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New Zealand’s Fastnet

A circumnavigation of our North Island offers any sailor a privileged view of its raw, enormously diverse coast, but those participating in this year’s SSANZ Round North Island race will have little time to admire the views. They’ll be focused on coaxing every ounce of speed from their vessels. It’s an iconic but formidable race for the double-hander crews – 1300nm over four legs – and the weather it dishes up is notoriously unpredictable – particularly as it takes around two weeks to complete. Reading through this year’s fleet of 38 entries, I was struck by the range in the size of the vessels (28 to 52 feet). A 52-footer in lively conditions is a handful for a duo but spare a thought for the chaps on the 28-footer, being tossed about…

New Zealand’s Fastnet

New Zealand’s Fastnet

A circumnavigation of our North Island offers any sailor a privileged view of its raw, enormously diverse coast, but those participating in this year’s SSANZ Round North Island race will have little time to admire the views. They’ll be focused on coaxing every ounce of speed from their vessels. It’s an iconic but formidable race for the double-hander crews – 1300nm over four legs – and the weather it dishes up is notoriously unpredictable – particularly as it takes around two weeks to complete. Reading through this year’s fleet of 38 entries, I was struck by the range in the size of the vessels (28 to 52 feet). A 52-footer in lively conditions is a handful for a duo but spare a thought for the chaps on the 28-footer, being…

New Zealand’s Fastnet

Step onboard Boating New Zealand to share thrilling maritime adventures, improve your knowledge of powerboats and yachts, feel the challenge of offshore voyages and be inspired by DIY projects in garages throughout the country. Plus, see the latest new boats from New Zealand and overseas – all brought to you by our talented pool of writers and photographers. BOATING NEW ZEALAND CHOOSE THE OPTION FOR YOU $ 87 for a 1-year subscription Save 26% off retail! $ 156.50 for a 2-year subscription Save 34% off retail! Or subscribe to Boating NZ for only 400 FlyBuys points! Visit www.flybuys.co.nz or call 0800 359 2897. www.boatingnz.co.nz/subscribe/…

“The Catalyst fits our profile perfectly – building high-spec, high-performance tenders for superyachts.” GROWING STRONGER AUCKLAND’S LLOYD STEVENSON BOATBUILDERS (LSB) IS IN EXPANSION MODE AND IS HAVING TO GET CREATIVE TO MAXIMISE FACTORY FLOOR SPACE FOR THE GROWING WORKLOAD. While the need for more space is not a new issue, says LSB People & Marketing Manager Luke Hill, it’s become more pressing with the recent acquisition of the moulds for the Catalyst 45 catamaran – a vessel previously built by Salthouse Boatbuilders. “Greg (Salthouse) approached us late last year to ask if we were interested in the moulds – as he was downsizing his operation and closing his yard.” The 14m Catalyst was designed by Morrelli & Melvin as a high-speed tender/chase-boat for Emirates Team NZ. The design proved popular and Salthouse subsequently built…

Step onboard Boating New Zealand to share thrilling maritime adventures, improve your knowledge of powerboats and yachts, feel the challenge of offshore voyages and be inspired by DIY projects in garages throughout the country. Plus, see the latest new boats from New Zealand and overseas – all brought to you by our talented pool of writers and photographers. BOATING NEW ZEALAND CHOOSE THE OPTION FOR YOU $ 87 for a 1-year subscription Save 26% off retail! $ 156.50 for a 2-year subscription Save 34% off retail! Or subscribe to Boating NZ for only 400 FlyBuys points! Visit www.flybuys.co.nz or call 0800 359 2897. www.boatingnz.co.nz/subscribe/…

A household name among Australia’s A boating fraternity, building a strong export market has always been one of Riviera’s goals, but especially under current owner Rodney Longhurst’s watch. In recent years the company has released a steady stream of new models, boosting exports to the USA, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and New Zealand. The new 505 SUV is the latest model to leave Riviera’s Coomera facility. It is destined to be a star player, here in New Zealand where Riviera enjoys a healthy market share, and in markets around the world. Although relatively small in terms of numbers of boats sold, New Zealand remains an important market for Riviera, with high per capita sales and a loyal Riviera customer base. Boating NZ caught up with hull number one at Runaway Bay…

Make way for the KING

In the 5m range, a RIB is a lightweight, easy-to-tow I proposition for the family or bach owner who wants a sea-kindly nature, superb stability and ability to perform multiple functions. At this size they have a Swiss army knife, one-boat-does-it-all appeal that is beginning to be noticed by local manufacturers. King Watercraft has been manufacturing quality RIBS for over seven years. While the smaller jet ribs have been at the forefront in recent times, the Canterbury-based company is now applying some of its design and styling to the growing outboard RIB market. The latest of these is the custom 5.5m and fills the niche of a light, nimble, versatile boat with room for everyone. King Craft’s design pedigree has enhacned this unique reinterpretation of the family RIB. This compact King RIB…

Make way for the KING

BON VOYAGE CRUISING THE FRENCH MEDITERRANEAN COAST

Travelling the Mediterranean, or the Middle Sea as the early Arabic traders named this nearly land-locked waterway, is a voyage through the very beginnings of western civilisation, a fact among the many others that induced me to live on its shores for nearly eight years and return regularly since then. Its weather changes can be severe due to famous winds that include the north/northwesterly Mistral and Tramontana, the westerly Poiniente, the easterly Levante and the southerly desert blasts of the Sirocco – to name only a few. These systems can generate short, steep seas when angry winter time gales blow but, in the summer when thousands of yachts arrive from Europe and beyond they are generally serene, as they were during September when I double-handed a new catamaran along the length of…

