa to the late Nathan Ross in 1952, whose son Clive still owns her today. Neil was born in 1945 and Gillard family moved to St Heliers in 1950, an ideal environment for his introduction to boating. “It was a wonderful place to grow up in and Dad was a big influence on me and my brothers Grant and Paul. We’ve all been involved in boating our entire lives.” Through his father’s encouragement, aged eight Neil got into P Class dinghies which he raced with Kohimarama Yacht Club. Through this, Gillard became good friends with Chris…

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust Endurance22 Expedition has located the wreck of Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship which has not been seen since it was crushed by the ice and sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915. One hundred years after Shackleton’s death, Endurance was found at a depth of 3,008m in the Weddell Sea, within the search area defined by the expedition team before its departure from Cape Town, and approximately four miles south of the position originally recorded by Endurance’s New Zealand captain, Frank Worsley. The team worked from the South African polar research and logistics vessel, S.A. Agulhas II, owned by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment and under Master, Capt. Knowledge Bengu, using Saab’s Sabertooth hybrid underwater search vehicles. The wreck is protected as a…

In Emirates Team New Zealand’s 30-year history it has designed and built over 20 different race boats, but it will come as no surprise that not one of them involved R&D on tyres. This area is the biggest leap into the unknown for ETNZ’s designers working on the team’s attempt at the Wind-Powered Land Speed World Record. The man leading the charge in the area is Mechanical Engineer Tim Meldrum, a mountain biking enthusiast and one of the key designers behind the Cyclors mechanical system that helped ETNZ win back the America’s Cup in 2017. Selecting the right tyres isn’t a matter of picking a few off the shelf – and they still need to be fitted to something. Like a lot of the hardware, the team has tried to…

I’ve been fortunate to use a trailer boat throughout the South Island, from Lake Te Anau in the south to Golden Bay in the north. The boating opportunities are as diverse as the locations – from mountainbacked alpine lakes right through to golden beaches and warm saltwater bays. Listing my ‘favourite’ five boating destinations has proven challenging because every place I visit is unique and memorable in its own way. But, for the sake of this article I’ve tried to include a bit of diversity and I’ve also taken into account the ability to undertake activities for the entire family. It’s hard to leave Lakes Te Anau and Brunner off this list, I purse my lips as I omit Golden Bay, and I know my mate Craig will shun me…

Let’s start with the brand – Finnish company Saxdor Yachts is a newcomer to the market, having shipped the first model from its Polish shipyard in 2020. In the past two years it has grown to employ over 200 staff, built a worldwide dealer network covering 37 countries and won numerous industry awards. These include several Best of Boats awards in 2020, European Powerboat of the Year in 2021, and winning the Sportsboat category at the 2022 Motor Boat & Yachting awards for the 320 GTO model. The range currently comprises nine different models, covering three different hull lengths. The boat we got to play with is the ‘baby’ Saxdor 200 Sport Pro, with a hull length of a touch under 6m (20 feet). The next size up is the…

THE NEW EXCESS 14 is a playful cruising catamaran with sleek lines. This 14m catamaran is the product of a design process that is contemporary, looks outside the box, and makes no compromise on sailing performance or comfort. Drawing on the ocean-racing pedigree of VPLP design, this boat’s asymmetric hull shape cuts through the water with ease, minimising drag. The bridge deck clearance has been increased for better passage through the water and waves. The innovation continues with the new layout options, unlike anything on the current market. It features Scandinavian-inspired styling by Nautia design with signature Beneteau Alpi wood finishing. Whether living aboard, crossing oceans or sailing with the family, the Excess 14 has the ability, space and seaworthiness for safe passages. www.36degrees.nz…

THE AUSTRALASIAN Institute of Marine Surveyors (AIMS) has set its sights on growing its membership in New Zealand and the wider Australasian region with the appointment of a New Zealand-based board member for the first time in its 36-year history. AIMS Chairman John Holden said “Our new board member Greg Marsden, a Maritime New Zealand-recognised surveyor based in Wellington and director of Marsden Marine, will help develop and strengthen the linkages between AIMS, the NZ statutory bodies, including MNZ, and the wider surveyor network in New Zealand.” Greg Marsden said AIMS is well-positioned to support the marine survey and surveyor community within New Zealand. Greg served as an engineer in the British Army and Defence industry prior to immigrating with his family to New Zealand in 2012. Greg said the…

