Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Tectrax Boat Launcher lets you launch and retrieve solo by remote control from the helm
Tectrax's remote-controlled Boat Launcher lets you launch and retrieve your boat solo from the helm, no wet feet, no bogged trailers, no ramp stress.
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Spit Boat Show at Fergusons Marina opens 13 September with three Australian premieres
The Spit Boat Show opens 13 September at Fergusons Marina, Mosman. See three Australian premieres, top brands, and book a sea trial. Free entry, two days only.
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Riviera seeks NZ apprentices for 30 to 50 Gold Coast roles in 2026
Riviera is offering 30 to 50 apprenticeships on the Gold Coast in 2026, with applications open to New Zealanders keen to build a career in luxury yacht manufacturing.
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RNZS Te Kaha trials Maritime Air Delivery airdrop resupply during Talisman Sabre 2025
HMNZS Te Kaha trialled Maritime Air Delivery airdrop resupply during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, exploring new ways to keep NZ naval vessels sustained at sea.
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Below decks on Livia: inside Bluebridge's most advanced Cook Strait ferry
Go below decks on Livia, Bluebridge's newest Cook Strait ferry. Explore the engines, ballast systems, stabilisers, and tech that power this 26,000 GT vessel.
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Severe rain and dangerous seas hit North Island coasts through Wednesday
Heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous seas are battering North Island coasts through Wednesday. Find out which areas are most at risk and what boaters need to know.
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Oyster Yachts founder Matthews joins centenary Fastnet fleet with potent Oystercatcher XXXV
Richard Matthews, founder of Oyster Yachts, joins the centenary Fastnet Race aboard the potent Oystercatcher XXXV, a custom 52-footer built to excel offshore.
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Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom sets world electric boat speed record at Monaco
The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom hit 49.84 knots at Monaco 2025, setting a new world record for the fastest electric boat under competition conditions.
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Caro tactician Stead vows to lift RNZYS effort in Fastnet Race decider
Adrian Stead vows to lift the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron's Admiral's Cup campaign as the Fastnet Race decider looms with amplified points on offer.
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All eyes on Cowes as the Fastnet draws even closer
444 yachts launch from Cowes in the centenary 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, facing light airs and fierce international competition.
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Starlink outage hits NZ boaties for 2.5 hours on Thursday morning
A Starlink outage on 25 July left NZ boaties without satellite internet for 2.5 hours. Here's what happened and why backup comms still matter at sea.
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Singapore's first B100 biodiesel harbour vessel begins 1,000-hour working trial
Singapore's President 100 becomes the country's first harbour vessel to run on pure B100 biodiesel, undertaking a 1,000-hour working trial to advance maritime decarbonisation.
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