BON VOYAGE CRUISING THE FRENCH MEDITERRANEAN COAST

“The Catalyst fits our profile perfectly – building high-spec, high-performance tenders for superyachts.” GROWING STRONGER AUCKLAND’S LLOYD STEVENSON BOATBUILDERS (LSB) IS IN EXPANSION MODE AND IS HAVING TO GET CREATIVE TO MAXIMISE FACTORY FLOOR SPACE FOR THE GROWING WORKLOAD. While the need for more space is not a new issue, says LSB People & Marketing Manager Luke Hill, it’s become more pressing with the recent acquisition of the moulds for the Catalyst 45 catamaran – a vessel previously built by Salthouse Boatbuilders. “Greg (Salthouse) approached us late last year to ask if we were interested in the moulds – as he was downsizing his operation and closing his yard.” The 14m Catalyst was designed by Morrelli & Melvin as a high-speed tender/chase-boat for Emirates Team NZ. The design proved popular…

The Leopard 43 is built by South Africa’s Robertson & Caine – that country’s largest boatbuilder – and Sirène is the second of the model in New Zealand. She belongs to Hamilton’s Wayne and Helen Giles who moor her at their bach on the Whitianga Waterways, the ideal launch pad to the glorious cruising ground that is the Coromandel. They’re more than delighted with her – for multiple reasons – not the least of which is her space and the ability to host the entire whanau over Christmas. But absolutely the best part for her, says Helen, is the stability: “Some years ago I used to take ‘Paihia Bombs’ to combat seasickness – I think they worked because they made me ‘float’ across the decks. But I’ve not once felt the…

CARBON CREDITS CRC BAY OF ISLANDS SAILING WEEK 2020

It’s a bit like joining a team of players in our other national obsession. Kia Kaha (stay strong) fields a crew of 15, each specialising in a particular role to keep the big sled sliding through the water. “Is there a toilet down below?” I ask one of the young cockpit crew. “I dunno,” he replies, “I’ve never been down there.” And likewise the engine, as we rattle down channel towards the start line. “Oh – a Yanmar of some sort,” says one of the wise heads from the back of the boat, “about 40 something horsepower.” But when the boat gets sailing they slot into their roles – everyone focussed on extracting every little bit of speed from the TP52. TP stands for ‘Trans Pacific’ – the name given to the…

CARBON CREDITS CRC BAY OF ISLANDS SAILING WEEK 2020

A household name among Australia’s A boating fraternity, building a strong export market has always been one of Riviera’s goals, but especially under current owner Rodney Longhurst’s watch. In recent years the company has released a steady stream of new models, boosting exports to the USA, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and New Zealand. The new 505 SUV is the latest model to leave Riviera’s Coomera facility. It is destined to be a star player, here in New Zealand where Riviera enjoys a healthy market share, and in markets around the world. Although relatively small in terms of numbers of boats sold, New Zealand remains an important market for Riviera, with high per capita sales and a loyal Riviera customer base. Boating NZ caught up with hull number one at…

YEAR OF THE RAT

Owner Rob Clifton bought the Townson Pied Piper six months ago for $3,000 from Waiheke Island in a Trade Me auction. “We took two days to get her back to the Bay of Islands,” he recalls. “Piedy sailors have a reputation for being bit of a rowdy bunch – and we did our best to live up to it.” The little keeler came out of the water for antifouling and keel repairs which upped his investment by $1,300 – and all the Category Four safety gear cost a bit too. “What I really wanted was a small boat to take the family cruising but when Sailing Week came around I thought, why not? – so I entered Division E,” says the former rigger, orchard worker and father of three. “We thought we’d…

YEAR OF THE RAT

PepperJack began life around about five years ago in a shed on the couple’s Kerikeri orchard. It spent the first year in the shed upside down, before the kiwifruit orchard was sold and the partially-built vessel was moved to their new property. Des undertook most of the initial work on the hull, which comprises two skins of 9mm marine plywood laid diagonally over treated pine laminated frames. Two skins of 6mm marine plywood are used for the topsides, stringers are kahikatea and all the interior varnished timber is totara. Some 130 sheets of plywood went into PepperJack’s construction and the hull and topsides are sheathed in fibreglass. The couple chose the Pelin Liberty design because it’s relatively simple and full-size plans make it a good option for a home builder. PepperJack isn’t…

Make way for the KING

In the 5m range, a RIB is a lightweight, easy-to-tow I proposition for the family or bach owner who wants a sea-kindly nature, superb stability and ability to perform multiple functions. At this size they have a Swiss army knife, one-boat-does-it-all appeal that is beginning to be noticed by local manufacturers. King Watercraft has been manufacturing quality RIBS for over seven years. While the smaller jet ribs have been at the forefront in recent times, the Canterbury-based company is now applying some of its design and styling to the growing outboard RIB market. The latest of these is the custom 5.5m and fills the niche of a light, nimble, versatile boat with room for everyone. King Craft’s design pedigree has enhacned this unique reinterpretation of the family RIB. This compact…

