Innehållsförteckning för October 2022 från Boating NZ

Boating was invited to the New Zealand launch of the Boston Whaler range of American-built powerboats at the Auckland headquarters of Rayglass Boats, now Boston Whaler’s official New Zealand dealer. Both Rayglass and Boston Whaler are owned by Brunswick Corporation, which also owns Mercury Marine – Boston Whaler and Rayglass boats are powered by Mercury engines. I’m sure Boston Whalers will be a welcome addition to the huge range of powerboats and yachts available to New Zealand customers. These days, we are well accustomed to imported boats, especially among larger vessels, most of which are built overseas. Names like Azimut, DuFour, Jeanneau, Beneteau, Princess, Absolute, Maritimo, Prestige, Riviera, Hanse, Sasga, Sea Ray and others are familiar brands. And boat imports are growing, so Kiwi boaties are clearly happy with a…

At 182 years old, the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta lays claim to being the longest-running sporting event in New Zealand, even predating the America’s Cup by 11 years. Now as it approaches its 183rd birthday on Monday 30 January 2023, the regatta’s organisers are appealing for sponsors to help keep the event a permanent fixture on Auckland’s calendar. “We feel very fortunate to have had the support of Ports of Auckland as our headline sponsor for the last few years,” says regatta Executive Officer, Joyce Talbot, “but with their departure this year, there’s an exciting opportunity for another sponsor to take on naming rights to the regatta.” There are also several other sponsorship options available at various investment levels. Joyce believes it’s a great opportunity for businesses to reach a…

Maritimo’s new Offshore Series splashed down at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show and marks the beginning of a new era for the predominantly flybridge-orientated Australian builder. So, no surprise that first new model was a flybridge version, the M600. However, the sedan version, the S600, is arguably the more modern and appealing boat, especially to the younger generation of boaters. Just like a roadster SUV, the S600 combines slick looks with plenty of versatility – and avoids the flybridge pendulum effect offshore, so plenty of reasons to find this an interesting coastal cruiser. Standing on the deck of hull number one, designer Tom Barry-Cotter outlined the thinking behind the S600: “What we’ve done with the Offshore range is create a family hybrid offshore boat that is also set up to…

Boating is getting easier all the time, and especially these days with record numbers of first-time buyers entering the market. According to the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association [USA], more than 35% of all buyers last year purchased a boat for the very first time. What’s more, a surprising proportion of these new boaters come from families with no past history of boat ownership. What this means is that there are a huge number of people entering dealer showrooms and walking the docks at major boat shows these days with no preconceptions of what they should expect to see on a list of standard features. Overwhelmingly, new buyers are demanding the same comforts and conveniences onboard their boat that they already enjoy in their homes and their cars. The result is…

Sealegs’ latest and largest recreational vessel to date is the 12RC (RIB Cabin) reviewed here. Sealegs has built and exported several similarly large vessels based around its heavy-duty Amphibious Enablement System 100 (AES), but those were for commercial or military applications. But while this vessel is also destined for an overseas buyer – in Brest, France – it will be used in a private capacity and has been specified with recreational family boating in mind. Developed in partnership with Hall Marine Design (HMD), and bearing all of Jarod Halls’ signature styling cues, it’s the first vessel of this style for Sealegs. As reviewed, this first boat is pretty much “off the shelf”, according to Sealegs’ Craig Smallwood, who pulled this boat together. However, says Craig, a certain amount of customisation…

AQUAPLUMB AUCKLAND WIDE LTD are market-leading marine plumbing specialists, covering watermakers, toilets and waste systems, diesel heaters, pumps and other marine systems. They also offer project consultancy for new build and renovation works in their field of expertise. Aquaplumb’s team has over 40 years of plumbing experience, extensive offshore cruising experience and a huge passion for the ocean, which helps them to come up with solutions often overlooked. Led from the front, focused Business Director and Head tradesman is Malcolm Pollard, who formed the company with his wife, Office Manager Pauline, in 2007. Since then, their business has grown significantly to the point where it was time to base themselves in one of the newly built units at the Tamaki Marine Park facility situated on the banks of the Tamaki…

FROM OCTOBER 1 WINDCRAFT will be operating from new premises at Half Moon Bay Marina. Windcraft’s Cameron Burch explains: “With the closure of Pier 21, pending closure of The Landing, and continued pressure on marine infrastructure in central Auckland, we’ve spent considerable time evaluating the region’s marine facilities and have elected to relocate Windcraft’s sales office and service centre to Half Moon Bay Marina. “Aside from being a great gateway to our cruising hot spots, we enjoy superb access at HMB to the skilled marine trades we work with. The recent (significant) investments made by HMB into their facilities make it a world-class marine centre – Auckland’s best and we look forward to basing ourselves here long term.” Going forward all Windcraft’s new boat commissioning will be completed at HMB,…