Puzzle no.293 Across 8. Small rigging rope forming ladder (7) 9. Lifting movement of sea swell (5) 10. Large racing sail (5) 11. Shellfish in photo (7) 12. Heroic sea adventure stories like “Moby-Dick”, eg (5) 13. Mass of eggs deposited by fish (5) 15. _____ of way – one of rules of navigation (5) 17. Single-masted sailing vessel (5) 20. Overhanging part of vessel’s stern (7) 22. One way to cook fish (5) 23. _____ winds – steady winds near equator that were important for early navigation (5) 24. What seasoned sailors have (3,4) Down 1. Device used to slow boat down and improve its stability (6) 2. _____ rigging – boat rigging that is permanently secured (8) 3. Competitors you hope to beat in regatta (6) 4. This…

Good on them, I say. They extend and often double the vessel’s life, reminding us of the days when boats were built as one-off works of art before fibreglass and carbon and new-fangled chemical aids. I have seen bronze plaques on bulkheads stating: “If God wanted us to have fibreglass boats he would have made fibreglass trees.” As a keen ex-keeler yachtie I did not think that I would get personally involved in restoring a wooden boat, but fate decided otherwise. It happened while visiting an old business acquaintance of mine, Richard Leach, at his lifestyle block in Stillwater in 2020. In his tractor shed, whimpering for attention, was a derelict, barely recognisable 3.2m clinker dinghy full of dust and hay and discarded implements. Sadly, she was also destined to…

“That was a fun sail across,” I commented. “I think I did alright on the trapeze for the first time.” I didn’t say it had scared the hell out me. From my parent’s beach house at Matakatia Bay on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Motutapu was further away than it looked. We’d sailed across the sparkling waters of the Waitemata in Fred’s new 18-foot fibreglass yacht. “A bit more practice and you’ll be good,” Fred said, “then I won’t need to swear so much.” Having eaten our sandwiches and collected some rock oysters in the empty beer bottle, it was time to sail home. Fred was a good sailor, or else my mother wouldn’t have entrusted me to him. Now he looked across the Gulf with a frown. “The breeze has got…

New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. sailing team challenging for the 37th America’s Cup, confirmed the core sailing team roster. Tom Burnham joins American Magic as Head Coach. Tom has sailed with Young America, and twice with the Italian Team Luna Rossa. He was the head coach of the Swedish America’s Cup Challenger Artemis Racing in the 35th America’s Cup and is also currently the coach for the Australian SailGP team. LUCAS CALABRESE achieved an Olympic Medal in London 2012 competing in the 470 class. Lucas has won three World Championships: Melges 20 Worlds, J70 Worlds and Optimist Worlds. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina Lucas is now a US citizen. ANDREW CAMPBELL returns to American Magic in his third America’s Cup pursuit, his second campaign with American Magic.…

The Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) returns from 28 July to 1 August 2022 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney and Cockle Bay within the iconic surrounds of Darling Harbour. The highly-anticipated event promises to showcase the boating lifestyle, from the largest fleet of luxury superyachts and sailboats on the water to a host of premium exhibitors displaying the latest trailer boats and marine technology. SIBS 2022 highlights include an on-water display with more than 200 boats, 32,600m2 of indoor exhibitor space and a 5,000m2 open-air Event Deck, which is set to attract more than 60,000 boating enthusiasts when tickets go on sale in May 2022. The Show will also present a host of entertainments and activities, including fishing masterclasses, watersports demonstrations, marine education, food and beverage bars and…

As Russian troops entered Ukraine last month, freight rates on key routes in the Atlantic Basin climbed steadily from a January 25th low of $5,032 per day to a current year-todate highs of $18,649 per day and rising. Ship-tracking data from satellite and land-based sources confirms this is due to a step up in demand. The surge in freight rates was driven by imports into northwest Europe. Demand for oil tanker space was already on a rising trend as the economy and oil prices recovered from depressed levels a year ago. However, as the crisis escalated, demand spiked to levels far above the upper end of its historical range. Even before the current sanctions, oil companies and traders were unwilling to buy Russian cargoes due to heightened political, legal, and…