Make way for the KING

ATL BREATHES LIFE INTO BOATS ATL COMPOSITES PROVIDED the precision pieces for the latest Roger Hill-designed powercat, Omahu (‘breath’ in Maori), a 16m composite displacement powercat taking shape at Lifestyle Yachts in Pipiroa. “The hull shape is a development of our very efficient displacement form, but the styling is unique,” explains Hill. Omahu is the joint vision of two Kiwi couples keen to experience long-range cruising around the South Pacific. One of the owners built a custom 14.15m Roger Hill sailing catamaran 15 years ago, which helped to shape the current project. The design has live-aboard space for two couples, along with storage for long trips to remote destinations. Twin Yanmar 6LY400 400hp engines should achieve a top speed of 26 knots and Omahu’s shallow draft will allow her to explore remote inlets and anchorages. Hill…

BON VOYAGE CRUISING THE FRENCH MEDITERRANEAN COAST

Travelling the Mediterranean, or the Middle Sea as the early Arabic traders named this nearly land-locked waterway, is a voyage through the very beginnings of western civilisation, a fact among the many others that induced me to live on its shores for nearly eight years and return regularly since then. Its weather changes can be severe due to famous winds that include the north/northwesterly Mistral and Tramontana, the westerly Poiniente, the easterly Levante and the southerly desert blasts of the Sirocco – to name only a few. These systems can generate short, steep seas when angry winter time gales blow but, in the summer when thousands of yachts arrive from Europe and beyond they are generally serene, as they were during September when I double-handed a new catamaran along the…

BON VOYAGE CRUISING THE FRENCH MEDITERRANEAN COAST

SHARP AS The Curve constant edge diamond sharpener from Warthog Sharpeners is a foolproof tool that makes it easy for fishermen, hunters, chefs and home cooks to hone their knives perfectly every time. Featuring diamond sharpeners and a design that guides the blade so that it contacts the diamond surfaces at exactly the right angle, it sharpens both sides of the blade at once at an angle of 25o for the optimum cutting edge. Easy to use with no adjustment required, the Curve sharpener is quality guaranteed and comes with a one-year warranty. A knife sharpening tutorial on DVD is included in the box. FIND IT @ www.knifesharpners.co.nz ULTIMATE ELECTRIC Haswing’s Ultima electric outboard is a match for small inflatables, tenders and car-toppers. It can also be used to power small yachts, or as an auxiliary…

• MILLENNIUM CUP • AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY • MAHURANGI REGATTA Slick crew work, strong tactical decisions and the ability to read the conditions rewarded the 34m superyacht Kawil with a resounding win at the three-day Millennium Cup sailed recently in the Bay of Islands. MILLENNIUM CUP KAWIL TAKES THE CUP Racing proved particularly tight on the final day, where strong starts and active racing saw competitors engage in tight tacking duels. Organisers estimate next year’s event to be a bumper edition with the number of superyachts heading to New Zealand for the 36th America’s Cup – more than 40 vessels are expected to enter. The 2021 edition NZ Millennium Cup runs from 15 to 18 February. MILLENNIUM CUP RACE RESULTS BOAT POINTS Kawil 7.00 Adele 11.00 Silvertip 16.00 Sassafras 19.00 Janice of Wyoming 22.00 AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY AUCKLAND CELEBRATES 180 YEARS Glorious weather accompanied this year’s Ports of Auckland…

The Leopard 43 is built by South Africa’s Robertson & Caine – that country’s largest boatbuilder – and Sirène is the second of the model in New Zealand. She belongs to Hamilton’s Wayne and Helen Giles who moor her at their bach on the Whitianga Waterways, the ideal launch pad to the glorious cruising ground that is the Coromandel. They’re more than delighted with her – for multiple reasons – not the least of which is her space and the ability to host the entire whanau over Christmas. But absolutely the best part for her, says Helen, is the stability: “Some years ago I used to take ‘Paihia Bombs’ to combat seasickness – I think they worked because they made me ‘float’ across the decks. But I’ve not once felt…

MOVING INTO A NEW DECADE

POWER EQUIPMENT NEW ZEALAND has moved from its long-term Westhaven establishment to a newly-refurbished facility on Auckland’s North Shore. The company celebrated 10 years of operation in New Zealand on February 10. It initially traded under the banner of Whiting Power Systems before re-branding in 2016, when it became part of the Power Equipment stable. A family-owned business with 30 years of experience in distributing diesel engines in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, it is the exclusive distributor for Yanmar and John Deere marine/industrial engines in this region. Additional products include Gori Propellers, PSS Shaft Seals, MASE marine generators, Torqeedo electric propulsion systems, as well as Dtorque and OXE diesel outboards. This range is augmented by Northern Lights generators and Hundested propellers, along with a decade’s worth of knowledge and understanding…

MOVING INTO A NEW DECADE

We all know the story. You’ve been on the water since daybreak, you’ve managed a tricky navigation through unfamiliar waters, but at last, dogtired, you’ve finally arrived! Drop the hook in a spectacular, quiet bay, enjoy a lovely dinner and a bottle of wine, then close your eyes and fall asleep to the soothing chorus of the water gently lapping against the hull. Except you can’t hear the water lapping away. Lying there, wide-awake as the clock strikes three, you can barely hear your own thoughts over the incessant noise of that bloody generator. There’s no way you’re shutting off the air conditioning on such a hot night. But there’s also no way you’re ever going to sleep with all that racket. Sound familiar? Trust me – you’re in very good…

