Boating NZ May 2023

Kiwi crafted The May issue of Boating New Zealand is something of a celebration of New Zealand-built boats. That’s more by happy chance than design, but it’s gratifying to be able to review three such vessels in one issue, as well as showcasing the world’s best sea anchor (made in Motueka) and up-and-coming aluminium boat manufacturer Innovision Boats. New Zealand builds some of the best aluminium trailer boats in the world, Innovision’s among them. First up, the Artnautica 60 built by Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders is a technical triumph in carbon fibre – a lesson in what New Zealand’s marine industry does better than perhaps any other. A one-off, custom design from Dennis Harjamaa, it is a fine example of what’s possible when you have the right skills and technical know-how.…

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The show was really good with steady, genuine enquiry throughout the weekend… Sunny Auckland conditions, reports of strong sales, quality attendees, and a public ready to purchase set the tone for the return of the Auckland Boat Show after a three-year absence. At the first Auckland Boat Show since 2019, the fully-booked event allowed exhibitors to display 112 boats and more than 500 marine brands in a central Auckland location. “It surpassed our expectations and we did better here than at our last Sydney show,” said Stephen Tritton, of Water Makers New Zealand. For the first time the show also featured cars alongside the yachts and boats, with Aston Martin and Bentley lining up alongside Crownline Boats and the Princess V55, V65, V40 and F55 models respectively. Kennedy Point Marina…

The Onehunga Festival 2023 was a huge success with fantastic weather and a big public turnout. One of the festival’s many fun events was the cardboard boat race organized by Aotea Sea Scouts and the Onehunga Business Association. This is the second such boat race to be held on Onehunga Lagoon, the first being in 2021 – the 2022 event was cancelled due to COVID-19. This year’s Cardboard Boat race had 10 final entrants. The three winning designs were: 1st Place – a Baywatch Jet-ski powered by Vinesh; 2nd Place – a Naval battleship Vengence powered by father and son team Mark and Hayden; and 3rd Place – a Viking longboat propelled by Papa Skullcrusher and Millie Hiccup. The Fastest crossing went to Vengence, followed by EMBAS-SEA powered by Molly.…

REEFRUNNER Dear Editor, I am writing to follow up on the story about John Senior from the March edition. A friend of mine brought the article to my attention because of the segment on Reefrunner, and the feature photos. Reefrunner is still very much a live concern. I’ve recently taken charge of her from my dad who bought her about 15-20 years ago from Tony Shields in Kerikeri. I’m not certain if Tony took her over from John Senior, but I think it is likely. Dad is still sailing but has started sailing a Farrier trimaran. Reefrunner is no longer the RNI racer that she once was. But she is still actively sailed as a coastal cruiser. Shifting to a furler and the additions of a bimini, dodger and davits…

Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), from May 25 to 28 at the stunning waterfront location of Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast. Exhibitor space is sold out, with every inch of the Sanctuary Cove precinct covered in everything the marine world has to offer: motor yachts, sailboats, pleasure craft, gear and gadgets, SUPs, eFoils, boat accessories and water toys. Attracting more than 45,000 attendees and 300-plus exhibitors, SCIBS is one of the southern hemisphere’s premier marine events, showcasing more than 600 boats and over 1,000 marine products across four spectacular days. Now in its 34th year, SCIBS has grown to become Australia’s largest and most respected marine showcase. The show’s reputation in Australia and around the world makes it one of…