In 1982 a real entrepreneur and extroverted sort of fellow called Roger Dilly suggested to the committee of the Auckland Multihull Sailing Association (later to become NZ Multihull Yacht Club), a drag race from Devonport to Russell, loosely based on the speed record attempts of the 1930s and 1950s. “I was tired of being the poor cousin,” says Roger. “People who sailed multihulls were considered fruit loops. The general comment was, ‘why don’t you get yourself a real boat?’. So I thought, well, why don’t we organise our own race”. The original idea was to have an all-out blast up the coast, open to anybody, no handicaps, no restriction, no classes. The first one from Auckland to the Bay of Islands was the winner. After some discussion with the AMSA…

Puzzle no.299 Across 8. _____ Marina – large marina near Picton (7) 9. Sit up high in crow’s nest, eg (5) 10. Iridescent internal layer in oyster shells (5) 11. Type of dugout canoe used in southern US, Central America and Caribbean (7) 12. When vessel is expected to reach destination (1,1,1) 13. Leaky boat is said to be like this (5) 15. Navigational map (5) 17. ___ aground – become stuck on sea bottom in shallow water (3) 21. _____-trees – horizontal pieces of timber on lower mast supporting topmast (7) 23. Stay this way when you’re on watch duty (5) 24. Goods or wreckage on seabed attached to buoy for recovery (5) 25. Old poetic name for sea (3,4) Down 1. Line similar to barber hauler used to…

The New Zealand Sailing Trust has appointed Evelien van Vliet as its new General Manager. Formerly the Trusts Business Development and Programme Manager, in her new role, Evelien will be responsible for building the Trust back to pre-Covid levels, increasing engagement and growing relationships with schools, charities and corporates, and attracting funding and sponsorship. The New Zealand Sailing Trust works in partnership with schools offering programmes on board two of New Zealand’s most iconic yachts – Steinlager 2 and Lion of New Zealand–promoting the values of courage, teamwork, and innovation to young Kiwis. Evelien is supported by a very talented team of skippers, crew and office support. www.nzsailingtrust.co.nz…

On September 2 Coastguard New Zealand paid special tribute to kaumātua Joe Hawke at a naming ceremony for its two new Lotto-funded rescue vessels, received thanks to a unique America’s Cup partnership between Coastguard, Lotto NZ and Emirates Team NZ The names of both vessels, Joe Hawke Rescue and Hukātai Rescue, were gifted by local iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. The first pays tribute to the late Joe Hawke, an inspirational Māori land rights leader and the second recognises the iwi’s close connection with the Waitematā. The new CRVs are two of 26 high-spec craft that were first used as chase boats at last year’s America’s Cup. Through a partnership between Lotto NZ, Coastguard and Emirates Team New Zealand, and a $9.8 million lottery grant, these boats have been reskinned and…

Project manager and lifelong sailor Scott Fickling bought this Guillaume Verdier-designed Class 40, first launched in 2008 as Desafio Cabo de Horno, with an eye to refitting her for short-handed racing. The plan was just about to swing into action when the first covid lockdowns hit in 2020, but in late January this year, after nearly two years of work, she finally re-entered the water as the bright-pink-liveried Vixen Racing. The 40-footer first came to New Zealand while being sailed two-handed round the world in the 2010 Global Ocean Race by Ross and Campbell Field, under the name Buckley Systems. The pair were leading the race when Ross Field injured his back and they were forced to withdraw, not long after leaving the Wellington stopover. The boat then stayed in…

WITH CLEATS, ROD HOLDERS, flag holders, navigation lights, fuel fills, bait wells, step pads and myriad other equipment vying for space at the back end of a boat, it can be a pretty crowded place. Combination mooring cleats with integrated rod holders from Accon Marine reduce clutter on the gunwales. And by turning two separate installations into one, they save time on the production line and in the driveway. Crafted from marine grade 316 stainless steel, the Accon Marine Cleat/Rod Holder measures just 192mm L x 95mm W x 214mm D. This means it can be used on a range of vessels from family bowriders to serious big-water fishing boats. Accon’s three models each feature a 152mm pull-up cleat for up to 13mm dia. mooring line that retracts flat when…