CARBON CREDITS CRC BAY OF ISLANDS SAILING WEEK 2020

It’s a bit like joining a team of players in our other national obsession. Kia Kaha (stay strong) fields a crew of 15, each specialising in a particular role to keep the big sled sliding through the water. “Is there a toilet down below?” I ask one of the young cockpit crew. “I dunno,” he replies, “I’ve never been down there.” And likewise the engine, as we rattle down channel towards the start line. “Oh – a Yanmar of some sort,” says one of the wise heads from the back of the boat, “about 40 something horsepower.” But when the boat gets sailing they slot into their roles – everyone focussed on extracting every little bit of speed from the TP52. TP stands for ‘Trans Pacific’ – the name given…

CARBON CREDITS CRC BAY OF ISLANDS SAILING WEEK 2020

THE SOLAR SOLUTION

Where lithium-Ion batteries represent a quantum leap forward in marine battery design, they work even better when combined with solar panels that can maintain a constant trickle charge and offset parasitic loads. With five to six hours of daily sunlight, a pair of 100-watt solar panels can generate 60 to 72 amp-hours’ worth of power every day. That additional charge is enough to provide an extra hour or two of air conditioning or heating, along with power left over to microwave some popcorn and enjoy a movie on DVD. Further, solar trickle charging helps reduce the depth of discharge on batteries, resulting in extended battery life. While solar isn’t intended to function as the primary battery charger, it will definitely extend battery charge life and, in turn, the service life of…

THE SOLAR SOLUTION

YEAR OF THE RAT

Owner Rob Clifton bought the Townson Pied Piper six months ago for $3,000 from Waiheke Island in a Trade Me auction. “We took two days to get her back to the Bay of Islands,” he recalls. “Piedy sailors have a reputation for being bit of a rowdy bunch – and we did our best to live up to it.” The little keeler came out of the water for antifouling and keel repairs which upped his investment by $1,300 – and all the Category Four safety gear cost a bit too. “What I really wanted was a small boat to take the family cruising but when Sailing Week came around I thought, why not? – so I entered Division E,” says the former rigger, orchard worker and father of three. “We…

YEAR OF THE RAT

CLASSY LITTLE LADY

In the time-poor, money-rich world I in which we find ourselves, the concept of the day-sailer makes sense. Day sailing means you don’t need the vast accommodation and hull of a cruising yacht nor the cast of thousands and complicated gear required to race around the buoys. You just need something simple that’s easy to maintain in which you can sneak in a sail during a spare two hours on a Wednesday afternoon when no one’s looking. It’s a concept that’s gaining traction and firmly at the front of it all is Netherlands-based Saffier Yachts which has just appointed its Australasian dealership in New Zealand. The first of its seven elegant designs to hit the water in New Zealand is the Saffier Sc800 cabin. She is named Hapaira and is already…

CLASSY LITTLE LADY

Landlubbers & other guests

On Whitney Rose the invitation is issued as a simple statement: “Come for a sail with us.” This is more than a mere invitation; it’s a ticket to a kingdom. Like all good invitations, it is not issued in desperation. Whitney Rose is a good cruising boat and can easily be handled alone. Because of this, the invitation is offered in recognition of the quality of the company and not for their sailing ability. Perhaps the most confusing aspect of the statement “Come for a sail with us” appears to be the “us”. It is a habit I have picked up, of referring to the boat and me as plural, as much of the time I sail Whitney Rose alone. On a handful of occasions it has caused great confusion to my…

Landlubbers & other guests

Underwater lights

The key, of course, is having the right lights. While navigation and safety lights are a legal requirement (and are usually installed when boats are manufactured), underwater lights are a completely different matter. Firstly, the underwater environment is extremely harsh, so poor-quality products won’t last very long. More importantly, safety is an issue: electricity and saltwater don’t mix and getting this wrong can cause serious damage. And drilling a hole through the hull for a light fitting or cable opens up a whole range of potential issues around leaks and flooding. There are other considerations – options vary depending on the size/type of boat and its construction material. And because of that old enemy, galvanic corrosion, metal boats have their own particular set of requirements. Trailer boats are typically used intermittently and…

Underwater lights

PepperJack began life around about five years ago in a shed on the couple’s Kerikeri orchard. It spent the first year in the shed upside down, before the kiwifruit orchard was sold and the partially-built vessel was moved to their new property. Des undertook most of the initial work on the hull, which comprises two skins of 9mm marine plywood laid diagonally over treated pine laminated frames. Two skins of 6mm marine plywood are used for the topsides, stringers are kahikatea and all the interior varnished timber is totara. Some 130 sheets of plywood went into PepperJack’s construction and the hull and topsides are sheathed in fibreglass. The couple chose the Pelin Liberty design because it’s relatively simple and full-size plans make it a good option for a home builder.…

No ice, no fish

On one morning last spring I enjoyed perhaps the most productive snapper session I’ve experienced in years. The venue was my usual for mid-November: the general area between Whangaparaoa Bay and Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf, just north of Auckland. It’s a big patch of ocean, but I choose the specific location according to the season, recent fishing reports, the weather and sea conditions on the day. Fishing from an open 4.5m boat, I seldom venture too far offshore unless conditions are perfect, so I look forward to the few weeks when snapper gather here en masse prior to spawning. It’s easily accessible to small boats and produces some of the best snapper fishing of the year. The appeal at this time of the year is not so much the sheer…

