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Wild Thing - North Island Trip
Written by: Julia Loehr Let me introduce ourselves: we are a German family with three children (now 9, 10 and 13 years old). We left...
6 days ago


Book Review: "Brave?" by Tricia Scott
Venturing out to sea in an eight-meter wooden yacht might sound adventurous enough, but add in sextant and chart navigation, no...
Jan 6


What it means to win Boatyard of the Year 2024
Now that the excitement of winning the Boatyard of the Year 2024 award has eased, we asked the Team who work at the boatyard what the...
Oct 25, 2024


Clean Marina re-Accreditation for Bay of Islands Marina 2024
Bay of Islands Marina is proud to announce the renewal of its Clean Marina re-accreditation, demonstrating its ongoing dedication to it's...
Oct 20, 2024


The Pickmere Atlas of Northland's East Coast: A Timeless Treasure in the Digital Age
originally published October 2024 - Boating New Zealand written by Mark Seabrook In today's digital world, where navigational charts are...
Oct 14, 2024


Steinlager 2 Sir Peter Blake's 'Big Red,' visiting the Bay of Islands
written by Mark Seabrook Considered by many as New Zealand yachting royalty, Steinlager 2 will be sailing into the Bay of Islands and...
Oct 1, 2024
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