WINDCRAFT, THE APAC distributor for Hanse Yachts, is delighted to announce another all-new design from Hanse Yachts – the Hanse 510. The latest collaboration with Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design has produced a level of interior volume and size that is unrivalled in the 50-foot class, resetting expectations around what can be achieved within a 50-foot hull. With a reverse bow and optimised hull design featuring hard chines forward transitioning to soft chines aft, the 510 enjoys a slim waterline, ensuring the uncompromised performance and easy sailing. Also equipped with the largest and most practical tender garage in its class, its newly developed Hanse ‘Smart Tender System’ guarantees unprecedented convenience when launching and retrieving tenders up to 2.7m. Cameron Burch, Sales Manager for Windcraft comments: “Expectations were high after the incredible success…

SEALEGS INTERNATIONAL Limited has announced the release of its large format Amphibious Enablement System 100 (AES) on its latest craft – the 12m Sealegs 12RC. The 12RC is a game changer in the large format amphibious class, carrying a payload up to three times that of traditional offerings. Since launching, Sealegs have already received orders for more 12RC’s as well as fielding enquiries for customised versions for commercial use including pilot boats and tourism operations. The 12RC represents everything a traditional Sealegs does – just more of it. The 12RC includes dual electric retractable sunroofs, retracting rear cabin windows and several layout options which can include a galley, up to four berths, a bathroom and commercial seating. The 12RC was shown with dual Yamaha 425hp outboards which include a fully integrated…

LUSTY AND BLUNDELL is to distribute the innovative new Exploding Fish rotating rod holder range in New Zealand and throughout the South Pacific. Invented by keen Cairns fisher Jim McQuade, Exploding Fish rod holders enable fishers to position their rods at the angle that best suits their fishing and change that position whenever they wish. Exploding Fish rotating rod holders rotate through 360 degrees with just the push of a button so that fishers can set their rods to the best angle for the prevailing winds, tides, currents and wave actions. Fishers can also instantly adjust both the spread and the angles of their rods when trolling, drifting, bottom fishing or at anchor, and effortlessly bring their rod tips on board to rebait or remove fish. Manufactured in 316L stainless…

This is the first time the dedicated fleet of Bruce Farr-design race boats built in west Auckland and launched in 1990 for the World Match Racing Championship, have been repowered, after around 32 years of enthusiastic use. Lachlan Trembath of Ovlov Marine says the company was involved in the initial set-up of the fleet, which has been sailed by the world’s top match racers over the years, as well as being regularly used for fleet racing and other regattas. The boats are privately owned and managed by the owners’ company, MRX Yachting, and are chartered for a wide range of events, including corporate and industry regattas, national championships, women’s and youth racing. “We had been keeping the engines in operation, but maintenance costs were rising, and parts were getting harder…

The Auckland Boat Show will return in 2023, bringing a festival on the water to the heart of central Auckland from 23 to 26 March, 2023. The Auckland Boat Show, scheduled to run directly after Sail GP’s March regatta, is well-timed to allow boating enthusiasts to enjoy a feast of March marine activities. A large marina display will spread through Jellicoe Harbour, filling the space outside the former America’s Cup bases. On-land exhibits will complement the on-water component of the show, taking up a Hamer Street spot in central Auckland’s buzzing Wynyard Quarter. “Staging the show on these dates – during daylight savings, and in the settled weather this time of year delivers – gives us the chance to promote boating, boats and equipment to their best advantage,” says show…

Océan Développement is pleased to introduce the MODX 70, a new pleasure catamaran using 100% renewable energy packed with innovation and technology. This new 70-foot (21.34m) catamaran is the first vessel to feature two automated propulsion systems: A pair of inflatable wings on retractable masts, and an electric motor system with variable pitch propellors for hydrogeneration. Experience offshore cruising with zero CO2 emissions. The MODX 70 series is the result of 10 years of experience in developing sustainable, accessible and well performing yachts. The MODX project is led by the French shipyard Océan Développement (Lorient 56) in partnership with VPLP Design. The company collaborated with highly specialised technology partners in the fields of bio-composites, energy mix (wings by Aeroforce, hydrogeneration and solar panels), and electric propulsion engines. Océan Développement has…

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and DNV have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish energy-saving wind assistance propulsion technology. Wind-assisted propulsion will be the focus of a major innovation drive between DSME and DNV as part of shipping’s global decarbonization efforts. DNV is an independent expert in risk management and quality assurance. Both companies will jointly develop ship wind-assisted propulsion systems, including a rotor sail solution, fuel saving device technology, and will cooperate in promoting future-related businesses. The rotor sail system is one of the next-generation eco-friendly technologies that use wind power to reduce ship fuel and greenhouse gas emissions. It provides additional thrust to a ship’s propulsion power through aerodynamic forces generated by a rotating cylindrical column (rotor sail) installed on deck.…