No ice, no fish

ATL BREATHES LIFE INTO BOATS ATL COMPOSITES PROVIDED the precision pieces for the latest Roger Hill-designed powercat, Omahu (‘breath’ in Maori), a 16m composite displacement powercat taking shape at Lifestyle Yachts in Pipiroa. “The hull shape is a development of our very efficient displacement form, but the styling is unique,” explains Hill. Omahu is the joint vision of two Kiwi couples keen to experience long-range cruising around the South Pacific. One of the owners built a custom 14.15m Roger Hill sailing catamaran 15 years ago, which helped to shape the current project. The design has live-aboard space for two couples, along with storage for long trips to remote destinations. Twin Yanmar 6LY400 400hp engines should achieve a top speed of 26 knots and Omahu’s shallow draft will allow her to…

SHARP AS The Curve constant edge diamond sharpener from Warthog Sharpeners is a foolproof tool that makes it easy for fishermen, hunters, chefs and home cooks to hone their knives perfectly every time. Featuring diamond sharpeners and a design that guides the blade so that it contacts the diamond surfaces at exactly the right angle, it sharpens both sides of the blade at once at an angle of 25o for the optimum cutting edge. Easy to use with no adjustment required, the Curve sharpener is quality guaranteed and comes with a one-year warranty. A knife sharpening tutorial on DVD is included in the box. FIND IT @ www.knifesharpners.co.nz ULTIMATE ELECTRIC Haswing’s Ultima electric outboard is a match for small inflatables, tenders and car-toppers. It can also be used to power…

RETURN TO DUNKIRK

The 27-foot Lady of Mann was lifeboat No 8 on the Isle of Man Steam Packet ship of the same name. Launched in 1930 the 3,104-ton, 372-foot vessel carried 10 clinker-built lifeboats (mahogany over oak frames), each certified to carry 45 passengers. Lifeboat No 8 was the only one with an engine and therefore best-suited to emergencies. The sidebar (page 109) details the ship’s history and her fate, but when she was broken up in 1971 on the Clyde, lifeboat No 8 was saved and converted into a fishing boat/cabin cruiser. She adopted her mother ship’s name and spent the next 38 years fishing off the east coast of England. Inevitably, time took its toll and she fell into disrepair. But in 2009 Fate intervened in the form of Matt Cain, who…

RETURN TO DUNKIRK

THE ASSOCIATION OF DUNKIRK LITTLE SHIPS

While Dunkirk’s beaches were ideal for gathering the men for the rescue, the gently sloping sand and shallow waters were anything but ideal for getting them aboard the ships. To help, 700 private boats – the little ships – sailed from Ramsgate in Kent to Dunkirk to ferry the soldiers to the ships. In May 1965 – to mark the 25th anniversary of ‘Operation Dynamo’ – a fleet of 43 of the original Little Ships of Dunkirk assembled to return to the beaches to commemorate the evacuation. It was decided that such a unique assembly should not be allowed to disperse into obscurity and the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships was formed in 1966. It aims to keep alive the spirit of Dunkirk by perpetuating for posterity the identity of those Little…

THE ASSOCIATION OF DUNKIRK LITTLE SHIPS

• MILLENNIUM CUP • AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY • MAHURANGI REGATTA Slick crew work, strong tactical decisions and the ability to read the conditions rewarded the 34m superyacht Kawil with a resounding win at the three-day Millennium Cup sailed recently in the Bay of Islands. MILLENNIUM CUP KAWIL TAKES THE CUP Racing proved particularly tight on the final day, where strong starts and active racing saw competitors engage in tight tacking duels. Organisers estimate next year’s event to be a bumper edition with the number of superyachts heading to New Zealand for the 36th America’s Cup – more than 40 vessels are expected to enter. The 2021 edition NZ Millennium Cup runs from 15 to 18 February. MILLENNIUM CUP RACE RESULTS BOAT POINTS Kawil 7.00 Adele 11.00 Silvertip 16.00 Sassafras 19.00 Janice…

MOVING INTO A NEW DECADE

POWER EQUIPMENT NEW ZEALAND has moved from its long-term Westhaven establishment to a newly-refurbished facility on Auckland’s North Shore. The company celebrated 10 years of operation in New Zealand on February 10. It initially traded under the banner of Whiting Power Systems before re-branding in 2016, when it became part of the Power Equipment stable. A family-owned business with 30 years of experience in distributing diesel engines in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, it is the exclusive distributor for Yanmar and John Deere marine/industrial engines in this region. Additional products include Gori Propellers, PSS Shaft Seals, MASE marine generators, Torqeedo electric propulsion systems, as well as Dtorque and OXE diesel outboards. This range is augmented by Northern Lights generators and Hundested propellers, along with a decade’s worth of…