Construction of one of the largest pieces of non-roading infrastructure seen in New Zealand in decades has now reached the halfway mark in Ōpōtiki, with the town’s Mayor, Lyn Riesterer, describing progress as “outstanding.” Two years ago, the government announced that Ōpōtiki’s funding bid for an ambitious Harbour Development Project had been successful and would be supported by Kānoa – RDU, the government’s regional economic development and investment unit. The $100 million redevelopment will re-establish Ōpōtiki’s harbour, build two training walls and open a new harbour entrance while closing the existing one. When completed, it will bring many benefits to the town, including helping the region’s aquaculture industry develop even further. The potential for large scale aquaculture offshore was first raised in 1996. Ōpōtiki District Council worked through several options…

LIFE FOR TONY ORTON, a charter operator at Mangawhai Heads looks like this… “I’ll leave the dock at first light, so that we can get to the local beach to catch the live bait we’ll use for the day. “Once that’s done, I’ll head 30 miles offshore to the Mokohinau Islands, where I’ll most likely be the only boat in the area.” Tony and his wife Bea run Offshore Adventures, as well as the media company Journey of a Fisherman. Remote and exposed, the Mokohinau Islands is somewhere a charter operator would only go with confidence in themselves, their crew and their gear. Tony changed from outboards to a Mercury Diesel 3.0L V6 270hp sterndrive paired with a Mercury Sea Core Bravo Three X drive on his Extreme 795XST vessel…

RAYGLASS BOATS has appointed an Ancasta Group subsidiary, PB Europe, as the official dealer for Rayglass Protector vessels in Europe. This will enable Rayglass to expand its sales reach in Europe amidst fast-growing demand. This move by the New Zealand producer of high-performance rigid inflatable boats promises to help the brand significantly expand its sales reach in one of the world’s largest markets. Ancasta Group has an expansive network of 22 offices throughout Europe, with aftersales and commissioning departments. At any given time, it has an average of 600 used boats for sale – it’s also the official dealer for leading brands such as Beneteau, Bluegame, Prestige, Lagoon, CNB & McConaghy. www.rayglass.co.nz…

In the face of plummeting covid infection rates, a new ownership structure, new event features and all-new venues including a return to South Beach, expectations ran high for the 2022 Miami International Boat Show (MIBS). In spite of some breezy weather on opening day, the show did not disappoint, with a surge of new product launches helping to attract an estimated 100,000 visitors over its five-day run. This year’s event – the first under a new management agreement between the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show producer Informa Markets – now includes the formerly separate Miami Yacht Show and Superyacht Miami events under a common Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show banner. With four in-water venues, plus the newly-renovated Miami Beach Convention Centre, the 2022…

Fast-forward to February 2022, a summer evening at Westhaven Marina. In the Member’s Lounge of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Quintin Fowler seems very relaxed. He is with new friends he has made during a highly stressful sea voyage of an unusual sort. The new friends are Ted Dixon and Jenny Johnson. Like Quintin, they were on the cruising adventure of a lifetime, in Georgetown, Bahamas waiting to head south to the Panama Canal and four years into a five-year stint of world cruising when the world progressively went into lockdown in response to a new pandemic threat called Covid-19. Right at this moment, Ted and Jenny also seem very relaxed and happy. They are enjoying living on their beautiful Nordhavn 47, M/V Southern Star, in Auckland’s Viaduct Marina.…

The launch model for the VQ115 Veloce line is the result of brainstorming sessions between a Vanquish repeat client and company founder Tom Steentjes. While initial discussions were based on design concepts for a VQ90, the owner added an extra cabin, a dedicated dining area on the lower deck and two garages. The installation of the largest engines possible – a trio of MTU-Rolls-Royce 2650s mated to surface drives – will power the VQ115 Veloce to more than 50 knots, making her quite possibly the fastest aluminium yacht over 30m with non-turbine diesel engines. The engines will be placed in a trapezium shape with the middle engine forward, while two gyro stabilisers will ensure comfort at all speeds. An impressive range of up to 600nm will be possible when running…