Boatyards are critical marine infrastructure. They play a central role in our ability to maintain both recreational and commercial vessels. Well maintained boats are safer, they use fuel more efficiently, and they have less environmental impact too. A significant upgrade of the boatyard at Bay of Islands Marina in Opua is helping make sure the region can provide the thousands of local and visiting vessels with the services they need. “Customers visiting this summer will notice some big developments and improvements,” says boatyard manager Rhys Dempster. Prior to the upgrade, the boatyard was already capable of lifting big boats of up to 60 tonne, including multihulls, offering the benefit of a full marine precinct with more than 40 different marine service specialists from sailmakers to painters to electricians and antifoul…

COVE 10W SAFELY HOUSES and wirelessly charges your phone at the same time. The IPX6 waterproof 12/24V Qi certified waterproof wireless charging range enables wireless charging without the need for phone charging cables. This is the world’s first waterproof wireless charge system created specifically for use onboard, the unique 10W technology housed in an IPX6, fully encapsulated and sealed unit perfect for integration into consoles, bulkheads, seating, cabinetry and more. The internal grippy mat stops your phone sliding around and it’s rubberised front lip with an easy access thumb bevel makes sure your phone always stays safe. Cove’s front panel features passive air vents, encouraging cool air into the pocket and through rubber cooling channels, keeping your phone cooler for longer. This gives you the most efficient outdoor wireless charge…

ABSOLUTE YACHTS returned to the sun-drenched Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2022. Absolute offered the premiere of the new flagship Navetta 75, in addition to the existing range of Fly yachts (50, 56 and 62 Fly) and the Navetta range, from the 48 to the Navetta 68. The new Navetta 75 embodies all the hallmarks of Absolute yachts, offering a sensation of space and giving the impression of a vessel of greater size. The Navetta 75’s aft deck features Absolute’s signature cockpit terrace. Instead of built-in furniture, Absolute provides modular units that can be arranged as desired, though owners can specify whatever they wish. The master stateroom forward has large hullside windows that optimise light and views. Its forward position ensures silence and privacy, enhanced by a private staircase. The…

NEW SHEDS and covered space for servicing and maintaining bigger boats have been the most significant changes with the recent upgrading of Half Moon Bay Marina. The object was to provide service facilities for the range of bigger craft berthed on the marina’s new North Pier – and to turn the old ‘one-season boatyard’ into a twelve-months-a-year operation. Now, 24 fully or partially covered work bays provide a more efficient boatyard system with faster throughput. The yard is now all seasons and all weathers, since the sheds offer protection from the prevailing southwest wind. Yard rates are the same, whether open or undercover. To maximise flexibility, a new 85-tonne travelift joins the existing 35-tonne machine. Each has its own custom runway around a single lifting bay for efficient movement flow…

WITH WARMER MONTHS on the horizon, 36 Degrees Brokers are excited for the arrival of the new First 44 Performance, set to make its New Zealand debut in March 2023. Light and bright, with clean lines, space is accentuated by quality materials that give the yacht an overall feeling of comfort, while still retaining the simplicity of a cruiser/racer. With a starting price of $885,000, the First 44 is exciting to sail, whether used as a fast cruiser, a race boat, a day-sailor, or all three. The First 44 is a new addition to the First line of cruiser/racers by Beneteau. This 44ft (13.4m) yacht is the link between the recently released First 36 and the First Yacht 53. Performance oriented, with quality equipment and fittings, and multiple rig options,…

SEALEGS INTERNATIONAL has appointed Nicholas Glanfield Global Sales and Marketing manager. After a period of exceptional growth for Sealegs, Nicholas’ task is to further develop the Sealegs brand and expand sales, both locally and internationally. A lifelong boatie, angler, sailor and water-skier, Nicholas has over 20 years’ experience in positions spanning sales, sales management and general management roles including expertise in product, brand development and channel management. Nicholas said “The Sealegs design teams always set out to create something truly remarkable and with the latest electric offerings, they totally smashed it out of the park!” “It’s thrilling to be part of a team that is fundamentally changing the way boating is approached. I’m looking forward to working with our staff, dealers and local and global customers, enabling them to experience…

I was certain in the knowledge that I would be back the next year to step the mast and sail her down to Turkey, through the Bosporus Strait, to spend a leisurely season cruising northern Aegean waters. That was over two-and-a-half years ago, my plans had turned to ash, along with millions of others around the world, as the Covid pandemic brought society to a standstill. When the pandemic hit, I had emailed Luca, who managed the yard where Celestine was being stored, saying I wanted to extend the lease for another year. Luca, sensing he had me at an extreme disadvantage, emailed back saying the this “was possible” and that the rent would now be €600 per month. The bastard was increasing the rent by almost five times! The…