MOVING INTO A NEW DECADE

THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY

Established in 1830 the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is the world’s oldest passenger shipping line still in operation, linking people on the Isle of Man with mainland Britain and Ireland. The involvement of the company’s men and its ships during the Dunkirk evacuation is a source of huge pride to the Manx people. Eight company ships – including the Lady of Mann – took part in the mission and between them rescued 24,699 British troops – one in 13 of those evacuated from Dunkirk. Their action is widely considered the company’s finest hour, but also its blackest. Sadly, three of the ships were lost and many Manxmen (all civilian seamen) were killed during the evacuation. Built by Vickers Armstrong Ltd, Lady of Mann was launched in 1930 – the company’s centenary…

THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY

We all know the story. You’ve been on the water since daybreak, you’ve managed a tricky navigation through unfamiliar waters, but at last, dogtired, you’ve finally arrived! Drop the hook in a spectacular, quiet bay, enjoy a lovely dinner and a bottle of wine, then close your eyes and fall asleep to the soothing chorus of the water gently lapping against the hull. Except you can’t hear the water lapping away. Lying there, wide-awake as the clock strikes three, you can barely hear your own thoughts over the incessant noise of that bloody generator. There’s no way you’re shutting off the air conditioning on such a hot night. But there’s also no way you’re ever going to sleep with all that racket. Sound familiar? Trust me – you’re in very…

The oldest outboard

When Tauranga’s Roger Beauchamp read Lindsay Wright’s piece on ancient outboards it triggered an investigation. He remembered reading an article published in a 1915 issue of the American magazine – The Rudder – by one Jack Crab. Crab’s piece described the history (!) of the first ‘detachable motors’ (they were yet to be called outboard motors), pinning the pioneer unit to a French company called Moto-Godile. It was followed by the Porto-Motor engine developed in 1903 by Cameron Waterman, a young Yale University engineering student, and then Evinrude’s prototype in 1909. Beauchamp’s interest in old outboards and the AOMCI relates specifically to his own rare engine – a functioning early model Evinrude – called a Detachable Row-Boat Motor. He acquired the engine in 1976 while working for a marine company in Taupo. “A…

The oldest outboard

THE SOLAR SOLUTION

Where lithium-Ion batteries represent a quantum leap forward in marine battery design, they work even better when combined with solar panels that can maintain a constant trickle charge and offset parasitic loads. With five to six hours of daily sunlight, a pair of 100-watt solar panels can generate 60 to 72 amp-hours’ worth of power every day. That additional charge is enough to provide an extra hour or two of air conditioning or heating, along with power left over to microwave some popcorn and enjoy a movie on DVD. Further, solar trickle charging helps reduce the depth of discharge on batteries, resulting in extended battery life. While solar isn’t intended to function as the primary battery charger, it will definitely extend battery charge life and, in turn, the service life…

THE SOLAR SOLUTION

Pushing boundaries

Born in 1936, Pinker grew up in New Lynn where his father – also named Alf – owned and operated a petrol station on Great North Road. The love of boats started early – by age seven Pinker was sailing a P Class on the Manukau as far out as Cornwallis where the family had a bach. He left school to complete a four-year mechanic’s apprenticeship. He ran his father’s workshop for a few years but the two didn’t get on. Aged 21 he left and established a car/truck servicing business in Lynwood Road, Kelson. “We had no money but a lot of friends.” One of his first customers was Peter Colmore-Williams, who [later] became his daughter’s godfather. Colmore-Williams then owned Sonata Laboratories which later morphed into Consolidated Chemicals producing marine resins, glues,…

Pushing boundaries

CLASSY LITTLE LADY

In the time-poor, money-rich world I in which we find ourselves, the concept of the day-sailer makes sense. Day sailing means you don’t need the vast accommodation and hull of a cruising yacht nor the cast of thousands and complicated gear required to race around the buoys. You just need something simple that’s easy to maintain in which you can sneak in a sail during a spare two hours on a Wednesday afternoon when no one’s looking. It’s a concept that’s gaining traction and firmly at the front of it all is Netherlands-based Saffier Yachts which has just appointed its Australasian dealership in New Zealand. The first of its seven elegant designs to hit the water in New Zealand is the Saffier Sc800 cabin. She is named Hapaira and is…

CLASSY LITTLE LADY

Puzzle no.269 Across 7. Point bow of boat into wind in high seas maintaining slight forward motion (3,1-3) 8. _____ knot – seaman’s name for granny knot (5) 10. ___ buoy – conical shaped navigational buoy (3) 11. These lines or fittings help control shape of sail (4,5) 12. America’s Cup sailors are this sort of group (5) 14. _____ the ropes – common expression of nautical origin (5) 16. Red _____ – these became feature of Peter Blake’s America’s Cup efforts (5) 18. Nautical shout to warn of moment of going about during tack (3,2) 20. Wading wildlife living near sea or estuary (9) 21. Sand ___ – hazard that could ground boat (3) 22. All __ ___ wind – head to wind with sails shivering (2,3) 23. Old-fashioned literary expression for open ocean (3,4) Down 1. Blocks wind from sails of another boat…

Inviting your guests to settle their backsides I on so fair a face is likely to be greeted with a nervous cough these days, but they will hopefully understand that life was less complicated a century ago. Whatever the sentiments, the ancient porcelain looks right at home – even though the 38-foot Lion probably didn’t have a toilet when she was first launched. The vessel (kauri planking over kauri/kowhai ribs) was built in 1912 by Dunedin’s James McPherson for Queenstown’s Hugh MacKenzie – one of the region’s most innovative farmers – for getting around Lake Wakatipu. MacKenzie ran sheep on the nearby Walter Peak, Fernhill and Mt Nicholas stations and, among other duties, the boat would carry supplies/materials between these outposts and Queenstown. She was fitted with a three-cylinder, 21hp Clifton engine…

Leading the way

They descended from George Berkeley Hewson, born in Hackney, London in 1804 and educated at Merchant Taylors’ School. He became a prominent ships’ chandler at the British Naval Base in Simonstown, Cape of Good Hope, in the 1830s. There he married Sarah Miller in 1840. They had four sons, two of whom grew up in trades associated with shipping. Sometime after 1856, when their youngest son Joseph Caurier Hewson (born 1854), died at 15 months in Cape Town, George and Sarah moved to Victoria to follow the latest gold rush. George was killed when a mine pit collapsed on him. The eldest son, Clarence Joslin Hewson (born 1841), became a shipwright in Simonstown. He moved to Auckland in 1866 where he carried on his trade and became a leading small yacht helmsman…

Leading the way

Landlubbers & other guests

On Whitney Rose the invitation is issued as a simple statement: “Come for a sail with us.” This is more than a mere invitation; it’s a ticket to a kingdom. Like all good invitations, it is not issued in desperation. Whitney Rose is a good cruising boat and can easily be handled alone. Because of this, the invitation is offered in recognition of the quality of the company and not for their sailing ability. Perhaps the most confusing aspect of the statement “Come for a sail with us” appears to be the “us”. It is a habit I have picked up, of referring to the boat and me as plural, as much of the time I sail Whitney Rose alone. On a handful of occasions it has caused great confusion…

Landlubbers & other guests

SHEILA II HISTORIC YAWL

SPECIFICATIONS L.O.A. 31’ 7” L.W.L. 24’ 0” Beam 8’ 6” Disp 6 ton 2cwt Sail area 545 sq ft Rig Yawl Const Pitch Pine Designer Albert Strange Builders Dickies of Tarbert Year 1911 Sheila II is amongst the most famous small blue water yachts in the world. International yachtsmen come regularly to view and pay homage to this historic yawl. Globally, she caught the imagination of people when she departed from England in 1950 on a 5 year epic voyage to New Zealand. This incredible journey is recounted in the famous book by her intrepid sailor Adrian Hayter titled ‘Sheila in the Wind’. Sheila II needs a complete restoration, she has the original spars and sails. This yacht will only be sold to persons or organisations that have the means and experience to faithfully restore her. There are many replicas of her,…

SHEILA II HISTORIC YAWL

Underwater lights

The key, of course, is having the right lights. While navigation and safety lights are a legal requirement (and are usually installed when boats are manufactured), underwater lights are a completely different matter. Firstly, the underwater environment is extremely harsh, so poor-quality products won’t last very long. More importantly, safety is an issue: electricity and saltwater don’t mix and getting this wrong can cause serious damage. And drilling a hole through the hull for a light fitting or cable opens up a whole range of potential issues around leaks and flooding. There are other considerations – options vary depending on the size/type of boat and its construction material. And because of that old enemy, galvanic corrosion, metal boats have their own particular set of requirements. Trailer boats are typically used…

Underwater lights

No ice, no fish

On one morning last spring I enjoyed perhaps the most productive snapper session I’ve experienced in years. The venue was my usual for mid-November: the general area between Whangaparaoa Bay and Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf, just north of Auckland. It’s a big patch of ocean, but I choose the specific location according to the season, recent fishing reports, the weather and sea conditions on the day. Fishing from an open 4.5m boat, I seldom venture too far offshore unless conditions are perfect, so I look forward to the few weeks when snapper gather here en masse prior to spawning. It’s easily accessible to small boats and produces some of the best snapper fishing of the year. The appeal at this time of the year is not so much…

No ice, no fish

RETURN TO DUNKIRK

The 27-foot Lady of Mann was lifeboat No 8 on the Isle of Man Steam Packet ship of the same name. Launched in 1930 the 3,104-ton, 372-foot vessel carried 10 clinker-built lifeboats (mahogany over oak frames), each certified to carry 45 passengers. Lifeboat No 8 was the only one with an engine and therefore best-suited to emergencies. The sidebar (page 109) details the ship’s history and her fate, but when she was broken up in 1971 on the Clyde, lifeboat No 8 was saved and converted into a fishing boat/cabin cruiser. She adopted her mother ship’s name and spent the next 38 years fishing off the east coast of England. Inevitably, time took its toll and she fell into disrepair. But in 2009 Fate intervened in the form of Matt…

RETURN TO DUNKIRK

THE ASSOCIATION OF DUNKIRK LITTLE SHIPS

While Dunkirk’s beaches were ideal for gathering the men for the rescue, the gently sloping sand and shallow waters were anything but ideal for getting them aboard the ships. To help, 700 private boats – the little ships – sailed from Ramsgate in Kent to Dunkirk to ferry the soldiers to the ships. In May 1965 – to mark the 25th anniversary of ‘Operation Dynamo’ – a fleet of 43 of the original Little Ships of Dunkirk assembled to return to the beaches to commemorate the evacuation. It was decided that such a unique assembly should not be allowed to disperse into obscurity and the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships was formed in 1966. It aims to keep alive the spirit of Dunkirk by perpetuating for posterity the identity of…

THE ASSOCIATION OF DUNKIRK LITTLE SHIPS

THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY

Established in 1830 the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is the world’s oldest passenger shipping line still in operation, linking people on the Isle of Man with mainland Britain and Ireland. The involvement of the company’s men and its ships during the Dunkirk evacuation is a source of huge pride to the Manx people. Eight company ships – including the Lady of Mann – took part in the mission and between them rescued 24,699 British troops – one in 13 of those evacuated from Dunkirk. Their action is widely considered the company’s finest hour, but also its blackest. Sadly, three of the ships were lost and many Manxmen (all civilian seamen) were killed during the evacuation. Built by Vickers Armstrong Ltd, Lady of Mann was launched in 1930 –…

THE ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY

The oldest outboard

When Tauranga’s Roger Beauchamp read Lindsay Wright’s piece on ancient outboards it triggered an investigation. He remembered reading an article published in a 1915 issue of the American magazine – The Rudder – by one Jack Crab. Crab’s piece described the history (!) of the first ‘detachable motors’ (they were yet to be called outboard motors), pinning the pioneer unit to a French company called Moto-Godile. It was followed by the Porto-Motor engine developed in 1903 by Cameron Waterman, a young Yale University engineering student, and then Evinrude’s prototype in 1909. Beauchamp’s interest in old outboards and the AOMCI relates specifically to his own rare engine – a functioning early model Evinrude – called a Detachable Row-Boat Motor. He acquired the engine in 1976 while working for a marine company…

The oldest outboard

Pushing boundaries

Born in 1936, Pinker grew up in New Lynn where his father – also named Alf – owned and operated a petrol station on Great North Road. The love of boats started early – by age seven Pinker was sailing a P Class on the Manukau as far out as Cornwallis where the family had a bach. He left school to complete a four-year mechanic’s apprenticeship. He ran his father’s workshop for a few years but the two didn’t get on. Aged 21 he left and established a car/truck servicing business in Lynwood Road, Kelson. “We had no money but a lot of friends.” One of his first customers was Peter Colmore-Williams, who [later] became his daughter’s godfather. Colmore-Williams then owned Sonata Laboratories which later morphed into Consolidated Chemicals producing…

Pushing boundaries

Puzzle no.269 Across 7. Point bow of boat into wind in high seas maintaining slight forward motion (3,1-3) 8. _____ knot – seaman’s name for granny knot (5) 10. ___ buoy – conical shaped navigational buoy (3) 11. These lines or fittings help control shape of sail (4,5) 12. America’s Cup sailors are this sort of group (5) 14. _____ the ropes – common expression of nautical origin (5) 16. Red _____ – these became feature of Peter Blake’s America’s Cup efforts (5) 18. Nautical shout to warn of moment of going about during tack (3,2) 20. Wading wildlife living near sea or estuary (9) 21. Sand ___ – hazard that could ground boat (3) 22. All __ ___ wind – head to wind with sails shivering (2,3) 23. Old-fashioned…

Inviting your guests to settle their backsides I on so fair a face is likely to be greeted with a nervous cough these days, but they will hopefully understand that life was less complicated a century ago. Whatever the sentiments, the ancient porcelain looks right at home – even though the 38-foot Lion probably didn’t have a toilet when she was first launched. The vessel (kauri planking over kauri/kowhai ribs) was built in 1912 by Dunedin’s James McPherson for Queenstown’s Hugh MacKenzie – one of the region’s most innovative farmers – for getting around Lake Wakatipu. MacKenzie ran sheep on the nearby Walter Peak, Fernhill and Mt Nicholas stations and, among other duties, the boat would carry supplies/materials between these outposts and Queenstown. She was fitted with a three-cylinder, 21hp…

Leading the way

They descended from George Berkeley Hewson, born in Hackney, London in 1804 and educated at Merchant Taylors’ School. He became a prominent ships’ chandler at the British Naval Base in Simonstown, Cape of Good Hope, in the 1830s. There he married Sarah Miller in 1840. They had four sons, two of whom grew up in trades associated with shipping. Sometime after 1856, when their youngest son Joseph Caurier Hewson (born 1854), died at 15 months in Cape Town, George and Sarah moved to Victoria to follow the latest gold rush. George was killed when a mine pit collapsed on him. The eldest son, Clarence Joslin Hewson (born 1841), became a shipwright in Simonstown. He moved to Auckland in 1866 where he carried on his trade and became a leading small…

Leading the way

SHEILA II HISTORIC YAWL

SPECIFICATIONS L.O.A. 31’ 7” L.W.L. 24’ 0” Beam 8’ 6” Disp 6 ton 2cwt Sail area 545 sq ft Rig Yawl Const Pitch Pine Designer Albert Strange Builders Dickies of Tarbert Year 1911 Sheila II is amongst the most famous small blue water yachts in the world. International yachtsmen come regularly to view and pay homage to this historic yawl. Globally, she caught the imagination of people when she departed from England in 1950 on a 5 year epic voyage to New Zealand. This incredible journey is recounted in the famous book by her intrepid sailor Adrian Hayter titled ‘Sheila in the Wind’. Sheila II needs a complete restoration, she has the original spars and sails. This yacht will only be sold to persons or organisations that have the means…

SHEILA II HISTORIC YAWL

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